Passing of Ian Warren

[scaber]

I know that quite a few of the folks here have had interactions with Ian over the years. Apparently he was one of the first to get the 377 Stratocruiser when it came out and he was quite chuffed to get a phone call from Scott asking what he thought of it so it's with a sad heart that I find myself giving notice of his passing early today.

Below is a section of the notice I posted in the local FlightSim forums (NZFF) forums this afternoon:


I’m saddened to report that our friend, Ian Warren, died this afternoon only a few weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

He is now making his first solo flight, having just taken off from planet earth on his trip into the cosmos.

I’m saddened by his departure, but also heartened that he doesn’t have to experience any more of the pain that he had to endure over the last few weeks. He recently purchased his dream machine, a new super games computer, and am pleased that he was at least able to enjoy it for a few super smooth flights before his passing.

[mattgn]

I'll drink to his memory, and my sympathies go out to his family and friends.

[FlameOut]

OMG, I'm sorry to hear of this.
He will be truly missed. My prayers are out for his family.

[alan CXA651]

Hi .
Sorry to hear this sad news , my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at this sad time.
regards alan.

[Moggster]

I only knew Ian from this forum but he had a great sense of humour.
My thoughts and condolences for his family.

[Nick - A2A]

Oh - crikey, I didn't even know Ian was unwell. He wasn't so old was he? Very sad news indeed and I hope the last couple of weeks weren't too unbearable for him.

It was obvious from his posts that he was a proper gent and his talent was very evident from this thread. I'd urge anyone who hasn't already done so to take a look at his website too: http://www.aviation-art-in-action.com/.

Farewell Ian - you will be missed.

Nick

[LZ-WIL]

I didn't know Ian, beside few thread interactions here, I think the group has lost a talented member and artist.
My condolences to his family and friends!

--
Will

[AKar]

Damn. This came out of nowhere. Sad to hear. Godspeed, Ian.

-Esa

[Piper_EEWL]

This is very sad to hear. A great artist.

My condolences go out to his family!

[Lewis - A2A]

Thanks for the heads up Greg. Not sure how to process this He will be greatly greatly missed

[DHenriques_]

Very sorry to hear this.
Dudley Henriques

[Oracle427]

The sad news just keeps coming in. I always liked reading his posts on this forum, he was a really nice person.

[Gypsy Baron]

So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.

Paul

[Bruce Hamilton]

Fly high with prevailing winds, my friend. The forum won't be the same without you.

[speedy70]

A very sad loss of a very talented gentleman.

Chris