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Just saw a post on WAF that Ron W. posted that Tom Johnson passed away from agent orange cancer!
Tom was a giant in hobby! Class guy!
Sad to hear!
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I know he had been sick a while and his wife passed away earlier this year. RIP
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He was a super guy. Sorry to hear this.
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Tom was a super guy, and a great dealer.
Always took the time to make sure you understood what you were asking about.
He will be missed.
RIP
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Agree.
I got some of my best daggers from him. I visited his business in Fredericksburg many times.
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He was one of the good ones.
Always courteous and had time to help newbies. As a human being (emphasis on human), he made mistakes but was always prepared to correct any.
I will miss him.
John
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My deepest condolences. Thomas did big deal for hobby! Very pity...
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so sorry to hear this. it was his books and catalogs that got me started in this great hobby. he will be missed.
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Just found out about Tom's passing while visiting his website. Tom was a great guy and always helpful and willing to share information. Rest in Peace Tom!
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My sincere condolence to his family friends and loved ones RIP
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Really sad to hear. My condolences. RIP.
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I have known and respected Tom since 1994 A true giant in the hobby He authenticated an extremely rare one of a kind double engraved Heer army dagger with a heer and luftwaffe etch along with Tom W two years ago at the Max I heard then that Tink was ill. My sympathy to Ron and Tom and all of his friends and family a true gentleman Ryan
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Tink (Antonia) passed away in spring
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I want to thank you all for your wonderful words in this sad time. His passing was a surprise to us as to timing. His nephew had just left Fredericksberg after a heath check visit and while not doing great, was up and around. So it was unexpected. For the many asking, John Davis is going to take over the business as Tom wanted it to continue and I will continue in partnership with John. We will need a couple of weeks to sort out Featured items for the website, but the listings in the catalog and web site will continue as usual. Ron Weinand
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hi, Ron,
Long time no see. Thanks for the kind words.
I hope Mr. Davis will stop by.
Dave
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I just found out about Tom's death and am greatly saddened by it. I have known him for many years and had nothing but positive experiences with him. He was 100% honest and always willing to help other collectors. I have had the pleasure of making many good friends in connection with collecting, and Tom will always rank with the best.
Tom will be remembered as one who contributed in a positive way and who was a true friend to all who knew him.
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sorry I am late on this but he was a very good man and will be missed
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