tomiseksj
Moderator 
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385 
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Feb 10, 2024 14:01:45 GMT
It is with great sadness that I must announce the passing of Jerry B at the age of 86 in Marietta, Georgia. Jerry was a long-time member of the Forum, having joined shortly after its inception in 2013. In addition to participation on the Forum, Jerry volunteered to assist in the preparation of the Newsletter and was always quick to remind that there was no "u" in "Colombia." Jerry will definitely be missed. |
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philatelia
Member 
Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,654
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Feb 10, 2024 14:10:37 GMT
Oh no! Jerry was one of the few Colombian/ Venezuelan collectors here and he was always quick to share his knowledge and enthusiasm. This is such terribly sad news. Literally in tears here as another album closes. 😢
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator
Posts: 5,908
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Feb 10, 2024 15:21:37 GMT
I am so sorry to hear this. Although I did not know Jerry B as well as some members, it was one of his contributions to the collecting community that brought me to the Forum in the first place, back in 2016. He had published a paper on a method for sorting and organizing large mixtures of stamps, and in order to contact him to get a copy of the paper, I needed to join TSF. So I joined, I got the paper from Jerry, and I ended up sticking around. Over the past year, I came in much closer contact with Jerry, as we worked together on the TSF Newsletter. Jerry was a great help. In his role as Assistant Editor, he was our "Punctuation Specialist," and he excelled in that area. I always thought I was pretty good at punctuation, but Jerry took it to another level. And then he took me very much by surprise when he wrote an article about how he started collecting, which became the lead article for the most recent edition of the Newsletter. Jerry was a great stamper and a great man. He was always there to help, and he certainly helped me in many ways. All I can say is thank you, Jerry, for all you did for the Forum and for me. I will always remember you. Rest in peace. |
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stainlessb
Member
qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,903
What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Feb 10, 2024 15:45:56 GMT
Sad news. He will be missed.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Londonbus1
Moderator
Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 5,064
What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Feb 10, 2024 18:13:27 GMT
Another sad loss to our forum.
Gone but never forgotten, Jerry.
Rest in Peace.
Londonbus1
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renden
Member
Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Feb 10, 2024 20:11:37 GMT
Even if I did not know well JerryB, I share the same feelings as other members. Always tragic to loose a good member .
René
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Linda
Member
Ex-mathematician turned visual artist and touring cyclist to bike across Canada, Europe, Japan etc.
Posts: 1,426 
What I collect: Mostly Canadian and European stamps about art / science / landscape
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Post by Linda on Feb 10, 2024 20:39:27 GMT
Oh, what a sad news ... RIP.
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dorincard
Member
Posts: 1,622
What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Feb 10, 2024 21:49:34 GMT
Rest in peace, our friend!
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Post by carabop on Feb 10, 2024 22:44:13 GMT
Saddened to hear about Jerry B. Rest in peace! |
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clivel
Member
Posts: 385
What I collect: Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Rhodesias, South Africa, Swaziland, Israel to 1980, Ireland predecimal, Palestine Mandate
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Post by clivel on Feb 10, 2024 23:02:38 GMT
Very sad to hear, I will miss Jerry's postings and the occasional offline conversations we had regarding stamp-related software.
Clive
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swvl
Member
Posts: 548
What I collect: FDCs, plus some US modern and new issues. Topical interests include music, art, literature, baseball, space...
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Post by swvl on Feb 10, 2024 23:25:34 GMT
Very sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed seeing his posts here. Condolences to all who knew him well.
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hrdoktorx
Member
Posts: 7,213
What I collect: France (and French territories), Africa, Canada, USA, Germany, Guatemala, stamps about science, flags, maps, stamps on stamps...
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Post by hrdoktorx on Feb 11, 2024 8:51:38 GMT
Very sad news indeed. Condolences to is family. He will be missed.
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,696
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Feb 11, 2024 11:20:01 GMT
Sorry to hear. Condolences to the family.
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cjoprey
Member
Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,504
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Feb 11, 2024 12:20:18 GMT
So sorry to hear that - a great loss to all.  |
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ameis33
Member
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
Posts: 546
What I collect: Poland and Italy Republic
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Post by ameis33 on Feb 11, 2024 12:42:45 GMT
We are born, we live and we die, this is the law of nature
But when faced with the death of a friend we cannot remain indifferent and not be filled up with sadness
Rest in peace
The San Pietro collection should not be that bad, let us know
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anilkhemlani
Member
collect worldwide stamps
Posts: 618
What I collect: Stamps from all over the world + FDC
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Post by anilkhemlani on Feb 11, 2024 14:25:40 GMT
rest in peace Jerry Bgod will bless your soul. |
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darkormex
Member
Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,197
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Feb 11, 2024 17:02:11 GMT
My condolences to Jerry's family and I will also miss him. I am also a Colombia collector and he helped me on several occasions. I also enjoyed looking at his posts.
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djcmh
Member
Posts: 794
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by djcmh on Feb 12, 2024 6:46:47 GMT
Vaya con Dios, mi amigo.
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