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#61 Post by Creature Core7 »

This is sad news, I had no idea this was going on...

Aaron, rest in peace...
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#62 Post by evildead »

I only knew him by his paint ups and didn't know him personally but I am still very sad about this news.My condolences go out to his wife and family.




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#63 Post by Otto69 »

That's 10 years younger, and heck of a lot more talented, than me, and way way too young to check out of this plane of existance :(. God bless him.

I had not heard of any longterm illness, and now this. What was it, cancer of some type?
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#64 Post by mikeyb »

oh man, this is terrible news. im really sorry to hear he passed away. we had only spoken on a few occasions, but he was a genuinely nice guy. my sincerest condolences to his family.

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#65 Post by Devils Drifter »

Very sad new, my prayers go out to him and his family. Rest in Piece Aaron, I never got the chance to know you but your work speaks volumes and will be around forever on the forum.
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#66 Post by DETHSTRYKER »

I just came on from being gone due to holidays to find this. and indeed this is very tragic. my condolences go out to his family. My his soul rest in peace. I do think its fitting that we come up with a tribute for AFM or KB for him. just my thoughts.
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#67 Post by resinmonkey »

We might name the current contest in his honor and make it an annual event. Just a thought.
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#68 Post by JamieCk »

Having only just returned this morning, I am saddened to learn of Aaron's passing. Although I can't claim to have known him very well, he always struck me as being a honest, stand-up and good natured guy, always willing to pass on his skills.

My condolences to his family and his friends, he will be missed.

Rest in peace Aaron.

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#69 Post by RickDTM »

Like many here I had the good fortune of meeting and talking w/ Aaron at WF, but we had also kept in touch via PM and e-mail on some military modeling subjects as well. Always a gentleman, he sent myself and some others boxes of Curly Wurly candy bars from the UK, simply because we enjoyed them at the show. A gentleman and an incredible painter to the last, I will miss him.

My heart and prayers go out to his family. May the angels bear him home.
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#70 Post by FromBeyond138 »

Very sad indeed. See ya on the other side Aaron. :(
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#71 Post by Bubba »

Condolences and regrets from my family to his, and to him, a safe journey home... :cry:
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Arron was a great guy and an amazing talent, the hobby has lost a real gem, and he will be sorely missed!!

Prayers go out to his family. :cry:

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#73 Post by REAPER »

i met aaron for the first time last year at a show in crewe in the uk
he bought one of my kits and did a review of it he then encouraged me via emails and phone conversations to continue producing if it wasn't for him i probably wouldn't have
he was an all round good guy and will be sadly missed by everyone who he touched

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#74 Post by hedorah59 »

I never had the pleasure of meeting Aaron, except through this forum. He will live on in his work, thank you Spock for adding it to the museum.

My prayers and condolences go out to Aarons family and friends...
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#75 Post by monkey5150 »

What a tradegy at such a young age. It truly puts things into perspective. Condolences to all of his family and friends.

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#76 Post by raydrz »

condolensces, thoughts and prayers...i'm checking in late today and BAM! i get hit with the memoriam...i'm still a bit shaky & in shock...

life is waaaaay too short! you'll be missed, mate! :cry:
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#77 Post by battydave »

oo man, arron was cool people, im remember meeting him at wonderfest. he was an awsome guy, great painter and a fellow metal head. my condolences to his familly and may he rest in peace :cry:
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#78 Post by modelpainter416 »

My sincere and deepest sorrow to Aaron and his family. Marc

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#79 Post by WOLFMAN66 »

Being 37 myself that is way to young and my sincerest condolensces to Aaron's family and friends :( .
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#80 Post by CK in SD »

damn shame he has passed. I wish his family my heartfelt condolances and he will be in my families prayers tonight.

he gave me some cool tricks to try on one of my paints and was a very cool guy. he will be sorley missed in this hobby of ours.

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