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Title: The passing of Roy Peterson
Post by: bwaz on September 30, 2013, 02:21:24 PM: I'm sure all Air Speed members will join me in sending our condolences to Geoff and his family on the passing of his Dad Roy Peterson. An award winning political cartoonist, he worked at the Vancouver Sun for 47 years until 2009 and often having his work published in McLeans Magazine and others. In 2004 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and had won seven National Newspaper Awards for his work, the most in the history of the awards. As one article put it:

“The dean of Canadian political cartoonists . . . is quite a gentle guy for a cartoonist. I’ve often found that kind of odd,” Mosher said in a telephone interview.

Don’t be mistaken, though. There is a steely quality to Peterson and his work. That’s not only because he’s considered a master craftsmen who can pull off impeccable cross-hatch ink drawings, unlike a lot of less technically gifted cartoonists. It’s because his editorial cartoons have a certain wickedness.

Peterson has had a way of putting things in perspective. His incisive pen has entertained Vancouver Sun readers with brilliance and honour through almost half a century of tumultuous history. He will continue to cast his own long shadow."
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Post by: billybob57 on September 30, 2013, 03:12:37 PM: sorry for your loss Geoff. My heart goes out to you and your family..
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Post by: buddy boy on September 30, 2013, 04:09:30 PM: So sorry about your loss geoff.
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Post by: Herrlowlight on September 30, 2013, 04:58:09 PM: Thoughts are with you and your family Geoff
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Post by: BUSDADDY on September 30, 2013, 05:01:22 PM: I'm so sorry to hear this, my sincere condolences Geoff.
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Post by: Chris E. on September 30, 2013, 05:10:04 PM: Condolences to you and your family .
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Post by: number3 on September 30, 2013, 05:15:03 PM: Sorry for your loss Geoff.
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Post by: Stephan Schmidt on September 30, 2013, 07:33:04 PM: I hope you and your family are doing well Geoff!
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Post by: Chris on September 30, 2013, 07:42:02 PM: Condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: silas on September 30, 2013, 07:43:54 PM: so sorry to hear this...lori & I send our heartfelt condolences, love and well wishes to you, Geoff, and your family.
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Post by: 70's Looker on September 30, 2013, 07:56:00 PM: All the best to the family, it sure does sound he had an amazing run! Take it easy during this time!
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Post by: notchback on September 30, 2013, 08:49:50 PM: Gonna miss Roy he was a legend and will be sorely missed. Love ya Geoff
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Post by: Alp on September 30, 2013, 10:04:54 PM: condolences to you and your family Geoff.
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Post by: ray on September 30, 2013, 10:09:00 PM: So very sorry to hear . Take care Geoff .
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Post by: stefan on September 30, 2013, 11:20:00 PM: sorry to hear geoff, my condolences to u and the rest of the family.
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Post by: Hansk on October 01, 2013, 12:26:16 AM: Sorry to hear this Geoff
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Post by: Alisdair on October 01, 2013, 07:24:17 AM: Condolences to you and your family mate

Though the tears of today are drawn from the wells of sorrow,
They will flow from the springs of memory,
Through which will come your strength for tomorrow.
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Post by: jason_hamilton on October 01, 2013, 07:28:47 AM: My sympathies, Geoff, to you & your family.
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Post by: Krautbucket on October 01, 2013, 08:13:38 AM: My condolences ,
You and your family are in my thoughts in prayers Geoff .
Your dad was a Canadian icon & legend .
He will be missed.
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Post by: bwaz on October 01, 2013, 10:22:08 AM: a really nice tribute in today's Vancouver Sun.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Cartoonist+precise+piercing/8980882/story.html
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Post by: Bubba on October 01, 2013, 11:21:15 AM: My condolences, Geoff, to you and your family.
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Post by: Schvengy on October 01, 2013, 11:26:28 AM: Condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: steveo_32 on October 01, 2013, 12:01:46 PM: Thought's are with ya buddy from the Reyda clan.
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Post by: Dan on October 02, 2013, 05:24:41 AM: Sorry for your loss
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Post by: robinson on October 02, 2013, 07:25:08 AM: my condolences to you and your family
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Post by: beetleboy on October 02, 2013, 09:49:44 AM: sorry about your loss Geoff.
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Post by: westcoast-paul on October 02, 2013, 10:17:12 AM: My sympathies for your loss, Geoff.
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Post by: Geoff on October 02, 2013, 05:27:17 PM: Thank you to everyone who has replied here, text, PM'd, emailed and phoned. Everyones thoughts have helped me and my family more than you will ever know.
Although my Dad was getting older this came as a shock to us all.
My Mom and Dad are now together once again and forever.

Geoff
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Post by: finkmobile on October 03, 2013, 09:48:38 AM: Sorry for you loss Geoff, my sympathies. What a talented guy he was, I've always admired his cartoons.
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Post by: buggy1 on October 03, 2013, 05:45:07 PM: Sorry to hear about your Dad, all the best to your family.
Rob and Andy
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Post by: berliner on October 03, 2013, 08:35:35 PM: Sorry about your dad,Geoff;I enjoyed his work for years.The man was a genius.