Byron Hoskins RIP

[AbbeysDad]

It is with great sadness to share the news that my friend Byron passed away in the wee hours this morning.
I well know that many here will share my sadness. We have lost a great fishkeeper who was always willing to help a fellow hobbyist.

Byron fought the good fight for a very long time but as is often the case, cancer won in the end.

Rest in Peace my friend.

 

[Rocky998]

This is very sad news
His loss will be remembered here on the forums, definitely. He had a big impact on many here

 

[connorlindeman]

The hobby lost a great man. My condolences to his family.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

*sigh*

 

[powerdyne6]

Byron will always be remembered here. He helped numerous people in the fish industry including myself.

RIP

 

[JuiceBox52]

Byron changed the way I keep fish and made a huge impact on TFF. The fishkeeping world has lost a great person, and You’ve lost a great friend.
Hugs to you as you navigate this loss

 

[JuiceBox52]

@AbbeysDad if there will be a funeral (and if it’s open) would you be able to pm me the details? I would like to attend, as last I spoke with him he was living less than two hours from me

 

[Oldspartan]

I browsed some of this man's threads. Surely this hobby has lost a great mind.

Although I did not know the fella I am sorry for the loss to those who did. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Cancer is truly a scurrilous disease and I have watched it steal before.

May he rest in peace and may his family and friends take some solace in having him in their midst during his lifetime.

 

[Essjay]

Sad news. He will be missed. I always read his posts with interest as they were so informative.

 

[Back in the fold]

I expected this but I am feeling a bit hollow right now . Byron was a fine man who never talked down to anyone and his advice was always right on . We here on TFF have lost our best member and finest mind . The only time I ever read him denigrating anything was when he once referred to Kissing Gourami’s as “hideous creatures”. I smile inwardly at that and remember him fondly .

 

[Lcc86]

Rest in peace Byron, I only knew you virtually but you provided me with excellent advice when I first joined here and didn't have a clue what I was doing. A real fountain of knowledge.

 

[emeraldking]

This sad news affects us all. We mourn about his passing. Which also means that he's been a well respected member of our community. I'm sad to know that he's lost his battle but I'm glad that he doesn't have to suffer anymore. But I also truly believe that he'll watch over this forum as it's been a part of his life as well. I thought of him this past week and I've lit a candle for him when I was at the church.
I wish all of his loved ones all the strength and love with the loss of Byron...

 

[AquaBarb]

Such a great mind lost from the hobby and this site but he will always be fondly remembered

A true gent and TFF legend

Rest in peace Byron

 

[Wills]

Such sad news - best wishes for his family and friends. I think Byron is perhaps unique among us as he always posted not only under his real first name but publicly with his full name and qualifications which takes a great deal of bravery but also integrity - something I've always admired and wanted to share.

Wills

 

[Naughts]

So sad.
Thank you for letting us know @AbbeysDad .
He leaves a legacy here, now and always