Passing of Jay Forbes

Bravo One-Six · April 29th, 2015, 22:13

It is with a very heavy heart that I share the loss of our friend Jay Forbes. Many of you did not know him, but you know his work.

Jay was an avid Vietnam War Reenactor and had attended many airsoft events. He'd been in the sport for over eight years and had contributed enormously to historical airsoft.

What you may know him for is the Highway of Heroes. Jay Forbes was the man behind the petition to have the highway 401 renamed the Highway of Heroes. His dedication to veterans was astounding, travelling by bus from Windsor to Coburg just to stand on an overpass for Cpl. Dorion.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/stretch-of-401...eroes-1.253817

His knowledge of the 173d Airborne Brigade was limitless. He'd attended brigade reunions in the US, forged many relationships with vets, and had become a staple in may of the reenacting.

He was only 30.

A service for Jay will be held in Windsor on Saturday. See the Ontario Events section here for the details.

Home is where you dig it, my friend. You'll always have a place to rest with us.

Airborne all the way.

Red Dot · April 29th, 2015, 23:44

Too young, my prayers go out to family and friends...

DAS BOOT · April 30th, 2015, 01:12

Rest easy Jay. Fair winds and following sea.

Kokanee · May 2nd, 2015, 00:55

Too soon, stand easy Jay.

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April 29th, 2015, 22:13	#1
Bravo One-Six Pacification Specialist Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto	Passing of Jay Forbes It is with a very heavy heart that I share the loss of our friend Jay Forbes. Many of you did not know him, but you know his work. Jay was an avid Vietnam War Reenactor and had attended many airsoft events. He'd been in the sport for over eight years and had contributed enormously to historical airsoft. What you may know him for is the Highway of Heroes. Jay Forbes was the man behind the petition to have the highway 401 renamed the Highway of Heroes. His dedication to veterans was astounding, travelling by bus from Windsor to Coburg just to stand on an overpass for Cpl. Dorion. http://www.ctvnews.ca/stretch-of-401...eroes-1.253817 His knowledge of the 173d Airborne Brigade was limitless. He'd attended brigade reunions in the US, forged many relationships with vets, and had become a staple in may of the reenacting. He was only 30. A service for Jay will be held in Windsor on Saturday. See the Ontario Events section here for the details. Home is where you dig it, my friend. You'll always have a place to rest with us. Airborne all the way. __________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= "Solving an imaginary world's contrived and over dramatic problems... 6 millimeters at a time." Last edited by Bravo One-Six; April 29th, 2015 at 22:31..

April 30th, 2015, 01:12	#3
DAS BOOT Das_Hooters Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON/ Sacramento, CA	Rest easy Jay. Fair winds and following sea. __________________

April 29th, 2015, 23:44	#2
Red Dot Google level: BOSS Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stouffville, Ontario	Too young, my prayers go out to family and friends...

May 2nd, 2015, 00:55	#4
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Too soon, stand easy Jay.

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