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Post by Charlie Hall on Mar 13, 2017 0:36:52 GMT
I have some very sad news.
John Collins, who developed the Hall & Collins Signature Echo unit with me, passed away last night following a short illness at the age of 63. I am completely devastated by this news.
John was a brilliant audio electronics engineer and an expert with programming digital code and building guitar pickups. He had complete dedication for our project and the work involved with it. He was a true friend, and my thoughts are with his wife and family at this time.
John Collins RIP.
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Post by sandra on Mar 13, 2017 1:56:00 GMT
Sorry to hear that Charlie, 63 is no age these days is it.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by George Lewis on Mar 13, 2017 1:58:55 GMT
Hi Charlie,
That is indeed terrible news and difficult to believe it has happened so quickly.
I have only just returned home, too late to see John but as with you, my thoughts are with his wife and family.
Another true gentleman gone.
RIP John Collins.
Regards
George
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Post by istvan on Mar 13, 2017 5:51:59 GMT
I m very sad. Its a hard life...He lives in the wonderful sounds,and when we play is every time with us!  RIP John! |
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Post by garyallen on Mar 13, 2017 6:09:59 GMT
Very sad and unexpected news , my condolences to family and friends.
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Post by gruntfuttock on Mar 13, 2017 6:43:56 GMT
Charlie -my thoughts are with you and Johns family.
Yes, very sudden and unexpected.
R.I.P. John Collins
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Post by driftin on Mar 13, 2017 7:23:00 GMT
sad news indeed our thoughts must go to his family of course, and what a legacy to leave, with his electronic innovations, surely they will live on for many people...RIP
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Post by asimmd on Mar 13, 2017 7:26:51 GMT
Hi Charlie
Terrible news you must be devastated.
Our thought and condolences go to his family and friends.
RIP John you will be remembered through your work.
Alan
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Post by grip on Mar 13, 2017 8:07:22 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Such sad news, taken far too soon.
R.I.P. John.
Kind regards,
Chris
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Post by allclaphands on Mar 13, 2017 8:18:30 GMT
Sad news indeed Charlie
Johns life cut short with illness at only 63 commiserations to his wife and family
R.I.P. John Collins may your God be with you and your family at this time.
Regards
Pete
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Post by jiminayr on Mar 13, 2017 8:34:49 GMT
Terrible news Charlie.
Why is it always the nice guys and the brilliant brains that are taken early.
Commiserations to all concerned.
Kind regards.
Jim
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Post by Stu's Dad on Mar 13, 2017 10:58:10 GMT
Very sad news Charlie, my heartfelt sympathies go out to you and John's Family.
R.I.P. John Collins
Len
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Post by philc on Mar 13, 2017 12:19:57 GMT
Sad news and a great talent lost!
Phil
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Post by Ove Kalander on Mar 13, 2017 13:17:36 GMT
Very sad news.
R.I.P John Collins
Ove
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Post by rosemary on Mar 13, 2017 13:27:24 GMT
This is terribly sad news Charlie and a big shock and I send my sincere and deepest sympathy to John's family and friends including yourself who worked with and knew John so well. I've left a message on our club's website as some of our members knew John at least online if not personally, and at almost every meeting at least one member brings along a Hall & Collins unit.
Rosemary
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Post by Mark Burton on Mar 13, 2017 15:00:56 GMT
Really sad news - his legacy will live on through the HCSE, a great talent lost.
My sincere condolences to all his friends & family.
Mark
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Post by kipper on Mar 13, 2017 15:05:16 GMT
shocked at this sad news what a loss for us all, but for his family devastating. words cant express what they must be feeling. but they can be very proud of john.
R.I.P John Collins
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Post by rogerbayliss on Mar 13, 2017 15:17:56 GMT
Very sad and sudden news RIP John
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Post by bernie on Mar 13, 2017 17:00:24 GMT
My commiserations.
RIP John Collins.
Kind regards,
Bernie
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Post by bill on Mar 13, 2017 19:08:13 GMT
Very sad news. I'm shocked.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Bill
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Post by Andy Cook on Mar 13, 2017 19:30:02 GMT
Very sad news R.I.P. John
Andy
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Post by jondonwar on Mar 13, 2017 19:38:12 GMT
what a shock rest in peace john and thoughts and prayers to johns family
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Post by bor64 on Mar 13, 2017 20:27:38 GMT
What a shocker,
RIP John, my thoughts are with his family, loved ones and friends!
63 is no age at all....
Rob
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Post by poppastarr on Mar 13, 2017 20:46:39 GMT
Such sad news, my sympathies go out to you Charlie and John's Family.
Val Starr - Canberra Australia
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Post by nessmonst on Mar 13, 2017 20:51:38 GMT
What a shocking tragedy for the loss of such a talent.
Sincere condolences to Johns family,friends,colleagues and aquaintances.
His work will live on in the H&C
David
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Post by scanners on Mar 13, 2017 20:55:39 GMT
such a shock I'm sorry to hear Charlie, I had a few chats with him on here, seemed a nice bloke
Matthew
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Post by Charlie Hall on Mar 13, 2017 21:36:53 GMT
Thank you all for your kind messages. I an sure they will bring some comfort to John's wife and family.
Regards to you all,
Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on Mar 14, 2017 1:18:41 GMT
Brief visit to the forum before turning in for the night and read your very sad announcement, Charlie. This is truly shocking news and so utterly unexpected. I can understand how you must be feeling right now, particularly under circumstances where it appears to have happened so suddenly with little or no time to prepare. Losing a friend and colleague is never easy but, as others have said, John's memory will live on in our hearts each and every time we experience those wonderful sounds produced by the collaborative effort which is the incomparable Hall & Collins Signature Echo. His genius will never be forgotten.
My thoughts are with you, Charlie, as well as with John's wife and family.
Best regards,
Mike
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Post by musketeer58 on Mar 14, 2017 5:29:31 GMT
My goodness what a shock this news was. I was talking to John just recently. A very talented man taken from us far too early. Rest in peace John, my thoughts are with your family.
Adrian
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Post by mojolomjl on Mar 14, 2017 8:57:17 GMT
Very sad news, condolences to all his family and friends.
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