Jaycee33 Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris All I can say is "Thank you",as without this site I and many others may have given up on our search and it would have been a disservice to all our forebears who gave so much . I look forward to many more years of being part of this extended family and wish you all the best for the future. Thanks again. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Thank you Chris for all that you have done for us in the past. As for the future, GOOD LUCK to the new company. Best wishes to all Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john jerome mcmanus Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris this may become the largest thread the GWF has ever seen - particularly if every member thanks you. May I just add my personal thanks, wish you well and thank the Moderators for taking the reins. Although the words are usually spoken in regards to our departed, they may be appropriate here: Lest We Forget. Kindest regards Pop (Sean McManus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hone Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 I have only just seen this announcement as, ironically, I couldn't seem to access the Forum yesterday evening. Perhaps too many people were logged on contributing to this thread! I can't say much that hasn't already been said here. The Forum has become my first port of call when I log on to the computer; it has provided a wealth of information for my school battlefield tours, private trips and enquiries about their relatives from numerous friends and colleagues. People are routinely amazed by the information the worldwide network of Forum Pals is able to unearth. Great War research owes an incalculable debt to Chris and the fantasic community which he has created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esskay Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Everyone has said it already - but again - Thanks to Chris for all he has done to aid so many people in the past - and best wishes for the future of the GWF Cheers Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris, thanks to you, the members and new-found friends on this Forum, we have found rare and precious information about our relatives, old boys of our school, visited the Western Front, and the interest grows in many other aspects of the Great War. A heartfelt thanks from both of us, and to the new team for continuing this valuable resource and place of friendship. Cheers Shirley and Chris Durrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Cheers Chris Hope to see you in the OC's. Best of luck in your future ventures and thankyou to the rest of the Moderators for taking over the Forum. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris Thank you very much for the forum and what it has achieved and done for myself and all the 1000's of other people that have gained because of it. Best wishes for your future and good luck and thanks to the new owners for taking it on. Heres to the future Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris, Thank you for all the wonderful hours you have given to thousands of us. You are modest to a fault: who would think of saying farewell in the CHIT-CHAT section? Good luck to the new team. All the best, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootrock Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris, It has all been said by others. Thanks for everything, and good luck in the future. Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Well Chris, the end of an era! Thank you for creating and providing such an informative and entertaining forum for all these years. I wish you the best with your new ventures. Moderator owners, congratulations and thanks for taking on the GWF. It is excellent news that the Forum will continue in safe hands. Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Hello Chris, All the very best mate, and thanks for creating the very best WW1 forum on the net. Good luck for the future. The moderators are a great lot and I know will continue in the same vein as Chris. All the best Chris and to the moderators for the future. Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris Many thanks and the best of luck for the future. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoha Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 I too would like to thank you, Chris, for this wonderful research tool and wish you all the best in the future. I have learned more from the GWF than all the books I have and your contribution to the field of Great War research is profound. As to the new management, I for one welcome our new evil overlords James O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 There is no better commendation than creating the best military web site on the net and a model for any other genre. Many, many thanks to Chris. Plus la change plus la meme chose! (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnethmont Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris I too would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to you for creating the Forum and all you work ( and patience ) in keeping it running. You have created something which is invaluable, a gathering of like minded people sharing their knowledge and experiences with others. We are truly a gathering of Pals. Good luck for the future. I would also like to wish Terry Denham and Co all the best well in their new venture. With them, I know that Chris is leaving the Forum in very capable hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 What more can one say? Simply; Thanks, Chris. Good luck to the new team - I have every faith in the future of this fantastic site. Roxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris All I can say is "Thank you",as without this site I and many others may have given up on our search and it would have been a disservice to all our forebears who gave so much . I look forward to many more years of being part of this extended family and wish you all the best for the future. Thanks again. John Chris, This post (and all the others) echo my sentiments exactly. ALL THE BEST. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Barbara Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 I'd just like to say thank you to Chris,this forum is a great achievement, and good luck to the new management... Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cross Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Cor blimey. Good luck Chris with whatever is going to fill your future time. Continued thanks for your help and for the amazing facility that The Long, Long Trail has become. And thanks again for the lift on the way to Verdun ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will O'Brien Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris - ....................I simply don't know what to say. I'm unsure if you truely realise what an affect all your hard work has had on so many people. Your creation has been my refuge in the last five years when the pressures of work or family meant I needed to get away & escape somewhere. It has led me to meet people who have become my friends................as has been said Thank you doesn't really cut it but I'll say it anyway. Thanks Chris Will O'Brien, proud to be a member of the 1st Battalion, Baker Pals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Well put Will Many thanks for all your work here Chris and good luck for the future Welcome to the new owners [What shall we call them - The Magnificent Seven - the septemviri ? Ideas on a post card please, to The Great War Forum Ltd] with very best regards Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartd Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Chris thank you for everything that you have done. This is a wonderful creation and I look forward to continuing my active participation under the new moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 26 April , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Pals, I am really grateful for your kind comments and for your support for the new team. It's already nice to be relieved from the day to day duties! Yesterday was quite a momentous day for me. I gave up working for someone else, hopefully for the last time. After an early career in engineering/manufacturing, then 23 years working as a consultant largely to those industries, I am a free man. I intend to spend most of my time carrying out soldier and other military research through my business (see signature), which is just going totally berserk. I just could could not keep up with it while working full-time. That, plus a new WW1-internet-related business idea that I have and which is likely to take up a good chunk of my time, is the prime reason for my "departure". So I will definitely still be around and once the idea has germinated, I'll invite you to take a look. Not on the Forum though. Advertising. Wouldn't want to fall foul of the Mods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Posted 26 April , 2008 Share Posted 26 April , 2008 Wow! Miss a day on the forum and wow! Thank you Chris, for starting and growing a site that has become a haven, an encylopedia, a family, and a place that people from many cultures can share one voice, and explore each other's knowledge and culture. A rare and wonderful site. Thank you. To the Mag Seven, oh boy, have you got your hands full now!! Was wondering how come Peter and Terry (online at the time) got their promotions to Chris's Red Ink! Best wishes to the Mods/New owners, and here's to a seamless transfer. Cheers to the New Team. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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