Announcement RIP Vanadium 50

[Greg Bernhardt]

I have some solemn news to report. Many in the community had been wondering where the prolific @Vanadium 50 has been. V50 hasn't posted a message in nearly a year. After months of questioning, the mentor group dug in and did some investigation and we're confident V50 passed away early this year.

Few members need reminding what kind of force @Vanadium 50 was for the community and physics. A mentor for 5+ years and an annual award winner seemingly every other year. He has a top 10 post count and top 5 reaction score. @Vanadium 50 always brought a very rare physics authority into discussions. When he spoke, people listened.

We're going to miss you @Vanadium 50. Thanks for so many years of memories, teachings and musing. You made a difference.

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[sbrothy]

Oh my. That explains a lot. I thought I was getting off too easy recently. I'm gonna miss his sarcastic whippings!

RIP.

 

[pinball1970]

That is very sad. He was smart as hell and funny with it. I was on the end of his caustic wit a few times, as I am sure many posters were.
Farewell and godspeed sir, you will be missed.