Tom Armstrong Passed Away Today

Edward Tinker · 06-03-2010, 12:30 PM

I am sorry to bring this news. My close friend and fellow collector LTC Thomas Armstrong passed away this morning at approx 11:00 hours while in the hospital from complications. Tom has always been outspoken advocate for our rights, a kind, considerate and a true friend to everyone that I know.

I will keep everyone informed or George Anderson will inform us of the arrangments.

I will truely miss him.

lew1 · 06-03-2010, 02:05 PM

Sad to hear. I had met him at a NAPCA meeting a few years ago and also t SOS. Also had a few dealings with him

A gentleman and a person whose word was his bond and whose word was accurate.

susan · 06-03-2010, 02:07 PM

On to Valhalla....

Please join me in a toast to celebrate of the wonderful life of our good friend.

God speed to you now, Tom. I pray the angels carry you softly.

the gunman · 06-03-2010, 02:51 PM

AMEN to that Susan. A good man R.I.P Tom my prayers go out to the family.

Thor · 06-03-2010, 03:00 PM

The man knew Navy Lugers better than anyone I know. He was always ready to help anyone willing to learn about them. Thus passes a great warrior for our freedoms. I will truly miss my friend Tom.

Lyn Islaub · 06-03-2010, 03:46 PM

A sad day and a great loss for his family and for the Forum. Tom was always willing to share his extensive knowlege with those of us less informed and he will be missed.
Lyn

Curly1 · 06-03-2010, 04:36 PM

Very sad to hear this. RIP Tom.

John Sabato · 06-03-2010, 04:46 PM

A sad day for his family and friends, and a great loss to the Luger collecting community. Tom and I had lunch many times, and I know what a quiet hero he truely was.

He was a great behind the scenes advisor to many rookie collectors. He shall be greatly missed by all who knew him..

George, please keep us all advised on Tom's funeral arrangments.

Thank you Ed, for getting the news to us so quickly.

May God bring peace and comfort to his family as they cope with his loss.

-John

Vlim · 06-03-2010, 05:02 PM

Very sad and he will be missed.

G.T. · 06-03-2010, 05:19 PM

It is a very sad day indeed.. Tom was the most knowledgable navy Luger person I ever knew.. I certainly will miss him, and remember him.. Our prayers are now with his family.. til..lat'r....GT

Ron Smith · 06-03-2010, 05:27 PM

Our best to his family. He will be missed a great deal.

Ron

drbuster · 06-03-2010, 05:37 PM

We have lost a real Navy luger legend!

policeluger · 06-03-2010, 06:38 PM

I will miss our emails over Lewis guns, a real loss

John D. · 06-03-2010, 06:50 PM

He will be missed.. In our talks about Kriegs - I valued his enthusiasm and has ability to quickly learn and appreciate that variation. He was an impassioned collector and quick to share that same enthusiasm with other collectors.

His was a cornerstone to all that collecting should be about - and is...

Prayers to Cathrine and the surviving family...

Gods speed, Tom, my friend...

John

wlyon · 06-03-2010, 09:33 PM

The luger community has lost a true friend. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Bill

Ron Wood · 06-04-2010, 02:03 AM

I am saddened by the news of Tom’s demise. His keen mind and wry wit added value to many discussions on the forums. I know that his legacy will be that for years to come when his grizzled friends gather together in the evenings after gun shows, his name will bring smiles to our faces and frequently a lump in the throat may be quickly subdued with an adult beverage as a toast in his honor. I have no doubt that in the future some new collector will display a pristine piece and proudly announce that “this was once in the Tom Armstrong collection”. As Taps sound for our former comrade in arms let us rejoice that we knew him and know that he will be there to welcome us home one day. Our prayers go with him and his family that loved him.

mauro · 06-04-2010, 04:32 AM

Sad to hear this notice!
My prayers are for him and his family.
Mauro

Dwight Gruber · 06-04-2010, 04:47 AM

Words are insufficient, but Ron's do pretty well. RIP Tom.

--Dwight

beachbaker · 06-04-2010, 10:20 AM

I did not know Tom but would like to know his screen name on this forum to read some of his posts and get a feel for this man. Thanks, Curt

John D. · 06-04-2010, 10:28 AM

Here you go:

Navy

He was the 28th Member of the Forum..

John

06-03-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Tom Armstrong Passed Away Today I am sorry to bring this news. My close friend and fellow collector LTC Thomas Armstrong passed away this morning at approx 11:00 hours while in the hospital from complications. Tom has always been outspoken advocate for our rights, a kind, considerate and a true friend to everyone that I know. I will keep everyone informed or George Anderson will inform us of the arrangments. I will truely miss him. Attached Thumbnails

06-03-2010, 02:05 PM	#2
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Sad to hear. I had met him at a NAPCA meeting a few years ago and also t SOS. Also had a few dealings with him A gentleman and a person whose word was his bond and whose word was accurate. __________________ charlie

06-03-2010, 02:07 PM	#3
susan User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 45 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rip On to Valhalla.... Please join me in a toast to celebrate of the wonderful life of our good friend. God speed to you now, Tom. I pray the angels carry you softly.

06-03-2010, 02:51 PM	#4
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Tom AMEN to that Susan. A good man R.I.P Tom my prayers go out to the family.

06-03-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	The man knew Navy Lugers better than anyone I know. He was always ready to help anyone willing to learn about them. Thus passes a great warrior for our freedoms. I will truly miss my friend Tom. __________________ 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."

06-03-2010, 03:46 PM	#6
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	A sad day and a great loss for his family and for the Forum. Tom was always willing to share his extensive knowlege with those of us less informed and he will be missed. Lyn

06-03-2010, 04:36 PM	#7
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,228 Thanks: 111 Thanked 702 Times in 364 Posts	Very sad to hear this. RIP Tom. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

06-03-2010, 04:46 PM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	A sad day for his family and friends, and a great loss to the Luger collecting community. Tom and I had lunch many times, and I know what a quiet hero he truely was. He was a great behind the scenes advisor to many rookie collectors. He shall be greatly missed by all who knew him.. George, please keep us all advised on Tom's funeral arrangments. Thank you Ed, for getting the news to us so quickly. May God bring peace and comfort to his family as they cope with his loss. -John

06-03-2010, 05:02 PM	#9
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,031 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Very sad and he will be missed.

06-03-2010, 05:19 PM	#10
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,485 Thanks: 1,283 Thanked 3,581 Times in 989 Posts	sad to hear... It is a very sad day indeed.. Tom was the most knowledgable navy Luger person I ever knew.. I certainly will miss him, and remember him.. Our prayers are now with his family.. til..lat'r....GT

06-03-2010, 05:27 PM	#11
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Our best to his family. He will be missed a great deal. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-03-2010, 05:37 PM	#12
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	We have lost a real Navy luger legend!

06-03-2010, 06:38 PM	#13
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I will miss our emails over Lewis guns, a real loss

06-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#14
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	He will be missed.. In our talks about Kriegs - I valued his enthusiasm and has ability to quickly learn and appreciate that variation. He was an impassioned collector and quick to share that same enthusiasm with other collectors. His was a cornerstone to all that collecting should be about - and is... Prayers to Cathrine and the surviving family... Gods speed, Tom, my friend... John

06-03-2010, 09:33 PM	#15
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	The luger community has lost a true friend. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

06-04-2010, 02:03 AM	#16
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	I am saddened by the news of Tom’s demise. His keen mind and wry wit added value to many discussions on the forums. I know that his legacy will be that for years to come when his grizzled friends gather together in the evenings after gun shows, his name will bring smiles to our faces and frequently a lump in the throat may be quickly subdued with an adult beverage as a toast in his honor. I have no doubt that in the future some new collector will display a pristine piece and proudly announce that “this was once in the Tom Armstrong collection”. As Taps sound for our former comrade in arms let us rejoice that we knew him and know that he will be there to welcome us home one day. Our prayers go with him and his family that loved him. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction Last edited by Ron Wood; 06-04-2010 at 09:46 AM.

06-04-2010, 04:32 AM	#17
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Sad to hear this notice! My prayers are for him and his family. Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-04-2010, 04:47 AM	#18
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts	Words are insufficient, but Ron's do pretty well. RIP Tom. --Dwight

06-04-2010, 10:20 AM	#19
beachbaker Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 135 Thanks: 27 Thanked 106 Times in 29 Posts	I did not know Tom but would like to know his screen name on this forum to read some of his posts and get a feel for this man. Thanks, Curt __________________ Curt

06-04-2010, 10:28 AM	#20
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Here you go: Navy He was the 28th Member of the Forum.. John