Ginseng Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Such sad news. I am sorry to hear of his passing and sorrier still we never had a chance to meet and smoke together. RIP, Van. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarmanTim Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoruba Hacker Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Had the honor and priveledge of sharing his company and fine cigars here in Boston not long ago. I'd "known" him for several years and we spoke on the phone frequently while working through a joint project, but that was our first face to face. Really glad I had that chance. Great guy. Funny and genuine. Top shelf gentleman. Really gonna miss him. Really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 RIP Van. Truly sad news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel1968 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Terrible... RIP Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharks Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 RIP Van, Condolences to family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That really is sad news. I just saw it on another forum. I had thought he was doing better. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 just awful news. very very sad. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very sad news indeed. Van was a true gentleman. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This news really sucks. Van was such an argumentative stubborn prick - and I loved that about him!! He was also passionate, loyal and a true BOTL. Rest in peace, Amigo. Even though we never met, we spoke a few times.... and I'll miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpimp Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 My condolences. Very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusthebuckeye Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 RIP Van.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankBlack87 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 very sad news. my thoughts go out to his family. RIP Van...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazolaman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What an immense shock to log in now and find this out. Van sent me a PM only the day before yesterday asking about this and that. I replied and did wonder why there was no response yesterday. Now I know. I amsure Van didn't see it coming from his correspondence. I have had the pleasure to know Van. We have supped together,had cigars and drinks together. We have corresponded and spoken on the phone over many years covering many issues. Van always liked to cover the big issues !LOL!. He was a straightshooter. I always knew where he stood on any issue and he knew mine. He may not have agreed with mine but he always listened to the rationale and respected the opinion. It is too rare a quality. Van had a real love for cigars and the people who enjoyed them. He was instrumental in builidng a great cigar community and went out of his way to get away from behind the computer screen and catch up with people and share a chat and a laugh. I was hoping to have caught up with him at Skinfest last September before the trip was shelved due to Lisa's pregnancy worries. No problem I thought, I can catch up with him next year. He was well on top of his cancer battle and looking forward to the future. How I regret now I didn't make it. What a lesson. Rest in Peace Van and condolences to your family and many friends. You can now catch up with Chuck/Tampa and share a laugh and a cigar. I will see you both soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksblazer Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 He was one of the guys that I looked up too, when I first got started. He was very active in the cigar forums and will be missed. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very sad news. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figaro Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I remember his name here and on another forum. May he Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostnbill Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Van will be truly missed by all in the cigar community and his brothers over at HCF. I know the hurt runs deep. Like Yoruba Hacker, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Van up in Boston, a few months back. Van was a true gentleman to all in our community. Rest in Peace, Van. One of a kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepp Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 A great loss indeed! RIP Brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWalker Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My deepest condolences to van's friends and family. Sad news indeed. RIP, van55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcheek Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Rest in Peace Van. Didn't get a chance to meet you, but I can tell you were loved by many. Condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Wow, very sad. I'll miss his commentary for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlJ Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Rest in peace brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Connoisseur Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 RIP Van55, I had the pleasure of interacting with him over at the CA forums many years ago when I began this hobby..... Manny Fresh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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