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RIP: David "Opa" Marshal

Started by rcbarend, Aug 07 2011 06:32 AM

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#1 rcbarend

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 06:32 AM

It is with great sadness to inform you, that David Marshal (a.k.a. as "Opa") has passed away, after a heart attack last Thursday.His daughter Mary informed me of this, in reply to an Email I sent to David a few days ago.I'm sure many of you will be as shocked as I am.As you know probably know, David was a very knowledgeable and extremely helpfull member in the flightsim community.My deepest sympathy to David's family, and I wish them much strength in dealing with their awfull loss."Opa", RIP.You will be missed by many. Best regards,Rob Barendregt

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 06:40 AM

That is sad news. The flight sim community has lost a great character, a family has too. Posted Image

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 06:43 AM

rcbarend, on 07 August 2011 - 06:32 AM, said:

Sorry to hear that.Opa was always ready to help out.He will be sorely missed for sure. Vic

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 06:55 AM

That's just awful. He was such a kind and helpful man. My condolences.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:06 AM

That is truly sad news. He was a big help to many here on the AVSIM forums for many, many years, including me. My condolences and best regards to the family. Jim

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:07 AM

A truely tragic loss - Opa was always willing and able to help any who needed it on any forum where he could be found. The FS world is poorer for his loss. DJ

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:09 AM

A sobering and bittersweet time for us all as we remember a gentle man whose thoughtful comments and kind responses made those of us who are less technically adept feel better about ourselves as we enjoyed this hobby. David had a special gift for getting knowledge across without being pedantic or patronizing. I, along with many, will miss his guidance and reassurance. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with his family. John

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:10 AM

Opa was truly the original example of how the culture of AVSIM should be. Helpful, kind, enthusiastic and dedicated to the joy of flight sims. He was around this website for so long it will truly feel like a piece of AVSIM has been lost. RIP.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:11 AM

Very sad. He was a very active member of the forum, and always very helpful. RIP David, you will be missed by us all.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:12 AM

We never met, but I felt I knew him. The FS community has lost a knowledgable and ever helpful friend. His family is in my thoughts at this saddest of times.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:14 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to David's family for their loss. The flight simulation community has also lost a valuable asset and David will be sorely missed. Bob

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:16 AM

Sad news indeed. Simmers will miss his contributions. My condolences to Davids family.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:17 AM

My condolences to David's family. This is a huge loss for this community and flight simming in general.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:30 AM

Opa, Requiescat In Pace and my sincere condolences to the family. M.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:32 AM

My deepest condolences, i have learned an lot from him!

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:35 AM

R.I.P Opa you will be very sadly missed by us all. Our thoughts are with your family .

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:43 AM

Everytime I saw he made a post it was him trying to help out another member, class act all the way. RIP Opa

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:55 AM

it is with tears in my eyes i write this: there goes a man with class and style...a role model for every flightsimmer and human...thanks Opa for ALL of your contributions!

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:55 AM

A truly class act who was always willing to share whenever he could. What a loss for his family and his extended family here. My condolences to his loved ones.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 07:56 AM

Very said news indeed, I wish his family well at this sad time.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 08:13 AM

Devastating news. He was everything anyone could ever hope to find in a fellow simmer. Mentor, instructor, but above all, a great, kind friend. His passing leaves an enormous void for his family and our community. My deepest sympathy to the Marshall family.

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 08:18 AM

Quite a shock reading this earlier... Opa assisted me with various issues on a number of occasions, and I always found him to be kind, friendly and very helpful. The FS community has lost a great simmer; a pioneer in helping all of us get the most out of this hobby. My thoughts go out to all his friends and family. Alan Posted Image

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 08:22 AM

Thats a shame, he was one of the best posters on avsim

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Posted 07 August 2011 - 08:24 AM

Oh Geez, I am so very sorry to hear this. He was such an inspiration, as his enthusiasm and willingness to help anyone will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.Rest in Peace OPA, and thank you for all your help through the years. Kind RegardsBob

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Thoughtful kind and patient, ready to help, he will be missed in the virtual family of flight simmers. Condolences to family and friends. Phil Cornwall UK

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