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Welcome Center => Announcements => Topic started by: teesquare on April 04, 2013, 06:11:12 PM
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I received a call today - that Phil LaMarche has passed away.
Phil had the flu, but had otherwise been watching his diet, and was in good overall health. Phil passed quietly in his sleep. Further announcement of arrangements, and address will be forth-coming.
For me - Phil was a mentor that was always ready with advice from years of experience in the food seasonings industry. He was kind, generous and the most amiable gentleman one could ask for. He is - and will always be sorely missed.
T
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Over the past several years Phil became a friend and adviser on several business issues. I respected his enthusiasm and positive way of approaching problems. Phil is the mad genius behind the spice/seasoning company "Instant Gourmet" and he was a supporter of mine on Let's Talk BBQ, Guys in Aprons, Facebook, Welcome to the Cookout! and two spice businesses we've started. I will miss seeing his "Likes" on my Facebook recipe posts and his thoughtful questions and comments. This interweb stuff is crazy. I met a guy and got to know him - have a friendship based upon our common interests - and I feel a deep sense of loss at his passing.
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Tee, this is very sad news. I have never met Phil but felt as if he was a friend. He was a very classy Gentleman and always upbeat and positive and supportive of everyone. It is funny how you can come to feel close to people you have never met in person. His loss will be felt by many. We will have his family and large network of friends in our prayers.
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That is really sad. LTBBQ and family lost a friend
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How sad..I was supposed to meet him last summer when I was in Florida and the hurricane happened. What a loss, he was the nicest guy and we emailed a lot. I shall miss him. He was so excited when he got a Meyer lemon tree and I talked him out of some seeds that he sent me. I planted them and am growing them. I will definatley take real good care of them. I just sent him a pic of them the 30th of March. He also sent me a case of his different spices mixes to try...good stuff. Just a real gentleman. Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Oh man this is very sad to hear. Phil was a gentlemen and a good friend. He will be truly missed...
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Never got to know the man but my prayers go out to his family
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Sorry to hear this.
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I never got to meet Phil but I enjoyed his posts and I have enjoyed his seasonings. I am really bummed out and saddened to hear this terrible news. :'(
We have lost a great guy and a member of our forum family. :'(
My most sincere condolences to Phil's family and friends............
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I am saddened as well to loose a Awesome forum member. My condolences go out to his immediate family.
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Wow....I am totally speechless. Prayers to his family during this difficult time. So sad.
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Wow...I was just talking to him about Frogmats the other day. That is a true shame. Such a nice guy!
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Oh Man :(
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Very sad indeed. He just seemed like one of those guys you would really like to get to know. He was a ham radio guy and helped so many people I know with equipment issues and such. To me, his
Instant Gourmet will serve as his legacy, as I use it daily for one thing or another. I am on the downside of my second pound. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Tee you think maybe we can setup some sort of account like PayPal for example where we can contribute money to help his family. Funeral costs can be quite expensive. And maybe a flower arrangement from the forum for his wife to show how much he was loved by the people of this forum.
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Tee you think maybe we can setup some sort of account like PayPal for example where we can contribute money to help his family. Funeral costs can be quite expensive. And maybe a flower arrangement from the forum for his wife to show how much he was loved by the people of this forum.
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Tee you think maybe we can setup some sort of account like PayPal for example where we can contribute money to help his family. Funeral costs can be quite expensive. And maybe a flower arrangement from the forum for his wife to show how much he was loved by the people of this forum.
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Outstanding idea folks.
It takes days to set up an acct to work. We can use an existing acct however...If anyone wants to volunteer - or, we canuse one of mine.
My non-business acct is : toomanywords101@yahoo.com
Please let me know by responses here how you all think we should proceed.
Here is address info
Phil LaMarche
4227 Lake Ave
Palm Harbor FL. 34684
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Tee we should use your non business account since you are in charge of the forum. I am sure we can pool some money together for them. That way it can be presented to them from the forum and it's members as one.
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I will be happy to do whatever the group wants...tell what: Would you mid posting a thread that announces the intent to send some flowers?
I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
T
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... and please give detailed info on how to contribute (on line, PayPal, checks, whatever). Mahalo.
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Sounds like a lot of you lost a dear friend. I wish I had known him. Don
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Sounds like a lot of you lost a dear friend. I wish I had known him. Don
Like you Don I did not know him but it sounds like he was a good man. My heart goes out to his family.
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Very sad news indeed :'( Phil was a great guy. I to had emails from him and even though I never met him face to face I feel like I lost a family member.
We will keep his family in our prayers
Tommy & Kimmie
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that really sucks. I liked phil. he is the one who turned me on to the instant gourmet line of spices. I didn't know who he was when he asked for my address to send me some spices to try. we had a good relationship since then. we emailed a lot about food and his spices. he just send me a pound of the instant gourmet a couple weeks ago. he also gave me some good info on how to make chili. I liked him a lot. this brings great sadness to me. :(
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Quite the sad and sudden occurrence... I read his wife's post this afternoon and was completely shocked. Have been friends with Phil on Facebook and we shared many "likes" of each others posts, then a little over a week ago we started private messaging between each other.
My sympathies and prayers to his wife and family...
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So sad to hear of such a sudden loss.
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Like Don and Rick I didn't know Phil, and after reading all this, I'm sure we all lost a good man. My condolences go to his family.
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Very sad new indeed.
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Sad news indeed, sorry to hear about his passing.
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I urge everyone that has some Instant Gourmet seasonings to use them this weekend......Phil would have liked that.........
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I urge everyone that has some Instant Gourmet seasonings to use them this weekend......Phil would have liked that.........
Boy, I really wish I had some right now. :'(
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I am very sad to hear of Phil's passing. His friendly attitude was never in doubt on the forum, emails or PM's he always had a postive comment and offer of help. I will miss him.
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I'm getting up to the bucket age list and I think about it a lot...
Just concerned how my wife and daughters will deal with it...
But still living every day to its best!
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Haven't been on for a day or two and I am just hearing the sad news. As far as I'm concerned any member here is like family and the news of Phil's passing does hit home pretty hard. My condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him.
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TEE, can you or Muebe give us a brief progress report on the fund raising. It's a wonderful thing you are doing. Now that it's about 24 hours into the project I'm just wondering if we have achieved the goal. I know everyone here is great and a giving bunch, I'd be surprised if there wasn't enough for a nice floral arrangement (or something) from Phil's forum followers and fans, but, if needed, I can dig a little a deeper into that 'special project' cookie jar and contribute more.
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Phil was really a class act. He missed the Gatherings because of strom damage to his water front property down in FL. He told me earlier this year that he was going to be there this year. I had looked forward to meeting him in person.
I guess one of the lessons out of this is enjoy those you know, both in person and those on the net, because you never know...you never know....Be Ready. Dee
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We sent a huge spray of flowers to Phil's family and we have a little money left over......so.......
What does everybody think of having a plaque made to send to Phils wife Dianne saying something nice about Phil from Lets Talk BBQ forum?????
I for one think that is a great idea.....please let us know what ya think.
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Great idea Smoke. Would be cool to include a bottle of his rub on the plaque??
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I think that is a great idea!
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Great idea Smoke. Would be cool to include a bottle of his rub on the plaque??
instant gourmet original.
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Wonderful idea!! Phil will be missed
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How sad....I always enjoyed his posts! God bless his family!
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Sorry you all lost such a good friend
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We sent a huge spray of flowers to Phil's family and we have a little money left over......so.......
What does everybody think of having a plaque made to send to Phils wife Dianne saying something nice about Phil from Lets Talk BBQ forum?????
I for one think that is a great idea.....please let us know what ya think.
I just want everyone to know that this great idea came from Tim..it is way too good of an idea for me to take credit for ;)