Another friend passes on; David 'Opa' Marshal

[Motormouse]

Saw this over at flightsim forum;
I guess Rob won't mind it being copied here; another long-term friend of fs addicts everywhere has gone west.

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

Pete

[tgibson]

A very sad day for flightsim...

[JDTinballs]

What Tom said. I've never conversed with him, but his work is renowned. Many a tutorial I've had the good of, and then some. If you don't have them, highly recommended for those who like to tinker.

A very sad loss, thoughts and prayers to his kin.


Jamie

[mthrift]

Sad news indeed. I had just discovered his many, many contributions. He was clearly a super nice guy and a real pillar of the Sim community that will be greatly missed.

Heartfelt condolences to his family and those that knew and loved him.


Michael

[Tom Clayton]

If anyone has contact with the Marshal family, please pass along my condolences.

[johnr]

My condolences to his family

JR

[hawkeye52]

Very sad, indeed. Great tutorials and an even greater disposition to help.

R.I.P.


- H52

[Cees Donker]

Sad. A well known name. Thank you David. RIP.

Cees