Paul Opitz passes away at age 59 after his battle with cancer

[R8000]

RIP Paul, your dedication to the scanning hobby will not be forgotten !

 

[simmsrep]

So sad. Thank you Paul. Rest easy.

 

[MisterLongwire]

Wow. I bet his mom is not doing good. RIP Paul. You done good

 

[KK4JUG]

We have indeed reason to grieve for the comforts we lose by Paul's absence, but not that he is where he is. His happiness is now certain, complete and eternal.

 

[jonwienke]

Sad news indeed.

 

[buddrousa]

RIP

 

[t5holmes]

RIP Upman you’ll be missed my friend

 

[jfr]

An amazing fighter. This is a great loss for the industry and the our hobby.

-JR

 

[Outerdog]

Oh, no. RIP Paul

Fk cancer.

 

[prcguy]

Very sad to hear about this, RIP Paul.

 

[slicerwizard]

That's a hell of a Christmas present. Damn it.

We lost one of the best.

 

[N9JIG]

Having met him on several occasions he was always a consumate professional and great guy, with an understated wit and charm. He will certainly be missed.

 

[mmckenna]

F*** Cancer.

 

[Chris-KH2PM]

Cancer sux. I lost my father last year to it. He put up a valiant fight, as did Paul.

RIP, Paul. You will be missed!

 

[w8mkh]

Rip Paul you were one of the good ones 73 my friend

 

[Eng74]

Sad news to end the year on. Hope he knew what he did for everyone in the world of scanning. I had been reading hid blog and he put up a great fight and had the right attitude. Thank you UPMan for everything and rest well out friend.

 

[trentbob]

Rest in peace, you fought a courageous fight. Your Journal was most inspiring to all of us.

 

[cellphone]

There are few that have contributed as much to the scanning hobby as Paul. We lost a leader, and he will be greatly missed. Thanks for everything you did for this hobby UPMan! Your life work will live on!

 

[sffire]

Sad news indeed. RIP Paul

 

[mrscanner2008]

RIP