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[RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:49 am
by zinc
Hello guys;
It is with great sadness to inform you that the long time contributor and prolific extension builder [RZ] (Rafael) has passed away on Saturday the 3rd in Israel due to a heart attack. I have been working with him for a long time and became friends away from WWB and he was indeed a good friend. He will be remembered not only for his work but his vision and friendship.
Please if you can take a moment and send him a prayer.
RIP [RZ]
Z
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:20 am
by BaconFries
Sad news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends at this time.
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Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:05 am
by Pablo
This is very sad news. Rafael was very talented and has meant a lot for the WWB community. He will be missed.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:34 am
by andyp
Condolences to his family
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:43 am
by Bluesman
R.I.P and condolences. Very sad to read <3
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:09 pm
by madebyibloo
This is very sad news
what a gent.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:46 pm
by crispy68
Sad news indeed. Thanks for the extensions and your contributions.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:19 pm
by jerryco
Oh my God... He was so professional in what he developed. Muchas Gracias, and may your Soul prosper dear [RZ], Rafael.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:32 pm
by donjohnson24
My condolences also. I always looked forward to his contributions and his excellent extensions.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:35 pm
by jerryco
Zinc, the practical side of me just kicks in... are you able to (help) shut down his website so there will be no unanswered bills piling up or extensions be paid..?
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:25 pm
by ColinM
Very Tragic news indeed Zinc. As Pablo said, he contributed a lot to this form and created some very clever extensions. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his Family and Friends
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:56 pm
by Rob
This is sad news indeed. I am sure he IS a good man.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:48 pm
by GrahamW
oh this is just so sad to hear.
RIP RZ My deepest heartfelt condolences to his Family and Friends
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:28 am
by alan_sh
Sad news
Alan
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:30 am
by WWBman
That came as a shock.
Very sad.
RIP
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:12 pm
by miguelss
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:50 pm
by bkjohns
Very sad news indeed. I hope his family will appreciate that he influenced and helped many people in many countries by virtue of his skills. I have several of his extensions and whenever needing assistance he was always willing and more importantly able to help me.
And I'm sorry for your loss of a friend, zinc.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:44 pm
by pajadt
It is sad to hear such news, my condolences to his family and friends
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:05 am
by DavidQ
This is sad news. Rafael was very talented indeed. Whenever I was in touch with him, his helpfulness and commitment to product improvement was most impressive. My thoughts are with Rafael and his family and friends. Thanks for letting us know Zinc.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:58 pm
by Bluesman
zinc wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:49 am
Hello guys;
It is with great sadness to inform you that the long time contributor and prolific extension builder [RZ] (Rafael) has passed away on Saturday the 3rd in Israel due to a heart attack. I have been working with him for a long time and became friends away from WWB and he was indeed a good friend. He will be remembered not only for his work but his vision and friendship.
Please if you can take a moment and send him a prayer.
RIP [RZ]
Z
Hi zinc, after getting this sad information and giving my condolences, I have been thinking... This great work Rafael done with all extensions. Sad if no one can take over... Maybe his family can get payed for it... In that way his work is not getting lost. Just a thought... <3 RIP <3 Rafael
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:44 pm
by zinc
Thank you guys for the kind messages. It is a very sad chapter and his absence will be greatly felt.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:58 pm
by MxmlnA
Hello,
My condolences to all the relatives. It is not easy when a person who has been there for you for years is suddenly no longer there.
But it is all the more beautiful for me to hear what a good person he was and what a place he had in the hearts of some of you.
But I can only say that because I never got to know him. That's why I'm writing here right now.
I had just ordered something from his site and paid for it. It shouldn't be a problem to get your money back via PayPal. However, I would much rather receive the goods.
My question is, will the shop continue to operate or not? If this is not the case and someone can confirm that the money ends up with his family, I will gladly accept that I will no longer receive the money.
Maybe someone can help me a little further. Since I can really use these extensions and at the moment I just don't know whether I should look elsewhere or wait.
But if not, I understand that too.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:38 am
by zinc
MxmlnA wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:58 pm
Hello,
My condolences to all the relatives. It is not easy when a person who has been there for you for years is suddenly no longer there.
But it is all the more beautiful for me to hear what a good person he was and what a place he had in the hearts of some of you.
But I can only say that because I never got to know him. That's why I'm writing here right now.
I had just ordered something from his site and paid for it. It shouldn't be a problem to get your money back via PayPal. However, I would much rather receive the goods.
My question is, will the shop continue to operate or not? If this is not the case and someone can confirm that the money ends up with his family, I will gladly accept that I will no longer receive the money.
Maybe someone can help me a little further. Since I can really use these extensions and at the moment I just don't know whether I should look elsewhere or wait.
But if not, I understand that too.
Hi Mxmlna - Thank you for the kind word. I will try to contact his son re this matter - in the meantime do not order anything from his shop as it will not be honoured for the obvious reasons. He was the man behind everything and none of his family know much about this.
Hope this helps.
Re: [RZ]
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 5:44 pm
by Islander
R.I.P. Rafael. By the work you have accomplished, you cannot be an ordinary person.
These extensions are treasures for the WWB community and I would suggest that someone competent and capable think about continuing his great work. That would very much honor his legacy.