RE: [TCML] Sad news

[Terry Oxandale <Toxandale@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks Bert. That was awesome!

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From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bert Hickman
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 8:44 AM
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
Subject: [TCML] Sad news

All
The Tesla coiling community has just suffered a huge loss. After a long 
illness, Harry Goldman has passed away.

"Sir" Harry created and published the Tesla Coil Builders Association 
(TCBA) News from 1981 - 2001. This unique quarterly publication covered 
Nikola Tesla, the rich history of and various facets of Tesla Coiling, 
articles from famous and experienced coilers both past and present, and 
practical how-to information. Many notable amateur and professional 
coilers wrote articles for publication in the TCBA News. Harry had a 
seemingly endless archive of fascinating pictures, magazine and 
newspaper articles that he resurrected for the benefit of his 
subscribers.

When Harry first launched the TCBA News, PC's had yet to be invented, 
there were no Bulletin Boards, email existed only on mainframes, and the 
Internet was only a vague dream. The TCBA News helped organize and unite 
folks who shared a common passion for Tesla and Tesla Coiling from all 
over the world. Harry's extensive library of articles, historical 
pictures, and his network of pioneering coilers provided unique insight 
into the varied and rich history of coiling. This was especially 
valuable to all of us "newbies"!

Harry knew most of the famous Hollywood HV special effects folks who 
provided the sparks and arcs for the horror movies many of us remember 
from childhood, and he recently wrote a book about Dr. Frankenstein's 
Electrician, Ken Strickfaden. Harry's wit and humor were unforgettable. 
Many will fondly remember chatting and corresponding with him about 
"Telsa Coils".

We have lost an author, a teacher, and a dear friend. Our thoughts and 
prayers go to his wife, Ruth.

Bert

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