prudenceb Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 For those of you not on facebook, or who rarely go there, sad news just posted of the death of long-time NSPN member, Gene Cosloy. The post said he died on November 5, seven years after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I am sure that links to obits will be posted here soon. Prudence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaKayakNE Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 So sad to hear the news of Genes passing. Although I have not paddled with him I know he had been a valued member of this group for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leong Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 About twelve years ago I met Gene for the first time while I was tuning up my roll at Walden Pond. Gene was there in a sea kayak. Because he had never paddled in the ocean, I convinced him to meet me at Lanes cove a few days later and our friendship began. He soon joined NSPN. Within a few months Gene had mastered a reliable roll. Gene, several others and I met weekly to paddle from various put-ins on the north shore. Several years later Gene started to slow down. We both assumed it was due to normal aging. But about seven years ago Gene was diagnosed with cancer (a fairly rare blood disorder called Multiple Myeloma). For sure that accounted for his slowdown. In many ways Gene is a hero. Through many years of chemo, blood transfers, broken bones, two complete hip replacements, etc., he kept paddling whenever he could and made the best of it. What more can a sea kayaking hero do? He clung to life as long as he could. Unfortunately, the cancer finally beat him. RIP Gene (aka Chip) -Leon (aka Biff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 So sad to hear this! I only paddled with him a few times, but I have good memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Very sad. I only met him a couple of times. He impressed me as a gentle, humble guy with a great sense of humor. Knowing that he was fighting MM all along increases my respect for him further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Sorry to say that I had not laid eyes on Gene for a season or two, let alone paddled with him, recently, and am very sad to hear that he finally lost his battle with cancer. Someone mentioned his sense of humour: so right! He could have fun in teasing me and goading me regarding English usage, since everyone knows I am particular (pedantic?) <His> usage was just fine! Death comes for us all; yea, even for kings... You'll be missed, old chap! RIP, Gene. (Nice words from the Biff, above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I also have not seen Gene in ages, but I think of him often when I paddle the Nordkapp he sold me a few years back. He will be missed by I lot of people. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Gene was one of the first people Phil and I met when we joined NSPN. He was always welcoming and kind to us. I'll miss his sharp wit and outspoken nature. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) I will miss Gene. I guess we all will miss him. I did not share as much time with him on the water as many of you, but had tremendous respect for him and for what he had to say. He really was a gentleman and a scholar (autodidact). Thankyou Leon(Biff)... for the well chosen words and photo. RIP Gene Edited November 17, 2017 by BillyD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancysan Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just seeing this now. Sad news. RIP Gene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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