Hank Proia RIP Devil Doc.

[tomthirtysix]

Ah damn... Never got to meet Doc, but I had spoken with him a couple times on the phone. I've got the perfect cigar to dedicate to him.

RIP Doc.

 

[bluue13]

SHIT! This one hits me in the gut. I have no words. RIP, Doc.

 

[2K6TBSS]

Doc was one of the greats. He will be missed.

RIP Doc.

 

[Thoughts]

Wow. I really was not thinking this at all. I really hate that. Damn. Doc you will be missed brother. Smoke an amazing one up there brother.

 

[Napa_Smokes]

Rest In Peace Doc... you will be missed.

 

[Scap]

Rest in Peace.

 

[beyond the band]

Sad day for the community of fuggin flatlanders Rest In Peace sir.

 

[Tall Paul]

The names that have shown up to post in this thread is outstanding. Guys that haven’t posted in years have come out of the woodwork to show their love for Doc and it really shows how much he meant to all of us.

Paul

 

[gtadroptop]

This flatlander will burn a very nice stick in your honor, Doc.

 

[AVB]

I knew Hank for 15 years. He had my respect which is the most precious thing I can give.

 

[jacot23]

R.I.P. Doc.

My condolences to all that knew him.

 

[mjolnir01]

Cigar Pass is just a little bit less shiny and special now.

I never met Hank in person, but the impact he's had upon me personally is profound. I think I'll have a good shave later on today, of course with a Feather blade like he recommended all those years ago. Maybe I'll make some Pork Shoulder Braised in White Wine and serve it over some egg noodles, my recipe copied and pasted straight from when he posted it here. I know I'll definitely smoke something good tonight. A Sir Winnie would be appropriate--you know, like Hank enjoyed.

Dammit.

Here's a toast...

 

[bfreebern]

This one is still such a surprise. I never met Hank in person, but we had many discussions and he always checked in with me, when I took a break from CP. His wit, his Memorial Day stories and just fatherly advice in general..........was/is huge.

2020 was really hard, with the passing of Larry @golfgar and David @NorCalCigarLover

2021 is starting out shitty as well.

 

[insight]

RIP old fella, another one of the greats down and a true loss for all of us still kicking. Ad astra my friend.

 

[modo22]

Memorial Day

Reposted for the noobs. Before 1971, Memorial day was not the holiday we celebrate today. It was not a three day weekend. It was not the beginning of the picnic season, nor was it the start of the tourist season. It was a time to commemorate our war dead. Id like to share with you all what...

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Here is the last Memorial day post I found just for those that didn't get a chance to read it. I know there were more, but at least reposting this one here.

 

[Charley]

RIP brother.

 

[H. Vachon]

Sadly I was only able to have a few brief exchanges of messages with, Doc. But you don’t become a CigarPass “Household name” without being a hell of a guy, of this I am sure. Rest easy brother.

 

[ashauler]

Dammit.

 

[Smokin'Sims]

Sad news indeed. I never got to meet Doc but remember many of the things he said. RIP Doc.

 

[Acclaym]

Smoke the good ones today, young fellas. RIP Hank.