Scaber Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Bruce Saunders (BruceE) who many of you have had contact with via the forums has sadly passed away. He caught the COVID-19 virus and was admitted to hospital on the 24th of April and after fighting against the virus had to be placed on a ventilator. He eventually succumbed to the damage to his lungs and kidneys on Sunday the 3rd of May.Bruce was active in a number of areas and forums as part of his flight simulation life Bruce was a keen advocate of the use of the A2A GA aircraft and these were always on his short list for our OZx flights. In particular he enjoyed the Comanche and the Spitfire. He was very active in the OZx forums early on while the website was up and running More recently he had been involved in the Orbx Addon Scenery forums working to make the OZx airfields work in with the new Orbx Australia version 2. He also spent a lot of time flying with Digital Theme Park, and Pilot Edge where he achieved all their qualifications. Lately a lot of his is attention has been with the Planning of Friday and Tuesday night flights for the OZx flying Club. These flights were undertaken using JoinFS and Digital Theme Park's Team Speak Servers. Bruce's contribution will be sorely missed with his enthusiasm and planning being driving forces in the success of the OZx Flying Club. He recently purchased new computer equipment, and very recently updated to P3Dv5; it was good that he was able to use both of these in pursuit of his favorite pastime before he left us. If any of you feel like making any comments or relating stories or memories, I will collate them and forward them to his wife. Edited May 9, 2020 by Scaber 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hobson Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 My condolences to his family and friends. We have all been touched by the virus in one way or another, directly or indirectly. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 RIP Bruce, and thank you so much for being a part of this community, we are very grateful, and you will be missed. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 My heart goes out to his family....I am at a loss otherwise... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 This is really sad news. Bruce was a genuinely fantastic guy and a helpful gentleman who was always keen to help others. This is really tragic. RIP Bruce. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 So sad to read this, Please pass on my condolences to Bruce's family. cheers Iain 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvdboomen Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Very sad news. I wish to pass my condolences on to the family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 RIP Bruce, ever helpful here and to anyone who asked, extra helpful. Grateful thanks, you will be very much missed. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 My condolences to Bruce´s family as well. He has been creating a lot for us, and this will remain as well as our memories of him. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Really sorry to hear this. We seem to be paying our respects too often recently. My best regards to his family at this sad time. Don 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviator49 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 This is a sad day. RIP my friend. All the best to his family. Thank you Bruce for being part of this amazing family. Regards Sam & Mindy Craig 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrooke Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing, ever helpful in simulation problems, will be sadly missed by all simflyers. my condolences to Bruce's familly on their sad loss. regards, Roger. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Sad news.. Best wishes to all his family and friends.. Wayne 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Sad news, a terrible virus with wide impact. Always tragic to loose someone who gives so much to others. My condolences to family and friends. Rick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Definately one of those 'familiar faces' online here in Orbx that made it a good place to be. How very sad. Condolences to his family - and the rest of you, please take care! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I flew a few South Africa missions with his GA group. If I remember correctly (???) he created scenarios like an automobile accident on the High way east of Cape Town where we had to land on the highway. Big loss to the community. Condolences to his family and friends...and I agree with Ripcord, the rest of you, please take care! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I missed this post and thank you Scaber for the HU in the main forum. I am very sad to get this news as I had the privilege to work with him in the OZx scenery days and the pleasure to partake in some of his excellently organized Flying Club sessions. Bruce was an extremely talented and well organized man who would help anyone with anything within his capabilities. If he couldn't help he would find out who could. He was a dab hand at scenery creation and a very particular Beta tester for others. I will miss his presence in the sim community very deeply and I offer my deepest condolences to his family. Vale Bruce 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoDave Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 R.I.P. Bruce E 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hunter-Graham Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 So many beautiful and kind words already!... To me, Bruce felt like the vital nuts and bolts holding the entire OZx package together in this quickly changing environment of Flight Simulation. Being an Aussie, I have always had a soft spot for OZx and believe it deserves the continued support that Bruce, alongside others was giving it as the times and technology changed. Helpful, committed and an important part of OZx and the Flight Sim community is how I would describe him from my few interactions with him around OZx scenery matters. I was utterly shocked and saddened when I first heard the news of his passing last week. It goes without saying that my deepest thoughts and condolences go to his family, friends and members of the Flight Sim community who he has left an impact on. Bruce will be greatly missed! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeboy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Very sad and shocking news. Bruce, along with several others here, made your continent a marvellous place to explore and enjoy. My heart-felt condolences to his family and friends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Very sad to read this post, please give my condolences to Bruce's Family his friends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 What sad and shocking news!I never flew with Bruce's group because the time difference is too big. I communicated this to Bruce, but he added me to his email distribution list, regardless. However, I often had contact with him when there were problems regarding OZx Australia and working on solutions. My deepest sympathy goes to his family. May Bruce rest in peace. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaber Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks to all who made these sincere and heartfelt comments. I have collated these comment together with ones from other forums and have passed them on the his family. I am sure that they will greatly appreciate hearing the high regard that his fellow simmer have for him and his contribution. Greg 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I have only just seen this shocking news and very saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce. What a great contributor to our pastime and he will be sadly missed. You wont be forgotten Bruce and you didn't deserve this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba43 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I also wish to express my sincere condolences to Bruce's family. May he rest in peace. He will be missed. Brad 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlinux Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Absolutely gutted RIP Bruce and thanks for everything you did with OZX along the years. My condolences to his family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernieFlyer Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He has been with us even so recently and I for one was stunned to hear of his Covid related death. My condolances to family and close ones. I feel such a loss!! Bernie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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