A Memorial Remembrance for GPWA Members

**lemerClem** · 28 May 2020, 8:52 am

rest in peace. we need such a reminder not onсe in year, for all these people

**Nenad** · 29 May 2020, 3:59 pm

I haven’t been here long to get to know any of these people but is a nice tribute to them. Reminds us life is short...

**Carl Panepinto** · 8 October 2020, 6:11 am

Rest in piece, best wishes from the BOT team.

**MichaelCorfman** · 26 October 2020, 1:39 pm

I just learned yesterday evening that Wayne Human has passed away, so I have the sad duty to update the list of members that are no longer with us at the start of this post.

Wayne first worked as an affiliate manager with Referback. He then became Affiliate Program Director for Sports Interaction Affiliates in 2008. Later he worked as an affiliate manager at Red Returns.

The only information I know is from a post made by Wayne's wife on Facebook over the weekend with a photo and saying: "Rest with Angels, you will be dearly missed."

Michael

**Topboss** · 26 October 2020, 3:16 pm

I remember Wayne very well and he was always a pleasure to deal with and always quick with a joke and a laugh.
I believe he had been battling with cancer.

**Cash Bonus** · 26 October 2020, 3:52 pm

I'm very sorry to learn about Wayne's sudden and tragic passing. I remember him from the old days of ReferBack and he was always a responsible and helpful account manager. Rest in peace.

**Former Member 14** · 26 October 2020, 5:40 pm

I too recall Wayne for the old days at Referback. Like most AM's back then, he was genuine, sincerely and helpful.

Sad to hear of his passing.

RIP, mate!

**universal4** · 26 October 2020, 6:57 pm

Yes Anthony had provided me the news of this a bit ago I don't recall if he was at Referback before or after Shane (as I dealt mostly with him), but I do recall him being there although I do not know whether I ever met him personally back in the old days or not.

RIP and condolences to his family and loved ones.

Rick
Universal4

**Former Member 14** · 27 October 2020, 12:36 am

Originally Posted by universal4

I don't recall if he was at Referback before or after Shane (as I dealt mostly with him), but I do recall him being there

Wayne had been at RB well before Shane. When Shane became my AM, it wasn't long after that Wayne moved to head up Red Returns

**ocreditor** · 27 October 2020, 4:49 am

Originally Posted by AussieDave

Wayne had been at RB well before Shane. When Shane became my AM, it wasn't long after that Wayne moved to head up Red Returns

Correct. Shane was my affiliate manager as well at RB, and he was one of the best!

**Former Member 14** · 27 October 2020, 7:14 am

Originally Posted by ocreditor

Shane was my affiliate manager as well at RB, and he was one of the best!

I met Tarryn (gorgeous RB AM) and Shane in 2010, when they flew out to Australia. We did lunch, it was nice 25C or so, and ate alfresco by the sea. One of those memorable moments I've been blessed with having in this industry.

It's funny how things stick in your memory...

Been visited by another aff program a few months previously. Referback gave Shane/Tarryn company credit cards for the journey. Complete opposite to the previous AM's. They paid for everything out of their own pocket, and only got reimbursed when they arrive back home.

That was Referback thru and thru, always looking after their staff, and affiliates too

**MichaelCorfman** · 11 May 2021, 7:24 pm

Today I received a returned GPWA Times Magazine we had mailed to member xfilespoker stating that he was deceased. He passed away nearly a year ago at the end of May 2020. So, once again I have the sad duty of updating the list of members in the initial post of this thread.

Tom Dwyer joined the GPWA at the beginning of 2009 and was active here in 2009 and 2010. He was known as "Big Daddy" and you can learn about him on his Facebook page here:

www.facebook.com/bigdaddyroadshowpodcast

I quote from a post on his Facebook page to provide one person's perspective:

Originally Posted by A Facebook Friend

R.I.P. "Big Daddy"...your life was cut a little short, but you always had solid insight in many avenues in life!!! Watch over all of us down here, & give me that boost of luck when need to make the right moves in Texas Hold'em! I'll miss your insight on the WSOP as well this year! God Bless you Tom & "See you when I see you on the flip side!"

Rest in Peace Big Daddy.

Michael

**universal4** · 11 May 2021, 8:31 pm

Wow sorry to hear that, I recall many a conversation with him in the past.

Rick

**Cash Bonus** · 11 May 2021, 9:36 pm

I'm very sorry to hear about Tom Dwyer

It's really sad.

Rest in peace. Life is way too short for anything negative! One really can't take things for granted either.

**DarkHorse-SB** · 11 May 2021, 10:41 pm

My deepest condolences to all who knew them, may they rest in peace.

**Topboss** · 12 May 2021, 4:10 am

RIP Tom, Very sad news indeed

**Parth84** · 12 May 2021, 10:19 am

Deepest Condolences, Rest in Peace !

**big fish** · 12 May 2021, 10:01 pm

The Captain and the Professor we're two of my dear friends. RIP brothers, one love! I can still hear the Captain to this day

**Charlie0123** · 20 May 2021, 10:50 am

It is so sad, I remember nearly all of these people on this list, and each one was special in their own way.
May they all rest in Peace

**highfield** · 23 May 2021, 4:41 am

It's Remembrance Day, isn't it? I hope we can share information with many people in this forum.

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