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BigDave
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From: England
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Posted: 2008-11-29 10:32
It's with great regret that I have to inform you of the passing of Paul Medati.  Paul, seen here attending the GB9 Southern Masters earlier this year, was diagnosed with cancer six months ago and Pro9 has just been informed that he passed away this morning. Our sympathies go to his family - he was a real gentleman and he brightened the room wherever he played, and he will be sorely missed by his many friends here. When details of arrangements are confirmed, they will be available by contacting Neil Jenkins (Mobile: 07969995445) cuecars@yahoo.co.ukRegards, David Knight Editor, Pro9 -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor [ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2008-11-29 10:48 ]
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MissCue
Home away from home
Joined: 04-Jan-2008
Posts: 421
From: Vegas Sports Bar, Wakefield, Yorkshire
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Posted: 2008-11-29 10:42
This is very sad news, Paul was a lovely bloke and will be missed.
My thoughts are with his family. RIP Paul
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Cletus
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Joined: 09-Feb-2007
Posts: 282
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Posted: 2008-11-29 11:05
what a shame - thats real bad news
RIP
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thediamond
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Posts: 1520
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Posted: 2008-11-29 12:12
Legend of the sport. Qualified for the main snooker tour at a time when it was almost impossible given the level of play and what you had to go through to qualify. Never gave up cue sports.
Thoughts go out to his family, he will be sorely missed. A sad day.
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cueman
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From: Coventry
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Posted: 2008-11-29 12:15
What a real shock, I didn't even know he was ill.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Dave I remember a while back you did a great interview with Paul where he spoke about his amazing life, perhaps you could dig it out for those who have not seen it?
RIP Paul
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TheWasp
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 27-Jun-2007
Posts: 26
From: Cornwall
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Posted: 2008-11-29 12:59
Such a lovely bloke, I too had no idea he was ill.
Gave some good advice in my first year on tour last season.
Correct me if i'm wrong but i'm sure he won the World Snooker Pairs with John Virgo in the Mid 70's?
RIP Paul.
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jay-double-you
Just popping in
Joined: 29-Nov-2008
Posts: 1
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Posted: 2008-11-29 13:25
My heartfely sympathies to all of Paul's friends and family. I have known Paul for over 25 years and will miss him. His dry wit and manner around the snooker table was a mirror of his character. A great friend and a sad day for my personally. Rest In Peace Paul, the snooker team in heaven just notched a good one.
Jim Wych
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hustler
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Joined: 14-Feb-2007
Posts: 261
From: sunderland
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Posted: 2008-11-29 14:04
i spoke with paul only a handful of times and played him just the once..
not only a very good player but polite, gracious and a gentleman on and off the table to go with it..
my thoughts are with his loved ones... RIP...
adam smith.
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BigTone
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Posted: 2008-11-29 14:39
Im shocked, did'nt know paul was ill.
My condolences to his family, a true gentleman on and off the table.
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cueman
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From: Coventry
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Posted: 2008-11-29 14:43
On 2008-11-29 13:25 , jay-double-you Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! My heartfely sympathies to all of Paul's friends and family. I have known Paul for over 25 years and will miss him. His dry wit and manner around the snooker table was a mirror of his character. A great friend and a sad day for my personally. Rest In Peace Paul, the snooker team in heaven just notched a good one.
Jim Wych Nice to see you on here Jim, sorry it's not under better circumstances  -----------------  Andy Warden, GB9 - Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √
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Buckster_uk
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Joined: 15-Mar-2006
Posts: 1967
From: Surrey
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Posted: 2008-11-29 14:49
My deepest condolences to Paul's family, very sad news indeed.
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Mikey_Freedom
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From: Reading, UK
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Posted: 2008-11-29 14:49
Very sad news... Paul was a great character and a very humble person, with some great stories to tell!
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Danny
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From: Manchester UK
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Posted: 2008-11-29 15:12
Such sad news... I don't claim to have known Paul very well, but the few times I did meet him, I found him to be a really nice guy. I have some good memories from the WPM2005 thanks to Paul and some of the other lads. And the interview that cueman mentioned was absolutely fantastic. I will always remember when he told me why he started playing pool instead of snooker (because his eyesight had gone in his old age and he couldn't see from one corner pocket to another anymore  ) I'm sure he'll be playing snooker up there now!
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nipper
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From: harrow middlesex
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Posted: 2008-11-29 15:14
some times things dont go the way that they should and this is one of them, paul was a gentleman of the old school who would allways give his time to the young players, he will be greatly missed. paul talbot
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malaguista
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From: Spain
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Posted: 2008-11-29 15:41
Sincerest condolences from Spain to Paul's family, The world will be a poorer place without him.
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Riggers
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From: Barnsley (centre of the universe)
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Posted: 2008-11-29 16:21
Very shocking and sad news indeed. Paul was a real character, very passionate about the game and as some have said had some great stories to tell. The last time I remember listening to these stories was this time last year in the bar in Malaga so it's really quite sobering to think how quickly this has all happened. Paul will be a great loss to our game. My sincerest condolences to all of Paul's family. [ This message was edited by: Riggers on 2008-11-29 19:49 ]
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dazzler
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Posted: 2008-11-29 17:13
Paul was a real gent, both on and off the table.
He always had a funny story to tell, he was a great charachter.
He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to Pauls family and close friends.
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Guilotine
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Posted: 2008-11-29 17:24
Very sad news indeed, my sincere condolences go out to the Medati family and friends of the Madati family...RIP Paul
Nigel Francis
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devil
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From: Hamilton, Scotland
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Posted: 2008-11-29 18:27
Very sad news.
My condolences to Paul's family and friends.
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dynamitedaz
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Posted: 2008-11-29 18:31
very sad day top guy and loved cuesports and even so late on in life he was playing superb pool still..
my sincere condolences to his family
rip pal
Darren Appleton
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