Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-18 Thread tracy latimer via Meteorite-list 
NO words.  He will be missed 

Tracy Latimer


From: Meteorite-list  on behalf of 
Graham Ensor via Meteorite-list 
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 12:16 PM
To: Gary Fujihara 
Cc: Darryl Pitt ; MeteorList 
; IMCA New Mail List 
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

Lovely tribute Gary.

On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 5:47 PM Gary Fujihara via Meteorite-list 
mailto:meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>>
 wrote:
Just a humble tribute to Mr Falling Rocks

https://youtu.be/_T-obxcklnk

Gary Fujihara
Big Kahuna Meteorites
PO Box 4175, Hilo, HI  96720
(808) 640-9161
http://www.ebay.com/sch/fujmon/m.html

> On Nov 12, 2020, at 6:40 AM, Darryl Pitt via IMCA 
> mailto:i...@mail.imca.co>> wrote:
>
>
> For those who didn’t know Dave, focus on Sean’s words and deeply believe him. 
> Dave’s positivity, generosity of spirit and capacity for friendship and love 
> are a marvel. For those who know Dave, you know precisely what I mean.
>
> Might I suggest we give an extra kiss to those we love as the fates can be 
> capricious — and rarely more than they are right now.  This heartbreaking 
> news has brought me to my knees and take pause.
>
> With heartfelt condolences to all those bereaving this sorrowful, 
> inconceivable turn.
>
>
>
>
>> On Nov 12, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Sean T. Murray via IMCA 
>> mailto:i...@mail.imca.co>> wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this evening.
>> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to 
>> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to 
>> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how 
>> blessed I was to have known the man.
>> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his 
>> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been 
>> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as 
>> his legacy for many decades to come.
>> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only 
>> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you 
>> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the 
>> time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as they 
>> are available.
>> Yours,
>> Sean Murray
>> 678-367-7095 (cell)
>> --
>> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or 
>> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume 
>> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a 
>> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are 
>> once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she 
>> wrote.”
>> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
>> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
>>
>

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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-13 Thread Dave Smith via Meteorite-list 
 Although our paths never crossed, I realize that Dave Gheesling's passing is a 
great loss to the meteorite collecting family around the world. My condolences 
go out to his family and close friends.Dave Smith
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, 07:08:24 PM CST, Karen Ziegler via IMCA 
 wrote:  
 
 Beautiful, Gary. Thanks!


On 11/12/20, 10:48, "IMCA on behalf of Gary Fujihara via IMCA" 
 wrote:

      [EXTERNAL]

    Just a humble tribute to Mr Falling Rocks

    https://youtu.be/_T-obxcklnk

    Gary Fujihara
    Big Kahuna Meteorites
    PO Box 4175, Hilo, HI  96720
    (808) 640-9161
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/fujmon/m.html

    > On Nov 12, 2020, at 6:40 AM, Darryl Pitt via IMCA  
wrote:
    >
    >
    > For those who didn’t know Dave, focus on Sean’s words and deeply believe 
him. Dave’s positivity, generosity of spirit and capacity for friendship and 
love are a marvel. For those who know Dave, you know precisely what I mean.
    >
    > Might I suggest we give an extra kiss to those we love as the fates can 
be capricious — and rarely more than they are right now.  This heartbreaking 
news has brought me to my knees and take pause.
    >
    > With heartfelt condolences to all those bereaving this sorrowful, 
inconceivable turn.
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >> On Nov 12, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Sean T. Murray via IMCA 
 wrote:
    >>
    >> Folks,
    >> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this 
evening.
    >> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to 
process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to 
express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how 
blessed I was to have known the man.
    >> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his 
enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been an 
important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as his 
legacy for many decades to come.
    >> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were 
only able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you 
need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the time 
they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as they are 
available.
    >> Yours,
    >> Sean Murray
    >> 678-367-7095 (cell)
    >> --
    >> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or 
later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume room 
temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a few 
decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are once again 
stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she wrote.”
    >> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
    >> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
    >>
    >



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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-13 Thread Graham Ensor via Meteorite-list 
Lovely tribute Gary.

On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 5:47 PM Gary Fujihara via Meteorite-list <
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote:

> Just a humble tribute to Mr Falling Rocks
>
> https://youtu.be/_T-obxcklnk
>
> Gary Fujihara
> Big Kahuna Meteorites
> PO Box 4175, Hilo, HI  96720
> (808) 640-9161
> http://www.ebay.com/sch/fujmon/m.html
>
> > On Nov 12, 2020, at 6:40 AM, Darryl Pitt via IMCA 
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > For those who didn’t know Dave, focus on Sean’s words and deeply believe
> him. Dave’s positivity, generosity of spirit and capacity for friendship
> and love are a marvel. For those who know Dave, you know precisely what I
> mean.
> >
> > Might I suggest we give an extra kiss to those we love as the fates can
> be capricious — and rarely more than they are right now.  This
> heartbreaking news has brought me to my knees and take pause.
> >
> > With heartfelt condolences to all those bereaving this sorrowful,
> inconceivable turn.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Nov 12, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Sean T. Murray via IMCA <
> i...@mail.imca.co> wrote:
> >>
> >> Folks,
> >> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
> evening.
> >> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to
> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to
> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how
> blessed I was to have known the man.
> >> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his
> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been
> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as
> his legacy for many decades to come.
> >> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were
> only able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if
> you need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family
> the time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as
> they are available.
> >> Yours,
> >> Sean Murray
> >> 678-367-7095 (cell)
> >> --
> >> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner
> or later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually
> assume room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we
> experience a few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our
> atoms are once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's
> about all she wrote.”
> >> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> >> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
> >>
> >
>
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Paul Gessler via Meteorite-list 

Very Sad news...
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
My condolences

Paul Gessler







-Original Message- 
From: John Cabassi via Meteorite-list

Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:10 PM
To: Sean T. Murray
Cc: met-list ; IMCA New Mail List
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

My heart is broken. Dave was a man of integrity and for whom I have
great respect.
He has supported me in many ways. I've shared a beer and I've shared
some tears with him. He stands as an icon in the meteorite community
and a great family man.

Both Kat and I send our love and prayers to the Gheesling family,
especially Maddie and Kasia.

Dave was a truly genuine person and I am so grateful to have been his
friend and a part of his life. Rest in Peace my friend

John & Katina Cabassi


On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM Sean T. Murray via IMCA
 wrote:


Folks,
It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this 
evening.
Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to 
process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words 
to express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and 
how blessed I was to have known the man.
Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his 
enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been 
an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as 
his legacy for many decades to come.
I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only 
able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you 
need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the 
time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as 
they are available.

Yours,
Sean Murray
678-367-7095 (cell)
--
“Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or 
later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume 
room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a 
few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are 
once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all 
she wrote.”

-- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm

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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Gary Fujihara via Meteorite-list 
Aloha Frank, I know Dave to have perpetrated countless random acts of kindness 
upon me and others. Most don’t know because of his humble discretion.

Gary Fujihara
Big Kahuna Meteorites
PO Box 4175, Hilo, HI  96720
(808) 640-9161
http://www.ebay.com/sch/fujmon/m.html

> On Nov 12, 2020, at 7:01 AM, Frank Cressy via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am in shock.  Dave was so helpful, friendly, and generous to everyone who 
> knew him and was a great asset to the meteorite community in particular.  He 
> certainly was a great help to me when I was putting the book together on US 
> falls.  I also saw how generous he was as Svend certainly remembers.  Five 
> years ago, Dave was sending a package of material overseas to Svend that was 
> to include a soft cover book of "From Weston to Creston" that he had ordered 
> from me.  Unbeknownst to Svend, Dave upgraded the order to a signed & 
> numbered hard cover book.  I know that surprise was unexpected but certainly 
> greatly appreciated.
> 
> I know Dave will be greatly missed, but remembered by all of us for years to 
> come.  Our prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
> 
> Frank
> 
> On Thursday, November 12, 2020, 05:57:17 AM PST, Wayne Dodd via 
> Meteorite-list  wrote:
> 
> 
> This is horrible news.  What a wonderful and generous man!  Multitalented, 
> smart and a great friend to so many.  His leadership both within and without 
> the meteorite community is
> widely known and will be sorely missed by all.  Very tragic news.
> 
> Sean, I'm ready to help Maddie and the rest of Dave's family in any way I 
> can.  Please don't hesitate to ask.
> 
> Wayne
> 
> On Thursday, November 12, 2020, 04:48:15 AM EST, MSG - METEORITES via IMCA 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Sean,
> 
> Just devastated to wake up this morning and hear this sad sad news. Dave
> was an inspiration to many, me included. He was so kind and generous and
> was a huge figurehead for the meteorite community. If he talked, we
> listened and with good reason. He often uttered the deepest and wisest of
> words in such a humble manner. He will be missed by us all.
> 
> My thoughts are with Maddie, Kasia and all his family.
> 
> Martin
> 
> Martin Goff
> www.msg-meteorites.co.uk
> International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA) member #3387
> 
> Sent from my mobile phone
> 
> On Thu, 12 Nov 2020, 07:06 Sean T. Murray via IMCA, 
> wrote:
> 
> > Folks,
> > It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
> > evening.
> > Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to
> > process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to
> > express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how
> > blessed I was to have known the man.
> > Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his
> > enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been
> > an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as
> > his legacy for many decades to come.
> > I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only
> > able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you
> > need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the
> > time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as
> > they are available.
> > Yours,
> > Sean Murray
> > 678-367-7095 (cell)
> > --
> > “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or
> > later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume
> > room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a
> > few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are
> > once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she
> > wrote.”
> > -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> > http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
> >
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Frank Cressy via Meteorite-list 
 I am in shock.  Dave was so helpful, friendly, and generous to everyone who 
knew him and was a great asset to the meteorite community in particular.  He 
certainly was a great help to me when I was putting the book together on US 
falls.  I also saw how generous he was as Svend certainly remembers.  Five 
years ago, Dave was sending a package of material overseas to Svend that was to 
include a soft cover book of "From Weston to Creston" that he had ordered from 
me.  Unbeknownst to Svend, Dave upgraded the order to a signed & numbered hard 
cover book.  I know that surprise was unexpected but certainly greatly 
appreciated.
I know Dave will be greatly missed, but remembered by all of us for years to 
come.  Our prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Frank
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, 05:57:17 AM PST, Wayne Dodd via 
Meteorite-list  wrote:  
 
  This is horrible news.  What a wonderful and generous man!  Multitalented, 
smart and a great friend to so many.  His leadership both within and without 
the meteorite community iswidely known and will be sorely missed by all.  Very 
tragic news.
Sean, I'm ready to help Maddie and the rest of Dave's family in any way I can.  
Please don't hesitate to ask.
Wayne
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, 04:48:15 AM EST, MSG - METEORITES via IMCA 
 wrote:  
 
 Sean,

Just devastated to wake up this morning and hear this sad sad news. Dave
was an inspiration to many, me included. He was so kind and generous and
was a huge figurehead for the meteorite community. If he talked, we
listened and with good reason. He often uttered the deepest and wisest of
words in such a humble manner. He will be missed by us all.

My thoughts are with Maddie, Kasia and all his family.

Martin

Martin Goff
www.msg-meteorites.co.uk
International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA) member #3387

Sent from my mobile phone

On Thu, 12 Nov 2020, 07:06 Sean T. Murray via IMCA, 
wrote:

> Folks,
> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
> evening.
> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to
> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to
> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how
> blessed I was to have known the man.
> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his
> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been
> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as
> his legacy for many decades to come.
> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only
> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you
> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the
> time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as
> they are available.
> Yours,
> Sean Murray
> 678-367-7095 (cell)
> --
> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or
> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume
> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a
> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are
> once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she
> wrote.”
> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Gary Fujihara via Meteorite-list 
Just a humble tribute to Mr Falling Rocks

https://youtu.be/_T-obxcklnk

Gary Fujihara
Big Kahuna Meteorites
PO Box 4175, Hilo, HI  96720
(808) 640-9161
http://www.ebay.com/sch/fujmon/m.html

> On Nov 12, 2020, at 6:40 AM, Darryl Pitt via IMCA  wrote:
> 
> 
> For those who didn’t know Dave, focus on Sean’s words and deeply believe him. 
> Dave’s positivity, generosity of spirit and capacity for friendship and love 
> are a marvel. For those who know Dave, you know precisely what I mean.  
> 
> Might I suggest we give an extra kiss to those we love as the fates can be 
> capricious — and rarely more than they are right now.  This heartbreaking 
> news has brought me to my knees and take pause. 
> 
> With heartfelt condolences to all those bereaving this sorrowful, 
> inconceivable turn.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 12, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Sean T. Murray via IMCA  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Folks,
>> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this 
>> evening.  
>> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to 
>> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to 
>> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how 
>> blessed I was to have known the man.  
>> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his 
>> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been 
>> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as 
>> his legacy for many decades to come.
>> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only 
>> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you 
>> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the 
>> time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as they 
>> are available.
>> Yours,
>> Sean Murray
>> 678-367-7095 (cell)
>> --
>> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or 
>> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume 
>> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a 
>> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are 
>> once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she 
>> wrote.”
>> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
>> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
>> 
> 

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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Wayne Dodd via Meteorite-list 
 This is horrible news.  What a wonderful and generous man!  Multitalented, 
smart and a great friend to so many.  His leadership both within and without 
the meteorite community iswidely known and will be sorely missed by all.  Very 
tragic news.
Sean, I'm ready to help Maddie and the rest of Dave's family in any way I can.  
Please don't hesitate to ask.
Wayne
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, 04:48:15 AM EST, MSG - METEORITES via IMCA 
 wrote:  
 
 Sean,

Just devastated to wake up this morning and hear this sad sad news. Dave
was an inspiration to many, me included. He was so kind and generous and
was a huge figurehead for the meteorite community. If he talked, we
listened and with good reason. He often uttered the deepest and wisest of
words in such a humble manner. He will be missed by us all.

My thoughts are with Maddie, Kasia and all his family.

Martin

Martin Goff
www.msg-meteorites.co.uk
International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA) member #3387

Sent from my mobile phone

On Thu, 12 Nov 2020, 07:06 Sean T. Murray via IMCA, 
wrote:

> Folks,
> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
> evening.
> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to
> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to
> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how
> blessed I was to have known the man.
> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his
> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been
> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as
> his legacy for many decades to come.
> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only
> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you
> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the
> time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as
> they are available.
> Yours,
> Sean Murray
> 678-367-7095 (cell)
> --
> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or
> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume
> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a
> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are
> once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she
> wrote.”
> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Mattias Bärmann via Meteorite-list 


Can't believe that. I bear Dave in my mind as full of life, a man of
impressive strength, openess, friendliness.

We met a few times in Ensisheim, several years ago. Remember him
together with his daughter Maddie, playing around him like a joyous
little child-planet around the father-sun.

I have here an oriented stone-meteorite named "crown of flames". It was
first with Svend Buhl, then with Dave, finally it came back to Germany
and made it to my cabinet. It still was, but even stronger will be an
inspiration to contemplate the ways we go.

Farewell. All my very best wishes to the family.

Matthias


Am 12.11.2020 um 10:18 schrieb Svend Buhl via Meteorite-list:

This is devastating.
A giant of a man, kind like no other, full of inspiration, advice and
positive spirit, great father, and a friend whom you could rely on,
for anything, always.

I can't put in words the emptyness I feel on knowing that Dave is no
longer with us.
Speaking for my entire family, you will never be forgotten brother.

All our love and thoughts are with the Gheesling and Sutton families.

Svend & Claire






John Cabassi via Meteorite-list mailto:meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>> hat am 12.11.2020 07:10
geschrieben:


My heart is broken. Dave was a man of integrity and for whom I have
great respect.
He has supported me in many ways. I've shared a beer and I've shared
some tears with him. He stands as an icon in the meteorite community
and a great family man.

Both Kat and I send our love and prayers to the Gheesling family,
especially Maddie and Kasia.

Dave was a truly genuine person and I am so grateful to have been his
friend and a part of his life. Rest in Peace my friend

John & Katina Cabassi


On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM Sean T. Murray via IMCA
mailto:i...@mail.imca.co>> wrote:
>

Folks,
It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
evening.
Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying
to process the sudden loss. He was my best friend. I don’t have the
words to express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my
life, and how blessed I was to have known the man.
Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and
his enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all. Dave
has been an important part of our community, and his contributions
will live on as his legacy for many decades to come.
I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we
were only able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.
Please, if you need anything, contact me directly so that we can
give Dave’s family the time they need to prepare for the service. I
will post more details as they are available.
Yours,
Sean Murray
678-367-7095 (cell)
--
“Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable.
Sooner or later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will
eventually assume room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we
are born, we experience a few decades on the big ball (if we're
lucky), then we die. Our atoms are once again stirred back into the
terrestrial soup, and that's about all she wrote.”
-- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm


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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread MSG - METEORITES via Meteorite-list 
Sean,

Just devastated to wake up this morning and hear this sad sad news. Dave
was an inspiration to many, me included. He was so kind and generous and
was a huge figurehead for the meteorite community. If he talked, we
listened and with good reason. He often uttered the deepest and wisest of
words in such a humble manner. He will be missed by us all.

My thoughts are with Maddie, Kasia and all his family.

Martin

Martin Goff
www.msg-meteorites.co.uk
International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA) member #3387

Sent from my mobile phone

On Thu, 12 Nov 2020, 07:06 Sean T. Murray via IMCA, 
wrote:

> Folks,
> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
> evening.
> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to
> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to
> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how
> blessed I was to have known the man.
> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his
> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been
> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as
> his legacy for many decades to come.
> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only
> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you
> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the
> time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as
> they are available.
> Yours,
> Sean Murray
> 678-367-7095 (cell)
> --
> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or
> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume
> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a
> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are
> once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she
> wrote.”
> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
>
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Graham Ensor via Meteorite-list 
Hi Sean,

I just can't express what a shock this is. I cannot imagine what has
happened. Dave was such a wonderful, welcoming, warm hearted friend.
Thoughts are with family and you all out there.

Graham and Manda

On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 5:57 AM Sean T. Murray via IMCA 
wrote:

> Folks,
> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this
> evening.
> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to
> process the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to
> express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how
> blessed I was to have known the man.
> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his
> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been
> an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as
> his legacy for many decades to come.
> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only
> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you
> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the
> time they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as
> they are available.
> Yours,
> Sean Murray
> 678-367-7095 (cell)
> --
> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or
> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume
> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a
> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are
> once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she
> wrote.”
> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
>
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-12 Thread Svend Buhl via Meteorite-list 


 
 
  
   This is devastating. 
  
  
   A giant of a man, kind like no other, full of inspiration, advice and positive spirit, great father, and a friend whom you could rely on, for anything, always.
   
  
  
   
  
  
   I can't put in words the emptyness I feel on knowing that Dave is no longer with us.
   
  
  
   Speaking for my entire family, you will never be forgotten brother.
   
  
  
   
  
  
   All our love and thoughts are with the Gheesling and Sutton families.
   
  
  
   
  
  
   Svend & Claire
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
John Cabassi via Meteorite-list  hat am 12.11.2020 07:10 geschrieben:
   
   

   
   

   
   
My heart is broken. Dave was a man of integrity and for whom I have
   
   
great respect.
   
   
He has supported me in many ways. I've shared a beer and I've shared
   
   
some tears with him. He stands as an icon in the meteorite community
   
   
and a great family man.
   
   

   
   
Both Kat and I send our love and prayers to the Gheesling family,
   
   
especially Maddie and Kasia.
   
   

   
   
Dave was a truly genuine person and I am so grateful to have been his
   
   
friend and a part of his life. Rest in Peace my friend
   
   

   
   
John & Katina Cabassi
   
   

   
   

   
   
On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM Sean T. Murray via IMCA
   
   
 wrote:
   
   
>
   
   

 Folks,


 It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this evening.


 Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to process the sudden loss. He was my best friend. I don’t have the words to express how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how blessed I was to have known the man.


 Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all. Dave has been an important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as his legacy for many decades to come.


 I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour. Please, if you need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the time they need to prepare for the service. I will post more details as they are available.


 Yours,


 Sean Murray


 678-367-7095 (cell)


 --


 “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are once again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she wrote.”


 -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009


 http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
 

   
   
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Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA List] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-11 Thread John Cabassi via Meteorite-list 
My heart is broken. Dave was a man of integrity and for whom I have
great respect.
He has supported me in many ways. I've shared a beer and I've shared
some tears with him. He stands as an icon in the meteorite community
and a great family man.

Both Kat and I send our love and prayers to the Gheesling family,
especially Maddie and Kasia.

Dave was a truly genuine person and I am so grateful to have been his
friend and a part of his life. Rest in Peace my friend

John & Katina Cabassi


On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM Sean T. Murray via IMCA
 wrote:
>
> Folks,
> It’s with a heavy heart that I write to the meteorite community this evening.
> Dave Gheesling passed away yesterday (11/11), and we’re all trying to process 
> the sudden loss.  He was my best friend.  I don’t have the words to express 
> how much he meant to me, how much he influenced my life, and how blessed I 
> was to have known the man.
> Dave’s love of family & friends, his positivity, his generosity and his 
> enthusiasm for life are the example he has left for us all.  Dave has been an 
> important part of our community, and his contributions will live on as his 
> legacy for many decades to come.
> I apologize for the abruptness of an email communication, but we were only 
> able to contact a few people this evening, given the hour.  Please, if you 
> need anything, contact me directly so that we can give Dave’s family the time 
> they need to prepare for the service.  I will post more details as they are 
> available.
> Yours,
> Sean Murray
> 678-367-7095 (cell)
> --
> “Our respective fates here on planet Earth are all inevitable. Sooner or 
> later - and whether we like it or not - each of us will eventually assume 
> room temperature. Seemingly against all odds, we are born, we experience a 
> few decades on the big ball (if we're lucky), then we die. Our atoms are once 
> again stirred back into the terrestrial soup, and that's about all she wrote.”
> -- Dave Gheesling, August 2009
> http://www.fallingrocks.com/FRarticle-082009.htm
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