Trevor Halliday a.k.a. Shagratork...

RIP., Trevor.

 

My condolences. I don't know Trevor in person but I'll miss his posts. Rest In Peace, Trevor.

 

My sincere condolences to his family and to you too David (I can see you two had a special bond). I never met Trevor but appreciated his presence here ...

 

R.I.P. Another fount of knowledge is gone. Trevor, you will be missed.

 

I am always sad to hear dedicated an cunning people pass away. This community sure will miss him.
Even though I never met Trevor his contributions will keep help readers from all over the world. I lit a lantern for him this evening.

Regards from Sweden

 

It is a very sad new for me. Every time I think about the 2016 trip, I remember the train ride with Trev and you, perhaps the most interesting part of our vacation, and how kind you, both, were with us.

 

Condolences to the family and to you on the loss of a good friend.

 

A quick update...

Firstly, may I thank everyone for their kind thoughts, words and actions which have helped me begin to come to terms with what's happened. For the first couple of days I was expecting Trevor to call me and tell me it had all been a terrible mistake - how odd. Even now, things happen and I think to myself, 'I must tell Trevor about that' and then I remember.

Secondly, there is no date for Trevor's funeral as yet. I'm sure his son, Dan will let us know when arrangements are finalised.

Thirdly, Trevor and I were rostered to allow cab access to Flying Scotsman yesterday:-



It was a bit breezy yesterday and as Flying Scotsman is staying outside during its visit, I moved the flowers and photographs inside the museum and onto Trevor's favourite locomotive, Green Arrow:-



I've something else in mind for a more lasting memorial for Trevor at Locomotion where he was always happy. We'll see...​

 

A further update which Trevor's son, Daniel, has posted on CCS - Daniel isn't a member here and I'm sure he will want you to know:-

"Hello All,

I now have an update on my Dad's funeral. It will be held next Friday the 16th at 1 pm at the Durham Crematorium.
Google Maps.

There will also be food and drinks afterward which everyone is welcome to (venue TBC in the next couple of days).

Anyone who knew my Dad in person or just online is very welcome to attend both the funeral and drinks. He would be very proud to have members of CCS there. If you are able to come, please send me a direct message or just post here, this is just so that I know rough numbers.

If anyone is considering sending flowers, it will just be family flowers, so as an alternative if you wish to send a tribute, please make a donation in remembrance of my father to the British Heart Foundation and let me know. It is great to think of his memory helping others avoid the difficulties and pain of heart issues which my Dad suffered.

I appreciate that most of you will not be able to attend at such short notice and in many cases live many hundreds or thousands of miles away too. Please know that the messages on this thread have brought me great solace and laughter as well as tears and are more than sufficient expressions of grief and love.

Many Thanks,

Daniel"

If you're not a member of CCS, please let me know if you intend to go to the food and drink afterwards - I'll pass on the information to Daniel for the catering.

 

@David Shouksmith such a sad time for family and friends alike. Grief teaches us of our immeasurable capacity of love for our fellow man. Trevor will be honoured and will live on in his family’s, yours and all his friends thoughts.
Pete