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Michiaki Tanaka deceased

Post by ken123 » Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:05 pm

It is with great personal sadness that I am announcing that Michiaki Tanaka of Tanaka Toishi Kougyousho, who I represent as his international distributor, passed away on Tuesday, 10/23/18 at 8:39 PM, Japan time . He passed away as a result of subarachnoid hemorrhage of sudden onset..The funeral service were held on 10/28 Sunday at 10 am in Kyoto City.. In addition to my professional relationship, I also mourn his passing as my mentor. He was a leading member of the Kyoto Natural Sharpening Stone Union, Kyoto Sharpening Stone Sales Union and Kyoto Blade Union.. Flower arrangement provided by Kenneth Schwartz of Precise Sharpening.
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Post by Cutuu » Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:23 pm

Sorry for your lost Ken
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Post by jacko9 » Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:23 pm

Sorry for your loss Ken - may he rest in peace.
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Post by old onion » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:15 am

sorry Ken
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Post by RonAZ » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:24 am

RIP
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Post by Bensbites » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:41 am

Sorry Ken.
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Post by Thin Man » Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:51 am

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Post by LostHighway » Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:43 pm

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and mentor.
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Post by Ut_ron » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:51 pm

It’s hard when you lose a good friend and mentor. Nice job on the flower arrangement.
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Post by Robstreperous » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:52 pm

On this sad occasion I grieve with you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Post by ken123 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:13 am

Thanks to all of you. Greatly appreciated. It is a great loss for me.

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Post by ChefKnivesToGo » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:06 am

Sorry Ken. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Tanaka and I’m shocked to hear this since he was relatively young.
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Post by ken123 » Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:35 pm

Yes, he passed away at 56 years of age :( Gone way too soon. So much lost knowledge...

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Re: Michiaki Tanaka deceased

Post by STPepper9 » Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:10 pm

Wow, so sorry for your loss Ken.
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