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Author Topic: Paul G. Thompson R.I.P. Pete Naples Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1565 From: Dunfermline, Scotland Registered: Feb 2001 posted 07-10-2004 04:41 AM                     R.I.P.  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 07-10-2004 05:23 AM                        I too, never met Paul in person but on one or two occasions we swapped off-forum emails, usually about Windows bugs. In one of them, he saved me what would have been at the very least a couple of hours of trial and error. Rest in peace.  |  IP: Logged John Anastasio Master Film Handler Posts: 325 From: Trenton, NJ, USA Registered: Sep 2000 posted 07-10-2004 05:32 AM                        I never met him personally and only knew him through the forum, but I always enjoyed his colorful comments, helpful suggestions and Navy humor. I add my sadness to all of yours over his passing and my joy to all of yours for having had the opportunity to know him as part of the motion picture family. He was a true asset to the profession.  |  IP: Logged Antonio Marcheselli Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1260 From: Florence, Italy Registered: Mar 2000 posted 07-10-2004 06:01 AM                        My condolences for his family and his friends... Ciao Paul Antonio  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-10-2004 06:44 AM                        This is very sad, indeed. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Texas last fall and have always enjoyed his posts.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 07-10-2004 07:44 AM                        Paul will be greatly missed by all. I enjoyed his wit and humor, both here on Film-Tech and when I met him in person at the Film-Tech gatherings at ShoWest. Our sadness will be tempered by the joy of having known him.  |  IP: Logged Sean McKinnon Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1712 From: Peabody Massachusetts Registered: Sep 2000 posted 07-10-2004 07:55 AM                        This is very very sad. I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul often on AIM and also on the phone. Paul really helped me at times when I was feeling down with his advice and humor. I am really upset. Paul was such a great guy, and even though I never met him in person he was a true friend. My condolances to his family, friends, and especially to Josh.  |  IP: Logged Ferdinando Innocenti Film Handler Posts: 79 From: Genova / Italy Registered: Jun 2004 posted 07-10-2004 08:27 AM                     I'm one of the last in this forum. I read a lot of threads, I learned much. One person less to learn from. Ciao, Paul Nando  |  IP: Logged Bernard Tonks Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 619 From: Cranleigh, Surrey, England Registered: Apr 2001 posted 07-10-2004 08:54 AM                     How very sad! I once sent Paul some pictures and exchanged email. Rest in peace.  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 07-10-2004 09:08 AM                     I don't know what to say... Paul was a great guy, I got to meet him once when he came to visit me at my old theater and was probably going to meet up with him on his visit to Manitowoc this time around. We talked a lot on AIM and through the forums, he will be very much missed. If you want to find his obituary it may also be in the Manitowoc, WI newspaper because that is where his family is and where he grew up. I'd look but I'm in Mass right now. Rest in peace Paul.  |  IP: Logged Betsie Beadling Expert Film Handler Posts: 178 From: Fairfax, Virginia, USA Registered: Sep 2000 posted 07-10-2004 09:15 AM                     I am feeling sad Pauls not alive anymore  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 07-10-2004 09:22 AM                     I had the pleasure of meeting Paul twice at ShoWest. His handshake conveyed what a great guy he was and still is in our hearts.....at least he had time to mentor people personally and through his posts...his time was too short.  |  IP: Logged Gerard S. Cohen Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 975 From: Forest Hills, NY, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 07-10-2004 10:16 AM                     I was shocked to see Paul's in memorium portrait when I logged on today. Paul was most generous in offering advice and help. In a recent email he offered to drive 4-5 hours to meet me and my wife on a trip we were planning to the Northwest. And once when he learned I had a 1900 Optigraph projector, he offered to send me a lens for it. Instead he sent a whole projector containing the lens. Though I never met him in person, I regarded him as everyone's ideal "Dutch Uncle", friendly to all and fascinating in his enthusiasms. My condolances to his family and to Josh.  |  IP: Logged Thomas Procyk Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1842 From: Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 07-10-2004 10:17 AM                     I did my usual morning routine today. Got my coffee, checked my e-mail, and logged on to Film-Tech. I saw Paul's picture on the front page, and I smiled. I don't know what it is, but every picture I saw of him made me smile. Then I read the caption. Shock. Sadness. Fear. A feeling of deep loss. Tragedy one feels when one looses a family member, a relative, a close friend. I broke into a sweat. My hands shook. I didn't know whether to proceed to the forums, because I knew there would be a thread about it. I began to read, and broke into tears. I started to think about the last few conversations we had. He was always so warm and friendly. Always wanted to help whenever he could. He gave me suggestions for a home film setup, we talked about radio production, we even planned to meet each other in the near future. I thought about the booth challenge with Brad. How reluctant, yet ambitious he was to undertake that. I thought about all his posts, his jokes, his kind words, his jesting insults... trying to paint a picture of a man I never met. It's hard to believe that someone you've only exchanged words with, someone you've never seen, or shook hands with, or heard their voice, to bring such sadness and pain when they pass. It really makes me wonder just how special Paul was when I'm sitting here crying while writing this. Weenieman, you sure do leave an impression! I have to leave for work now. No doubt that this will be on my mind the whole time, so maybe I'll sit and write something between shows. It's good to know at least that God will have someone now to give him the best damn presentation not of this world!! Paul G. Thompson, you are an inspiration to us all. =TMP=  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 07-10-2004 10:25 AM                        Like many others, I never had the chance to meet Paul in person. I did, however, exchnage a few brief emails with him some time ago. Paul will surely be missed by all who knew him. His way with words and his overall demeanor is something that you just don't find everyday anymore. As bad as this may sound right now, I just can't help but think about his picture shaking his weenie.. My thoughts and prayers go to Pauls family, friends and extended family here at FT. Godspeed Paul. May you look down on us all and smile, knowing the positive influence that he had on us all.  |  IP: Logged

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