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Offline IanB

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #75 on: February 03, 2018, 04:58:46 AM »
I'm shocked, and deeply saddened, to read this terrible news. Although I never met Des, we had exchanged emails many times and he was always ready to help. We have truly lost a great man, and a great inspiration.

 My sincere condolences to Adrienne, and the rest of his family.

You will be sorely missed, Des.

Blue skies and tailwinds my friend.....

Ian
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Offline dallascowboy

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #76 on: February 03, 2018, 05:24:27 AM »
R.I.P Des,he was a real gent.
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Offline wmoran

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #77 on: February 03, 2018, 05:38:45 AM »
The knowledge shared by Des on this website together with the wonderful international community of modelers he brought together in this forum have been an invaluable resource for me and countless others.  You will be missed Des.  My condolences and prayers for Adrienne and his family.
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Offline Andrew H

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #78 on: February 03, 2018, 05:45:29 AM »
Don’t really know what to say about this news. Never met Des but was always in awe of his modeling skills. Condolences to his friends and family. Blue sky Des.
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Offline Juan

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #79 on: February 03, 2018, 06:07:04 AM »
My condolences to Adrienne and family.  The world feels a lot emptier now.  RIP Des.
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Offline Derrick

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #80 on: February 03, 2018, 06:25:14 AM »
This comes as a great shock. My condolences to his family.
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Offline aliluke

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #81 on: February 03, 2018, 06:35:37 AM »
I add my sincere condolences and my thoughts are with Des's family.

I was only very recently in a private email conversation with Des about a model. This is such a shock. There is nothing else to think about or look at on this forum for a while.

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Offline uncletony

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #82 on: February 03, 2018, 06:39:00 AM »
Terrible news, very sad to hear. Des's work remains an inspiration. Heart goes out to his family.

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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #83 on: February 03, 2018, 07:07:13 AM »
Such sad news. Always came across as a very genuine person with a passion for modelling and an unsurpassed knowledge on the subject. Willing to help and offer advice at all times. Will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family and friend.
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #84 on: February 03, 2018, 07:10:02 AM »
Like many others I did not know Des personally, but I felt his warmth and humanity, and was inspired by him as a modeller and as the moderator on this site.

When I started to post on this site I had real doubts about whether any of my models would be good enough - Des welcomed me with a message that I will never forget - "modellers of all levels of ability are welcome here". Never a truer sentence was written. This site is the best organised of any that I have posted on: the community that he brought together is one which I value most highly: I sincerely hope that it will continue as a tribute to his memory. Des will be warmly remembered by all of us on this site and by many others who knew of him via other sites

My condolences to Adrienne and her family: at such a time as this words are wholly inadequate to express our true feelings. May he rest in peace.

Stephen.

 
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Offline Russell Niles

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #85 on: February 03, 2018, 07:18:04 AM »
So sorry to hear this tragic news. Des was a really great guy, always ready to help fellow modelers out.

Prayers for the family.

Russ
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Offline Trackpad

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #86 on: February 03, 2018, 07:40:45 AM »
Eighteen new members (less than 100 posts) have expressed their sadness as Des' passing. It's the mark of the man that he made our newer compadres feel welcome and a part of this excellent forum so quickly. A belated welcome to you all, and all new members, from This Old Guy!  8)
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Offline petrov27

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #87 on: February 03, 2018, 08:09:24 AM »
stunned here - RIP Des you will be missed
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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #88 on: February 03, 2018, 08:39:34 AM »
 I am deeply saddened to hear this terrible news.  I never met Des, but I was always greatly impressed with his effort, enthusiasm and dedication to this forum that brought together people from all over the world in our love for our shared passion.
Rest in Peace.
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Offline rolanddvi

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Re: Des Delatorre has passed away
« Reply #89 on: February 03, 2018, 09:44:30 AM »
Such a sad day! My condolences to his wife and family. RIP Des
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