Robert Tracy passed away

Edward Tinker · 11-04-2015, 07:40 AM

It is with heavy heart that I report that my good friend and mentor Bob Tracy died end of September, his wife Linda just notified me.

Bob collected Lugers, P38's, Nambus and several other handguns - he sold them all the last five years and was more of a lurker than a primary member, so most folks will not know him, but until recently he bought all the new books, read the forums and kept up with Lugers, P38's and Nambus.

Folks who went to the 'Luger Convention' in Phoenix would have met him, below are some pictures. We went to the Confederate Air Force and Bob is in the group photo, also, the dinner we had, he is smack in the middle...

I will miss him.

kzullick · 11-04-2015, 09:36 AM

Sorry for the loss of your friend Ed.

John Sabato · 11-04-2015, 12:32 PM

Bob will definitely be missed. Rest in peace Bob.

G.T. · 11-04-2015, 05:39 PM

Hi to all, I had talked to Bob, just recently, doesn't seem that long ago?... , and, he had informed me of his struggle and prognosis ... He was a stout, kind, and brave gentleman to the end... I remember him well from the gatherings in Phoenix, and, he has been very kind to me thru the years! I will miss him as well... It is sad news indeed... My best to the Tracy family, and prayers as well... sincerely, GT

Thor · 11-09-2015, 06:36 PM

He was a good friend and I liked him a lot. Even though I have not talked to him in a while, I will miss him.

Sergio Natali · 11-10-2015, 03:47 AM

To Edward, Ted and all the other Luger enthusiasts that knew him

Wanted only to say sorry for the loss of your friend Robert.

alanint · 11-10-2015, 09:57 AM

Losing a brother and fellow traveler is always hard. Rest in peace, Bob!

tracyp · 11-22-2015, 12:08 AM

I remember Bob from the Lugerfest. I'm the one on the far right of the last picture. It's hard to believe it's been 13 years. I wonder how many folks from the Lugerfest are still with us. Rest in peace Bob.

Tracy

Edward Tinker · 11-22-2015, 10:26 AM

Most of them are still here and collecting - some not as much - the majority of them kept in contact via the boards - a few have passed

I think he dropped by for the dinner, but not sure, but Frank Manders died this month - also, some family members &, spouses have passed.

Thor · 11-28-2015, 07:39 PM

I saw the news about Frank on Jan Stills forum. Darn, he was a good friend too. Loved his wit and his sharing his knowledge about Mauser Lugers. I put a small tribute to him on my Face Book TLC page (Thors Luger Clinic) today

11-04-2015, 07:40 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,932 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,528 Times in 2,091 Posts	Robert Tracy passed away It is with heavy heart that I report that my good friend and mentor Bob Tracy died end of September, his wife Linda just notified me. Bob collected Lugers, P38's, Nambus and several other handguns - he sold them all the last five years and was more of a lurker than a primary member, so most folks will not know him, but until recently he bought all the new books, read the forums and kept up with Lugers, P38's and Nambus. Folks who went to the 'Luger Convention' in Phoenix would have met him, below are some pictures. We went to the Confederate Air Force and Bob is in the group photo, also, the dinner we had, he is smack in the middle... I will miss him. Attached Thumbnails

11-04-2015, 12:32 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Bob will definitely be missed. Rest in peace Bob. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-04-2015, 05:39 PM	#4
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	Our prayers and condolences .... Hi to all, I had talked to Bob, just recently, doesn't seem that long ago?... , and, he had informed me of his struggle and prognosis ... He was a stout, kind, and brave gentleman to the end... I remember him well from the gatherings in Phoenix, and, he has been very kind to me thru the years! I will miss him as well... It is sad news indeed... My best to the Tracy family, and prayers as well... sincerely, GT

11-09-2015, 06:36 PM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	He was a good friend and I liked him a lot. Even though I have not talked to him in a while, I will miss him. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-10-2015, 03:47 AM	#6
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	To Edward, Ted and all the other Luger enthusiasts that knew him Wanted only to say sorry for the loss of your friend Robert. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

11-04-2015, 09:36 AM	#2
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 614 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	Sorry for the loss of your friend Ed.

11-10-2015, 09:57 AM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Losing a brother and fellow traveler is always hard. Rest in peace, Bob!

11-22-2015, 12:08 AM	#8
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I remember Bob from the Lugerfest. I'm the one on the far right of the last picture. It's hard to believe it's been 13 years. I wonder how many folks from the Lugerfest are still with us. Rest in peace Bob. Tracy

11-22-2015, 10:26 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,932 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,528 Times in 2,091 Posts	Most of them are still here and collecting - some not as much - the majority of them kept in contact via the boards - a few have passed I think he dropped by for the dinner, but not sure, but Frank Manders died this month - also, some family members &, spouses have passed.

11-28-2015, 07:39 PM	#10
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I saw the news about Frank on Jan Stills forum. Darn, he was a good friend too. Loved his wit and his sharing his knowledge about Mauser Lugers. I put a small tribute to him on my Face Book TLC page (Thors Luger Clinic) today __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."