With a very heavy heart

[coinnut]

With a very heavy heart, I have to announce the passing of one of our members and a personal friend Ernest Koumpis (trout-hunter).Ernie passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 at home. Ernie's information can be viewed here:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/telegram/obituary.aspx?pid=170218693

I have had the pleasure of knowing Ernie for a couple of years now and have detected with him a few times. He was a wonderful person and a good friend and he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

That is very sad news indeed. :crying01:

He was on the forum when I first joined and was always helpful and friendly.

Rest In Peace, Ernie.

 

[aloldstuff]

I had a few conversations with him in the past. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Rest in Peace

 

[del]

:shocked01: OH... thats terrible to hear George , Ernie was a real good guy and I know you and him clicked in your friendship because of all the similar hobbies and interests you two shared.

 

[KCFindIt]

I hadn't gotten to "know" him on this forum, but nonetheless, I'm sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

 

[Digger Don]

I'm sorry to here of the passing of your friend. May he rest in peace.

 

[Timewarpdigger]

All my condolences to you and his family. RIP!!! Know that now all his metal detecting days will finding silver and gold.

 

[Epi-hunter]

I was terribly sorry to hear this news.

May he rest in peace.

 

[freemindstuck]

I'm sorry to hear about you losing a hunting buddy coinnut. May he keep swinging in the afterlife! :detecting:

 

[Thiltzy]

Its very easy to bond with some one on special interest forums consider we all are here because of our passion for detecting. Sorry to hear about your loss. God bless

 

[whammy]

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. May he rest in peace, and may you remember all the good times you spent with each other.

 

[pulltabsteve]

RIP Ernie. Remember the great times, George.