Popular collector Ron Pope [koynekwest] died November 9th. 1 1

[RWB]

Ron Pope (koynekwest) passed away November 9th, 2021. He was well known as a Buffalo nickel specialist and produced a very interesting book on abraded dies in the series. He was encouraging and generous with his time and expertise to all who wanted to learn.

The cause of death was cancer.

(There is a thread on the PCGS message board, also.)

[bsshog40]

I seen this ats. Sad! He contributed a lot on the pcgs forum. 

[Mohawk]

I didn't know the man, but it's always sad when a community loses a member.  And cancer really sucks.  It takes too many good people.  I lost both my mom and stepmom to it last year.  My deepest condolences to Mr. Pope's family and friends.

[VKurtB]

On 11/12/2021 at 9:34 PM, Mohawk said:

I didn't know the man, but it's always sad when a community loses a member.  And cancer really sucks.  It takes too many good people.  I lost both my mom and stepmom to it last year.  My deepest condolences to Mr. Pope's family and friends.

It’s a badass foe. I’ve beaten two different forms, … for now. Nobody gets out of here alive, guys.

[Mohawk]

On 11/12/2021 at 9:42 PM, VKurtB said:

It’s a badass foe. I’ve beaten two different forms, … for now. Nobody gets out of here alive, guys.

Wow.....that's horrible that you had cancer twice but amazing that you've beaten it twice.  You gotta be tough if you did that!!! And you're right.....none of us does get out of here alive at that.  

[VKurtB]

On 11/12/2021 at 9:43 PM, Mohawk said:

Wow.....that's horrible that you had cancer twice but amazing that you've beaten it twice.  You gotta be tough if you did that!!! And you're right.....none of us does get out of here alive at that.  

It got my mom, my dad, and literally every one but one of my 10 aunts and uncles. I’m an ornery cuss (surprise, surprise, surprise, right?) with a fighting personality to take on lots of stuff. The only thing I can’t do is buy life insurance. I was once asked to do a clinical trial. I asked what my chances were. They said 50/50. I asked if I’m in the wrong 50, will doing it help others? They said it would. I signed up. I made the right 50. Lots of follow up appointments and the need to find new oncologists when I moved. I used to be at Penn State Hershey, PA’s largest teaching hospital. Now I’m handled by the Crimson Tide’s oncologists. 

Edited November 13, 2021 by VKurtB

[Mohawk]

On 11/12/2021 at 9:51 PM, VKurtB said:

It got my mom, my dad, and literally every one but one of my 10 aunts and uncles. I’m an ornery cuss (surprise, surprise, surprise, right?) with a fighting personality to take on lots of stuff. The only thing I can’t do is buy life insurance.

I love it, man!! I just love it (the ornery cuss part, of course.  Not the rest of it. That part's sad and horrible)!!  And I've been known to get a little ornery myself, esteemed sir 

Edited November 13, 2021 by Mohawk

[Just Bob]

That is sad news. 

[Lem E]

May he rest in peace.

[rrantique]

On 11/12/2021 at 9:48 PM, Lem E said:

May he rest in peace.

It is indeed. I lost my son to it .also in May of this year at the age of 42

[Just Bob]

On 11/14/2021 at 4:33 PM, rrantique said:

It is indeed. I lost my son to it .also in May of this year at the age of 42

That is much too young. I am so sorry, Irvin. I can not imagine the hurt you have gone through.

[Mohawk]

On 11/14/2021 at 5:33 PM, rrantique said:

It is indeed. I lost my son to it .also in May of this year at the age of 42

That's just way too young.  What a horrible tragedy.  My deepest condolences to you for the loss of your son.

[Lem E]

On 11/14/2021 at 4:33 PM, rrantique said:

It is indeed. I lost my son to it .also in May of this year at the age of 42

My condolences about your son. Very sorry to hear that.

[Buffalo Head]

It felt like a ton of bricks came down on when I heard of my friend Ron passing.  He was a good friend of mine that shared the same passion of the buffalo nickel series.  A very well informed man on the subject.  He actually used a couple of my coins in his book and I felt honored.  He was a good natured man and was friends with many.

RIP my brother 

[Hoghead515]

On 11/14/2021 at 5:33 PM, rrantique said:

It is indeed. I lost my son to it .also in May of this year at the age of 42

Sorry to hear this. That is way to young. I couldnt imagine the pain you feel my friend.