Sad, sad news - Vernon has gone to the great Pie shop in the sky!

[screenman]

I struggle to even suggest how sad I am to hear this news, Vernon was working with me on a project so I got a chance to talk to the great guy, he will be missed greatly.

My thoughts go out to his family.

R.I.P Vernon a man I will not forget.

 

[Hugh Manatee]

So sad. Enjoy the eternal retirement Vern.

 

[Lullabelle]

I don't know what to say. My thoughts and prayer go out to his family. RIP big man.

 

[swansonj]

RIP. I will treasure the happy memory of meeting him on the Fridays to Southend, with him and me as the two Rohloffs, even more.

 

[Piemaster]

I can only echo everyone else's thoughts on him.
Never met him, but was hopeful I would one day. Possibly at a pie eating event.
I will miss him and acerbic hum or of his posts.

 

[snorri]

I'll miss his posts on a variety of topics, thoughts go out to his family.

 

[Cubist]

I met Vernon on a ride or two, and we occasionally met up for a curry and pie swap (although I once cheated and took him a brace of partridge...) Last meet was in February and we were discussing his retirement plans. He was as we all agree, a larger than life geezer, and loved the work he did. I got the impression he would have touched the lives of many students.

I think what stands out most is that everybody loved him. His tales of hospitality from strangers on his many jaunts, particularly last summer in the states were evidence of a guy you couldn't help but warm to.

Stay safe good buddy. We'll not get to share that little gift from Amsterdam you promised for my retirement either. Bugger.

 

[Elybazza61]

I'll miss his posts on a variety of topics, thoughts go out to his family.

Very much this^

RIP fella.

 

[Night Train]

Sad news.
RIP Vernon.

 

[ianrauk]

 

[MontyVeda]

crikey that's terrible! He always made me smile with his light hearted and often pie related posts. A sad loss.

 

[hondated]

Shaun that just is not fair. Please accept my sympathy and pass on my commiserations to his family and friends.
I posted my original comment having only read Shauns posting because I feel it so unfair to leave this world so quickly having just retired but now having read all of the other comments I can see that he was a much loved member of CC and those that did meet him comments support that he was a great guy in real life as well.
What a great family we are on CC. Vernon R.I.P

 

[Cuchilo]

Very sad news !

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Just had a read of the last PMs we exchanged (we'd sometimes pass the time of day, mostly discussing pies and nobbers) and it was signed off " I am but a Padawan and you a Jedi in the wind up stakes. Anyway, I'm off out on a pie scouting mission on my bike. Today's a good day."

 

[Oldbloke]

Horrible news. Condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Vernon, you're sure gonna be missed....