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R.I.P. Mr. Tom Parker

#1 Post by Chop »

It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all of the death of Tom Parker (Cult of Personality). Tom was found after an apparent heart attack. He was 55 years old and had a few health issues recently. He was a stand-up guy and truly lived for modeling in all it's various forms. He will be missed. Godspeed, Tom. :cry:
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#2 Post by Zeiram »

That's terrible news. He did some great stuff. :(
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#3 Post by Tim Fortuna »

Really sorry to hear this. Loosing too many brothers and sisters of resin these days.
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#4 Post by kitbuilderman »

WHAT !

I just talked with him the other day,

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#5 Post by patmoorea »

Sooo sad to hear that. :( and 55 is very young.
RIP Tom.

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#6 Post by LOBOREX »

My condolences to the family, 55 is just way too young.
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Oh no! Terrible news. RIP Tom.
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WHAT??!! :(

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Damnit :(
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#10 Post by Dinsdale »

I am very sad to hear this. His passing is a huge loss to the hobby. RIP.

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#11 Post by Spockr »

Sad news.. Tom was a really good guy and I always enjoyed talking with him at hobby shows. The stuff he produced was top notch and his passing will leave a huge void in the heart of our hobby.

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#12 Post by dj53 »

This is unreal I was just dealing with Tom a couple of Months ago with the Mutant...Great guy....
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#13 Post by jumpman »

Wow Shocked! I just talked with him last week. What a bummer. I know he had some recent health issues but this is a total surprise. I will miss you my friend.

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#14 Post by tay666 »

OMG!
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This is just such horrible news.
Tom was such a great guy and will be sorely missed.
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#15 Post by HereBeMonsters »

Another hobbyist passes, RIP Tom, hey does anyone have a picture of Tom?

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#16 Post by monstermodelman »

So sorry to hear about this. He was such a great guy to know and talk with. Prayers go out to his family. RIP Tom!

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#17 Post by ignatz »

Wow. This is terrible news. We used to spend hours on the phone, gabbing about models. The guy was a walking encyclopedia of model kit building! My model friend. I'll miss you greatly.
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#19 Post by Todd P. »

Lord. This one hurts.

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#20 Post by Alan1 »

Just WOW..... so sad, it's so
True that only the good die young. Tom was one of the best . My family
Loved him. Rest now my friend

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