Steven Eugene "Gene" Lindsay
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| We are so sad to hear of Gene's
passing. He was a wonderful checker player and we enjoyed seeing him and
Betty at many tournaments. We will surely miss him and our prayers are
with you, Betty and the family. God's grace is sufficient. We love you.
Bill & Frances McClintock |
From:
Bill & Frances McClintock 09/08/2007
09:07 PM
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| Tennessee tournaments are
always a long drive for me but the people there have always been so nice
and Gene was one of them... my prayers to his family |
From:
Patrick 09/08/2007
02:34 PM
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| Very sad news. To Gene's loved
ones I extend my condolences and prayers. I first met Gene in 2004 when
he traveled all the way from Tennessee to Indiana to play in the 2004
District 6-Indiana State Checker Tournament, he finished in second place
that year and then returned in 2005 to win the tournament. We missed
having Gene here the past two tournaments, understandably so and largely
due to his involvement in organizing the Tennessee State GAYP Tournament
which is played in Morristown the weekend preceding to our tournament.
Gene was an outstanding player and shared his love of the game by
advancing it in many ways. Checkers and we who play the game have
suffered a great loss and Gene will certainly be missed. |
From:
"Pal" Bucker 09/07/2007
02:46 PM
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| I knew Gene through Checkers. I
met him twice at the Strawberry Festival in Tenn. He was a nice guy and
will be missed. |
From: Eddie Moore
09/07/2007 01:20 PM
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| Very sad news, I always enjoyed
seeing Gene at the tournaments, always a smile on his face and friendly
words for everyone, he certainly will be missed. Jeff Webster |
From:
Jeff Webster 09/07/2007
10:25 AM
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| Words are so hard to say at
this time. My love and prayers go out to you Betty and family.. Don't
forget, I am near to be there for anything you need.. All the times I
have met or talked to Gene, he was a Gentleman in every respect. Never
failing to talk about Betty.. Godspeed my friend.. "Beyond time and
space, there is God" May we all live as if today was our last. With
deepest respect and sympathy, Vonda (Bugs) |
From:
Vonda Jones 09/07/2007
08:00 AM
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| It was a shock to me about
Genes untimely death. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
Gene was a fine friend to me and he was a tremendous checker player. May
God bless, Ken christian |
From:
ken christian 09/07/2007
07:32 AM
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| I am very sorry to hear about
Gene. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you all! You
all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Take Care and God Bless! |
From:
Bobbette Audet 09/07/2007
07:09 AM
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| My prayers and condolences go
out to his family. It was an honor to know and play Gene in checkers.
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From:
Ryan Pronk 09/07/2007
01:04 AM
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| Gene always participated in our
NC State Open, District 4, as well as VA State Open. Betty usually
attended with him and all the wives entertained each other and enjoyed
her company. He supported checkers and gave generously. He was loved by
all of us and we will dearly miss this Master Player. We share our
deepest sympathy to all his friends and family. NC Checker Association -
Sec. JR Smith |
From:
JR Smith 09/06/2007
10:59 PM
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| Goodbye big man we had a good
time in Vegas just a few short weeks ago. I will remember you for that
and your friendly and honest outlook on life.It was a pleasure meeting
you, always remembered by your draughts friends in Ireland ..slean agus
beannact. |
From:
Tommy Canning 09/06/2007
09:44 PM
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| We are so sorry to hear about
Gene. Please let Christy and I know of anything you all need...anything
at all. You have our deepest sympathies. |
From: Kevin
09/06/2007 08:15 PM
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| I have known about Gene for
several years. He was a fine checker player, and getting much better
each year. He was a top master, and loved the game very much. I talked
to him on the phone about 2 months ago. Life is very uncertain each day.
It sure does make me think about life. It was a pleasure to have known
him. God bless his family, and friends. Johnny Young |
From:
johnny young 09/06/2007 08:05 PM
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| I knew Gene for more than 10
years. He was a real gentleman, lover and patriot of Checkers and
American Checkers federation. He used to be a strong player and I
learned from him alot. He was also a great enthusiast and promoter the
game. This is certainly a great and unexpected lost for checkers and for
me. I am dummy, nothing to say. My deep sympathy to all his friends and
family members. Alex Moiseyev, 3-move Checkers World Champion |
From:
Alex Moiseyev 09/06/2007 07:39 PM
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| I am so sad, he was a strong
man, I met him in Lebanon Tennessee. I am from Mexico, God be with you
to hold up this grief, my prayers are with you... |
From:
Irma Sierra 09/06/2007
07:25 PM
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| It was always my pleasure to
see Gene at various Checker Tournaments and most recently at the
American Checker Federation National Tournament in Las Vegas. Gene was a
top International Player and loved the game and the ACF of which he
served as elected Treasurer some years ago. Gene was always a tough
opponent and will be missed by many who knew him. Today was a very sad
day for me to learn of Gene's passing. Gene was a long time ACF Life
Member and always supported the ACF and the game of Checkers. Gene and I
had several discussions on him establishing an International Match Trust
Fund as seeing this important event preserved was most important to him.
Dear Gene: I will miss you. " AT LAST MY TROPHIES I LAY DOWN "
Sincerely: Alan Millhone, President American Checker Federation |
From:
Alan Millhone 09/06/2007
07:06 PM
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| This is just overwhelming news.
I can't imagine the grief y'all are feeling. May you be filled with love
and light to support you through the next few days and weeks. |
From:
Billie 09/06/2007 04:48
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