Burning Hazard Posted March 30 Share #76 Posted March 30 Saddened to hear of Bob's passing, he was a great forum member and I exchanged much correspondence with him. Thank you Bob and RIP Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelseth Posted March 30 Share #77 Posted March 30 So sad to hear. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted March 30 Share #78 Posted March 30 Wish I could've known him. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted March 30 Share #79 Posted March 30 I can't believe Bob has passed. Although I didn't know him personally, I do know he was always a very kind and knowledgeable man. I'm forever grateful to him for starting this forum that has taught me so much and introduced me to so many truly great people. You will be missed, Bob. Rest in peace, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted March 30 Share #80 Posted March 30 Could you post some links of great youtube videos by Bob? Thanks R-M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted March 30 Author Share #81 Posted March 30 4 hours ago, Rocketman said: Could you post some links of great youtube videos by Bob? Thanks R-M https://www.youtube.com/@BobHudsonVideo/featured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted March 30 Share #82 Posted March 30 Rest in peace Bob!! He interacted with some of my posts over the years, not to mention he lived in my town at one time. Thank-you for all your knowledge, I'm sure we will be reading your posts for many years to come!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted March 31 Author Share #83 Posted March 31 Since the shock has worn off since the first posting I thought I would come back in. Saturday evening I received a text from one of Bob's good friends who filled me in on what was happening. He said that Sunday morning Bob was being taken off the ventilator. After reading that text I had more tears then I care to say. Then the next morning at the show I was at, I happened to look at the clock at about the time the procedure was starting and had to walk outside for a few more tears. I met Bob through this forum and always looked forward to him coming to the Pomona show just so we could BS a little. I also always looked forward to the phone calls whenever he did a buy, and if I was able to buy it he would then agree to the price and then throw in, " and a ramen lunch". His is truly going to be missed by all. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted March 31 Share #84 Posted March 31 Bob, Thank you for sharing and opening my eyes... Well said and a reminder of how we should treat others on a daily basis. We may not always agree with each other and there may be times when we react with our emotions towards one another, but times like these when we can reflect on the character of a person like Bob and how they treated us reminds us (or at least me) of how I need to be a better person. Best regards everyone Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted April 1 Author Share #85 Posted April 1 Well said Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted April 1 Share #86 Posted April 1 Such sad news. Had the pleasure of talking with him a few times. Always generous with his knowledge and his smile. A good guy. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browninggunner688 Posted April 2 Share #87 Posted April 2 Such sad news, my deepest condolences to Bob's family. I never had the pleasure to meet Bob, but he certainly sounded like a wonderful person. You will be dearly missed. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted April 2 Share #88 Posted April 2 Sending my heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP Bob! Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 2 Share #89 Posted April 2 Saddened to hear this. I was supposed to meet him for dinner in Oceanside last year but we were never able to make it happen. In all the years I've known Bob, I don't think I ever saw him say a sharp word to anyone, or be anything but congratulatory towards someone finding a treasure...no envy, no bitterness, and no bad blood. It's getting harder and harder to find gentlemen like him in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkerhillburning Posted April 2 Share #90 Posted April 2 Rest in peace, Bob. Will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted April 2 Author Share #91 Posted April 2 Bob's sister posted this on Facebook today: I had the great honor last Monday of being with my big brother, Crusty Bob Hudson, as he left this world to join those who have gone before him. ALS is a nasty disease that broke down his body in a sad, debilitating way. His mind and his spirit remained strong right to the end. To those of us privileged to spend time with him these past few months, Bob was a constant example of faith, bravery, humility, kindness, strength, love, and intelligence. His quick wit was as sharp as ever and he kept us chuckling at moments that might have been unbearable. I miss him so… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PQD Posted April 3 Share #92 Posted April 3 I caught this late, it seems. Another of God’s good souls and a giver in this hobby gone too darn soon. Too many I was close with in this hobby have passed and left me not fully recovered. I am poorer for not knowing Bob better, but the pain would only be worse, and the loss of my dear, old pal, Jim Robertson (Flage Guy), two years ago still has not anesthetized sufficiently. I wish Bob’s family and friends the peace and love that was yours when Bob was with you, and I hope Bob knows how much he meant to those of us in this peculiar little world we orbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiziwater Posted April 4 Share #93 Posted April 4 I just saw this. I only had one direct interaction with Bob, which, of course, was pleasant. I’m saddened, and also grateful for his years of attention to making this forum what it is today. His family can take comfort in knowing that he was held in very high regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted April 5 Share #94 Posted April 5 I just caught up with this. Words fail me. Bob was a mentor to me in my role as being a Moderator on this Forum. His kind and gentle hand guided me. Rest in peace, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc grunt Posted April 6 Share #95 Posted April 6 I'm located near Bob and have benefitted from purchases and information in my interactions. He, along with Greg Robinson and Craig Pickrall, is a major loss to the West Coast militaria community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josesharontraders Posted April 6 Share #96 Posted April 6 RIP to Bob Hudson, a true gentleman I dealt with when he ran his Vintage Productions store & when he was Senior Admin Advisor to our forum. God bless his soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeL Posted April 9 Share #97 Posted April 9 I haven't been up on the forum in a while. Sorry to hear of this. Always interested in Bob's posts, good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalcollector Posted April 13 Share #98 Posted April 13 That’s very sad to hear. May he rest in peace!! My deepest sympathies to his family and friends… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmetz Posted April 13 Share #99 Posted April 13 My condolences to his family and loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted April 13 Share #100 Posted April 13 You knew Bob was a great guy after the 1st meeting. Rest in peace you will be missed my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now