vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.

Discussion in 'Japan Toys' started by breeshree, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. CannibalKaiju

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    my condolences to his family.
     
  2. GERMS

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    ouch that hurts, thanks breshee, I am sure you'll tell his folks just how much his enthusiasm touched us all here.
    Have fun mate!

    p.s. toybotstudio, I love that idea.
     
  3. toybotstudios

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Glenn and I think it would be cool for Skullbrain as a community of his friends and fellow enthusiasts to do something for Brian's family and / or something in his honor...

    I sent Amber an email asking her what the family would prefer in terms of flowers or a donation in Brian's name to his church or charity.

    She replied back:

    First all, I wanted to thank you, and everyone for the kind words. I
    know his parents are very upset and I will be in contact with them in
    the next few days. As soon as I figure out what would be best I will
    let you know. Most likely, I will talk to them tomorrow and I will get
    back to you shortly after.

    Thank you again.
    Amber Woenker.
     
  4. alifeintoys

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    toybot, totally appreciate ur idea.

    also thinking it is a little respectless to go on with buy sell trade like
    nothin happened, couldnt be wrong to shot down bst section for couple days
    and just talk about toys.
     
  5. andy

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I'm up for donating towards flowers/whatever else the group decides on.
     
  6. keiboba

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Same here, thanks Glenn and Toybot for organizing.
     
  7. eldorado

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Im in too...Its not often we lose a fellow Skull like this.
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    +1
     
  9. el word

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I just saw this and wanted to add my condolences. I only knew Brian virtually, but his passion for collecting touched us all. He will be missed.
     
  10. m3kcomp

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I think even if those of us who want to throw in give a small amount, it will probably end up being a significant donation or gift...

    I'm in...this is so sad, and he was such a positive presence on SB...
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    wow i just read this and its really sad on alot of levels. im sorry to see such a serious collector go. i didnt know him but his board name was one of the first ones i noticed coming in here, and it always made me smile for some reason. reading the obituary we were linked to it saddened me even more to read he was a plumber/steamfitter. im a plumber and obviously i collect toys so that was sort of a double whammy to read. esp considering his age when im only 23. i hope hes happy wherever he is and my deepest sympathys to his family.
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I never knew him but I am extremely sorry to here about his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
     
  13. bianca

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    r.i.p. vga.
    if you guys are comfortable with cash donations, i want to pitch in at the tradefest on saturday.
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I never met VGA personally but my interactions & transactions with him here and on another board always left me with the impression that he was just a straight up nice guy.

    Rest in peace VGA. :(
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I too never met VGA but my thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest In Peace
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I didn't know Brian either, but my condolences go out to his family and friends. It's terrible to lose someone so young, let alone at all.
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    :cry:
    RIP Brian. Thank you for your driving inspirations... Your Glow shines on...
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I can't believe how bad this has me bummed out. I always associated him with his two white cococrocs. Rest in Peace VGA!
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    too many questions. my thoughts are with his family and friends. i was wondering why my last pm went unanswered. Brian, I will miss you. Hope you can read this board.... I am truly sad right now. I have been away from this board for a week or so, just responding to PMs. Finally get some time to catch up and this is the thread I read first. Well Brian, I will pray for you and the family.

    :(
     
  20. yiminy

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Sorry to hear this. He was a good guy for sure.
     
  21. uub

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    I can't believe this. Amber, I'm so, so, sorry to hear about this. My condolences to Brian's family and friends.

    As others have noted, his passion and generosity were outstanding. I have a toy in my collection that I got from Brian; I will keep it forever.


    RIP Brian

    :cry:
     
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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Wow, he was so young! So sad! Totally cool guy! I wish the best for his family and friends, so sorry for you loss.
     
  23. toybotstudios

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Got a note from Amber:

    Dear Kirkland,

    I talked to Mrs. Rollins the other night and she asked me to let anyone who wanted to help know, that they listed Brian's old High School as a place to make donations. Thay also wanted to see that the art department gets it. I thought it was a really good idea. If you are still interested, the address to the school is:


    Bishop Dwenger High School
    1300 E. Washington Center Road
    Fort Wayne, IN 46825

    Email: bdhs@bishopdwenger.com
    Phone: 260.496.4700

    I am pretty much in awe to see how many people in your community care and are wanting to help. Whatever you decide to do, I just want you to know that his family was really touched, and that they are very thankful.
     
  24. joemm

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    Brian is the main collector who inspired me and got me into Dehara way back when. He was always very helpful and a stand up guy. He will truly be missed.
     
  25. LamourSupreme

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    vinylglowaddict aka brian rollins, you will be missed.
    i can't believe I missed this post for this long and that I'm even reading this. Weird that you were in my thoughts recently and I never knew. Godspeed home.
     

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