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
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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R.I.P. May you never lack for jelly donuts where you are.
Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Also won the PNG's Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
His username and avatar deserve official forum retirement. >>
Agreed!
Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Also won the PNG's Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
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.
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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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)
Rest in Peace Bear. You will be missed along with so many others these past few years...
Because to Err is Human. I specialize in Errors, Minting, Counterfeit Detection & Grading. Computer-aided grading, counterfeit detection, recognition and imaging.
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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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
-JB
==Looking for pre WW2 Commems in PCGS Rattler holders, 1851-O Three Cent Silvers in all grades
Successful, problem free and pleasant transactions with: illini420, coinguy1, weather11am,wayneherndon,wondercoin,Topdollarpaid,Julian, bishdigg,seateddime, peicesofme,ajia,CoinRaritiesOnline,savoyspecial,Boom, TorinoCobra71, ModernCoinMart, WTCG, slinc, Patches, Gerard, pocketpiececommems, BigJohnD, RickMilauskas, mirabella, Smittys, LeeG, TomB, DeusExMachina, tydye
We shall miss the wise old Bear.
May you never lack for jelly donuts where you are.
<< <i>A true loss to this membership.
His username and avatar deserve official forum retirement. >>
Agreed!
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
Thomas Paine
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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.
God Bless you Abe.....Rest in Peace!
Retired
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<< <i>A true loss to this membership.
His username and avatar deserve official forum retirement. >>
Agreed! >>
I'll second that!
RIP, wise old Bear
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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Thanks for the memories, Bear. You'll be missed.
Rest in piece you loveable Bear
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
The board has lost a great measure of gentleness with his passing. (Double spaced in honor of Bear.)
The overwhelming love and respect for him was very evident on these boards.
May he rest in peace.
Skipping a text line in his memory.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
My condolences to his family and friends.
EAC 6024
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
I specialize in Errors, Minting, Counterfeit Detection & Grading.
Computer-aided grading, counterfeit detection, recognition and imaging.
May he be with God and may Jesus be with his Family and Friends
R I P
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
"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.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
A unique fellow. Condolences to those left behind.
He will be missed
God Bless Him
Mercury
Very sorry to hear this. Bear was part of the fabric of these Forums.
R.I.P. Bear
RIP Bear.