A massive loss to the forum.

[nickvc]

It’s with great sadness that the moderators and admin have to announce the death of Butcher in November.
I think most long time members will have read many of his insightful posts and I feel the forum will feel this loss for a very long time.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends who I’m sure feel the loss much more than us.

 

[FrugalRefiner]

Thank you Nick. I couldn't have expressed it better.

Rest in peace my friend.

Dave

 

[4metals]

An active and thoughtful contributor and an excellent moderator. He will be missed. He was a member until the end. Last here October 28th and he passed on November 1. May he rest in peace.

 

[cosmetal]

He bought my first 1ozt button - God bless you, Butcher.

James

 

[kurtak]

- this is truly VERY SAD NEWS !!!

I have personally been in is house twice & have spoke with him on the phone quite a few times

The last time we talked on the phone was like 6 - 8 months ago

I considered him a true friend (as is true of others on this forum) & will most certainly miss him

So VERY SAD

Kurt

 

[Yggdrasil]

It is truly a loss to this community and even more so to his family.

I have not been much in direct interaction with him but I enjoyed his posts.

Hopefully his family will have a peaceful and rich Christmas despite their loss.

 

[Lou]

Rest in peace. We’ve lost a great asset to the forum and a great human being

 

[4metals]

trying to figure out why this thread is not listed with latest posts.

Moved the thread so it is seen in latest posts listing

 

[Golddigger76]

Butcher has probably shared more with the forum than most of us have ever learned or will learn, he was going full throttle and commented on almost every post when I first discovered this forum.

Rest in peace and thank you for all of your contributions butcher ☹☹☹

 

[Platdigger]

Oh wow, sad to hear. I too felt we were friends.
wow, anyone know how?

 

[Aristo]

Very sad news indeed.
The loss of a good friend and a wonderful person in every respect.
May the Good Lord give strength and patience to his family during this difficult time.

 

[Shark]

Butcher gave me the knowledge to get started making nitric acid. Without that knowledge I would still be trying to get started in this refining habit of mine. May his family find peace and joy, especially through the Holidays and beyond.

 

[canedane]

Butcher have being so helpfull to the forum, and i belive i have read every word he have wrote. I have lean a lot, but the kind person he was have lean me even more. I have a job where i give instuctions to a lot of citizens, sometimes it is difficault and then i think"what will Butcher have done?"It have help me a lot, and the citizents feel they got a good freindly service. Thank you for all Butcher.

 

[orvi]

Very sad news. Someone who helped so many people here. We need more people like him, not less
RIP

 

[minero74]

Rest in Peace
Our condolences to His family and friends.

 

[lazersteve]

He will be missed. His contributions to the forum were always in depth and well thought out. He always tried to bridge the gap of understanding for those who were learning in a very easy to follow, yet completely logical way. I can't recall a single time when he wasn't respectful and professional to others.
The forum needs members like Butcher, He will be greatly missed.
My condolences to his surviving friends and family members.

Steve

 

[Martijn]

This is very sad news, he was my mentor who guided me the right way with my studying.
I loved reading his long posts and great explanations of the chemistry.
he will be missed.
My condolences to all who knew him.

Martijn.

 

[Paul Allee]

I didn't know him but this is still sad. I can see you all cared about him. I hope the legacy of care and learning continues.

 

[VK3NHL]

It’s with great sadness that the moderators and admin have to announce the death of Butcher in November.
I think most long time members will have read many of his insightful posts and I feel the forum will feel this loss for a very long time.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends who I’m sure feel the loss much more than us.

Oh no, so very sad.
Such a great loss.
Condolences to his family & friends.

 

[patnor1011]

So sorry to hear about Richard leaving us. He was a dear friend and helped me out when I was greener than a grass. I will miss him.