ALY MORRISON'S "BUTTERFLY" ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF WARGAMES AND TOY SOLDIERS

Sunday, 21 April 2019

Adrian Shepherd

I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death of my good friend Adrian Shepherd AKA The Beast of Bukhara...


For those of you who new him I need make no introduction...
For those of you unfortunate enough not to have experienced that pleasure he was one of the most delightful, enthusiastic and friendly people you could ever meet...
The first time I met Adrian was over thirty years ago when he pretty much invited himself round for a wargame...
Not long afterward he had moved in over the road... and had persuaded me to help him with an impressively large recreation of the Battle of Blenheim to put on at the Partizan show in Newark ... this of course involved me painting lots of 28mm figures and helping build the 6x24 foot table for the game to be played on...
As I write I am still painting 28mm War of Spanish Succession... thought this time for myself... but I am also building a Caquot Type M Observation Balloon at Adrian's request to use in an impressively large recreation of  a WW1 battle on the River Tigris... to put on at the Partizan show in Newark... not much change there then...


As always an artful persuader with an eye for the spectacular...


I will miss you old friend.






All the best  Aly
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  1. Ed M21 April 2019 at 20:09

    I did not know Adrian, but I note that his passing is emerging on a few other blogs as well: a heavy loss. Condolences.

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  2. Springinsfeld21 April 2019 at 21:24

    Very sorry to hear this Aly. I know "Shep" had a lot of mutual good friends in wargaming and re-enactment circles, although I only met him a few times. My sympathies.
    best regards
    Mike

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  3. Jonathan Freitag21 April 2019 at 22:51

    My condolences on the loss of your friend, Aly.

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  4. The Jolly Broom Man21 April 2019 at 23:18

    Sorry to hear of your loss mate.

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  5. Paul Scrivens-Smith22 April 2019 at 01:53

    Sad news, I first met Shep when I joined the SK about 35 years ago. Great chap and facilitator of some excellent wargames.

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  6. Matt Crump22 April 2019 at 06:05

    Sad news

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  7. caveadsum147122 April 2019 at 06:20

    Sorry for your loss.
    Best Iain

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  8. Phil22 April 2019 at 06:39

    Well done Aly!

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  9. Rick Priestley22 April 2019 at 11:03

    Just heard - very sad news indeed.

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  10. Jay White23 April 2019 at 05:01

    Very sad news.

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  11. Mark Strachan23 April 2019 at 05:27

    I am sorry to hear that Aly. I always enjoyed reading of his games or games he inspired. He can't have been all that old.

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  12. David23 April 2019 at 05:28

    He has left behind a hobby and personal legacy we'd all like I think. Chin up!

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  13. Phil Robinson23 April 2019 at 11:46

    Very sad, can only reiterate Dave's comment. You were blessed to have had him has a friend.

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  14. Aly Morrison24 April 2019 at 07:03

    Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts.

    All the best. Aly

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