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Craig Burke/Sequoiaranger has died

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March 31, 2013, 11:04:50 AM Last Edit: March 31, 2013, 11:07:30 AM by frank2056
Craig Burke, (Sequoiaranger here and on the BTS Forum, also known as Admiral Furashita) passed away in early Febuary. Here's his obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/UTSanDiego/obituary.aspx?pid=163017619

He was a really nice man and a great modeler.

He sure did have a great imagination! Enjoy some of his work here: http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php?action=profile;u=3412;sa=showPosts

chrisonord

#1
March 31, 2013, 11:45:56 AM
 :o :o :o
I am so sorry to hear this, what a wonderful person he always was when we chatted on here. I purchased several kits from him over the years and was always very keen to know and and give me ideas on what I was going to do with them. Such a shame when we loos e lovely people like him. My thoughts are with his family.
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#2
March 31, 2013, 11:47:13 AM
my condolances to his family, a loss to us here, but far more to them.
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kitnut617

#3
March 31, 2013, 11:50:24 AM
Like Chris, I used to have quite a few chats by email about things to do with the hobby.  Very surprised to hear the news --- my condolences to his family.
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lancer

#4
March 31, 2013, 12:08:03 PM
Surprised and saddened to hear we've lost another of ther brotherhood.  My sympathiers and condolences to his friends and family.
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#5
March 31, 2013, 12:17:22 PM
Very saddened to hear of this - we had various chats and he very kindly sent me some bits and pieces that now suddenly seem all the more precious. Definately one of the good guys.

Condolences to his freinds and family.
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The Rat

#6
March 31, 2013, 12:23:43 PM
Salute. I shall raise a glass tonight.
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#7
March 31, 2013, 12:25:34 PM
Bolt out of the blue there.  Very sad.

I'll join Ratty in raising a glass or three later.
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#8
March 31, 2013, 12:27:35 PM
So sad, he was a great modeller, very skilled and imaginative.

My best wishes to his family and friends too.
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kerick

#9
March 31, 2013, 12:34:41 PM Last Edit: March 31, 2013, 07:22:24 PM by kerick
I had just sent him a prop for a project he was thinking of.
I also wish to send my condolences to his friends and family.
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Martin H

#10
March 31, 2013, 12:35:27 PM
I never realy got to know him, but I enjoyed his work and his comments. He will be missed
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philp

#11
March 31, 2013, 02:14:24 PM
Let me also add my condolances to his family.

Another great Whiffer has passed.
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JayBee

#12
March 31, 2013, 02:44:40 PM
Likewise to all the others.
He was a very inspirational member of this forum.
His passing will be missed.

Goodbye Craig.

Jim
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pyro-manic

#13
March 31, 2013, 03:50:32 PM
I had only ever talked with him via this forum, but it was obvious to me he was one of the very best of us. Intelligent, funny, generous, inspirational. A very sad loss, at far too young an age.
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Kerrillc

#14
March 31, 2013, 04:37:48 PM
My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and friends. I agree with the Wooksta, a real shocker out of the blue.

I have admired his work since I joined the forum. Sad day for us all.
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