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BBS User # 30

posted 18-01-2010 11:39

It is with sadness that we hear that Matthew Langmaid, the tallest man in Wales and a long-term supporter of the club, died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism on Sunday 17th January. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

[ cause of death corrected by webmaster - see post below ]

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lorna conroy

BBS User # 778

posted 18-01-2010 12:46

i cant believe the sad news about matthew he was such a vibrant enthuiasiatic member of our tall club "family" , you will be sadly missed especially your hugs and smiles , rest in peace matthew , heartfelt condolences sent to your lovely mum carolyn and your dad david too , love lorna (and dave) xxx

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@ndrew

BBS User # 863

posted 18-01-2010 17:21

I find it hard to think that Matthew has passed away so suddenly. Some one just a couple of years younger than myself and full of life and joy, its just a terrible shame.

It only seems like last week that I met this gentle giant of a man, at Peter Diament's bbq back in the early days of the club in '92. The annual TPC August event will be lacking one of the main men from now on. And its also a sad day for the club, like Lorna say's he was always a vibrant and enthusiastic member of the TPC.

I too would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to Mathew's mum and dad, David and Carolyn Langmaid.

Matthew may you rest in peace ol'mate. You were a giant of a gentleman amongst us tallies.

Rest in peace Matthew, rest in peace.

Andrew

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dazey

BBS User # 911

posted 18-01-2010 19:02

Such sad and unexpected news.

Our condolences to Matthews family and friends at this very sad time.

Su & Bill. x

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Dave

BBS User # 26

posted 19-01-2010 14:47

I suppose you could say, he had a head start on his way to that great big Tall Club event in the sky!

Two of my first TPC events and certainly among the more memorable ones, were Matts New Years Eve celebrations; A gang of tallies, in sleeping bags, evenly scattered throughout the Langmaid family home. New Years eve in Cardiff, what a party! Followed by lunch the following day at "The Nine Giants". Fair play to Matt, for continually walking tall & putting on a great show!

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sorcha

BBS User # 325

posted 19-01-2010 16:06

Greatly saddened by the news
Matthew was one of the first people that I got to to know in TPC and we first met in Bristol in 1996. I am honoured to have known him. A great friend. He had friends all around the world whose lives he touched.
He will be very much missed by us all.
Thoughts & prayers are with Carolyn & David and his family.

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Taz

BBS User # 727

posted 19-01-2010 17:18

A very sad time for the club and it's members.

RIP Matt

Thoughts with David and Carolyn at this time.

Taz

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BBS User # 142

posted 20-01-2010 12:59

I'd like to also offer my condolences to Matthew's family at this time.

Posted on behalf of Bill and Liz Gunning:

It is with great sadness that we learned of the sad death of Matthew, not only will devoted parents Carolyn and David be devastated, and our heart felt condolences and sympathy goes out to them, but the TPC members will greatly miss the warm and affectionate personality of this Gentle Giant from Cardiff, Wales. Rest in Peace Matthew.

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spartan

BBS User # 747

posted 20-01-2010 14:53

My condolences go out to David and Carolyn at this moment in time.
I still can't believe it.
To me Matthew was a special guy full of warmth, smiles. He always looked on the brightside of life. A shining light for all things Tall. Rest in Peace I amongst many others here at home, across Europe and in the States will miss you greatly.

Stuart Logan.

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BBS User # 30

posted 21-01-2010 01:40

I still cannot believe you are not with us anymore, taken away so suddenly. I will never forget the first time i saw you at Stockport in 1992, when i turned up at Bredbury Hall and said "Well, I must be in the right place then" You have been my friend since that day and you will always have a special place in my heart. The Annual do in Leicester will be missing someone truly special but dont worry i will make you proud.....Hope you got a very special extra legroom seat on your way up to Heaven.....My condolences to Carolyn and David...You brought such a gorgeous person into our lives, my thoughts are with you at this time. Love Louise

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BBS User # 142

posted 22-01-2010 18:51

The club has been informed that the post mortem established that Matthew died from a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot, rather than a heart attack.

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posted 08-02-2010 23:43

Posted on behalf of former club member Matthew R Palmer:

Matthew showed me around the New York convention and was a regular attendee, In particular the long “talent show” that lasted for hours. That particular year his parents came along who were just as charming as him.

Occasionally he would turn up to the London monthly meeting and plug one of the events he was organising in Wales.

I am sorry to hear of his loss.

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