We the “FSM mob” were just talking about him in Vegas. I feel so bad for his family [:'(]
Godspeed my friend Toshi. I hope you locate the largest hobby shop where all the kits and tools are free! Build at you’re heart’s content TBI free.
RIP Toshi, you were a light in a dark world. We will all miss you and your grandson’s builds and kind words. Happy modeling my friend.
BK
Yeah, after all the health issues Toshi and his wife went though he always kept a sunny and positive attitude- I don’t think I’d have had that kind of strength.
We’re all the lesser for his loss.
RIP Toshi…
I can’t say much, just, well, at loss…
Very sad to hear.
RIP
That’s very sad news. He was always so positive and happy.
This is very sad to hear of his passing. He had such a kind and positive presence here on the forum at all times. I’m sure in real life, those that knew him best can attest to the true wonderful presence of his soul.
i don’t thing I have ever been so sad to hear of a faceless name on the internet’s passing, but I always looked forward to his posts and hearing about his adventures with Ezra! Perhaps it’s because I am still a little raw from losing my dad this summer, but I shed a little tear that his light is no longer shining here in this life…
im sharing this as a dedication to him, amd my dad. Please, everyone take a minute and listen!
Pretty young too,way too soon.
Wow. Very sad news indeed. He was a kind soul and a inspiration.
That stinks, RIP Toshi.
This is such a gut punch. I pray that his family is doing ok.
Thanks for the info lawdog.
Toshi, know that you will be remembered in our hearts and in our prayers until we meet on that great day at the workbench in the sky.
Jim [cptn]
Not what I wanted to hear. I’m so sorry to hear this terrible news. RIP Toshi.
Like everyone here, I followed Allen’s frenetic building pace with an equal amount of admiration and awe. He’d have another kit completed in the time it’d take me to open a box and look through the sprues. The improvement of his skills at the bench was pretty amazing too. He was always so gracious responding to comments in the forums as well. Beyond his model building abilities though, I think what I admired most about him was his absolutely amazing spirit. How many of us could suffer such a horrible life altering accident and still be so upbeat and positive? I have no guarantees that I could. There was never one note of self pity or “woe is me” ever in his posts, not even when his wife was so sick. He lived a life worth admiring imho. Rest easy Toshi.
Truly sad news. I have heard the expression “attitude is everything, pick a good one” and he exemplified that in the extreme. It always amazed me that given all that he had been through he was likely to be the one cheering up other forum participants. He will be sorely missed and I will be praying for his wonderful wife and family.
This is indeed very tough news. Toshi’s passing is a very saddening and profound loss.
To me, he was the true embodiment of what a wonderful FSM forum member is. I will never forget my time and experience here with him. He was a joy to this world and to all of us. Rest in Peace My Friend.[:D[
That’s too bad. He was a super positive person. Last threads I recall were around stamp collecting. He lead such an interesting life. Happy to have crossed paths. RIP my friend.
Truly sad to hear this. RIP Toshi. You always had a positive soul for all.
I listened to the song Justin. Very powerful, very moving.