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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 |
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Sad to hear. I didn't know him personally, but I will miss his insightful comments.
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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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Godspeed, Lew .
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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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My deepest condolences to Lew's family and to everyone that cared.
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#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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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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Rest In Peace, Lew...
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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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Wow....so sorry to hear this...
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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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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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Sad sad news
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Sad news... Condolences to the Waldman family :-(
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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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This is very sad. My deepest symapthy to Lew Waldman´s family.
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Rest In Peace, Lew and condolences to the Waldman family .
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Very sad indeed - my condolences to Lew's family.
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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 Flavio |
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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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Rest in peace, Lew, we will miss you.
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Such a loss.
May the earth doesn't get heavy on him. Condolences to his family. |
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Sad sad news indeed.
My condolences to his loved ones. |
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Very sad, I had hoped to meet him in person this year.
My condolences to his family and close friends. Michael |
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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! Ric |
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Very sad news. He will be missed.
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A heavy blow. My last pm was to offer courage for the procedure . Sad day.
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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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Words fail me.
Rest in peace, my friend. |
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