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Aaron Thurston......Sad News
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- monsterjones
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Aaron, may your soul visit all of our workbenches and give us guidance
in our color schemes and plans....you are welcome anytime at my bench..
I am saddened by this loss in our community.
Thinking of you brother,,,,,,,:(
-Monsterjones
in our color schemes and plans....you are welcome anytime at my bench..
I am saddened by this loss in our community.
Thinking of you brother,,,,,,,:(
-Monsterjones
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Sigh....I am so sorry to hear this...it's heart breaking really.
Aaron was a heck of a nice guy...not just a great painter, but a great person. Over the past few years I had the wonderful chance to get to exchange many e-mails and finally meet him in person at Wonderfest 06.
When I had first read his e-mail explaining his illness, it was very tough to hear. Someone so young, and so kind and considerate. During his illness he seemed to stay strong and believe that he had much more life to fight for. Heck, some fellow members here (Charlie Dunton, John Diaz, Tom Bonaldi, Gabe Perna, Rick Windsor) put together some care packages for him while he was laid up in bed. He loved this hobby so much that he even bought a table that could be rolled over his bed so he could prep models to help pass the time.
Aaron will be truly missed, not only in this hobby as a great painter...but also as my friend. My prayers and sympathies go out to the Thurston family for their loss.
Aaron was a heck of a nice guy...not just a great painter, but a great person. Over the past few years I had the wonderful chance to get to exchange many e-mails and finally meet him in person at Wonderfest 06.
When I had first read his e-mail explaining his illness, it was very tough to hear. Someone so young, and so kind and considerate. During his illness he seemed to stay strong and believe that he had much more life to fight for. Heck, some fellow members here (Charlie Dunton, John Diaz, Tom Bonaldi, Gabe Perna, Rick Windsor) put together some care packages for him while he was laid up in bed. He loved this hobby so much that he even bought a table that could be rolled over his bed so he could prep models to help pass the time.
Aaron will be truly missed, not only in this hobby as a great painter...but also as my friend. My prayers and sympathies go out to the Thurston family for their loss.
"Danno" Dan Cope
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i woke up this morning and read this and it brought tears to my eyes. this is really messed up. we had been chating threw email's and talking. god bless his family!!! Dave at Killer!!!! When you read this my friend please give me a email? Dale
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I didn't know Aaron personally, but he sounds like a cool person who will be dearly missed by everyone. My condolences go out to his family.
The 'In Memoriam' at the entrance to this site is a very nice tribute to Aaron & I commend the staff here for putting some of his work on display for us to see.
Dino
The 'In Memoriam' at the entrance to this site is a very nice tribute to Aaron & I commend the staff here for putting some of his work on display for us to see.
Dino
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This is heartbreaking news. Aaron was a wonderful and very strong person. During his illness, I spent hours talking with him about Hammer films and other movies, kits and artwork, and how he was gonna be overwhelmed with hugs and handshakes at his next Wonderfest. Basically, I just tried to keep his mind on better things and to make him laugh (Which he often did! But man- his dry wit had me laughing as well.). I wish we talked more as the last time I called he was in hospice. I know many other people reached out to him personaly through out his illness (via Phone, Email, or in person) and I can honestly say that anytime I spoke with Aaron, he always expressed how much he appriciated the well wishes and thoughts. This is so f'in terrible because I know how sad I am right now, but my sorrow must pale in comparison tothat of his wife and family, and those who were able to physically visit him, his very close friends. His illness was so intense and painful, that while it is a relief to know he is no longer in pain, that's the ONLY positive thing that could have come from this. I miss him and my heart does out to anyone else that was lucky enough to have known him.
-Mike
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We are enriched by his memory, but diminished by his loss.
Don.
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We met at Wonderfest a few years ago and just stayed in touch. he bought my Orlock bust from me i was selling, he loved it!!!! never forget that, not sure if he painted it. plus i've been keeping him posted on my Markus pro-gress from day one, i'm very sad everyone!!!! to me all you guys on here are like brother's and sister's. i love the forums!!!!!! i hope AFM or Kitbuilder's puts something in the mags. about him. i think they will. my heart goes out to his family. Dale
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Rest in peace, Aaron.
Ruhe in Frieden, mein Freund.
Für alles was ich noch gern getan hätte, ist es zu spät.
Ich war zu langsam.
Meine Gedanken waren bei Dir, sind es, und werden es sein.
Andreas
Ruhe in Frieden, mein Freund.
Für alles was ich noch gern getan hätte, ist es zu spät.
Ich war zu langsam.
Meine Gedanken waren bei Dir, sind es, und werden es sein.
Andreas
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