Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Omar Freeman Passes

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Posted by Bob Maar (Member # 763) on 02-24-2003, 10:39 AM:

I have just learned that Omar Freeman, Freeman Theatre Service passed away late last week in Florida. Omar was 81 years old. He was one of the good guys in our Industry. For many years Omar was the head of Projection and Sound for RKO Warner Theatres and was based in New York City. He formed and operated Freeman Theatre Service with his wife Carol in Garden City on long Island. Omar is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Posted by Richard Fowler (Member # 893) on 02-24-2003, 12:20 PM:

Omar was a nice guy. He, at one time, had a prefabricated electrical service system to allow rapid installtion of projection equipment in the pre-console days ( I am showing my age [Smile]

) some concepts which are available today....from Neumade and some others.
Richard Fowler
Kinoton America Inc.

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 02-24-2003, 10:43 PM:

Omar was one of the gentelmen of the industry along with Warren jenkins and some one named Bob Maar

Posted by Bob Maar (Member # 763) on 02-25-2003, 06:01 AM:

Gordon, not many people leave me speachless,but you just did. Thank you for the compliment.