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The passing of RockDoc

P: 6/22/2007 3:06:01 PM
adamasgem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,317 Last Post: 1/12/2010 Member Since: 5/23/2003	It is with profound sadness that I have to report the passing of Bill on Tuesday. Arrangements and Internment are not final. Marty Haske GG(GIA), ISA Appraisal Trained(past ISA), BS(MIT)/MS(MIT) Adamas Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:06:01 PM

There are 162 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 6/22/2007 3:08:12 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Leonid just spoke to him about his TV few days ago! I can't believe it Marty! How sad... Pricescope
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:08:12 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:08:18 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,636 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 4/22/2004	OMG! I had no idea. I knew he had a very long spell of illness a few years ago. My deepest condolences to his family in this tme of great sadness.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:08:18 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:09:50 PM
surfgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,438 Last Post: 5/19/2009 Member Since: 4/5/2007	Wow, I'm simply stunned. We've lost such a valuable member here. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:09:50 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:10:29 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 36,101 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Oh no...This is very very sad news. I am so sorry and my condolences go out to Bill's family and friends. His passing is a huge loss to our community also. Marty, thanks for letting us know. Pricescope Prosumer Follow Pricescope on Twitter: DiamondPrices
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:10:29 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:11:57 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 28,533 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 10/30/2002	oh my gosh... i am so sorry to hear this. what happened?!? my deepest condolences and prayers to his family at this trying time. he had such a wealth of knowledge and will be incredibly missed. ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:11:57 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:13:11 PM
Pyramid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,915 Last Post: 1/3/2010 Member Since: 11/10/2002	Oh no. I am very sad to hear this.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:13:11 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:15:04 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 26,647 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Oh no!!! This is so sad. My prayers and deepest condolences to Bill's family during this very diffficult time. He will be greatly missed. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:15:04 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:15:54 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,528 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 3/26/2006	What terrible news! My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. We will certainly miss him very much.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:15:54 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:18:15 PM
jcrow Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,866 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 8/8/2005	terribly sad news. thanks for letting us know, and if possible, please keep us informed. he will be missed.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:18:15 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:18:47 PM
Sophie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,826 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/28/2005	MArty, thank you for sharing the news with us. He will be missed by us here on PS, and I am sure his family will deeply lament his passing. My deepest sympathy's with them at this time.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:18:47 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:21:49 PM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,957 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Very sad!!! going to miss his wisdom... ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:21:49 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:24:17 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,038 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 6/29/2006	wow, how shocking and sad I am so sorry for all who loved him and my thoughts go to him... Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:24:17 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:28:35 PM
IrishAngel Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,408 Last Post: 6/18/2008 Member Since: 5/6/2006	What sad news! My prayers and thoughts are with Bill and his family during the time of his passing.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:28:35 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:29:07 PM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,088 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 9/4/2000	Bill was a good guy who struggled to "make it" and I think he did himself proud. I don't know a whole lot about his early family life, but it must not have been easy. He graduated from a privately endowed school in Philadelphia, Girard College, named after its benefactor, Stephen Girard. This school takes in orphans and fatherless boys into its care for their secondary education. This is a world famous place, but in a very harsh part of the inner city these days. It wasn't such a great spot even when Bill went there, but the fine education there led him into being the straight sort of fellow he was. Its difficult to outlast your contemporaries and I am saddened to hear we no longer have Bill around to pick on us or for us to pick on him. Bill led by example in his later years. He was a strong advocate of consumer fairness. So much so, that he scared a lot of potential work away, but he wanted to play the game by his own set of rules and it is my belief he did this with honor. No one made more thorough reports and I sure would not have wanted him opposite me in an expert testimony situation. He was adamant about his positions and learned how to make his case and defend his territory. He fought hard for his clients and he set a good example of complete appraising and service. Bill never had quite enough time because he wouldn't rush a job out before he was prefectly content with the appraisal. Now Bill has eternity to oversee those who must go on with the daily grind. I will miss his contributions and his often counterpoint views. RIP. David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com www.datlasestates.com www.dglaservices.com
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:29:07 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:31:24 PM
CJ2008 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,670 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 12/31/2006	Bill, I have just learned via Pricescope that you have passed. Even though I met you only one time, I can sincerely say that I will miss you. I am so sorry that I will not get a chance to work with you. I am about to purchase a stone and the only thing that made me feel sure I was going to make the right decision was having you alongside me. Just today I thought about possibly going by your house to see if you were OK since you weren't replying to my calls and e-mails. I really wish I had talked to you one more time. I will miss you Bill. I hope you can read this e-mail from heaven. Claudine
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:31:24 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:33:24 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,060 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I hope he went peacefully. My condolences to his family. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:33:24 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:34:17 PM
oshinbreez Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,135 Last Post: 8/20/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2006	My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. There are thousands of things kids need to be protected from. Hugging isn't one of them.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:34:17 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:37:59 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,921 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 2/17/2007	Wow. He will be deeply missed around here. I always enjoyed reading his intelligent and interesting posts.
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:37:59 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:40:09 PM
monarch64 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,100 Last Post: 2/8/2010 Member Since: 8/12/2005	So sorry to hear this news, my condolences to Bill and his family. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:40:09 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:41:04 PM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	The trade has lost one of its most enthusiastic members, and many of us have lost a dear friend. For any who did not have the chance to know him, Bill was well known for his expertise in both gemological and legal circles. He was a long-time contributor to internet education about gemstones, jewelry and appraising. More than anything, Bill loved to share his considerable knowledge - talking and answering questions with anyone and everyone - extremely generous with his time. He was a teacher, a perfectionist and above all, someone completely dedicated to the things he loved and passionately committed to sharing those things with others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours, Bill. Marty, thank you for letting us know. Please accept our condolences. I know you two were great friends. John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:41:04 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:50:25 PM
dimonbob Ideal Rock Total Posts: 664 Last Post: 1/15/2010 Member Since: 12/13/2000	I am more than surprised to hear that Bil, our RocDoc, is no longer with us. I spoke with him often and I knew he was not in the best of health but this is a total surprise. He and his wisdom will be missed. He was a friend. dimonbob, GG whiteflash.com
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:50:25 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:52:12 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,493 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: How sad--I feel for his family. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. kind regards--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:52:12 PM

P: 6/22/2007 3:58:18 PM
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,430 Last Post: 2/5/2010 Member Since: 7/7/2004	I'm so sorry to hear. Shocking news, really. I am recalling he may have been caring for a relative, too? Yes, things will not be the same here. Ira (Ruffles have Ridges) Z. ____________ If you're looking for diamond shopping tips...this (along with this update) might do the trick! however...caution: known to have been regarded as armed and dangerous
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:58:18 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:01:09 PM
risingsun Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,704 Last Post: 2/9/2010 Member Since: 12/19/2006	I am shocked and saddened to hear this news. My condolences to his family and friends. ~Marian ______________________________________ "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that bling..."
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:01:09 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:04:34 PM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	i am so shocked, i don't know what to say rockdoc will be greatly missed. (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:04:34 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:10:41 PM
Pyramid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,915 Last Post: 1/3/2010 Member Since: 11/10/2002	Yes I believe his only relative was his aunt who was in her 90s and was living with him. He had so much information on diamonds that whatever question you had he would know the answer. I remember him from when he was a daily poster on other forums too. He helped consumers so much. If you asked a question and you saw him come online, you could 100% know you would get an educational reply back from him. He is irreplaceable to the community here.
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:10:41 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:12:48 PM
JenStone Cut Rock Total Posts: 490 Last Post: 8/22/2007 Member Since: 3/13/2006	I'm so shocked and saddened to hear what happened....I loved reading his posts and learned so much from his expertise. What a terrible day for PS....
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:12:48 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:13:30 PM
icemyster Cut Rock Total Posts: 111 Last Post: 10/6/2008 Member Since: 4/30/2005	He will be missed...Best wishes to all his family and friends... BMW The Ultimate Driving Machine
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:13:30 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:16:00 PM
Rockingout Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 3/5/2008 Member Since: 2/22/2005	My heart sank when I read this. What a great guy, talking with him numerous times when we were getting our diamond appraised by him. He was a such a genuine person who spoke with truthfulness and loved what he did. It is a sad day in the diamond community. We will miss you Bill
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:16:00 PM

P: 6/22/2007 4:18:15 PM
onedrop Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,575 Last Post: 5/16/2009 Member Since: 8/24/2006	I am so saddened to hear about RockDoc's passing. When I saw this thread I couldn't believe it because I remember reading a post from him just a few days ago. Thanks to those who have shared their memories of him so that we might all know him a bit better. "Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." ~ Satchel Paige
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:18:15 PM

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