Wah Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Just thought the forum would like to know. RIP John!! SLOUGH, John Scott, age 60, left us unexpectedly Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, William. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara "Kay"; mother, Mildred Ellis; children, Christopher and Erin; brother, Carl Ellis; sisters, Pam and Cynthia; stepchildren, Johnny, Charlie, Cathy, Lisa, Angie and Karen; several grandchildren and many close friends. John had many interests and hobbies; his favorite was spending time with family and friends. He had a fun-loving, outgoing spirit and joy for life that we will miss so much. His life here with us may have been short, but those who were touched by him know that the quality of life far exceeds the quantity of life. We will miss you so much. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesd ... &fhid=4652 Quote
runagmc Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Condolences to the family and friends... Quote
John A Stuart Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Yes, I'm saddened to hear this as well. John Quote
k morita Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Hi Stephen, Thank you for the information. I am very very surprised.... Quote
David Flynn Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 So Sad, he brought the love of Gendai to many? Farewell. Quote
george trotter Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 So sad to lose John Slough. The western gendaito collectors world has lost a leading light. He did much to bring order, knowledge and understanding to the collecting of these modern swords. Sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Regards, Quote
Takahashi Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 The western gendaito collectors world has lost a leading light. So true. His book on gendaito is still a very valuable source of wisdom. Rest in Peace John Slough. Quote
Brian Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Condolences to his friends and family. He made a difference, and his book is owned by many here. Someone who shared his knowledge with others, and left us way too young. RIP. NMB Quote
Rich S Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 John will be sorely missed by all Nihonto collectors/students of gendaito or other. He was a gendai scholar. I was proud to know him. My condolences to his family. Rich S Quote
leo Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Sad to hear this. I did not know him personally, but I am enjoying his book which is a great help. My regrets to his family. Quote
lbkmd43 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 I knew John well he was a friend a few of my swords found there way into his book,Kunio Izuka of the new york club was the ranslator for John he will be missed condolences to his family L.Kanarek MD Quote
Wah Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Posted October 25, 2011 I was happy to have met John. I saw him on a few occasions at the gun shows. Even had some great discussion with him. And yes Morita san, this surprised me also. A friend told me he died in his sleep. He suffered with heart problems. Stephen T. Quote
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