R.I.P. John Piscopo

Jim McDougall · 24th July 2005, 10:00 PM

This is deeply saddening, to hear of the loss of another of our own, John Piscopo.
I cannot say that I knew John well, but clearly like many, I was fortunate to have had communication with him some years ago on some research. As has been noted, he was open, friendly and anxious to be helpful. Even after our initial contact, he was thoughtful in continuing the pursuit of the information I needed and followed through in recontacting me with the material.

It seemed in later years that wherever sound research was discussed, his name would appear, and it made me proud to even have had such brief contact with him.

We will mourn his loss, but continue the work he passionately loved, to never stop learning, and to share our gained knowledge openly with each other.

Vaya con Dios John.

Rick · 24th July 2005, 10:33 PM

I seem to recall that he used to post some hilarious 'Fake Chinese Sword' auctions on ebay just for the edification of the innocent buyer and to take a swipe at the Chinese forgers .

The man had a great sense of humor .

24th July 2005, 10:00 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	This is deeply saddening, to hear of the loss of another of our own, John Piscopo. I cannot say that I knew John well, but clearly like many, I was fortunate to have had communication with him some years ago on some research. As has been noted, he was open, friendly and anxious to be helpful. Even after our initial contact, he was thoughtful in continuing the pursuit of the information I needed and followed through in recontacting me with the material. It seemed in later years that wherever sound research was discussed, his name would appear, and it made me proud to even have had such brief contact with him. We will mourn his loss, but continue the work he passionately loved, to never stop learning, and to share our gained knowledge openly with each other. Vaya con Dios John.

24th July 2005, 10:33 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I seem to recall that he used to post some hilarious 'Fake Chinese Sword' auctions on ebay just for the edification of the innocent buyer and to take a swipe at the Chinese forgers . The man had a great sense of humor .