Fernando, may he Rest in Peace

werecow · 26th October 2024, 04:59 PM

That is very sad news indeed.

I did not know him as well as some of you did, being a relative newcomer to the collector's world, but we emailed a bit from time to time. He was always helpful and friendly. Condolences to all who knew him.

kronckew · 26th October 2024, 06:04 PM

Sadly, just found out he has passed. He was a friend, and had invited me to visit him in Portugal a few times to drink Port wine and see his large collection. We argued about what was suitable to post here, He stopped posts for swords just before WW1, but as Mod, he was in charge.

I'm sad we will all lose his experience and knowledge, as well as his insights.

RIP Fernando, you will be missed here.

AHorsa · 26th October 2024, 10:38 PM

So so sorry to read this. Requiescat in pace, Fernando! You are deeply missed

Sajen · 27th October 2024, 07:03 PM

RIP Fernando!

Andi · 27th October 2024, 09:29 PM

I only had a little contact with him, but it was very friendly. I am very sad and wish his family much strength and confidence. Farewell Fernando!

cel7 · 28th October 2024, 12:08 AM

A very knowledgeable man has passed away. Fernando, rest in peace!

Kmaddock · 29th October 2024, 12:31 PM

Shocked to hear this news, Fernando was such a lovely man to correspond with.
I always welcomed his considered responses on my enquiry's and I learnt so much from him.

I purchased some items off him over the years and we never discussed price as he was always very very fair with his dealings.

I will always think of him when I look at these items in my collection.

If this thread is being forwarded to his family, my condolences to you both, you had a great Husband and Father.

RIP

Ken

27th October 2024, 09:29 PM	#5
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Farewell Fernando! I only had a little contact with him, but it was very friendly. I am very sad and wish his family much strength and confidence. Farewell Fernando!

26th October 2024, 04:59 PM	#1
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 617	That is very sad news indeed. I did not know him as well as some of you did, being a relative newcomer to the collector's world, but we emailed a bit from time to time. He was always helpful and friendly. Condolences to all who knew him.

26th October 2024, 06:04 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	Sadly, just found out he has passed. He was a friend, and had invited me to visit him in Portugal a few times to drink Port wine and see his large collection. We argued about what was suitable to post here, He stopped posts for swords just before WW1, but as Mod, he was in charge. I'm sad we will all lose his experience and knowledge, as well as his insights. RIP Fernando, you will be missed here.

26th October 2024, 10:38 PM	#3
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 378	So so sorry to read this. Requiescat in pace, Fernando! You are deeply missed

27th October 2024, 07:03 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	RIP Fernando!

28th October 2024, 12:08 AM	#6
cel7 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 162	A very knowledgeable man has passed away. Fernando, rest in peace!

29th October 2024, 12:31 PM	#7
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Shocked to hear this news, Fernando was such a lovely man to correspond with. I always welcomed his considered responses on my enquiry's and I learnt so much from him. I purchased some items off him over the years and we never discussed price as he was always very very fair with his dealings. I will always think of him when I look at these items in my collection. If this thread is being forwarded to his family, my condolences to you both, you had a great Husband and Father. RIP Ken