Rich T Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 All, I was just informed of the tragic passing of Mr Ralph Bell. While returning from a fishing trip, Ralph lost control of his vehicle and was thrown to his death. This new is in from Mr Fred Wesiberg, one of Ralph's closest mates. He has requested that any message of condolences be passed on through him, and that the families privacy be respected at this time. I met Ralph for the first time personally in Tokyo last year and found him to be one of the friendliest, generous, jovial and well natured men I had met. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace mate. Richard Turner Quote
Brian Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 My condolences go out to his family and friends. Very sad to hear of the passing of yet another serious Nihonto enthusiast. Brian Quote
Loonboy Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 i didnt know this man, but i was very sorry to hear this story my condolences to his family and friends Quote
Gordon Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 Hi Rich and all, What Rich leaves out is that Ralph, Fred, Rich and the Robsons all got together for dinner at my place in Tokyo on that occasion, which resulted, as always with this group, in good food, good wine, great cigars and nonstop laughter. I am sure everyone will agree that some of that laughter just went away. Gordon Quote
Roland Posted April 10, 2008 Report Posted April 10, 2008 I'm deeply saddened to hear about this tragic death of Ralph Bell. Though I didn't know him personally I remember that he was President of the Northern California Japanese Sword Club and involved with Japanese Swords for decades. May God bless his family during this time. Quote
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