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Postby David Martin » Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:21 am

Anja, Rob's wife asked me to post this on her behalf. Rob was known here as Bor64. A splendid guitarist, and a strong supporter of our community. A sad loss.

Dear Members, my name is Anja and i am Rob "s wife,
With great sadnes i wanted to let you know that on friday morning my husband Rob died due his cancer ,
He did put up a fight but could not win.
I know that Rob loved the shadow music and if he could help he did ,
Please think of him as a true shadow man in his heart
Sincerely with friendly greetings anja
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Re: Sad News

Postby pjr » Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:00 am

It's always sad to hear of a member's passing.
My condolences to his family.


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Re: Sad News

Postby John Brown » Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:55 am

Very sad news, my thoughts are with his wife and family. Always knowledgeable about guitars and The Shadows music. RIP
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Postby Iain Purdon » Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:42 pm

Rob was an active contributor on ShadowMusic and it Is strange that we’ll have no more from him. Rob often mentioned Anja; we thank her now for letting us know and offer her our sympathy at this sad time.
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Postby George Geddes » Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:53 pm

So sorry to hear this. I remember spending time and eating pizza with a group of fans prior to a concert in London. Rob was knowledgable and forthright, and we are poorer with his passing.

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Postby JimN » Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:55 pm

I met Rob several times at Tilburg and remember him well. This is a sad loss to the Shadows community worldwide, but more especially to his family and close friends.

R.I.P. Rob Aartsen and condolences to Anja.
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Postby dave robinson » Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:01 pm

I'm desperately sorry and saddened to hear this news, though Rob confided his health problems to me through our emails and it was clear that the fight became more difficult over the last few months. RIP my friend and thank you for your continuous support. :(
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Re: Sad News

Postby iefje » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:42 am

This is indeed sad news. I didn't know Rob was ill. I met him at the backstage door of the Theatre Royal in Norwich, a couple of hours before The Shadows' show on May 15th, 2004, when we were there to meet The Shadows. It's not that long ago that Rob posted on this forum. R.I.P. Rob...
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Postby abstamaria » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:13 pm

I am sorry to learn he has gone.
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Postby roger bayliss » Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:00 pm

RIP Rob , condolences to Anja.
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