Bear will certainly be missed around here. My condolences to his wife and family. His wisdom will live in those threads that are buried here, and when they are resurrected with some of his wit left behind, we can remember the donuts given electronically to him by all of us. RIP and talk with all those in the past who were the true provenance of your treasured coins. Ah, the stories he'll hear and tell.
Sorry to hear this sad news. He was one of the good guys.
Anyone have a link to his obituary?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I am so very very sad to hear this - I was hoping he would be able to beat his health issues. Abe/Bear was one of the most kindest, thoughtful, positive people on these boards. We here have truly lost one of the best guys in our industry. I am heartsick. I will say a prayer for his family and hope that they know he will never be forgotten as long as he lives in our hearts.
Very, very sad news indeed. Mr. Bear was a sincere and passionate member of this Forum. He will be sorely missed. I am happy for him that he was able to enjoy a last great run building a collection before his health failed him, and will miss hearing him discuss it here. May the Lord comfort his family and friends during this difficult time.
I met Abe and had lunch with him at a Long Beach show several years ago. He was a very pleasant man and I enjoyed his company. He had some very nice commems with him at the time and was excited about the hobby. He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to his family, his posts were always fun to read and I could tell he had a true passion for this hobby.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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Steve
You will be missed on here Bear.
Rest in Peace
merse
His wisdom will live in those threads that are buried here, and when they are resurrected with some of his wit left behind, we can remember the donuts given electronically to him by all of us. RIP and talk with all those in the past who were the true provenance of your treasured coins. Ah, the stories he'll hear and tell.
Rest in Peace bear.
RIP Bear
One of the best natured people on here. He will be missed.
Larry
Dabigkahuna
I told him "I want what you have" , and I didn't mean money.
He loved his wife more than anything....
I hope to have that someday !
I may be close.
He was a wise old bear
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Anyone have a link to his obituary?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
RIP Bear!!!
RIP Bear, and Love and Peace to all your family.
Miles
Bless your soul.
RIP, Bear. My condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
My sympathy to his family.
I will miss reading his postings.
They were always friendly and full of wisdom.
And sometimes jelly.
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Long Live the BEAR
He has left us with food for thought
He was a kind soul that never instigated harm to any here
He will be missed, but he is now dealing in heaven.
Condolences to the family.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I ALWAYS enjoyed Bear's posts. RIP Mr. Bear, you will be missed by many.
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
Certainly sorely missed by those of us here, and to his family, know that his memory will bring nothing here but a smile, a wink, and a nod...
My sincerest condolensces to his family and friends...
A Truth That's Told With Bad Intent
Beats All The Lies You Can Invent
Even Though
I knew this was
a possibility, It still
comes as quite a shock.
I just reread our PM's to each
other, and it's like he's still here.
~
"America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Bear's threads were a bright light.
He will be missed.
My condolences to the others on the passing of Abe. He was a peacemaker and gave much to others.
POB 854
Temecula CA 92593
310-541-7222 office
310-710-2869 cell
www.LSRarecoins.com
Larry@LSRarecoins.com
PCGS Las Vegas June 24-26
Baltimore July 14-17
Chicago August 11-15
Rest in Peace Abe.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
He will be dearly missed. Condolences to his family.
RIP Abe.
We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
Papabear
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor