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I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
This is just awful news!
Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
His website:
http://www.ericbrok.com/
Gary Istok
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What!?!? NOOO!
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
A terribly sad day for his family and friends. He will be missed.
Tim
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Tim Gould wrote:
> In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> > I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> > the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
> >
> > This is just awful news!
> >
> > Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
> >
> > His website:
> > http://www.ericbrok.com/
> >
> >
> > Gary Istok
>
> A terribly sad day for his family and friends. He will be missed.
>
> Tim
Truly sad... My heart goes out to his family. I too never met Eric, and
like all of you I was blown away not only by his models but by the way
he presented them on his web site. He has clearly left his mark by
touching the lives of many people in this virtual community. I can only
imagine the impact that he had on the people around him.
Sincerely,
Chris
--
http://mysite.verizon.net/cjmasi/lego/
Learn about brittle bone disease
http://www.oif.org/
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
Oh wow - I'm very shocked and sorry to hear this news. I remember poring over
his website when I was in university and he was a huge source of inspiration for
many. He will be missed!
Regards,
-Bryan
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
Awful, indeed. Eric was a great friend, builder, and all around stellar person.
This is truly sad news.
He'll be missed, but certainly not forgotten.
Jake
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
>
Thats terrible.
I only discovered his site a few weeks ago, and just 10 minutes ago I was
giggling at his walking minifigs renderings. I didn't know him, but if Lego on
My Mind and Market Street are any indication, he has contributed much to this
hobby.
Send up a prayer for his family.
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
It is always sad when a member of our community passes on. Eric and his work
will be missed by many of us. My thoughts go to his family.
Take care,
-Hendo
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Folks,
Based on the information that Joel Vanatta on Bricklink found out, Eric had been
battling Prostate cancer for 1 1/2 years and passed away quietly in his sleep.
http://www.debouwsteen.com/news.php
His legacy will live on....
Gary Istok
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> Based on the information that Joel Vanatta on Bricklink found out, Eric
> had been
> battling Prostate cancer for 1 1/2 years and passed away quietly in his
> sleep.
> His legacy will live on....
Prostate cancer is only of the commonest cancers that affect men, but sadly
many men don't get diagnosed until it is too late.
Next time you have any symptoms or your doctor suggests a routine test for
prostate problems; remember Eric, and go ahead and have those tests.
Kerry
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
A great loss to the community. His friends and family are remembered in our
thoughts and prayers.
Dave K
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In lugnet.general, David Koudys wrote:
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
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I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the
Netherlands, the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
This is just awful news!
Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric’s family.
His website:
http://www.ericbrok.com/
Gary Istok
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A great loss to the community. His friends and family are remembered in our
thoughts and prayers.
Dave K
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Wow...this is a loss. While I never knew him, and knew little of his work, I
still greive the loss that we as a community have. My deepest sympathy to his
family at this time.
heb je speler welput, Eric. Wel verpozing ter vrede....
(You have played well, Eric. Now Rest in peace....)
Matthew
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
Holy Crud! What sad news :(
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
Oh wow.
I've known Eric online for over ten years now. He was one of the pioneer
builders in the hobby, faithfully documenting his passion and amazing work for
as long as I've known him. Eric was an original.
I had the privilege of meeting him and spending several days with him at
LEGOWorld 2002 in the Netherlands. I was in awe of the models he displayed there
and the passion he exuded as he described to me every last detail. He was also a
joy to be around and socialize with.
I feel terrible, as I haven't talked to him in years. I've always looked forward
to seeing him again on a future trip to Holland.
My heart goes out to his family and close friends. I'll miss him.
-Tim
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
This is terrible news. Erik's work was always top notch and his website was
always interesting and thoughful.
Calum
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This is very sad and my feelings are with Eric’s wife, family and friends!
I send Eric an email some days a good saying “Gongratulation to the Market
Street set”. By this time I didn’t know that he suffered allready that much. He
never replied to this email.
His wife send out the sad message two days ago and I was not sure if it would be
appropriate to share this online or not.
I have never meet Eric in person but his website was and is one of the best AFOL
website out there in the net. His page was one of the first unoffical LEGO
website I discovered when I ended my Dark Ages. His models are just inspiring
and his ideas like the Articulated Metroliner are perfect. His website had and
has big impacts on my LEGO hobby!
I am happy that the Market Street project could be finalised before he passed
away and that he had the chance to take part in this project and make it all
away down to the box.
TLC, would it be possible if the company could donate a certain amount of the
Market Street gains for a social service caring about people or kids with
cancer? I would love to see, if 5 $ per set sold could be used to help others
suffering such a terrible illness.
LEGO on my mind - Eric on my mind
Holger
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Eric and I met last at LEGOWORLD 2006. Sadly, I haven't had the chance to speak
to him since. This is a great loss to the LEGO community and a personal loss as
a friend.
We and I will miss him.
Jaco
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO
> set has passed away!!
I guess part of being a community is mourning the passing of people... but it's
not a part I look forward to. I never knew him personally, but I remember when I
exited my Dark Ages I ran across his website and devoured it - beautifully done.
He will be missed.
From: http://www.ericbrok.com/legomind/index.htm?s=insights
"Moments like this make me think of how people we love are composed of atoms. In
a few years they will be a collection of still other atoms, possibly diffused
with atoms of people we dislike. Ordinary parts make up brilliant wholes. And
ultimately everything is going to pieces." --Eric Brok
He was truely one of the "brilliant wholes".
--
Brian Davis
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
I'll miss his LEGO musings, and surely his contributions will live long in our
hearts and minds. I still remember reading his insightful posts to
rec.toys.lego so many years ago. May his family find peace and consolation.
Good-bye, Eric.
Ed
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Very sad news indeed. I remember being utterly blown away by a highly innovative
castle that he built many years ago, and I had the opportunity to meet him
briefly at a BrickFest a few years ago.
I never knew him well, but he stands out to me as a great builder and also an
intelligent and reflective guy, whose contributions to the AFOL community will
be sorely missed.
Magnus
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
Truly a sad day for the AFOL community. I had the chance to meet Eric at
BrickFest 2005, when I was handling the PaB bulk boxes. I had no idea of his
illness.
Eric will be missed greatly by all.
Scott Lyttle
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
Terribly sad news for the AFOL and LEGO communities. Working with Erik during
the Ambassador program was a great honour. His ideas, comments, and suggestions
will be missed for sure.
It's good to see that he had completed his ride and large piece for LEGOWORLD
2006. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2085952
based on his amazing Harry Potter version...
http://legomind.ericbrok.com/projects/potter/subframe.htm
In another nice way, it's good to see the Market Street featured currently on
LEGO.com - a tribute to the great LEGO designer Erik was.
He will be missed!
~Tk
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
Reading this bad news at Lugnet has left me in total sadness.
Eric has been one of the most remarkable personalities I have ever met due to my
LEGO hobby. The results of his partizipation in this community will be alive for
a really long time, but nevertheless I actually miss him already right now....
In my thoughts I am with Eric's family and friends.
Farewell, Eric.
Ben
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> I just found out on the Bricklink Forum that AFOL Eric Brok of the Netherlands,
> the designer of the new 10190 LEGO set has passed away!!
>
> This is just awful news!
>
> Our hearts and our prayers go out to Eric's family.
>
> His website:
> http://www.ericbrok.com/
>
>
> Gary Istok
Eric's funeral took place on Friday. A number of people from the LEGO community
was also present for the last honor to Eric.
Eric told me of his illness last September. He knew since the beginning of 2006
that the had cancer and that it would be terminal. During the last half year he
send regularly newsletters to his family, colleagues and friends. It was always
nice to read these newsletters and the positive but realistic view of both Eric
and his wife, despite the fact that his illness progressed rapidly. His death
didn't came as a total surprise to me, but it was still a large shock.
During his funeral words were spoken by his family, colleagues and LEGO-friends.
The stories showed the picture of Eric as we know him: calm, modest,
perfectionistic and skilful, enthousiastic and involved.
Of course his love of LEGO was also mentioned in the different stories. From the
beginning of his hobby in 1990 to the set designed by him: the Market street and
all in between. His website which was and is a source of inspiration; his
freelance work for LEGO in the past; his efforts for organizing LEGO World and
the creations he showed during the events; the projects he did for the Dutch
community De Bouwsteen; his efforts for LEGO fans worldwide as a LEGO
amabassador and much more.
I am glad to be able to attend his funeral, despite the two-sided feelings. On
the one side the sadness not to be able to meet Eric once again, on the other
side the joy for everything he has done. Eric has left us with many nice things
and thoughts and I will sure miss him.
Sybrand Bonsma
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Erik taught me through his website.
He showcased so many techniques, styles, and solutions, and I was inspired.
From close-coupling for trains, dioramas, SNOT, Technic geometry, to
mechanization he gave us so many solutions and foundations for how our skills
evolved and how we build today.
Genius: He produced truly original ideas.
Community: LEGO on My Mind showcased his creativity.
I am so glad that Erik realized Market Place. Now the World will be touched by
his genius, and our Community will continue to build on the foundation of the
latest installment in the Modular construction project.
While I did not know Erik personally, I am forever grateful to have been
influenced by his genius. Thank you Erik.
build in peace,
James Mathis
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A few weeks have passed, but I still wanted to add my deepest condolences to
Eric's friends and family on his passing.
I never knew Eric personally, but was definitely one of his biggest fans. His
Estuary Stronghold is still one of my all-time favourite creations, and was an
enormous inspiration to me. That, along with dozens of his other creations.
I will miss his involvement in the Lego community, but his impact on the rest of
us has been, and will continue to be extremely significant for many years to
come. I'm glad his website is still up and running for the enjoyment of us all.
Finally, for those of us who are male, make sure to inform yourselves about
prostate cancer. Know the warning signs, and inform yourselves about the pros
and cons of screening for it. I don't know old Eric was, but if you're 40 years
old or more, you need to give this some attention.
Thanks for everything, Eric.
Robin Sather
LEGO Certified Professional
Brickville DesignWorks
www.brickville.ca
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