@g-man posted:Long time poster, talented artist, friendly soul, passionate wine lover sunnylea57 has passed.
This feels like news that deserves it's own thread. Sad that I never got the opportunity to tip a glass with him. Liked him from his posts. RIP, indeed! The world needs more good people like him.
I’m sorry to hear this. Sunnylea57 came To San Diego once when I was in town. I set organized a dinner at the University Club that a several others were able to join in on. Sunnylea was friendly and I remember a good evening was had by all. RIP sunnylea. 🍷💖🙏🏼
Didn't know him, never met him, but I am shocked by the news.
@brucehayes posted:Didn't know him, never met him, but I am shocked by the news.
Ditto. Rip Andrew.
Wow, very sorry to hear. While I never met Sunnylea57 in person I did always enjoy his insights on many topics and discussions. Always a gentleman.
I have ordered a piece of his work to hang in my office.
RIP
I was fortunate to meet and break bread with him in 2016 when my wife and I visited Toronto. Since then we were connected on social media. Through that medium I got to learn about his history as a touring musician, business owner and painter. At the outset of the pandemic he organized a Zoom conference of winos that was a hell of a lot of fun and gave many forum members who hadn’t met an opportunity to match names with their faces and voices. Though I only spent about 4-1/2 hours with him, I could tell he was a very genuine person - kind, welcoming and generous. The tributes and stories I’ve seen about him on Facebook from friends, family, coworkers and others he’s affected have choked me up more than once. RIP sir, and condolences to all of your many loved ones. Your life left many positive ripples that will last a long time.
Never met him, but he was a true lover of wine, music and life. He enriched our forum here with his comments and contributions. My condolences to his family and friends.
@sd-wineaux posted:This feels like news that deserves it's own thread. Sad that I never got the opportunity to tip a glass with him. Liked him from his posts. RIP, indeed! The world needs more good people like him.
+1
Terrible news, especially seeing his recent recovery posts.
Rest easy, my friend. Toasting a Dunn HM in your honor.
Wow, that's a long time name here. Very sad and I'm guessing too young?
@The Old Man posted:Wow, that's a long time name here. Very sad and I'm guessing too young?
would have been 65 this year
Ugh. Very sad news and sorry to hear this
This is tragic, indeed. I never met him, but like many others here had the utmost respect for him. He and I corresponded off-line from time to time and interacted on the WB boards. I will definitely miss him. RIP.
Will miss his insightful posts. Made this a better place. Condolences to his family and friends
@flwino posted:Will miss his insightful posts. Made this a better place. Condolences to his family and friends
+1
This is very sad news. Sunnylea57 was an asset to our community, and will be missed by all. RIP
@seaquam posted:+1
This is very sad news. Sunnylea57 was an asset to our community, and will be missed by all. RIP
Indeed.
Dang, just reading now about Sunnylea57. Never met him, but like many I appreciated his postings/presence here. May he RIP.
Just read this. Very tragic and sad. We sometimes have to pause and think about the people that come within our little spheres of life, and how they influence us, improve our time here, and make things just a bit easier as we go on our journey. RIP
Agree with all. Seemed like a lovely gentleman. 65 is way too young. Perhaps we should all be a bit kinder to everyone, as you never know what they are going through. We are all trying to make our way through life....many live much better than others. And anyone posting here (for the most part) is living a much better life than the most. RIP Sunnylea57.
Wow. Never met him, but I always enjoyed his posts. Since I'm nearly 61, 65 does seem too young.
@mneeley490 posted:Wow. Never met him, but I always enjoyed his posts. Since I'm nearly 61, 65 does seem too young.
Ditto. Just turned 61 myself. I keep seeing these youngsters passing and I'm like what the heck?!? This is a bit concerning.
