Takashi Amano passed?

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:49 pm

That is the word on some facebook posts..if true, big loss to the planted tank community...

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:11 pm

Yes it's true. He died of pneumonia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takashi_Amano

Very badly translated: http://www.niigata-nippo.co.jp/sp/news/ ... 97631.html

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:15 pm

thats horrible

poor his family. condolences

Ben Belton · Post by **Ben Belton** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:22 pm

Karen Randall received this mail earlier today.

Dear Friends and Partners,

With our deepest sorrow, we announce that Takashi Amano, President & CEO of Aqua Design Amano Co., Ltd., passed away after an illness on Wednesday, August 4, 2015.
We convey our deepest gratitude to those who have favored him with valuable cooperation and support.
The wake and private funeral will be held by close family members only.
To follow the wishes of Mr. Amano, we respectfully decline any condolence gifts.
Details of the farewell ceremony will be announced, later.

August 6, 2015
Aqua Design Amano Co., Ltd.

B Considine · Post by **B Considine** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:46 pm

It was after seeing pictures of his work that I first discovered GWAPA.

Blaise

B Considine · Post by **B Considine** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:47 pm

It was after seeing pictures of his work that I first discovered GWAPA.

Blaise

sns26 · Post by **sns26** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 2:19 pm

Awful news. Like so many of you, it was Amano's work that brought me back to aquariums after a 15-year hiatus.

Here's a nice set of encomia via reefbuilders:

http://reefbuilders.com/2015/08/06/aqua ... es-age-61/

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