RIP ResearchGuy

AW Admin · Jan 12, 2017

ResearchGuy or as many knew him from his Website and sig, Dr. Ken Umbach, passed away in December.

He was a valued member of our community, kind to many, endlessly patient and generous with his time, and always willing to offer help or advice.

He will be missed.

mccardey · Jan 12, 2017

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. What sad news.

eqb · Jan 12, 2017

*grieves*

Perks · Jan 12, 2017

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this.

RaiscaraAvalon · Jan 12, 2017

Sorry to hear this.

MaeZe · Jan 12, 2017

My condolences to the AW community and his friends/family if any are reading the thread. Just the guy's name makes me sad I didn't get to know him.

amergina · Jan 12, 2017

Oh, that's very sad.

Cyia · Jan 12, 2017

RIP, sir.

L. Y. · Jan 12, 2017

His posts were ones I'd stop to read when perusing threads for information.

Rest in peace.

Ari Meermans · Jan 12, 2017

Oh, no.

Same here, L.Y. I always looked for his posts. He was a favorite.

My condolences to his family.

Alessandra Kelley · Jan 12, 2017

Oh, I'm so sorry. He was a gem of the community.

Chris P · Jan 12, 2017

Wow. That's sad news. He always provided great input. RIP

Filigree · Jan 12, 2017

I always stopped to read his posts, because I knew they'd be thoughtful and interesting. 2016's damned stealth attacks.

Haggis · Jan 12, 2017

How sad.

Always one of my favorites.

Condolences to his family and friends.

SWest · Jan 13, 2017

RIP, dear gentleman

Albedo · Jan 13, 2017

A kind and interesting poster.

Cindyt · Jan 13, 2017

Maggie Maxwell · Jan 13, 2017

What a loss.

RIP.

tjwriter · Jan 13, 2017

RIP. I always enjoyed his contributions the forums.

Maryn · Jan 13, 2017

How sorry I am to hear this. Like many of you, I nearly always paused to read his posts. My best thoughts are with his family.

Maryn, saddened

Marlys · Jan 13, 2017

Very sorry to hear.

mrsmig · Jan 13, 2017

Very sorry to hear this.

stormie · Jan 13, 2017

One of the originals here. I liked his posts.

RIP, Ken

Marian Perera · Jan 13, 2017

I remember him from the PA forum. He helped so many writers.

Fallen · Jan 13, 2017

Such a sweet, sweet man.

--Ken

RIP ResearchGuy

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