Brian McElligott (bmc) RIP

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

According to his friend Kevin Warren of Canada, our TalkBass brother Brian McElligott, known here as @bmc , lost his battle with cancer.

Our friend RIP.

mod edit: added tag @bmc

 

[blastoff99]

Dangit.

Thanks for letting us know. It may be only the internet, but I know there is a person behind each username, and family and friends behind them...

My condolences go out to family and friends. Peace, bmc.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

@bmc Goodnight, and god speed.

 

[bass12]

Aw, no. That's really sad. I was supposed to meet up with Brian the last time I was in Switzerland but things didn't work out. He seemed like a good guy and I'll miss him around here.

 

[elgecko]

I always enjoyed his posts about the Alps. RIP bass brother.

 

[Stewie26]

So sorry to hear this. He was also into sports cars and a fellow pilot aviation guy. I always enjoyed reading his post. RIP, Brian.

 

[Selta]

Dang... sorry to hear this .

 

[kobass]

RIP.

 

[champbassist]

I can't put into words what a great guy he was. He helped us immensely in relation to my uncle's battle with bile duct cancer for which I'd created a thread last year. Provided insights and contacts that nobody out here could, taking time out to respond to every message even with his treatments ongoing. We had been in touch via PMs till sometime back and I was hoping that things were looking up for him. I feel like a fool for not having PM'd him again since our last conversation.

RIP, you were a true friend.

 

[GregC]

Oh no. I admired the way he talked about his battle on here, always maintaining a positive attitude. RIP, good sir.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

RIP, I am always happy to hear good words about those who have passed on.

 

[David Jayne]

: (

 

[David Jayne]

Bummer. Funny guy.

 

[bolophonic]

That is sad news. I never knew the man, but I always liked his input on here. RIP.

 

[Mike N]

RIP, Brian.

 

[HaphAsSard]

Very sad to learn about this. Whenever I noticed a post of his, I always stopped to read his take on whatever subject the thread dealt with.
I hope it was as peaceful as possible given the circumstances. Godspeed.

 

[DaveDeVille]

R.I.P. Brian ...

 

[rtslinger]

RIP bmc condolences to his family

 

[MJ5150]

This one really makes me sad. I learned quite a bit from Brian.....life, flying, airplanes, traveling, TSA, Europe, Sweden, Nordic culture, ethnic food, aerospace, eating healthy, caring for caregivers, accepting/respecting other cultures, the list goes on.
Considering his busy schedule and his own battles with being healthy, I was continually amazed how free he was with his time to encourage me, answer a question, direct me to some online resources for more info, etc.
I have a few of his PM's that I will now save to a folder on my computer, and keep them stashed here. Right by the ones from ricbass.

Thank you Brian. You were/are one of the good ones. I'm going to miss his avatar.

-Mike

 

[iamlowsound]

RIP, I always enjoyed his input and posts here on TB.

lowsound