Sad News, Harris Has Passed

[hoosierpipeguy]

Harris @cigrmaster passed in his sleep Tuesday Night. As many know, his health has been declining for some time. However, he was doing well when I saw him last about six weeks ago and his passing was sudden and unexpected. Harris leaves behind 4 really fabulous children and countless friends.

I've known Harris for 25 years. Oh the stories that could be told. Harris was larger than life, time spent hanging out was almost always epic. Harris was a big man physically with a huge heart, personality and presence. He loved his children dearly and was a very good father. Harris was highly intelligent and a shrewd businessman. If you were a friend, you could count on Harris having your back.

I will miss my good friend Harris and pray for the Good Lord to bless his soul and comfort his family at this time. Harris was only 65, we all should take a moment and consider there are no guaranteed tomorrows.

 

[spicy_boiii]

Thank you for sharing, many pass and quietly are never heard from again.

Condolences for the family's loss. His presence will live on through the stories of friends and family.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I'm so sorry. I know that you guys were close, Mark. And, my condolences to his family.
I've enjoyed bustin' chops with Harris over the years. He was one of the first here to really welcome me to the forum.
Sad day.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Our thoughts and prayers to his family and to you, sir. He was a "must read" on here for all sorts of reasons and will be missed I'm sure by those who knew him well --- and like me, those who really didn't know him personally at all, but enjoyed him all the same.

 

[tbradsim1]

I loved Harris, loved to MF him, he came right back strong. If he liked you he would defend you to the hilt, this place and I will be less for the loss. F#$k You Harris

 

[Aomalley27]

Was this the gentleman with the mighty stash of Orlik DSK? If so; I enjoyed his postings and interacting with him. Prayers for his family.

 

[jaytex1969]

An old school gentleman who spoke his mind.

We are lessened now.

 

[MattRVA]

Man that sucks. Hopefully he’s enjoying some good Cuban cigars in the great beyond. Thanks for letting us know, my condolences to all of his family and friends, with a personality that big I know he’ll be greatly missed.

 

[litup]

He was a legend here and I will miss his posts. If you speak to his family, please pass along how much we appreciated him and will miss him.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Thank you for letting us know. I’ve been waiting for him to reply to a smart arse comment, well I guess he got the last there laugh. Well played sir. I’m gonna miss the outrageousness he brought to the forum.

 

[Chaukisch]

Oh man... 65?
I never knew him, just disagreed with one of his posts but still. This really saddens me. He seemed genuine all the way through. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.

And Harris, do rest in peace!
Let's all light a pipe for him.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Wow. Thanks for the update. A sad day indeed.

 

[georged]

Well, shit

Occasionally a human is assembled with the full array of character "option boxes" checked. (If you remember when new cars had option lists stuck on a side window, you know what I mean. If you don't remember, never mind).

There are far too few such people, that's for damn sure.

And the world is a poorer place every time one of them checks out.

RIP, Harris

 

[Laurent]

My condolences to you.

 

[Kobold]

I’ll miss his posts they were always pretty entertaining and he had a lot of interesting insights. I liked his attitude a lot. Prayers for his family and friends. I hope he’s at peace.

 

[mso489]

I'm so sorry to hear that Harris has passed, but I am glad that he was vibrant on Forums just a few days ago, and that he went on his way in his sleep. He had a new caretaker with whom he seemed smitten, and that was a bright spot for him.

I've been on Forums for about ten years, and I remember his grand volleys in posts with Peck, back and forth, with high and raucous humor all the way.

Harris had a colorful life through various careers, being quite a business man and mighty proud of it. His stories of car dealing were something.

My condolences to Harris' family and friends. Indeed, it won't be the same here without him. He was a knowledgeable pipe guy who contributed a lot to the conversation.

 

[cshubhra]

I am so sorry to hear this. Wishing strength to his children.

 

[OzPiper]

@hoosierpipeguy

Thanks for letting us know the sad news.

Harris was a genuine character.
I always enjoyed his posts and take on things
He will be sadly missed

Please pass on the condolences of the many here on the Forums to his family

 

[Akousticplyr]

So sorry to hear this sad news. He was a colorful character and will be missed.
His last post- he was rocking out to Led Zepplin. How can you NOT like the guy for that??

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RIP.

ps- He's leaving behind a huge stash of Cult Blood Red Moon which I believe he hoarded .. I think he really enjoyed it.

EDIT* - I'm heading to the patio to have a bowl of Blood Red Moon in his memory.

 

[ChonkyTonks]

I have not been here long, but he was always active and great to communicate with on this forum. My brain didn't want to believe it was who you said it was. He will be missed.