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Chip Gruszczinski
December 6, 2009
Thank you for all you have done for the Ancient Numismatic Field Dave. I am glad to have known you.
Alexei Bueno
November 21, 2009
A great and sad loss to all classical numismats!
Fábio dos Reis
July 24, 2009
A great loss to all of us. I want to thank him for all the good moments we all have while enjoying his wonderful site.
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May 29, 2009
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John Portanova
May 17, 2009
A tremendous loss to the world of Numismatics, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pim Santegoeds
April 8, 2009
It is hard to express the joy David gave to me and all the collectors of the world by creating his "numismatic bible". He will always be a great inspiration...
Marc Chavez
April 5, 2009
I did not know him, but knew his site. We all try to do a little good. His site alone was a great good.
francesco turitto
April 4, 2009
grazie di tutto
Paul Askew
April 3, 2009
Dave was one of the best
He helped me a lot over the years
He will be sadlt missed
Rgds COLDASHBY
Kate Gilbert
April 2, 2009
My high school students and I depended on Wildwinds for six years as we identified Roman coins together, and I have spent many, many more happy hours beyond that roaming the site and learning about coins. There was, quite simply, no better place for that. What an amazing guy, to do so much for so many of us, just for the joy of it. Words can't express what a debt we owe him, or how much he'll be missed.
Ralph DeMarco
March 30, 2009
I just heard about Dave's passing. This is a terrible loss. My sincerest condolences go to his family. I hope his site Wildwinds will continue on as a memorial to him.
Piero Masera
March 30, 2009
I never contacted Dave Surber but I owe him
very much for his unreplaceable numismatic work.
I offer my condolences to his family
Thank You, Dave - Good bye
Milton Almeida
March 27, 2009
Extremamente útil as informações do site Wildwinds, me ajuda muito a aprender cada dia mais sobre a numismática Grega/Romana/etc. Dave é um dos maiores contribuidores da propagação da nusmismatica. Obrigado!
alteras
March 25, 2009
Thank you for all!
John Portanova
March 24, 2009
I recently learned of Dave's passing. I had e-mailed him numerous times concerning his Wildwinds website and coin in general. I had told Dave years ago that any picture I ever post on one of my sales on the internet was his for the using, if he wanted it. That still applies if the website is to remain in operation for the next proprietor. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to his family. "We never lose those we give to God"
Kurt Ellenbeerger
March 23, 2009
Although I never had any direct interactions to Dave, I feel forever indebted to his corpus of work encapsulated in the WildWinds website. My condolences to his family and all close to him. Hopefully, there is some solace in knowing he contributed so much to so many.
Ottavio de Manzini
March 23, 2009
How many times I visited his pages, his work, and found there the answer I needed!
Thank you!
fedafa
March 23, 2009
Non ci conosciamo, ma ogni numismatico ti è debitore per ciò che hai fatto.
Grazie.
Giulio De Florio
March 23, 2009
I had just tried to contact Dave by Email the day in which he had passed away, as I had done before in a number of occasions. The site he had created was daily consulted by me and he was opened to my remarks. It was a shock to me to learn about his departure. I offer my condolences to his family.
M. Smith
March 22, 2009
I've spoke with Dave from time to time. He was a very nice man and a great asset to ancient numismatics. I am heartbroken to hear of his passing.
Javier F.A.
March 22, 2009
Mi más sincero pésame a la familia. No he tenido el gusto de conocerle pero si me he beneficiado de su gran trabajo.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Kim Cupples
March 22, 2009
Though I did not know Dave, I want to offer my condolences to his family, and to praise his efforts creating the Wildwinds website. To say I used it extensively would be a great understatement, and I regret not telling him of that. I learned a huge amount from the site, and I appreciate his hard work.
Melqart
March 22, 2009
Thanks for your wonderfull family. We feel your family pain becouse we are your family too. I salute you
Ryan Tierney
March 22, 2009
Dave brought the ancient coin world to the masses...and me. I will be eternally greatfull and it truely saddens my heart that I will never have the chance to meet him in person and shake his hand. Wildwinds is probably the greatest resource ever given to the ancient numismatic society. Dave will be missed and forever remembered.
James Pickering
March 22, 2009
Dave was a true gentleman with a great commitment to the hobby. His research facility was an invaluable aid for collectors. He showed me great kindness for which I am most appreciative. He will be sorely missed.
March 22, 2009
The beautiful work of the friend David will never be forgotten.
roth37 - Italy
Robert Schneider
March 22, 2009
It was with deep sadness that I learned of Daves untimely passing.
He will be missed and remembered.
Russell Atherton
March 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family still. Although I never met him personally, I can honestly say I never heard even the slightest discouraging word said about him, instead only the highest respect for him as a person and a numismatist has been expressed by those I know who knew Dave personally. He will be missed by many. I have greatly benefitted from his hard work on the Wildwinds website.
Sami Taha
March 22, 2009
I have learned so much from a man that i never met with ...indeed am grateful, David Surber will never be forgotten.
Sami Taha . JERUSALEM .
Jack Jr Sutton
March 22, 2009
His dedication to coins was matched only by his concern for those who he knew. We will miss Dave quite a bit.
Numizmo
March 22, 2009
One of the few authentic numismatics leave us,his memory will remain forever with us through his great work. Thank you Dave.
Cid1jazz
March 21, 2009
Thanks David for all the great work that you did
Massimo Campani
March 21, 2009
Mi dispiace di non aver conosciuto David Surber di cui ho apprezzato il lavoro appasionato e sincero per la Numismatica Antica .
un Abbraccio Affettuoso alla Famiglia di David.
Sergio
March 21, 2009
My personal sympathy to the family of David. All the numismatic community cries and prays for his soul.
Gianluca C.
March 21, 2009
Ti sei messo al servizio della comunità diffondendo cultura numismatica e amore per le monete antiche. Tanti collezionisti sono cresciuti sulle tue pagine.
Grazie!
Roberto Camillini
March 21, 2009
Fino ad oggi ho conosciuto unicamente l’opera che il Sig. Surber ha creato e messo a disposizione dell’intera comunità numismatica mondiale; solo ora leggendo le parole di stima di chi lo ha conosciuto, prendo coscienza della persona straordinaria che c’era dietro le quinte di “wildwinds.com”.
In queste tristi occasioni, si comprende di essere in ritardo per fare qualsiasi cosa, persino per dire un semplice “GRAZIE” a chi ha fatto tanto per noi senza pretendere nulla in cambio.
Le mie condoglianze alla famiglia Surber.
Mario del Valle
March 17, 2009
No conocí personalmente al Sr. David Surber, pero me beneficié como integrante de la comunidad numismática con su enorme trabajo en Wildwinds.com. Mis más sentidas condolencias a su familia y amigos.
John Fisher
March 16, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of David Surber. Through his website, Wildwinds.com, David gave a precious gift to the numismatic community worldwide. Very many of us have benefitted from his gift and his life, and will miss him.
Marc Breitsprecher
March 16, 2009
I met Dave online in 1996 and he was both a friend and mentor in my coin business. We worked together on many Wildwinds projects especially the Celtic areas. He will be sorely missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Dave will not soon be forgotten and his Numismatic passion will live on through Wildwinds.
Bob Lilja
March 14, 2009
My sympathy goes out to the family of a gentleman who has developed such a useful source which has helped me on very many occasions in many ways.
March 13, 2009
I am saddened to hear about this loss. I am very grateful for the work, love and devotion that you gave everyone in the coin community with wildwinds. Your work will love on forever in cyberspace!
Dawson Lewis
March 13, 2009
Like most everyone else, I never had the pleasure of talking with Dave. However, I am glad to note that I was able to send him a couple of coins, thereby helping him. He will be missed. His archive is a great blessing to the ancient coin community.
John Pennock
March 12, 2009
I only knew Mr. Surber through his excellent online coin reference wildwinds.com. It is an essential 'destination' website for everyone interested in researching ancient numismatics. It is a great gift that will live on after him. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dave.
Shawn Caza
March 12, 2009
My condolences on the loss of a great man. Mr. Surber knew something that few learned men know and abide by - that knoweldge should be shared and not hoarded. His selfless work in the numismatic community has benefitted thousands and advanced the community in a way that few individuals ever can.
Lx Goodies
March 12, 2009
Really sad.. a coin friend died. Thanks David for all the great work that you did
Lx Goodies
Michael Talmadge
March 11, 2009
I am saddened to hear of Dave's passing.My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family. A great loss to the numismatic world.
Roger Reus
March 11, 2009
I'm late to this news and very sorry to hear it. It's been a couple of years since I communicated with Dave but I always found him to be an amazingly nice and charitable guy. The pages and pages of goods words here and elsewhere are testament to what a stand-up guy he was. My condolences to his family and to all those he leaves behind.
Elaine Whitmore
March 11, 2009
Heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones of a very selfless man.
Michael Godier
March 10, 2009
My most sincere condolences to Dave's family and friends. Wildwinds remains a truely titanic contribution to the numismatic world, easily the most important ever accomplished on the internet.
Alex Wilbur
March 10, 2009
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of David - he was indirectly known to a multitude of people who will always remember his wonderful contribution to the field of ancient numismatics.
He offered a lot without asking for anything in return and he will be remembered.
Doug White
March 10, 2009
David's efforts have helped me on too many occasions to count. Because of him my enjoyment of this hobby has vastly increased.
My condolences to his family and a belated "Thank You!" to David.
Mark Lehman
March 10, 2009
If we are lucky, we may be allowed to stand upon the shoulders of the great. Dave was one of those giants upon whose shoulders we were briefly fortunate enough to have been allowed to elevate ourselves and stand for a moment. It will probably be years before the full significance of his contribution to ancient numismatics is fully understood in its importance and put into proper historical context. My most sincere wishes go to the families he leaves - both his own, and the greater family of numismatists whose lives were daily enlightened by his efforts.
David Elliott
March 10, 2009
I mourn for the passing of David Suber. His contributions to ancient coins will be long remembered. His archive is a remarkable resource. God bless.
Aidan Keady
March 10, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Dave Surber's recent untimely passing and would like to express my sympathy to his family and will remember them in my prayers. I only knew of Dave through his Wildwinds site, a great resource for ancient numismatics from which I and others all over the world have benefited. Thanks and ar dheis De go raibh a anam
Michael Moriarty
March 10, 2009
I was never lucky enough to meet Dave in this world but I am sure that if there is another we will enjoy each others company. A special thank you to Daves family for allowing him the time to give so much to us.
Steve Jurkovic
March 10, 2009
It was my fortune to have exchanged some emails with Dave over the years. His dedication to our hobby and his interest in helping others was always very noticable. There are few like him, he will be missed.
george clegg
March 10, 2009
It deeeply saddened me to hear of daves passing wildwinds will be a monument to a great man of the numismatic world my thoughts and sympathies go out to his family and friends rest in peace dave
William A. Hooton
March 10, 2009
I have exchanged a few emails with Dave about Wildwinds and he was very kind and very polite. I am honored to have had even this little bit of contact with him. My deepest condolences to the Surber family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Dave.
Dan Kinney
March 9, 2009
What a fine man he was, modest, generous, productive. I only knew him though his ancient coins website along with a handful of emails, but those were enough; he's deservedly very much missed, a numismatist by avocation and a gentleman and a scholar by any measure. We do owe his memory.
Thomas Barbeau
March 9, 2009
I only had email contact with Dave, as a fellow collector. He was a champion of the small collector and he will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends whose loss I can only imagine. There is much sadness in our hearts today; I hope his memory can bring you some joy going forward.
Rasiel
March 9, 2009
I learned of Dave's passing just a few days ago. I'm very sorry to hear of his untimely passing. He was a colleague who worked with me on a number of projects and found him friendly and easygoing at every step.
Warren Kass
March 8, 2009
Sorry, I just came back and learned of this tragedy. I am just one of a jillion little people who found Wildwinds such a boon after 50 years of collecting. So bad, So bad. No matter what you say it is inadequate.
Mark Zema
March 7, 2009
Dear Surber Family, Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful person with us, his extended family of ancient coin collector friends. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginger Hipszky
March 4, 2009
To Dave's family I have just learned of Dave's passing. If it weren't for Wildwinds I would have given up on the coins. My prayers will be with you.
Rob Tromp
March 4, 2009
Heartfelt condolences to the family of one of Ancient Numismatics shiniest stars. I hope his family can take comfort in knowing he definitely made his mark on the world while he lived. He built a cornerstone of the online mumismatics movement.
Esther Molina
March 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you~
Molina Family
Nafez Qanadilo
March 2, 2009
Great men are not measured by the years they spent with us but by the memories they leave and the knowledge the give, Mr. Surber will always be alive in the hearts and souls of the people who love him and the people who gained by his knowledge.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Joseph Mastrario
March 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr Surber's family. His site has and will continue to help and inspire ancient coin collecting for years to come.
Chuck Burks
February 28, 2009
I was always able to get so much from Dave's great Wildwinds.com site. It is wonderful, and he will be greatly missed.
Chuck (Aristuttle)
Joe Blazick
February 27, 2009
I cant say much more than has been said by others.My interaction was to send correction notices a few times to help keep wildwinds up to date.Hope he can continue to guide us from above.You will be missed Dave.God Bless You in Heaven my friend.
Robert Kokotailo
February 27, 2009
While I never met Dave in person, we corresponded regularly about many aspects of ancient numismatics. His contributions to the hobby want far beyond his WildWinds site, and he will be missed.
John Ryan
February 27, 2009
Dave's contributions to the study of ancient coins are monumental. My prayers go out to Dave's family.
Wayne G. Sayles
February 27, 2009
Dave's tireless effort and huge accomplishments were proof of the capability and value of private collecting and independent scholarship. The Ancient Coin Collectors Guild has highly valued WildWinds as an Affiliate Member and is indebted to Dave for his steadfast support of the hobby and the guild. He'll be very sadly missed, but his contribution to all of us will be a constant reminder of his dedication to numismatics and certainly an inspiration for those who follow in his footsteps.
Chris
February 27, 2009
I did not know Dave personally, but I often made use of his Wildwinds site as a reference. It very much enhanced my hobby of ancient nusmismatics. I am very sorry to hear of your passing, and I give my deep condolences to those you leave behind. Here's to you, Dave.
Glenn Terry
February 27, 2009
What a blessing of help to the numismatic community that Dave devoted a large portion of his life to. And learning that he shared another passion of mine, playing soccer...and, as is known, a great-hearted guy and friend to many...this leaves a testimony to others of a live well-lived. Thanks for being here!!!
Walter Holt
February 27, 2009
Though we were thousands of miles away, on separate continents and had never met in person, my heart still sank immediately when I heard of this very sad news. His was a name so familiar to many of us, especially through his very well known ancient coin sites. We had conversed electronically a number of times over the past ten years or so and I was honoured to have shared a common passion with such a very nice person. His loss is felt in a great many places around the world. I will remember him fondly.
February 27, 2009
We will miss him very much
Susan Headley
February 27, 2009
As one of those thousands of ancient coin collectors who visit Dave's WildWinds site often, I didn't know Dave personally but only exchanged a few emails with him over the years. When I heard about his sudden death I was stunned.
We take so much for granted; we often don't properly appreciate things until it is too late. I don't think I ever got a chance to thank Dave for his amazing WildWinds archive, but I am glad that it will live on as a tribute to his generous spirit and numismatic knowledge.
My heart goes out to Dave's family and friends, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leo Hernandez
February 26, 2009
The Net has made many of us friends and family. I am a newbie who lurks in the shadows. Dave was always so gratious with his expertise. I hope that his legacy is that Wildwinds will continue in his mememory.
Evelyn Kistler
February 26, 2009
Marie & Family,
My prayer is that the promise of your faith and the love of your family will sustain and comfort you in this most difficult and trying time. I met Dave the night of his passing and didn’t know what a great human being he was. But our souls touched that night, and his spirit will remain with me forever. You have my most heartfelt condolences,
Team Speed, Co-Ed over 30
Ian Tempany
February 26, 2009
David....your work here will be much used and loved.Due to your tiring work much has been learnt by people about coins rest in peace
Leisa Waggoner
February 26, 2009
I only spoke to Dave a few times and only by email but he was always helpful and friendly. The site Wildwinds has helped so many people to enjoy their hobby of ancient coins more fully. Just this week I spoke at a 6th grade class and helped the students identify their ancient coins on Wildwinds. Dave will always be remembered for all his dedication and hard work.
Robert Tate
February 26, 2009
I never had the pleasure of knowing Dave personally, but I can say that his knowledge of Ancient Coins was unique. His legacy will undoubtedly be his masterpiece "Wildwinds". I can't tell you the importance of this extraordinary coin site in the Ancient Coin Communities. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children.
Dane Kurth
February 26, 2009
A terrible and grievous loss to all who knew him and I wish the family strength to cope with their sorrow. May his soul rest with the gods whose coin images he knew so well.
Jon LaFalce
February 26, 2009
Rest in peace Dave. You gave so much to those you never met and have left your mark that shall not be forgotten. Generous, unselfish gentlemen like Dave are rare indeed and our loss is Heaven's gain.
Salem Alshdaifat
February 26, 2009
So many men die and no one knows or remember, but others leave there very clear marks and for ever they will be remembered, every one knew Dave as a noble man with a nobel message, May god take mercy of you Dave and may God give mercy and comfort to your family.
Salem Alshdaifat
Ed Kahler
February 26, 2009
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to Dave's family. Last Friday I introduced 20 High school students to the hobby with a session on Wildwinds. By the look on thier faces and the excitement in thier voices, I know that his memory will be with us for a long time.
February 26, 2009
Dave will be missed by many people around the world. His contribution to collectors was tremendous. John Prince Mt. Dora Fl.
Kevin Barry
February 26, 2009
It was an absolute shock to hear of Dave's passing. We met through email and a common love of ancient coins. I always thought of him as one of the Good Guys. Everyone in the ancient coin community will miss him.
jOE bLAZICK
February 26, 2009
Daves passing leaves a gint whole in the world of collecting ancients.He was always willing to help with ID'ing coins and was a single handed creator of the webs most recognized ANCIENT COINS WEBsite in "WILDWINDS'.hOPE HE HAD A FOLLOWING WIND PUSHING dAVE TO HEAVEN.hE EARNED IT.
Jerry Coddington
February 26, 2009
My deepest condolences to Dave's wife and family. Know that Dave meant a great deal to the ancient coin community and helped many of us along the way. Wildwinds is his legacy and will keep the memory of Dave with us forever.
Kim Ghobrial
February 26, 2009
I spoke to him many times in emails, he was wonderful to work with. He will be greatly missed and my prayers are with his family. Good bye David.
Ben Brauchler
February 26, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I barely knew Dave, exchanging only a couple of emails, but his work has impacted my life. He will be missed.
Jim McGarigle
February 26, 2009
Dear Surber family, Dave and I did not know each other well but we had some productive exchanges over the years regarding his website Wildwinds. Dave was always friendly and helpful and open to suggestions or corrections. He cared greatly about the website and understood what a great help it was to hobbyists at the entry level. Many books used in this hobby are rarer or more expensive than the coins they are about. Dave's work in building and editing Wildwinds was monumental and I am sure many are saddened with his unexpected passing.
In the Peace of Christ,
Robert Brenchley
February 26, 2009
A dreadful loss. I hope his work lives on after him. It would be the most fitting memorial for someone who did so much for the hobby.
brian mace
February 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jeff Einarson
February 26, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave's Wildwinds website has been a fundamental tool, not only for myself, but also for the student's I teach here in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. His contributions to collectors and educators alike have been essential and greatly appreciated. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Ross Colley
February 26, 2009
I didn't know Dave personally, but we played against each other many times. We're extremely saddened by Dave's passing. The REMAC tigers are definetly one of the nicest teams at sports city. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. (Kick N' It-CoEd over 30+)
Zee Ann Poerio
February 26, 2009
I did not know Dave, but as a teacher working with Ancient Coins for Education, Inc. I frequently visited wildwinds.com to learn more about ancient coins. I shared his site with many other teachers and students especially those in the Classics community. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave's work has helped many and we are all thankful and appreciative for what he has done by creating this educational resource. Gratias tibi ago.
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