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Post by Tim White on May 19, 2008 4:00:57 GMT
I thought I would post this at the General Board, if for no other reason to have IAOMAS members to express their gratitude to Tim for all he has done for IAOMAS in the past, and all of his sacrifices as well.
Tim P.
I thought I would first start off by saying that you are a true long distance friend. From all the times we chatted on line to the periodic phone calls. You shared your thoughts, ideas and family with me from a distance. You never gave up on any of them and your family. I know that your family missed you a lot while jobs were tough to find up there in Canada, but somehow you made it work. I will miss you here at IAOMAS, as will others.
I am sure that one day you will be back. So, while you are in the retirement mode, don't sit back and think that life will pass you by. Grab it by the horns and ride it for all it's worth.
God Bless.
Tim W.
You friend in IAOMAS
PS. By the way just because you retired doesn't mean you are not still part of IAOMAS.
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Post by Mireille on May 19, 2008 11:42:56 GMT
It is a sad thing to hear of your retirement. I wish you well as you go onto other activities. Thank you for all of the time, energy, knowledge, and teaching that you have given to all of us.
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Post by Dave Melton on May 19, 2008 17:38:36 GMT
I can't speak when I am crying...I will call you.  ;D |
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Post by Karl Webb on May 19, 2008 20:45:39 GMT
All the best for the future Tim, I know you have put so much of your time into the Martial Arts and the IAOMAS, you will always remain an important member of this happy family and I wish you well in your retirement.
Take care and keep in touch every now and then ;D
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Post by Stuart Anslow on May 22, 2008 0:34:55 GMT
Over the years Tim has become more than just a founding member of IAOMAS. Like Dave M, Tim P and a few others he is a good friend and I understand the situation and view this retirement as an on hold type of thing.
If its 1, 10 or 20 years, Tims place is always assured in IAOMAS and Im sure none will disgaree.. he has foresight and vision, is a consumate martial artist whether teaching or not.. he will be missed hughly by me.. but he will be back one day I hope.
Bless you brother,
Stuart
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Post by Tim White on May 22, 2008 11:05:13 GMT
Over the years Tim has become more than just a founding member of IAOMAS. Like Dave M, Tim P and a few others he is a good friend and I understand the situation and view this retirement as an on hold type of thing. If its 1, 10 or 20 years, Tims place is always assured in IAOMAS and Im sure none will disgaree.. he has foresight and vision, is a consumate martial artist whether teaching or not.. he will be missed hughly by me.. but he will be back one day I hope. Bless you brother, Stuart Stuart, I agree with you whole heartingly. Tim |
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Post by Lynz on May 23, 2008 10:39:25 GMT
Tim,
I read your post with sadness! It is plain to see how much of a positive influence you have on others and myself !!
I was very honoured having met you and learnt from you .
Thankyou !!
Lynz.
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Post by Olivier Van-Overbeek on May 25, 2008 7:30:26 GMT
I respect you for being a martial artist, and respect you even more for choosing to step away from it all.
Take care my friend take your passion with you and share it with your loved ones.
Love You
O
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Post by Marc Jung Shin (Marc Jones) on May 25, 2008 22:56:36 GMT
A common interest in martial arts may be what initially brings us together but the relationships that have formed through IAOMAS go beyond simply a common interest in MA. We have made loads of friends through IAOMAS, spent time socially with many of them, been to their homes and welcomed them into ours, we are pleased that Tim is one of those friends and like his other friends here, we would like to wish our friend Tim and his family health and happiness along whatever path they walk. Tim, take care brother, we will speak to you soon. Marc, Emma and your friends at JSK  |
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Post by Glen Doecke on May 26, 2008 4:39:25 GMT
You will leave a big whole in IAOMAS for years to come, personally I will miss your input and most of all your freindship, all the best mate, drop us an email from time to time.  |
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Post by Tim White on May 27, 2008 11:18:24 GMT
To all who have responded to this thread.
I am very thankful to be part of a Martial Arts organization that cares about its members. I am impressed on how many of you have responded.
Tim P. You will be missed.
Tim W.
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Post by Stuart Anslow on Jun 3, 2008 23:37:29 GMT
Tim is a legend. A progressive martial artists, a martial artist of skill and integrity and one of a dying breed.
Above all this, above IAOMAS, he is my friend and I dont call many that in the true sense of the word!
Stuart
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Post by Tim White on Jun 4, 2008 10:54:35 GMT
Tim is a legend. A progressive martial artists, a martial artist of skill and integrity and one of a dying breed. Above all this, above IAOMAS, he is my friend and I dont call many that in the true sense of the word! Stuart Stuart, I agree with you whole heartently Tim |
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Post by Coordinator on Sept 27, 2013 2:47:26 GMT
Obviously news of Tim's retirement have been greatly exaggerated.
Get to work, Tim P!
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Post by Travis Bowler on Sept 30, 2013 8:07:28 GMT
What's the old addage? something along the lines of:
"You can never hold a good man down"
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;D
