On 9 Jan 2018 23:15:00 GMT
"Norman Lynagh" wrote:

I learned this evening that Philip Eden died last week. As many will
know, Philip had been in a care home for some time suffering from
dementia.

I have known Philip for a very long time. We first worked together more
than 40 years ago and our paths have crossed frequently since then. He
was, and still is in a way, a significant part of my professional
career. He became a good friend as well as a colleague and I shall miss
him.

Philip was the instigator of this newsgroup. The diminishing number of
us who still populate the group owe him a great deal. The
meteorological community has lost one of its great enthusiasts.

RIP.


Can't say I'm surprised. Just a pity people were so secretive when he got ill.
He and I had arguments on here but I have tremendous respect for his energy,
his enthusiasm and most of all his character. he had a fantastic memory of
weather events and data, he lived and drank climate and weather. A very great
person who deserves a place in history. Heaven is now a better place!