Very sad news!

Sajen · 11th December 2025, 02:57 AM

I just got a mail from Robert Colemans daughter, she told me that Robert passed away the last weekend! RIP Robert!!

Battara · 11th December 2025, 07:00 PM

russel · 11th December 2025, 08:35 PM

This is very sad news. Robert was a friend, a valued member of the forum and an exceptional restorer. He will be missed.

JeffS · Yesterday, 01:27 AM

Sad indeed. RIP

Ian · Yesterday, 04:24 AM

Detlef, thank you for posting this sad news. Robert had not been present here for some time, but it should be remembered that he was a key Moderator of this Ethnographic Forum for many years. He and I shared a common interest in many ethnographic weapons and, although our overlapping time on the Forum was fairly brief, I regard Robert as a very important contributor to this Forum.

kino · Yesterday, 04:03 PM

May Robert R.I.P.

Jim McDougall · Yesterday, 06:55 PM

This is very sad news indeed, and quite honestly I have wanted to add here, but it has been difficult to put together adequate words. He was the epitome of enthusiast, scholar and profoundly a gentleman. His kind words and generous assistance were his standard, and I will never forget his steadfast support.

I had not been aware of the difficulties and issues he had suffered in recent years, and know he is now at peace.

Farewell for now Robert, you have made your mark here, now rest.

Sajen · Yesterday, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

This is very sad news indeed, and quite honestly I have wanted to add here, but it has been difficult to put together adequate words. He was the epitome of enthusiast, scholar and profoundly a gentleman. His kind words and generous assistance were his standard, and I will never forget his steadfast support.

I had not been aware of the difficulties and issues he had suffered in recent years, and know he is now at peace.

Farewell for now Robert, you have made your mark here, now rest.

Thank you, Jim.
You really did find the right words!
Robert was a very good friend of mine for many years, and I will miss him very much!

David · Today, 04:26 AM

Thanks for letting us know. Really sorry to hear this news. Peace to his friends and family.

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,475	Very sad news! I just got a mail from Robert Colemans daughter, she told me that Robert passed away the last weekend! RIP Robert!!

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,601	Detlef, thank you for posting this sad news. Robert had not been present here for some time, but it should be remembered that he was a key Moderator of this Ethnographic Forum for many years. He and I shared a common interest in many ethnographic weapons and, although our overlapping time on the Forum was fairly brief, I regard Robert as a very important contributor to this Forum. Last edited by Ian; Today at 12:32 PM. Reason: Spelling

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,362

11th December 2025, 08:35 PM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 238	This is very sad news. Robert was a friend, a valued member of the forum and an exceptional restorer. He will be missed.

Yesterday, 01:27 AM	#4
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 442	Sad indeed. RIP

Yesterday, 04:03 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,025	May Robert R.I.P.

Yesterday, 06:55 PM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,723	This is very sad news indeed, and quite honestly I have wanted to add here, but it has been difficult to put together adequate words. He was the epitome of enthusiast, scholar and profoundly a gentleman. His kind words and generous assistance were his standard, and I will never forget his steadfast support. I had not been aware of the difficulties and issues he had suffered in recent years, and know he is now at peace. Farewell for now Robert, you have made your mark here, now rest.

Today, 04:26 AM	#9
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,260	Thanks for letting us know. Really sorry to hear this news. Peace to his friends and family.