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  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,733 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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
  • claychaserclaychaser Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭✭
    Bear - you will be missed by all who have had the pleasure of meeting you, by all who laughed with you, and by all who are still inspired not only by your numismatic accomplishments, but your personality as well.

    -JB


    ==Looking for pre WW2 Commems in PCGS Rattler holders, 1851-O Three Cent Silvers in all grades



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  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bear was The Best. Pure class. image
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This is very sad .... Abe was a wonderful guy, and I had great respect for him. I will miss him, his stories and his wisdom. RickO
  • gsa1fangsa1fan Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    I'm proud to have known through CU such a warm caring man.

    We shall miss the wise old Bear.image
    Avid collector of GSA's.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    R.I.P.
    May you never lack for jelly donuts where you are.
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,675 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He will be missed.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>A true loss to this membership.

    His username and avatar deserve official forum retirement. >>



    Agreed!
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
  • WingsruleWingsrule Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭✭
    Peace, my friend.
  • Catch22Catch22 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭
    Sad news. What did him in?


    When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.

    Thomas Paine
  • rkfishrkfish Posts: 2,617 ✭✭✭
    May the bear rest in peace..........a class act indeed! My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
    Steve

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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,910 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'll always cherish this PM from Bear on May 7, 2009...

    Goldbully, you have a well defined sense

    of humor and an understanding, that sometimes

    human beings need a little silliness to leaven out

    the present harsh times. image

    God Bless you Abe.....Rest in Peace!

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    Retired image

  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,141 ✭✭✭✭✭
    God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. RIP Bearimage
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • jhdflajhdfla Posts: 3,030 ✭✭✭
    RIP Bear, my condolences to his family image
    SeatedQuarters
  • smokincoinsmokincoin Posts: 2,636 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>A true loss to this membership.

    His username and avatar deserve official forum retirement. >>



    Agreed! >>


    I'll second that! image
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  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He was one of the few highly respected members on these boards. A great loss here and for his family.
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  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    It is my loss to never have met him. I did gain the highest regard for him through interactions on this forum. RIP.
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,303 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will miss him here....very sad news to hear.



  • tydyetydye Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭
    Sad news - RIP Bear
  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    My sincere condolences to his family.

    RIP, wise old Bear image
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

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  • CrackoutCrackout Posts: 1,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sad news. RIP

    Thanks for the memories, Bear. You'll be missed.
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm so sad
    Rest in piece you loveable Bear

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • pakasmompakasmom Posts: 1,920 ✭
    I always sensed that Bear had learned what the important stuff in life was... We should all be so lucky.

    The board has lost a great measure of gentleness with his passing. (Double spaced in honor of Bear.)

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  • MarkMark Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very very sad. My prayers and thoughts go out to Bear's family and loved ones.
    Mark


  • TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,809 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am so very sorry to hear this. My Prayers go out for the family. Rest in Peace Bear
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  • coinman420coinman420 Posts: 4,666 ✭
    rest in peace bear. we will miss your wise words. image
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  • kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭
    My prayers and condolences to the family.
  • mariner67mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
    i only had the pleasure to read some of his last posts.
    The overwhelming love and respect for him was very evident on these boards.
    May he rest in peace.
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  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A long time citizen of the Boards. This leaves a hole.

    Skipping a text line in his memory. image

    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



  • BloodManBloodMan Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very sad news.

    My condolences to his family and friends.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    RIP Bear
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,113 ✭✭✭✭
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    Derek

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  • secondrepublicsecondrepublic Posts: 2,619 ✭✭✭
    Never met Bear in person but he was a wise and clever member of these boards, always unique and very engaging. RIP.
    "Men who had never shown any ability to make or increase fortunes for themselves abounded in brilliant plans for creating and increasing wealth for the country at large." Fiat Money Inflation in France, Andrew Dickson White (1912)
  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
    RIP Bear. We will miss you...

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

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  • LostSislerLostSisler Posts: 521 ✭✭✭
    Rest in Peace Bear. You will be missed along with so many others these past few years...
    Because to Err is Human.
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  • TinyTiny Posts: 2,598

    May he be with God and may Jesus be with his Family and Friends

    R I P
  • IHC08IHC08 Posts: 100
    Very sorry to hear this - I always enjoyed his posts
  • renomedphysrenomedphys Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Respect to Bear and condolences to his family.

    I always enjoyed reading his posts.

    May his numismatic treasures and knowledge enrich those left behind.

    Let us all hoist a doughnut in his honor.

    Farewell...

    Empty Nest Collection

  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am sorry that he is gone. It's certainly not unexpected, but it is very sad nonetheless. We had a nice PM exchange about a month ago. He had returned to the forum, after an absent period, and I sent him my well wishes. Here was his reply (which bring a tear to my eyes to reread them):


    "Robert, It is not that I am well, or stand even the slightest

    chance of making it thru the first of the year. It is probably

    a case of the candle burning brightest, just before it is

    extinguished. However, It has been a good life and I am

    content to face the future, however short that future may be.

    Thank you for your concern and your kind words.

    They have always been a comfort to me. God bless you. Regards, Abe"


    He was a classy man to the very end. Rest in peace, my friend.
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  • LokiLoki Posts: 897 ✭✭
    Rest in peace BEAR and God bless you and your family.
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good ol' Bear. image

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  • BurnieBurnie Posts: 443 ✭✭✭
    RIP Bear. I always enjoyed reading what you had to share.
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  • GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374 ✭
    We have lost a Great collector...image
    ......Larry........image
  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    Rest well, old bear.

    A unique fellow. Condolences to those left behind.

    My Ebay (None)
  • MercuryMercury Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭✭
    Truly Sad
    He will be missed
    God Bless Him

    Mercury
    Collecting Peace Dollars and Modern Crap.
  • LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭

    Very sorry to hear this. Bear was part of the fabric of these Forums.
    My Type Set

    R.I.P. Bear image
  • capecape Posts: 1,621 ✭
    Sorry to hear..... prayers to his familyimage
    ed rodrigues
  • 123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    RIP Bear. You were a great collector and a greater person. You will be dearly missed!
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  • barrytrotbarrytrot Posts: 759 ✭
    I will miss him. I haven't been to the forum in a month or so, but I felt drawn today, I guess this is why.

    RIP Bear.

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