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Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland - aka ColoSwiss

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #30 on: March 11, 2019, 01:33:39 PM
Oh no! My heart sank when I read this. Karl was more than just a member here, he was part of the structure. A wonderful guy, full of knowledge, and always willing to help.

Thank you for taking the time to let us know Mark. My heart goes out to you and all your family in this most difficult of times.

Rest easy, Karl. Thank you for being part of our forum, and part of our lives. You will be remembered.


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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #31 on: March 11, 2019, 01:35:17 PM
Very sad news.
Please accept our condolences.
May he rest in peace, he will be missed.

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #32 on: March 11, 2019, 01:43:38 PM
As a relative newcomer I did not know ColoSwiss directly, but as a true legend of the forum may he rest in peace!
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #33 on: March 11, 2019, 01:50:36 PM
Sad news to log in to, please accept my condolences and Godspeed
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #34 on: March 11, 2019, 01:51:04 PM
May your rest be sweet and the light shine upon you forever.

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #35 on: March 11, 2019, 02:05:06 PM
RIP, CS :salute: you will be missed buddy and prayers for the family :salute:
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #36 on: March 11, 2019, 02:13:04 PM
Such sad news. RIP Karl. You'll be missed here :cry:
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #37 on: March 11, 2019, 02:17:09 PM
What a huge loss to our community - I only had a few interactions with him
But he was so friendly, and generous, and helpful, with a great sense of humour
..... and amazing photos - Which are all over MTo and SAKWiki
And certainly one of the biggest colllections on the planet!

My heart goes out to his brother, his family, and loved ones
And thank you so much for letting us know.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #38 on: March 11, 2019, 02:19:16 PM
My condolences, RIP
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #39 on: March 11, 2019, 02:24:35 PM
My condolences,

Karl not only had a great collection, but was eager to help.  he will be missed.
If I can help, let me know 
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #40 on: March 11, 2019, 02:45:49 PM
My concolences, Rest In Peace Karl


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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #41 on: March 11, 2019, 02:50:18 PM
Ah man, r.i.p. Karl, you will be missed!
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #42 on: March 11, 2019, 02:55:14 PM
 :facepalm:  Sincere condolences to the family and friends.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #43 on: March 11, 2019, 02:56:50 PM
I always enjoyed Karl's posts and pictures.  Very sad at the news of this loss.

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #44 on: March 11, 2019, 03:07:49 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this.  God bless his family, and our prayers are with them. 
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #45 on: March 11, 2019, 03:17:55 PM
 :cry: OH NO.   Thank you very much as the boss said for letting a bunch of faceless people know of this very sad loss to your family and ours.  My very deepest condolences.  I have very much enjoyed all his knowledge and participation on this forum and am very thankful he chose to share it with us. 

Its really a very sad day.  Y'all take care of each other and again thank you very very much for letting us know.   

   
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #46 on: March 11, 2019, 03:30:36 PM
Very sad news.
have no words

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #47 on: March 11, 2019, 03:36:21 PM
Please extend my condolences and respect to his family and all who will miss him. His legend and contributions will live on :cheers:
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #48 on: March 11, 2019, 03:37:28 PM
I can't say anything that hasn't been said.
This is a sad event, and I will miss Karl.  :cry:
My condolences to his family, thank you for telling us.
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #49 on: March 11, 2019, 03:39:14 PM
My condolences.  We all miss him  :cry:
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #50 on: March 11, 2019, 03:40:04 PM
I offer my deepest sympathy to Karl's family and friends. RIP,Sir. tom.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #51 on: March 11, 2019, 03:46:16 PM
RIP
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #52 on: March 11, 2019, 03:47:30 PM
Very sad news.  My sincere condolences go out to his family and his "MTo family".  He was a wonderful part of our little community, and  I'm sorry I didn't get to know him better.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #53 on: March 11, 2019, 04:05:52 PM
I wish the family all the best and strength in this trying times.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #54 on: March 11, 2019, 04:49:12 PM
I read the email earlier at work and it completely floored me.
Just a regular day, wanting to get home then "Bang" the sad news knocked me for six.
Like many here, I never met Karl - or Colo as I often referred to him. But he was always eager to share his wealth of information - there can't be many here who I would tip my hat to if I ever met up, but Karl was one of the few whom I would do so, he had my utmost respect.
I'm actually gutted, it's really knocked it home how we go about our daily lives thinking of other things but never living in the moment.
Sincere condolences to Karl's family. I hope they know just how fondly he will be remembered. I miss him already.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #55 on: March 11, 2019, 05:14:44 PM
Mark, if you are reading this, I am sorry for your loss.
Angel's and ministers of grace defend us.

May Karl be in heaven half an hour before the devil even knows he has passed.

I had few, if any interaction with ColoSwiss here, but anyone could see he was a generous soul, with a mass of knowledge about Swiss army knives that was legendary.

As others have said, thank you for taking the time to let us know. I'm sure you have other more pressing concerns. Thank you

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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #56 on: March 11, 2019, 05:17:28 PM
Lots of his pics popped up recently again over here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=77357.msg1699395.msg#1699395
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #57 on: March 11, 2019, 05:21:52 PM
deepest condolences and heartfelt pain,
may he rest in peace and thank you for letting us know.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #58 on: March 11, 2019, 05:28:04 PM
We will miss you Karl. Rest in peace.
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Re: Sad news about long time collector Karl Soppeland
Reply #59 on: March 11, 2019, 06:04:26 PM
RIP ColoSwiss
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