Ron Martell, MS MVP - Nov 16, 1942 - Oct 29, 2008

Thanks Robear,

I first "met" Ron in this NG back in my first year on the Internet in 2000.
I could tell he knew what he was talking about because of all the apparently
satisfied "customers" he had. He counseled me often, and never once chided
me for asking what were probably incredibly stupid questions. The man was
obviously very patient. I credit Ron with really sparking my interest in
computers, and the NG's. I may try to emulate Ron, but I will never, even
remotely, equal him.

At that time, I had no idea what an MS-MVP even was.

If MS-MVP were in the dictionary...the definition would be Ron Martell.
Farewell friend.

Curt

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
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Longtime MS MVP Ron Martell, well know in this and other Win98 newsgroups
and the embodiment of what it means to be an MVP, succumbed on October
29th after battling cancer for many years.

Ron's posting history in Win98 newsgroups (over 10,000 posts):
http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...98.*&scoring=d

Some of his colleagues and friends are remembering Ron he
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37141
--
~Robear

I'm not familiar with Ron personally,, however I'm sure all of us who have
read his writings or used his help at some point, wish to extend our
condolences to the family.

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
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| PCR wrote:
| snip
| I am sad. He was a nice one & helpful. I have 12 of his posts in my
| Keepers folder. Looking at them now, I can see much of what I say here
| came through him.
|
| Thanks, PCR. That just about says it all.
| --
| ~Robear

A great technician he was... ...God bless....

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message

Longtime MS MVP Ron Martell, well know in this and other Win98 newsgroups
and the embodiment of what it means to be an MVP, succumbed on October
29th after battling cancer for many years.

Ron's posting history in Win98 newsgroups (over 10,000 posts):
http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...98.*&scoring=d

Some of his colleagues and friends are remembering Ron he
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37141
--
~Robear

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
| PCR wrote:
| snip
| I am sad. He was a nice one & helpful. I have 12 of his posts in my
| Keepers folder. Looking at them now, I can see much of what I say
| here came through him.
|
| Thanks, PCR. That just about says it all.

Thanks for informing us & allowing us to pay our respects. I see he was
just about 66 & died of cancer & thankfully painlessly. It's a pity, but
we all will pass along his knowledge for a while. And I should make a
ninth effort to quit smoking myself.

| --
| ~Robear

--
PCR

Sorry to hear about Ron. He will be greatly missed. May he R.I.P. May God
bless his family and him.
Angel

"Rick Chauvin" wrote in message
.. .
: A great technician he was... ...God bless....
:
: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
:
: Longtime MS MVP Ron Martell, well know in this and other Win98
newsgroups
: and the embodiment of what it means to be an MVP, succumbed on October
: 29th after battling cancer for many years.
:
: Ron's posting history in Win98 newsgroups (over 10,000 posts):
:
http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...98.*&scoring=d
:
: Some of his colleagues and friends are remembering Ron he
: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37141
: --
: ~Robear
:
:

Angel wrote:

He will be greatly missed.

What I find interesting is that his last post to usenet was in July.

He made 3 posts to this newsgroup for all of 2008.

Announcement of his passing in this newsgroup happens a month after his
death.

Yet he will be "greatly missed".

Hmmm.

...get real guy, and get a life..
Ron was truly a wonderful, and technically gifted person.. only you would
butt your mouth in, a sarcastic way for attention, within a situation where
there is only be blessed light..



"98 Guy" wrote in message
Angel wrote:

He will be greatly missed.

What I find interesting is that his last post to usenet was in July.

He made 3 posts to this newsgroup for all of 2008.

Announcement of his passing in this newsgroup happens a month after his
death.

Yet he will be "greatly missed".

Hmmm.

Top-Poaster and Full-Quoter Rick Chauvin wrote:

Ron was truly a wonderful, and technically gifted person.

Which I said nothing to either support or contradict.

only you would butt your mouth in, a sarcastic way for attention,

To point out how disengenuous other comments have been.

within a situation where there is only be blessed light..

No need to get hyper-evangelical over this.

So you're saying that a person who expresses regret at the passing of a
long-term acquaintance they haven't had much contact with in the last year
or so is being disingenuous?

That's just the sort of thoughtless and inaccurate remark I would expect
from you.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"98 Guy" wrote in message ...
Top-Poaster and Full-Quoter Rick Chauvin wrote:

Ron was truly a wonderful, and technically gifted person.

Which I said nothing to either support or contradict.

only you would butt your mouth in, a sarcastic way for attention,

To point out how disengenuous other comments have been.

within a situation where there is only be blessed light..

No need to get hyper-evangelical over this.

98 Guy wrote:
Angel wrote:


He will be greatly missed.


What I find interesting is that his last post to usenet was in July.

He made 3 posts to this newsgroup for all of 2008.

Announcement of his passing in this newsgroup happens a month after his
death.

Yet he will be "greatly missed".

I'm sure that you will not ever be missed here, not even slightly.

Over the years I have learned a lot from Ron and I have been missing him
for many months, since he stopped posting regularly. I was saddened to
learn or his passing, may he rest in peace.

John