Popular Post Travis Posted September 8, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 This is one of those things that as an Admin, I don't know how to handle. This news breaks my heart and it has personally affected me in ways that I wasn't expecting. He was a good friend, a fixture at SSV, and I'll miss him a lot. This thread evolved from our fellow scroller sharing some personal information that progressed to a tragic end. Instead of creating a new thread as a tribute, I wanted to maintain this one since so many has shared their grief and condolences here. It doesn't seem fair to put people through that again. I also moved it into the General Scroll Saw forum so it doesn't get lost. Be at peace, my friend. TripleJScroller, Fedido, wombatie and 12 others 10 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hi all I wanted to share an email that Les (Rockytime) sent to me. He was into hobby trains which I just started. Pasted from email... -=-=-=-=-= Thanks for the message. I eventually had thought about a garden railroad. I called it "Mule Muffin & Western." Age and other things sort of got into the way. I modeled mostly in HOn3 but also dabbled in N abs On3 scales. Loved the hobby. Northwest Shortline used to refer people to me to cut custom gears for locomotives that had nylon gears which had broken. Modeling consumed most of my life. I'd love to do it all again. Good luck with your railroad. Yes, for the price of a planer I can purchase a lot of hardwood. I found that Ochooch sells 1/8 and 1/4 inch hardwood so I'm all set. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Travis said: This is one of those things that as an Admin, I don't know how to handle. This news breaks my heart and it has personally affected me in ways that I wasn't expecting. He was a good friend, a fixture at SSV, and I'll miss him a lot. This thread evolved from our fellow scroller sharing some personal information that progressed to a tragic end. Instead of creating a new thread as a tribute, I wanted to maintain this one since so many has shared their grief and condolences here. It doesn't seem fair to put people through that again. I also moved it into the General Scroll Saw forum so it doesn't get lost. Be at peace, my friend. Thanks Travis. I know this one will gather many posts and replies. Les was one of a kind both here and in his regular life. He and I have shared many late at night stories. I'll miss him tremendously. NC Scroller and meflick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Condolences to his wife Faye, daughters and family, RIP friend... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 It was sad news to here of Les passing. My prayers for his family. I will surely miss his post. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 The village lost one of his best, great guy always had a positive attitude and a great person just by his post. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) I sat and wept at this news. Les was always someone who would listen and help. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him. You will be sadly missed my friend and my heart goes out to Faye and your daughter at this most awful of times. We never met but I feel like I've lost another much loved friend. RIP. I hope someone who knows his family can copy all the heartfelt messages that are on here, I'm sure it will be a little comfort to know that he was so loved and respected amongst the scrolling community. Edited September 8, 2021 by Foxfold NC Scroller, wombatie, OCtoolguy and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Foxfold said: I sat and wept at this news. Les was always someone who would listen and help. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him. You will be sadly missed my friend and my heart goes out to Faye and your daughter at this most awful of times. We never met but I feel like I've lost another much loved friend. RIP. I hope someone who knows his family can copy all the heartfelt messages that are on here, I'm sure it will be a little comfort to know that he was so loved and respected amongst the scrolling community. Brenda, I told them about SSV and that they should tune in and read them all. They will at another time. Thanks. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family! I was just pming with him the other day A small token for a lost friend... Quote He is a friend to remember, A friend to miss so much. We'll think about all the laughter From those of us he touched OCtoolguy, Dak0ta52, stoney and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 May God Bless Les; family. My sincere condolences. Spirithorse Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Bugger, I'm going to miss Les so much, he was somebody that I could always chat to, as I am sure all the members are. Sincere condolences to his family OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be_O_Be Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) A sad loss for sure. Condolences & prayers for his family and his wife's full recovery. Edited September 9, 2021 by Be_O_Be OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Sorry to hear of Les's passing. I always enjoyed reading his posts. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 This is such sad news. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I am also saddened to hear of Les passing. He will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to his loved ones. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 What a shock to read this my condolences to family and loved ones Les will be missed big time. Us old ones find it hard and even the young ones now to shake this covid so please have the jabs. Roly ChelCass, Dave Monk, wombatie and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I'm in shock and very sad. It seems like one day you are here and cheerful and the next thing you know, they are gone. I will miss Les (Rockytime). He was always willing to help. RIP my Village friend Sheryl S and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Very sad news to hear. Les was always ready to help a fellow scroller out. Hopefully he is up there scrolling away as I am sure there is a place in heaven for scrollers. RIP Les. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson River Rick Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I did not post here very often, because I usually would be repeating things already said, but this time I am sad to say, I also will miss the exchanges of Les. He was a skilled mechanic in many hobbies, and he shared it all with us. GOD BLESS YOU LES, we know you are at peace now. Rick OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 RIP friend. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Now I know I have not been here for some time and heard this news through another scroller. I knew he was a regular contributor here and I have known Les for a long time through other sites. I was so sorry to hear that he passed. I knew he was battling the dreaded covid and it took him away from us all. I am sure many of us know of cases that affected loved ones and close friends. I lost a sister this past Dec to covid and it is not something that chooses an age group or any other specifics. We lost a friend and all around great person. Without getting into politics or any beliefs I just would like to say please consider the Vaccine not only for yourself but for those around you and for those you may even touch just by a simple press of a key on a keyboard. With a heavy heart, Rest In Peace . My condolences go out to the family. Foxfold, dgman, wombatie and 7 others 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Now I know I have not been here for some time and heard this news through another scroller. I knew he was a regular contributor here and I have known Les for a long time through other sites. I was so sorry to hear that he passed. I knew he was battling the dreaded covid and it took him away from us all. I am sure many of us know of cases that affected loved ones and close friends. I lost a sister this past Dec to covid and it is not something that chooses an age group or any other specifics. We lost a friend and all around great person. Without getting into politics or any beliefs I just would like to say please consider the Vaccine not only for yourself but for those around you and for those you may even touch just by a simple press of a key on a keyboard. With a heavy heart, Rest In Peace . My condolences go out to the family. J.T., I have missed you and all your sage advice. Please give some tbought to rejoining us here at the Village. Losing Les has been hard on me but if you return it might take away some of the hurt. dgman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 RIP Rocky, those words do not convey the actual depth of feeling, but I think you know that. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Prayers to you both for a speedy recovery OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Les will be missed by all of us. He will be remembered for the great guy that he was, but I believe that Les would want to be remembered for his tag line at SSV: Rockytime aka Les For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 Rest in peace my friend, we will meet again on the other side of the river. Jim McDonald, kmmcrafts, JustLarry and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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