The world of expedition cruising loses a guiding light

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Angus Wilson

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Nov 1, 2019, 10:43:40 PM11/1/19
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Our global network of seabird fanatics and passionate expedition cruisers just lost one of the best. 

This evening I received the shocking news from Dick Filby of the passing of John-Brodie Good last Tuesday (29 October 2019) following a sudden illness.


John was a co-founder of this discussion group (Seabird News) and was, of course, best known in birding and whale watching circles as the founder of Wildwings - an extremely influential specialist travel company based in Bristol UK.

Most of all, John was a very dear friend to so many like-minded enthusiasts around this small blue planet of ours. 

A genuine pioneer, he helped bring many of the great ship-based birding experiences into existence and could be relied upon to give sound advice even if he was busy or to organize a rescue if one's own travel plans went awry. 

JBG will be sorely missed.

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Angus Wilson
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Gail Mackiernan

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Nov 2, 2019, 5:57:52 AM11/2/19
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What terrible news - and a terrible loss! Recall all the good conservations and advice over the years, John is someone who will be sorely missed and not easily replaced...

Gail Mackiernan
Silver Spring, MD

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Phil Hansbro

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Nov 3, 2019, 4:21:46 AM11/3/19
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Thanks Gail and Angus

Yes is really terrible news. He was an awesome guy and yes will be very sadly missed.

Phil.

Elaine Cook

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Nov 3, 2019, 3:30:11 PM11/3/19
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Very sad - a great guy.  Funeral is Wednesday., 20 November at 14.45 British Standard Time in case you want to raise a glass and a prayer.

Elaine
 

Detlef Davies

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Nov 3, 2019, 5:49:31 PM11/3/19
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I am so very sad that we have lost John. Yes, a great guy, I have known him since the 70s & he has played such a large part in my many years world birding. I will be raising a glass on 20 Nov here in Brisbane. 

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