Christian was giant in our midst. I am honored to have spent time talking with him over the years. Although I never met him in person, our meteorite paths crossed so many times that I would routinely consult him about historic specimens and the excitement of the hunt.
Here is a link to an Accretion Desk article where Christian and I shared some of that excitement. http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2006/July/Accretion_Desk.htm When the Meteorite Times published a new issue, like clockwork I would get an email from Christian comparing notes about the specimen I highlighted. Here is his last email to me sent three days before his death: December 11, 2009 Hello Martin, Truly, a super meteorite. I love it too. Attached is a pic of my collection specimen 9.754 grams. Best regards, Christian Ing. Christian Anger Neustiftgasse 37 A-2405 Bad Deutsch Altenburg AUSTRIA You were a true gentleman and scholar of our sport. I will miss you. Good-bye Christian. Most sincerely, Martin Horejsi ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
