User talk:Angusmclellan

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Sad news

I just got word from his brother that Angus passed away early on Friday morning. He had been battling lymphoma for some time. I knew him both on and off Wikipedia, and am so sad that he is gone - Alison ^❤ 12:35, 18 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Sad indeed. Look above. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:43, 18 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

link - Alison ^❤ 13:52, 18 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

How sad. RIP, Angus. --Bill Reid | (talk) 17:40, 18 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

A terrible loss, you will be remembered and missed. Rest in Peace, friend. Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 18:40, 18 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Urf. And cancer robs us of another one... Ealdgyth - Talk 18:56, 18 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry to hear this. I never knew Angus personally, but I've seen him around many times over the years. He will be missed. Kurtis ^(talk) 04:17, 19 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Angus was kind and helpful and did a mountain a good work. We will remember him. Haukur (talk) 21:39, 19 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Really sorry to learn of this. Angus was a bit of a mentor for me when I started editing Wikipedia. Finn Rindahl (talk) 18:33, 20 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Funeral details here - Alison ^❤ 03:06, 21 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I never knew Angus in real life, but I looked up to him as a Wikipedian. He was always kind and thoughtful. He contributed so much in content and discussion. I wish he were still here. Rest in peace Angus. --Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 02:23, 23 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Condolences to the family. Memory eternal! -Ad Orientem (talk) 05:28, 11 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]
I just saw this in the Signpost; sad news indeed. Angus was an inspiration to me in my early days editing here, and a fine editor. He will be missed. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 13:16, 27 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]
So sad to loose another great Wikipedian. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 23:15, 5 January 2020 (UTC).[reply]
Condolences to the family and the en.wiki community. --Camelia (talk) 11:47, 6 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Angus was a fine man, a dedicated and insightful Wikipedian. He will be greatly missed. Guy (help!) 23:22, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
What a great friend and example Angus was to us with his steady, intelligent editing (very sound in Anglo-Saxon matters), his kindly support and his looked-for seasonal greetings. It is hard and very sad to part with him, but it was a privilege to travel here in his company. Eebahgum (talk) 15:07, 17 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

In memoriam

We will remember your contributions and your service. Thank you. Requiescat in pace.
↠Pine (✉) 00:08, 13 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Precious anniversary

We'll remember you and your work here! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:38, 27 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Just thought I'd add here, didn't know Angus at all, virtually or otherwise as far as I know, no doubt I have benefitted unknowingly from many of his contributions. Anyway came here as a result of searching through the many Scottish political maps he created on Commons, something I often view and use but have no experience in creating - another area where his input is clearly missed. So just thought I'd weigh in to the recognition of his efforts. My wife had lymphoma, must have been around the same time, a wee sneaky invasive cancer (not that any type is nice). Thankfully she survived. As anyone been awarded the Quaich yet? Seems a shame to create it but not to award it. Crowsus (talk) 19:00, 2 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The Quaich

I can't think of what at the moment, but it would be nice and fitting if we could find some way of honoring / institutionalising his memory in some way, perhaps via one of the WikiProjects most associated with his work (Middle Ages, Scotland, etc). Some sort of Angusmclellan (Memorial) award or barnstar? Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 18:15, 26 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

An excellent idea. I never knew Angus personally, but what limited interaction I had with him on WP was always helpful and extremely positive. How about the "McLellan Quaich" for excellent contributions to Scottish coverage in Wikipedia? Just a thought. --Cactus.man ✍ 20:37, 26 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The 'McLellan Quaich' sounds great! Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 12:52, 27 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

A very sad loss indeed. Angus was knowledgeable, able, kindly and disinclined to get involved in drama - I echo Brianann's comments above and support the 'McLellan Quaich' idea. Ben Mac Dui 16:42, 30 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

PS Here's a start:

		The McLellan Quaich
		Awarded to 'User:xx' for outstanding contributions to Scottish coverage in Wikipedia.

Deacon's idea is very fitting and Cactus.man's proposal for a McLellan Quaich coupled with Ben MacDui's design of such an award are ideal. --Bill Reid | (talk) 19:34, 2 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks to @Ben MacDui: for knocking up a prototype award. Can I suggest using the following image instead: File: Quaich.jpg. I think it's an improvement because it's a cleaner representation of the quality of siversmith work and celtic imagery typically crafted into the handles.

		The McLellan Quaich
		Awarded to 'User:xx' for outstanding contributions to Scottish coverage in Wikipedia.

Cactus.man ✍ 22:38, 3 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Brilliant! Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 16:19, 6 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Cactus.man: Excellent. Ben Mac Dui 18:53, 6 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Thought I would advance the Quaich a bit so created a template, Template:The McLellan Quaich, to make its issue a bit easier. It's Cactus.man's code but modified the colours in line with Wikipedia: Talk page templates. Any changes needed?--Bill Reid | (talk) 15:17, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Just saw this, after looking at Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians. And I think the idea is a nice one. As the image isn't a "barnstar", I added the award to Wikipedia:Personal user awards/Topics. I'll add a link to User:Billreid's template as well. - jc37 04:00, 17 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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