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Old 18th March 2013, 01:26 AM   #1
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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of our friend Lew Waldman.
During surgery to remove a brain tumor in mid February he suffered a severe stroke. He passed away either last night, or this morning.

He was a good friend. He will be missed.

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Old 18th March 2013, 01:35 AM   #2
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Sad to hear. I didn't know him personally, but I will miss his insightful comments.

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Old 18th March 2013, 01:41 AM   #3
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That just makes me sick.

However, thank you for the update Steve. Brain surgery like that is always very risky.

We are all diminished by his passing. Our loss...........
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Old 18th March 2013, 02:22 AM   #4
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Godspeed, Lew .
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Old 18th March 2013, 02:27 AM   #5
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Very sad news, may Lew rest in peace. My condolences to everyone here who knew him personally.

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Old 18th March 2013, 02:31 AM   #6
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My deepest condolences to Lew's family and to everyone that cared.
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Old 18th March 2013, 02:43 AM   #7
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This is indeed very sad news. Our forum here has done a great job of bringing together a family of collectors to share their enthusiasm, knowledge and interest in our favorite subjects. Thanks to Lee, Artzi and Avner for having the great idea to begin a forum gathering which I believe started near a dozen years ago in conjuction with the Baltimore show. We missed last year but got back together this year. We had a great turn out. It was through this venue that I had the opportunity to meet Lew. If it hadn't been for that, I might have only known him online. But to meet someone, shake their hand, put a face with the name, added so much to all of his future posts for me. While I am saddened by the announcement of his passing I'm very thankful that I had the opportunity to meet him in person and understand that passion first hand.
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Old 18th March 2013, 02:58 AM   #8
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I am deeply saddened to hear this news. My heartfelt condolences to his family as I know that he will be greatly missed. Godspeed onto that new horizon Lew.

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Old 18th March 2013, 03:24 AM   #9
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Rest In Peace, Lew...
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Old 18th March 2013, 04:07 AM   #10
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Condolences to Lew's family. Very sad news and he will be sorely missed here on the Forum.
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Old 18th March 2013, 04:09 AM   #11
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Wow....so sorry to hear this...
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Old 18th March 2013, 04:38 AM   #12
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Steve, thank you for letting us know. Sad news, indeed - he will be greatly missed. He and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Old 18th March 2013, 06:24 AM   #13
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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of our friend Lew Waldman.
During surgery to remove a brain tumor in mid February he suffered a severe stroke. He passed away either last night, or this morning.

He was a good friend. He will be missed.

Steve Ferguson

I got to know Lew through this forum as many people did in here. Thanks to Artzi I became good friends with Lew and found out he lives just a few minutes away from me. We always made the trip together to the Baltimore Arms Show. I missed him on this trip...a good man, a great friend and fellow collector.

My prayers to his wife Michelle, his son Seth and family
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Old 18th March 2013, 06:30 AM   #14
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Sad sad news ....my condolences to the Waldman family.
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Old 18th March 2013, 09:28 AM   #15
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Sad news... Condolences to the Waldman family :-(
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Old 18th March 2013, 10:19 AM   #16
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Terrible news - thoughts and prayers go out to his family. His many contributions here will always be remembered.
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Old 18th March 2013, 11:14 AM   #17
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This is very sad. My deepest symapthy to Lew Waldman´s family.
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Old 18th March 2013, 11:49 AM   #18
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Rest In Peace, Lew and condolences to the Waldman family .
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Old 18th March 2013, 12:26 PM   #19
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Very sad indeed - my condolences to Lew's family.
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Old 18th March 2013, 12:30 PM   #20
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Really a sad news... I did not know him personally, but Lew was always kind to answer my emails advising and giving an opinion with weapons that showed him in pictures.
I remember my "race" with him on the Sudanese arms daggers....
I miss you very much dear Lew.

Condolences to the Waldman family

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Old 18th March 2013, 12:40 PM   #21
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Thanks Steve for the news even though it is awful. I liked Lew so much and loved to tease him about his 'Yankee' accent. My Sudanese daggers from him are some of my best, and now they will take on a whole new meaning my collection.

My sincerest condolences to his family.

The forum has lost a GREAT friend.
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Old 18th March 2013, 12:42 PM   #22
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Rest in peace, Lew, we will miss you.
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Old 18th March 2013, 01:03 PM   #23
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Such a loss.
May the earth doesn't get heavy on him.
Condolences to his family.
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Old 18th March 2013, 01:29 PM   #24
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Sad sad news indeed.

My condolences to his loved ones.
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Old 18th March 2013, 01:31 PM   #25
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Very sad, I had hoped to meet him in person this year.
My condolences to his family and close friends.

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Old 18th March 2013, 01:54 PM   #26
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Sad news for the family and an unwelcome surprise for Lew I would think.
I went through some personal emails we exchanged...he was of help to me and generous with information. I'll miss him

May he have a big pile of Ethno goodies to sort through in the life after and the folk who made and used them around for good discussions.

Thank you Lew!

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Old 18th March 2013, 02:53 PM   #27
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Very sad news. He will be missed.
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Old 18th March 2013, 03:39 PM   #28
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A heavy blow. My last pm was to offer courage for the procedure . Sad day.
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Old 18th March 2013, 05:28 PM   #29
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Condolences to Lew's family. Very sad news and he will be bitter missed here on the Forum. Rest in peace.

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Old 18th March 2013, 06:43 PM   #30
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Words fail me.

Rest in peace, my friend.
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