At the bottom is an email that Regina sent out to some people that Niki had in his email address book.
I never was that close to Niki as for him to have my email.
I have been around many woodworking forums today - and the word is spreading.
It's **Amazing** just how many people Niki touched with his vast willingness to share his knowledge.
I had another woodworking friend that was a true talent, and openly shared his skills and humor. Some of you know him as Limey, or Robert Bolton. His best statement was "A candle looses nothing while lighting another". Words so true.
Niki's candle - lit thousands of other candles. He did not loose his flame. Along with Limey - their flames live on.
Niki was -- all over the world -- and shared openly his knowledge and experiences.
He took the time, to photograph, to test, to experiment, to document, and to share. In a post at one forum I visited today - Niki, responded to some compliments with --- "If ONE person gets benefit, and appreciates what I have done - then I am happy".
Well - Niki - THOUSANDS, of people all over the world - morn, at loosing you.
For me - Niki greatly impressed - that I don't need to go running out to the store every time I need something.
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-----Original Message-----
>From: nissim avrahami
>Sent: Feb 20, 2010 1:14 AM
>To:
>Subject:
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>I am very sorry to inform you that Niki has passed away on the 17th of february after long illness & was crimated yesterday.
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>In deep sorrow His wife
>Regina Avrahami
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