Rusteez RIP

Subject: Rusteez RIP Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:31 pm

It is with great sadness that i have to inform the forum that I have just learned that long time member 'Rusteez' has passed away. Stephen Reinstadler will be long remembered on the forum, and by those members that corresponded with him, for his wit, his tenacity and his attention to detail. Stephen was first and formost a gentleman, a scholar and a good friend to those lucky enough to have known him.

Hamba ngokuthula mngani wami

Subject: Re: Rusteez RIP Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:00 pm

I shall miss Steve's contributions greatly both to the forum and to future editions of the Studies in the ZW series. He was also one of those few trusted individuals with whom one can think aloud directly and confide in. What a very sad loss.

Posts : 3387 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Very sad news. Stephen will be missed by many.

Rest In Peace

Posts : 366 Join date : 2017-02-05 Location : Texas, U.S.A.

I, too, shall miss Steve. What a terrible loss to the forum.

Posts : 2268 Join date : 2010-10-22 Location : France

"Il y a tant de vagues et de fumée
Qu'on arrive plus à distinguer
Le blanc du noir
Et l'énergie du désespoir
Le téléphone pourra sonner
Il n'y aura plus d'abonné
Et plus d'idée
Que le silence pour respirer
Recommencer
Là où le monde a commencé

Je m'en irai dormir dans le paradis blanc
Où les nuits sont si longues qu'on en oublie le temps
Tout seul avec le vent
Comme dans mes rêves d'enfant
Je m'en irai courir dans le paradis blanc
Loin des regards de haine et des combats de sang
Retrouver les baleines
Parler aux poissons d'argent
Comme, comme, comme avant

Y a tant de vagues et tant d'idées
Qu'on arrive plus à décider
Le faux du vrai
Et qui aimer ou condamner
Le jour où j'aurai tout donné
Que mes claviers seront usés
D'avoir osé
Toujours vouloir tout essayer
Et…"

"Le Paradis Blanc", Michel Berger

Subject: Re: Rusteez RIP Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:18 pm

What sad news.

Farewell Steve, you will be missed.

JY

Subject: Re: Rusteez RIP Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:28 pm

Unexpected, very sad news. Thoughts with his family, Steve was a very active member, his contributions will be greatly missed. RIP Steve.
Steve Joined the forum on the 2nd June 2010
Contributing 2881 posts on the forum.

Subject: Re: Rusteez RIP Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:32 pm

ymob wrote:: "Il y a tant de vagues et de fumée
Qu'on arrive plus à distinguer
Le blanc du noir
Et l'énergie du désespoir
Le téléphone pourra sonner
Il n'y aura plus d'abonné
Et plus d'idée
Que le silence pour respirer
Recommencer
Là où le monde a commencé

Je m'en irai dormir dans le paradis blanc
Où les nuits sont si longues qu'on en oublie le temps
Tout seul avec le vent
Comme dans mes rêves d'enfant
Je m'en irai courir dans le paradis blanc
Loin des regards de haine et des combats de sang
Retrouver les baleines
Parler aux poissons d'argent
Comme, comme, comme avant

Y a tant de vagues et tant d'idées
Qu'on arrive plus à décider
Le faux du vrai
Et qui aimer ou condamner
Le jour où j'aurai tout donné
Que mes claviers seront usés
D'avoir osé
Toujours vouloir tout essayer
Et…"

"Le Paradis Blanc", Michel Berger

English translation.

"There are so many waves and smoke We can not distinguish The white of the black And the energy of despair The phone may ring There will be no subscriber And more idea That silence to breathe Restart Where the world started I'll go to sleep in the white paradise Where the nights are so long that we forget the time Alone with the wind Like in my childhood dreams I'll go running in the white paradise Far from the eyes of hate and blood fights Find the whales Talking to silver fish Like, like, as before There are so many waves and so many ideas That we can not decide anymore The true false And who to love or condemn The day I will have given everything That my keyboards will be worn To have dared Always want to try everything And…" "The White Paradise", Michel Berger"

Subject: Re: Rusteez RIP Sun Dec 15, 2019 9:24 am

Hi

That's very sad, a few months ago I gave him some cartoons from Punch and out of the blue a CDV of a Zulu warrior landed on my doorstep.

So sorry

Simon

Posts : 947 Join date : 2011-10-21 Location : Algoa Bay

RIP Steve.
Your valuable contributions will be sorely missed.

regards

Barry

Subject: Rusteez R.I.P. Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:18 am

Steve was a well respected member of this Forum , and he knew his ' stuff ' , It's a very sad time for his family , and us . Steve was very helpful with his time and knowledge , the Forum will be poorer with his devastating loss . R.I.P Rusteeze , you'll be sorely missed . Thank You Frank for letting me know of Steve's passing whilst I was away .
90th . Sad

Posts : 1 Join date : 2019-12-23

Just a quick message of thanks really
Steve (Rusteez) is my Dad, my Mum recieved an email from someone on this board and it has been of great help with our grieving to know that so many of you held him with such high regard. My Dad often spoke about this forum to is as a family and he held you all with high regard too. He enjoyed the knowledge that you all share very much. Over the years I have become very interested in my Dads interests it is clear I have much reading to do. For now once again I'd like to thank you all for your kind words on behalf of myself and the test of the family.

Subject: Re: Rusteez RIP Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:02 pm

Helen, Thank you so much for posting this, Steve was a valued member of the forum, his knowledge on this subject was second to none, he will be greatly missed, he made a lot of friends here, and our thoughts go to you and your family, Any loss this time of year is always harder to bear. but on behalf of the forum, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New year. Please feel free to drop in anytime.

Kind Regards
Peter.

Subject: Rusteez R.I.P. Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:08 pm

Hi Helen
Thank you for your very kind post it's no doubt greatly appreciated by fellow members . I wholeheartedly echo Pete's sentiments , your Dad was a valued contributor to this Forum , he'll be sorely missed . All the very best for the Season although it'll certainly be a very difficult time for you and the family .
Regards
Gary ( 90th ) Salute

Posts : 182 Join date : 2012-02-16 Location : northeast usa

I was very sad to read this. may his spirit rest in peace

Posts : 2593 Join date : 2009-04-24

A real sad lost, I always enjoyed Steve's posts. RIP Steve.

Posts : 705 Join date : 2012-05-05

R.I.P Steve, was a bit of a shock to see this.