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General => General Forum Comments => Topic started by: BWJM on August 11, 2011, 02:41:39 pm

Title: Paul Wallis
Post by: BWJM on August 11, 2011, 02:41:39 pm

It has recently been brought to my attention that Paul Wallis, the original founder of the Canadian Paper Money website, has passed away unexpectedly.

Paul created the Canadian Paper Money website, including these forums, over 10 years ago. Today, the main site, forums and wiki are a central resource for collectors of Canadian paper money. Paul was life member 85 of the Canadian Paper Money Society. Paul also had an extensive career in the digital imaging industry.

If you would like to offer your condolences, please post them here and they will be forwarded to Paul's family.

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: Tom on August 11, 2011, 02:46:50 pm

I knew Paul from the early days of his original website and forum.  Those who knew him personally knew him as a very inelegant, witty, devoted man.  He will be deeply missed.  My heart goes out to his family.

God Bless.

Tom

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: venga50 on August 13, 2011, 09:45:21 pm

I bought a $50 and a $100 Birds replacement note from Paul exactly a year ago today.  He struck me as quite an easy-going gentleman.  My condolences to his family.

It's hard to say whether the sudden passing of a loved one is any more or less difficult than having some time with them before they pass on.  I have been losing my father by inches for the past 13 years and it is heartbreaking to see him decline so very slowly and steadily.  It would appear that Paul did not suffer, so it is my hope that his family can at least get some solace from that.
 :(

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: coinsplus on August 14, 2011, 08:45:14 pm

I am shocked to hear about Paul's passing.  I too have known Paul when he started this forum. 

Paul was a first-rate individual and such gentle-man.  His passion for collecting, his knowledge and sharing of information, and his care for this hobby will be truly missed.   

My deepest condolences to his and his family in Ontario.   

Michael 

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: Elwoodbluesca on August 14, 2011, 08:59:18 pm

I have never met Paul, but I am grateful for his efforts in establish the CPMF. This is truly a legacy that will be attributed to him.
Jared

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: only4teeth on August 15, 2011, 03:17:21 pm

I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He will be truly missed.

Scott

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: docstrange on August 15, 2011, 04:53:10 pm

Sorry to hear of Paul`s passing

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: BWJM on August 15, 2011, 06:03:35 pm

It brings me great pleasure to announce that twoinvallarta has chosen to honour the memory of CPMF founder Paul Wallis by making a very generous donation of $500.  This donation will be used to fund a series of SNDB-related contests in Paul's memory. The precise details have yet to be worked out, but they will be announced in due course.

twoinvallarta encourages his friends and peers here on the forums to pitch in as well with donations of any amount to help prolong the Paul Wallis Memorial SNDB Contests and keep Paul's legacy alive by supporting the forum and the hobby.

Title: Re: Paul Wallis
Post by: Dean on August 20, 2011, 10:13:37 am

I'm sorry to hear of Paul's passing.  I will remember his contributions to the collecting community and how he managed to bring us all together.

Dean