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Title: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: NickNascati on 04 November 2015, 04:43:23 PM

From his daughters -

"Dad died this morning of a heart attack. He was talking and laughing with his nurse and then he was gone. Other than being at a wargame table, rolling D-6's, this was a good way for him to go.

We will gather this weekend in New Orleans at Colonial Barracks and remember, roll dice and tell stories of battles past, all the while thinking of Larry Brom and the hobby he loved so much. And if anyone, anywhere, is around a game table, please raise a glass to the one who gave us "The Sword and The Flame"

"Good job, Bugler"

Lori and Christy Brom"

Larry was one of the true gentlemen of the hobby and the author of a timeless and highly regarded set of rules, "The Sword and the Flame".  May he rest in peace.
                                                                                             Nick

Title: Re: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: Pijlie on 04 November 2015, 04:45:01 PM

Hear hear. I only wrote about his game the other day. What a sad loss.

Title: Re: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: Harry Faversham on 04 November 2015, 04:54:16 PM

Rest In Peace Sir.

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Post by: danmer on 04 November 2015, 07:41:30 PM

Such sad news.

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Post by: Traveler Man on 04 November 2015, 08:10:19 PM

So sorry to learn Larry Brom passed away. His rules have played a major part in popularizing Colonial-era gaming in this odd hobby of ours. He'll be missed.

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Post by: Mosstrooper on 04 November 2015, 08:12:11 PM

Sad to hear this , he was one of the wargaming greats , his The Sword And The Flame is one of my all time great rules , RIP 

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Post by: Arundel on 04 November 2015, 10:33:57 PM

I owe him some of the greatest moments in my wargaming life. Many thanks, Mr. Brom.

Requiescat in pace.

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Post by: Marine0846 on 05 November 2015, 02:11:14 AM

Sad news.
Started playing TSATF when it first came out.
Thanks, Larry for all you did for wargaming.

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Post by: bulldogger2000 on 05 November 2015, 03:19:37 AM

So very sad to hear this.  He was a wonderful gentleman.  Semper Fi

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Post by: HerbyF on 05 November 2015, 05:28:19 AM

Very sad to hear. I have played many, many games of "The Sword & The Flame" over the years. Started playing when it first came out & still play it more than any other game. Here's to you Larry, may your games continue.  :(

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Post by: Driscoles on 05 November 2015, 07:27:45 AM

I am very sorry !

TSATF brought me into Colonial Wargaming.

Thank you Sir !

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Post by: italwars on 05 November 2015, 10:13:24 AM

me too....very sorry..i had just, this last year, read again his writings  and read a lot about him...a sad missing

Title: Re: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: MaleGriffin on 05 November 2015, 07:55:29 PM

I was very sorry to hear of Larry's passing.

He will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on.

Walk wide o' the Widow at Windsor,
For 'alf o' Creation she owns:
We 'ave bought 'er the same with the sword an' the flame,
An' we've salted it down with our bones.

Title: Re: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: Mad Guru on 06 November 2015, 06:50:18 AM

Tomorrow, here in Metarie, Louisiana, just outside New Orleans, we will commence the 5th annual Colonial Barracks convention, which this year will be as much a remembrance of Larry Brom as it has always been a celebration of his rules and his gentlemanly and generous approach to life in general and gaming in particular.  Rest In Peace, Larry (he wouldn't let me call him Mr. Brom when I tried!), and thank you for your rules which helped me have a helluva lot of fun over the past 36 years.

Title: Re: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: Atheling on 06 November 2015, 12:38:57 PM

Sad news indeed,

My condolences to all who knew him and of course, his family.

Darrell.

Title: Re: Larry Brom has passed away
Post by: Count Winsky on 07 November 2015, 12:10:17 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to his daughters.