NMB longtimer and great friend Guido Schiller suffered a serious stroke...

[Wah]

I'm very sad to hear the news. I'm praying for you Guido. Do get well soon!

 

Stephen T.

[Kanenaga]

This is very distressing news. I don't know how he is regarded in the diplomatic world, but Guido is well known and widely respected in this little sword world we inhabit, and has the most delightful sense of humor. We wish him a complete recovery.

 

Les

[Katsujinken]

Our thoughts are with you, Guido!

[Brian]

@Keichodo Robert,
Is there any news on Guido's condition?

[Keichodo]

Hi Brian

 

No ... not so far.... nothing positive to share....

 

I will reach out to Minako to find out if there have been any developments.

 

Best,

Robert

 

 

[mas4t0]

I read this a while ago and didn't know what to say.

I don't know Guido personally, but I've learned an immense amount from him over the years and feel an immense debt of gratitude.

I hope he makes a full recovery and is able to enjoy a long life beyond this.

[Soshin]

Just noticed this topic. I hope Guido make a full recovery...   

[javier]

Just leaned about this sad news, I hope he gets better soon. I have never meet him in person but I learned a lot from his contributions in this forum and other nihonto sources. I am really grateful to him.

[John A Stuart]

Any progress with Guido's recovery? Concerned. John

[Stephen]

I keep checking his FB page found nothing new as of late.😢

[Brian]

@Keichodo
Robert, is there any further news? I have heard rumours of worse news, and no-one is quite sure what is accurate and what isn't.
Are you able to update us at all?

[Greg F]

I have been extremely busy the last couple months and have missed a lot and just saw this.

My thoughts are with you Guido.

Nmb is missing you mate.

[Keichodo]

Dear friends,

 

It is heartwarming to see the concern felt for Guido. Please keep him in your thoughts and meditations. However, it seems the rumor mill was spinning recently regarding his situation.  Guido was given follow-up surgery in December to relieve pressure that was still being exerted on his brain. The situation is still dire as there are few signs of improvement other than some eye activity and some wrist movement, but these small signs are positive. It is not known where this will lead and whether any rehabilitation can be effective. Sadly, I have nothing more to report at this time, but if I receive any developmental news, I will certainly keep our community informed.

 

Best Regards,

Robert

[John A Stuart]

Thanks Robert. John

[Franco D]

Hello,

 

Any further updates? 

 

Thank you.

 

Warmest Regards

[Franco D]

Sadly, a year has now passed.

 

Is there any word on how is Guido doing?

 

Thank you.

 

With Warm Thoughts 

[paulb]

I spoke to the president of the NBTHK EU about a month ago.  He told me that regrettably Gido's condition remained pretty much unchanged. As far as I understand he has not regained consciousness since the initial trauma. 

[Bugyotsuji]

Thank you, Paul.

[Brian]

The sad thing is that I am told there is not really any hope for recovery.
Such a huge loss, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

[Franco D]

Thank you for responding.

 

So very, very, sad to hear.

 

Sorely missed. 

 

Warm Regards,