Don Horner

Feb 20, 2016 Don left us on the ATW16 cruise, doing what he loved most....cruising with Betsy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her and family and friends.

We miss him so much.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Horner, but always enjoyed his posts. RIP.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Horner, but always enjoyed his posts. RIP.

Yes, Very interesting to read. RIP

A true gentleman. RIP Don, we miss you.

RIP Don

A devastating loss to Cruise Critic

-as well as to Stan and I personally.

He was that rarest of combinations

A true gentleman and a good, loyal, honest friend.

Rest in Peace, sir

I never met Don in person, but learned so much from him via Cruise Critic. As Stan & Jim said, he was a true gentleman and always willing to help. He is greatly missed and my heart goes out to Betsey and his family today.

Charlotte

I never knew him either but I felt like I knew him through his thoughtful and informative posts.

We had the pleasure of meeting Don and Betsy on Alaska cruise in July 2013. He was in person just like his posts on cruise critic. Honest and straight forward. RIP

We join all of you remembering Don. We miss his calm voice of reason on these boards as well as his knowledge of all things Oceania.

RIP.

I so enjoyed his posts. RIP Don.

We had the pleasure of cruising with Don and Betsy several years ago on the Riviera. He was, indeed, special. May he RIP, Joyce and Sheldon

I only cruised with Don and Betsy once but when I needed help putting together over 100 name tags for a Meet & Greet, they were the only people who came to help. I've missed his comments terribly ... such a great loss to this list.

Mura

remembering the many posts and helpful information from Don. Sending our sincere sympathies to his family. Barbara and Walter

Loved his honest, well thought out and even toned posts. RIP Don.

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I'm very glad cbb started this thread to remember Don.

This now gives me the opportunity to say to Betsy and family how we felt for your loss. We had the pleasure of meeting you and Don on Marina's maiden voyage. I'll always remember when we got a flat on the on the small tour bus in the outskirts of Casablanca. The guide and driver were struggling getting the jack in the correct place. Don knew the vehicle well as the undercarriage was same as your RV. Had he not stepped forward we might still be there :)

It was a pleasure meeting you both and we have fond memories. His 'steady hand' and great knowledge of Oceania was a wonderful contribution to Cruise Critic.

Stu and I miss Don and think and speak of him often..We look forward to cruising with Betsy in April!

Jancruz1

Jan Cruz,

I told Betsy her April cruise was a family reunion and with y'all aboard it will be! I know she is looking forward to cruising again.

She is or will be shortly reading this ccritic thread.

I never met Don in person, but learned so much from him via Cruise Critic. As Stan & Jim said, he was a true gentleman and always willing to help. He is greatly missed and my heart goes out to Betsey and his family today.

Charlotte

Same here. I hope Betsy will enjoy her next cruise for both of them.

I want to add my memories of Don. He and Betsy made a special stop in Bellingham, WA on their way to Vancouver to meet with us. Don and I didn't always agree on everything, however, being the very special person that he was, we had lively discussions/debates, had lunch by the bay and took a walk together. Both he and Betsy will remain in our hearts forever.

I'm so happy to learn that Betsy will once again be sailing on Oceania. Don and Betsy did love sailing on Oceania. His presence will always be with us and with all of the people whose hearts he touched. RIP Don.

Thanks, cbb, for starting this thread. I'm another who never met Don, but I still miss his presence on the board. I'm pleased to hear that Betsy will be cruising again. Your posts from ATW16 showed us what a happy time Don and Betsy were having and your photos told a lovely story.

Sella

sellavee--thank you so much for your kind words.

Betsy, with the help of family, friends, and her beloved dogs, is strong and fierce, and planning adventures. She is so beloved by the ATW16 family.

Don, you are missed, as so many have already richly expressed.

Betsy, we're so glad you've returned to cruising. So many of us love you too. Hope to meet you again one day.

Tarmo & Kay, from Marina's maiden voyage