RIP: wwbgd
Oct 8, 2012 | 4:46 pm
#18
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Oct 8, 2012 | 5:14 pm
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I never met Boris but Flyertalk is family and it is always sad news to hear when a family member passes. My sincerest condolences to his family and to you Dave
Oct 8, 2012 | 7:54 pm
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Oct 9, 2012 | 9:29 am
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Like many others in this thread, I had the pleasure of meeting Boris at a SIN Do; he was a terrific and friendly person and will be missed. My condolances to all who were close to him.
Oct 9, 2012 | 11:23 am
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Sondra and I wish to add our condolences as well. When ever we scheduled a 'DO' we always looked to see if you guys "Dave and Boris" would be attending.
Boris was one of the 'good guys' you always wanted to hang around with.
Ed
Boris was one of the 'good guys' you always wanted to hang around with.
Ed
Oct 9, 2012 | 11:23 pm
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The SIN Run was far better for his having joined. The world far less so for his having taken the next step. I am saddened by your loss and pain Dave. I am gladdened at having been there in SIN. May you and his family soon find peace, we are here along the way.
Mike
Mike
Oct 10, 2012 | 6:50 am
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Dave, thank you for letting me know in person about Boris 
As you know, I felt for him during his illness and I know he fought "the good fight" to get better, over the last few years. I am very sad to hear of his passing. He was a great person and I feel very lucky to have met and spent time with him in SIN on several occasions (along with his lovely family).
As I reflect on things, I remembered how we often joked about me sharing my "DG Karma" with him and his family to get upgrades cleared...I think it even worked on a couple of occasions
and there was the time that I got him on the case to get all your friends to sign your FT Birthday thread as a surprise a few years back...that was fun too.
My thoughts are with you and his family at this very sad time
I hope he is at peace now.
Take good care of yourself, my friend.
As you know, I felt for him during his illness and I know he fought "the good fight" to get better, over the last few years. I am very sad to hear of his passing. He was a great person and I feel very lucky to have met and spent time with him in SIN on several occasions (along with his lovely family).
As I reflect on things, I remembered how we often joked about me sharing my "DG Karma" with him and his family to get upgrades cleared...I think it even worked on a couple of occasions
and there was the time that I got him on the case to get all your friends to sign your FT Birthday thread as a surprise a few years back...that was fun too.My thoughts are with you and his family at this very sad time
I hope he is at peace now.
Take good care of yourself, my friend.
Last edited by Downunder girl; Oct 10, 2012 at 6:58 am
Oct 10, 2012 | 8:41 am
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How sad! Boris was gracious and friendly, and such good company. It was a privilege to spend time with him in Chicago and Singapore.
I hope you're doing okay, Dave. This must be a terrible loss for you.
I hope you're doing okay, Dave. This must be a terrible loss for you.