04/09/2013

End of an era

Just seen a post that Donald Featherstone had died yesterday in hospital following a fall at home.

Since he was my original inspiration though his book "Wargames" I hope he ends up in Wargamer's heaven with lots of toy soldiers.
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8 comments:

  1. Springinsfeld4/9/13 08:07

    Sad news indeed. I shall raise a glass and a paintbrush to him this evening.

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  2. Conrad Kinch4/9/13 08:07

    His was an extraordinary life. May he rest in peace.

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  3. Andy Canham4/9/13 08:10

    Very sad. He had a book published earlier this year - amazing staying power!

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  4. The Wishful Wargamer4/9/13 09:57

    His books were where I started back in 1970s and I still read them on a regular basis, as I'm sure many do. He will live on that is for certain.

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  5. James Fisher4/9/13 10:00

    It is RIP to a fellow who inspired many wargamers, who in their turn inspired other people... like me!

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  6. João Pedro Peixoto4/9/13 10:42

    Don't worry these guys never die.

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  7. Don M4/9/13 11:04

    A sad day for the hobby, I always loved his Solo Wargaming book in particular.
    If immortality is measured by the lives you touch, he will indeed live on for many years to come.

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  8. Anonymous5/9/13 00:17

    Back in 1983 my introduction into the World of Wargaming was at the invite of a Workmate- my Friend- Bob Shore- with a Viking Skirmish Game of just a few of Bob's figures- to the Skirmish Rules designed and written by Donald Fetherstone. The Game was fascinating and spellbinding- I was hooked. Thankyou to Bob and Donald- last night we had a Tribute Game for Donald Fetherstone - a large 7YRS War Re-enactment of a Prussian vs Austrian Army Battle at my Friends Home - Lt.Col. Greg McCauley. Very Befitting.

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