Sad news: dvickery has passed away

[Puros Y Vino]

Just got word a few days ago, that Derrek aka dvickery on FOH and a few other cigar forums has passed away.  He was quietly battling cancer.  

I never knew the gentleman personally but have enjoyed his posts here and elsewhere. He was a treasure in terms of CC knowledge and experience.  For those that new him personally, my condolences,  May he Rest if Peace with an endless cajon of his favourite cigar by his side. 

[HarveyBoulevard]

I did not know him personally but I know the name and can see his avatar in my head.  Best wishes for his family and may he rest in peace.

[SenorPerfecto]

I hope he smoked 'em all. RIP.

[Cayman17]

RIP brother. My condolences to the family. 

[99call]

Thats awful.... awful news.  I always enjoyed is accuracy with words, straight down the line opinions. 

Just terrible,  condolences to his family. 

[Lotusguy]

RIP. Didn’t know him personally but I remember his awesome collection...

[Colt45]

[MooseAMuffin]

Didnt know him but will definitely miss his insights. Loved the pics of his amazing collection. RIP

[THEMISCHMAN]

RIP Derrek

[vinnyvega]

RIP

I used to get excited when he would post.  The guy was a wealth of information  and his content was some of the best on the forums.

Godspeed.

 

 

[havanaclub]

Terrible news. May he Rest In Peace!


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[David88]

Such awful news. I didn’t know him personally but was well aware of his postings and he seemed to make some great contributions quite regularly. My condolences to his family and friends 

[ayepatz]

Very sad news indeed. My thoughts and condolences to all his family.

[JohnS]

1 hour ago, vinnyvega said:

RIP

I used to get excited when he would post.  The guy was a wealth of information  and his content was some of the best on the forums.

Godspeed.

Yes, this is true. I was just referencing some great information from an internet search from Derrek this morning from 2006! Derrek, your wealth of information will be much missed!

[ErikB72]

Sorry to hear this - RIP

[alloy]

RIP Derreck. Condolences to his family.

[Sudzdaddy]

RIP Derrek.  ?

[El Presidente]

RIP Derrick. I hope that there is time for a cigar together in the next realm 

[cigcars]

      Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. He had attention getting posts!  Well...may you rest in peace, Derrick. Enjoy your Dunhills and Cuban Davidoffs up there with Zino, Simon, George (Burns) Milton (Berle) and many, many MANY others, and think of us fondly who are still on earth and thinking just as fondly of you 

[PigFish]

RIP mate. Another cigar soldier gone.

[Peekay]

RIP BOTL.

 

[Fuzz]

RIP Derrek. My condolences to all his family and friends.

[MrGinger]

I smoked a number of cigars with Derrek at his second home - the patio at the Comodoro hotel.  He was always on the hunt for Boli Bonitas.  RIP Brother!

[Islandboy]

Sorry to hear, my condolences to his family.

[ChanceSchmerr]

So very sad to hear this.

Derrick was a lovely gentleman.  I met him in Havana while there for Havanathon a couple of years ago.  He wasn't there for the events, just liked to go to enjoy himself and smoke cigars. I took a cab out to the Comodoro, we met in the terrrace and just sat, talked and enjoyed fine coronas and petit coronas.  We spoke of our military backgrounds, and just - connected, it was just a relaxing afternoon.  Before parted, we exchanged the kinds of cigars we love. He gave me a rare old RyJ Celestiales Finos, I gave him a Corona (my memory escapes me of which marca).  

I always thought I'd see him again, in Alberta or again in Cuba, but I guess it was never meant to be.  It hurts to lose these members of our community, particularly those with whom we make a connection, who share not only the fondness for cigars, but for the particulars - the sizes, the flavours, etc.  

He will be sorely missed.  We'll see each other again, mate. I'll keep a corona at the ready for you!