Member Passing

Ian · 17th March 2017, 11:48 PM

I first met Barry when he was assisting another of our departed friends, Jimmy Manteris, at Timonium after Jimmy had a stroke. Barry was a kind guy with a real passion for the unusual in ethnographic weapons collecting. In particular, his posts on Pacific Island clubs are a treasure that will live on in this Forum. I shall miss him.

As many of you would have noticed, Barry always wrote in CAPS. When asked why he was always shouting at people, Barry said he wasn't shouting or hard of hearing, just hard of seeing what he had written!

RIP our friend.

Ian.

Barry's last post was Feb. 26, just a few days before his passing.

Rafngard · 18th March 2017, 05:02 AM

I'm a fairly new member here, and I never met the man, but I've spent some time reading through the archives. Nearly every subject I've ever researched had a bold (and ALL CAPS), insightful, and informative post by him. I'm deeply saddened that I've seen the last one. The man was a treasure.

There's an old African proverb: "The death of an elderly man is like a burning library." I know it from my Somali teacher, but the internet insists it's Ivorian.
Either way it fits here.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Thanks,
Leif

kino · 18th March 2017, 05:17 AM

Vandoo will be missed dearly.
Rest In Peace Barry.

Robert · 18th March 2017, 06:38 AM

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Barry will be truly missed here on the forum, but never forgotten by any who ever knew him. Rest In Peace my friend.

Robert

Green · 18th March 2017, 09:04 AM

Always wonder why he typed in caps and thought it's an eccentric habit of his (for i never think that he was shouting as his comments were always benign and good natured, and now i know better from explanations given by some of you here). Never know him personally but always feel saddened when an active member passed away.My deepest condolences to his family.

thinreadline · 18th March 2017, 10:09 AM

very sorry to hear this ,always enjoyed his posts.

kronckew · 18th March 2017, 10:16 AM

MG! sad news indeed, he was a mentor, a respected teacher and source of help and information resource. he will be irreplaceable.

my condolences to his family and friends, the world is lessened by the passing of a giant. he will be greatly missed.

17th March 2017, 11:48 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,167	I first met Barry when he was assisting another of our departed friends, Jimmy Manteris, at Timonium after Jimmy had a stroke. Barry was a kind guy with a real passion for the unusual in ethnographic weapons collecting. In particular, his posts on Pacific Island clubs are a treasure that will live on in this Forum. I shall miss him. As many of you would have noticed, Barry always wrote in CAPS. When asked why he was always shouting at people, Barry said he wasn't shouting or hard of hearing, just hard of seeing what he had written! RIP our friend. Ian. Barry's last post was Feb. 26, just a few days before his passing. Last edited by Ian; 18th March 2017 at 12:00 AM.

18th March 2017, 05:02 AM	#2
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 336	I'm a fairly new member here, and I never met the man, but I've spent some time reading through the archives. Nearly every subject I've ever researched had a bold (and ALL CAPS), insightful, and informative post by him. I'm deeply saddened that I've seen the last one. The man was a treasure. There's an old African proverb: "The death of an elderly man is like a burning library." I know it from my Somali teacher, but the internet insists it's Ivorian. Either way it fits here. My deepest condolences to his family. Thanks, Leif

18th March 2017, 05:17 AM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 999	Vandoo will be missed dearly. Rest In Peace Barry.

18th March 2017, 06:38 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Barry will be truly missed here on the forum, but never forgotten by any who ever knew him. Rest In Peace my friend. Robert

18th March 2017, 09:04 AM	#5
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 311	Always wonder why he typed in caps and thought it's an eccentric habit of his (for i never think that he was shouting as his comments were always benign and good natured, and now i know better from explanations given by some of you here). Never know him personally but always feel saddened when an active member passed away.My deepest condolences to his family.

18th March 2017, 10:09 AM	#6
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	very sorry to hear this ,always enjoyed his posts.

18th March 2017, 10:16 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,170	MG! sad news indeed, he was a mentor, a respected teacher and source of help and information resource. he will be irreplaceable. my condolences to his family and friends, the world is lessened by the passing of a giant. he will be greatly missed.