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kinboshi

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Brendan Hartnett - RIP
« on: September 17, 2008, 18:59:03 PM »
It"s with a sad heart that I write this to tell everyone that Brendan passed away yesterday.

He became ill on Sunday, was admitted to Hospital, but died suddenly.

A true gentleman, always played with a smile on his face - win or lose.

He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, and no one else embodied the APAT spirit as well as Brendan.

The funeral is next week, and as soon as I find out more I"ll post the details on here.

RIP Brendan.

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kinboshi

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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2008, 19:04:15 PM »
For those who didn"t have the good fortune to meet or know Brendan, you can read about him here:

Brendan Hartnett - APAT Hall of Fame

There"s also a touching piece about him here:  http://blondepoker.com/?q=node/12690
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2008, 19:14:02 PM »

A very sad day.

A fantastic guy who will be greatly missed by so many.

Rest in peace Brendan.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2008, 19:16:14 PM »
Gutted. RIP Brendan.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2008, 19:17:42 PM »
Absolutely gutted -- even though he got his illnesses, he always seemed to bounce back and was always of good cheer, a true gentleman. Sometimes you tend to eulogise over the top when people pass away, however in this case every superlative used to describe Brendan is truly heartfelt

He will be sorely missed -- very sad -- May he rest in eternal peace
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2008, 19:18:36 PM »
I haven"t had such sad news for a long time.  Brendan played the WCOAP main event three weeks ago and epitomised the APAT spirit.

Brendan was a true gentleman and competitor, who enjoyed life right up to the end - despite the many curve balls thrown his way. 

Condolences to his children, who I know he was very proud of. 

APAT will be considering an appropriate method of formally remembering Brendan in the coming weeks.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2008, 19:28:26 PM »
I only had the pleasure of meeting Brendan on a couple of occasions and as well as a superb poker player he was one of lifes gentlemen . He will be sadly missed by everyone
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2008, 19:34:39 PM »

I"m quite shocked and upset at this news.

Brendan was a great man who Caz and I looked forward to seeing at each of the events - a true gentleman.

Rest in Peace Brendan, you will be missed greatly.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2008, 19:35:24 PM »
Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear the news of Brendan"s passing.  Brendan showed us what the true spirit of APAT was all about, a gentleman to the core, he will be greatly missed.

RIP Brendan
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2008, 19:36:18 PM »
After every thing Brendan had been through with illness he always had a smile on his face and a cheeky remark when you met him.When he finished 2nd in Ireland last year it was a great privalege to be there to rail.A true gentleman.Rip Brendan.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2008, 19:38:37 PM »
Saddest news I"ve had in a long time. Was fortunate to sit next to Brendan at Luton last year and had a long chat with him at the Vic just a couple of weeks ago. He stayed and railed me in the Razz and was one of the first people to congratulate me. He will be sorely missed, the world, and Apat have lost a true gentleman.

RIP.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2008, 19:41:49 PM »
Saddened to read this, had the pleasure of sitting to Brendan at the recent razz event, he was a true APAT character - very friendly and played the game with the right spirit.

RIP Brendan
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2008, 19:42:06 PM »
Only met Brendan a couple of times and can"t claim to know him at all well, however having sat next to him for a few hands at a tournament in Walsall, I will have fond memories of a true and very friendly gentleman.  The last time I met him was when he ran over my toes at 2am one night at the Vic - we shared a joke about drinking and driving.  

What a nice chap.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2008, 19:47:53 PM »
Deeply saddened to hear this news. 

RIP Brendan and condolences to his family.
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Re: Brendan Hartnett
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2008, 19:56:33 PM »
Quote from: WiseOwl on September 17, 2008, 19:47:53 PM

Deeply saddened to hear this news. 

RIP Brendan and condolences to his family.
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