Sad Sad Sad News: Our Harry Passed Away

[XJ6]

I am sadden by the loss of Harry, May He rest in Peace

Going to miss you Harry

[Pete J.]

He was a major force in the modeling community and a critical part of this forum.  He will be sorely missed.  Gods speed Harry!

[Brizio]

Sad news. RIP Harry! My condolences to his family.

[Casey]

Very sad.  He will be greatly missed by many. 

[Luc Janssens]

For years I only knew him as a moderator on this board, it was later that I learned of his talents.

I'm gonna mis 'm here....

My sincere condolences to his loved ones and friends.

Sad day indeed

[paul alflen]

HARRY, YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR ALL FOR YOU FINE CRITIQUES, FAIR CRITICISMS, AND THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS MODELED. YOU HAD AN EYE FOR DETAIL. YOU WERE THE KIND OF GUY A MODELER WOULD WANT TO MEET. A PERSON WHO WOULD HELP ANYONE TO BUILD IT BETTER, FASTER, CLEANER, MORE REALISTIC, ETC.     NOW YOU ARE UP THERE WITH ALL THE MODELERS WHO GONE BEFORE US ( I.E. GERALD WINGROVE ETC.), TO LOOK DOWN ON OUR BUILDS NOW.  ON A PROBLEM ON A  MODEL BUILD,WE CAN ASK FOR HELP FROM HEAVEN BECAUSE HARRY P. IS THERE TO INTERCEDE FOR US. THANK YOU HARRY FOR  BEING YOU!!!

[1930fordpickup]

Prayers for his family and ours here. I would have never thought you could be moved by someone's passing that you have never meet.

His work was top notch and his advice was just as good. He kept our post in the right place and kept us in place also.  

 

[Lunajammer]

I actually got a shot of adrenaline. I'm shocked. Speechless. I really didn't think it would come to this so quickly.

To his family and friends, my deepest condolences. So sad.

[chepp]

Like others who have posted, I never met Harry personally. My only knowledge of him was reading his articles and seeing his posts here. I'll miss him and the many things he did.

[Earl Marischal]

RIP Harry

steve

[tim boyd]

I never met Harry personally but I worked very closely with him via distance business methods over the last ten years or so.  Harry was a much larger presence in the production, content, and look of the magazine than I think most people realize.  He was always fair and was a straight shooter to the nnnth degree, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him at every step of the way.   

It was only after I retired and had the time to devote to reading this forum that I became aware of Harry's many other talents, not the least of which were his fabulous big scale historic models.  

Like many of you, I was hoping and praying that Harry would come through his sickness, but it was not to be.  I believe he is in a better place now, and I add my condolences to his family and friends, as well as those that worked with him in his role here at the forum and the magazine. 

TIM

 

Edited April 4, 2017 by tim boyd

[maltsr]

This is so sad - RIP Harry.

[Prince Ital Mike]

Rest In Peace, Harry. Thank you for all the beautiful models you have shared with us.

[StevenGuthmiller]

As I see it, he's moved on to a better place.

Nothing to do but build models!

Rest in peace Harry.

 

Steve

Edited April 5, 2017 by StevenGuthmiller

[Shardik]

I am truly saddened by the loss of such a kindred spirit.  I never met this giant of a man in person, but was privileged to exchange views through private messages and books through the mail.  We've all felt his absence throughout his illness, but it is a sobering thought to realize that he won't be coming back.  As has been said already: We are all richer for having known him, and poorer for having lost him.  My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Goodbye, Harry.

[62rebel]

Farewell and Godspeed, Harry. 

[slusher]

I am very very sad. Harry was my friend as many of the members here. He considered us family. The too strong Chemo and his heart with worry shorten his life and chance. I know he has peace now. His struggle is over..

[unclescott58]

Oh wow! I'm sad to hear about this. And yet I believe he's now in a better place. Bless you Harry. You will be missed by us for now, who are still here.

Scott

 

[Mr Stock]

Sad news R.I.P Harry, a very talented model builder in his own right as well as his photography and editorial skills, and that dry sense of humour I'll miss that.

Your free from pain now Harry. ......rest well

[martinfan5]

Sad news indeed,  least he isnt suffering anymore.

[plastic trucker]

R.I.P. Harry. Your organization of this forum will be missed.

[jeffs396]

 

R.I.P Harry!!! 

[carman1]

so sorry to hear this, RIP Harry  !

 

[sjordan2]

 

R.I.P Harry!!! 

Bravo. But you left out the distributor mount.

Harry and I were very much alike – we never met face to face, but our correspondence online and offline was very important to me. We're both shy and never broke the fourth wall of direct contact, until he called to thank me for my contribution. I will forever be proud for him giving me a shout-out in his book for helping him with car reference. So sad that the Pocher Rolls-Royce shooting brake never got finished, but you can see where he was heading in his 1/16 version, replete with Purdey shotguns.

 

Edited April 4, 2017 by sjordan2

[Dodge Driver]

My condolences to Harry's family and friends. It's plain to see that Harry had a profoundly positive effect on the members of this forum.