Very sad news re Scavok

[+jsarche]

I'm primarily a lurker here, but thought many would be interested -- and saddened -- to hear this news. Today's Denver Post has this obituary -- http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/denverpost/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=158013879 -- for Roger Kovacs, known to geocoin and geocaching fans everywhere as Scavok. Like many here, I had exchanged e-mails with him, but never met him, though we lived in the same area. He had an incredible eye for designing geocoins, for photography, and for some very good geocache hides. The few times I corresponded with him, he sounded like a very good guy. I'm sorry to be the bearer of such sad news.

[+GeoCharmer81]

Very sad news, indeed.

Not sure if I'd ever met him in person, but believe I've emailed with him about coins.

I know I have some great coins that were designed by him.

He will be missed by the caching community as well as his family and friends.

Condolences and blessings to all.

 

P.S. Thanks for informing the community of this terrible loss.

 

Kelly (AKA GeoCharmer81)

from Lake County, Ohio

[+Edisto Patto]

So sorry to hear about this...I have a set of his hand wrought coins that are among my favorite geocoin treasures. I too had never met him but know our geocaching/geocoin world will miss him. Thanks for the information.

[+sandra+thorsten]

Gandalf: "End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass. And then you see it."

Pippin: "What, Gandalf? See what?"

Gandalf: "White shores. And beyond ... a far green country under a swift sunrise."

 

We feel very sad hearing this news. We knew him as very friendly and accommodating person, even if we only had contact via email as customers of his coins. It was an honour for us to release his handmade coins to commemorate our 100th, 500th and 1000th cache founds. Every time we see one of his coins we will remember him.

 

Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

 

Sandra and Thorsten

[+manu luq]

Life sometimes surprises us with terrible news, irreparable losses.

I've only known him through the forum and through his designs.

My sincere condolences.

[+kini_ont]

Having known Roger only through his beautiful coin designs, I always felt that he was a compassionate, caring person as often when receiving a coin he included a personal note. As a community I know we all would wish to relieve his family of their anguish. May he rest in peace and his family know he was loved and respected here and that this would ease their hurt.

[+sweetlife]

 

Sadden to hear that another Geocacher, Geocoiner and a wonderful artist and a man with many talents has passed away. Scavok did a wire the wire wrapping of our personal geocoin. You will be greatly missed. May You Rest in Peace.

[+Crowesfeat30]

Ah darn! I knew that something had to be wrong. Totally not like him to not respond to emails, etc. So very sad. RIP Roger.

 

CF30

Edited June 13, 2012 by Crowesfeat30

[+Eartha]

Wow, I don't know what to say. Way too young to leave this earth. Rest In Peace. He was very talented. Condolences to the family. This is a sad, sad day for geocoining.

[+Eartha]

Even in their time of sorrow, his family took the time to post this message on his website.

It is sad to inform you that Roger Kovacs suddenly, and unexpectedly, passed away last week. As executors of the estate, there will be a period of time while we research records to attempt to complete all transactions. We will miss our son greatly. Please give us some time before making inquiries. Very soon his facebook page will become public, feel free to express your condolences and memories of Roger at that time.

[+Droo]

Holy smokes..... 28 years old!! What a tragedy and untimely loss to his family, friends and the geocaching community. He will be missed.

[ELTADA]

Oh my goodness, what terrible news! So young - I know from personal experience that a sudden loss like this is especially difficult.

 

I too only knew scavok online here in this community and have many of his beautiful designs but knew him to be a very lovely person. My thoughts are with his family and fiancee during this time...

 

What a shock...

[+AtlantaGal]

Such sad news. My condolences to his family & friends.

[+LadyBee4T]

I am so sad to hear this. He just got engaged a few days ago too. Whatever took him at such a young age? My heart goes out to his family. RIP Roger

[+OshnDoc]

These are very sad news to hear.

God must have had thought that he was ready to come home to him.

Rest in Peace my friend. I will keep those coins you made for me, in your memory.

 

Just too add some thoughts:

 

"Death's power is limited --

It cannot eradicate memories

Or slay love

It cannot destroy even a threadbare faith

Or permanently hobble the smallest hope in God

It cannot permeate the soul

And it cannot cripple the spirit

It merely separates us for a while

That is the only power death can claim

--No more"

―

Donna VanLiere

Edited June 13, 2012 by OshnDoc

[+Tethys C]

Our thoughts and prayers go out for his family and friends.

His hand made lead and copper coins are amongst my most favorite coins.

[+GATOULIS]

Oh!!! I really do not know what to say!! He was so young!! how...???

I knew Scavok frok the forums! this is so sad! My condolences to his family, his parents and his friends!

you will be missed my friend!

 

RIP!

[+woejam]

Oh, wow, that is really sad news.

My condolances to his family and friends.

 

He made some very nice coins!

 

woejam

[+fairyhoney]

~ SO very sad to hear this. My heart and thoughts goes out to his family. . . Yes, he never failed to respond to emails. RIP Roger . . .

[+The Blorenges]

And I am also very sorry to read this news.

 

I have bought several of his lovely Scavok geocoins over the years. He was obviously very talented and artistic man, this is a sad loss to the geocoin community.

 

My condolences to his family and friends.

 

MrsB

[+jpbarr]

What a terrible loss to both those that loved him and the Geocoin community. Unfortunately I never got the chance to own any of his coins but have seen them on the forum and it was obvious he was an amazing craftsman. My thoughts go out to his family.

[+AlliedOz]

This is indeed sad news, Roger and I exchanged e-mails like so many of us into geocoins, there was even talk of a meet when he visited Australia but due to the east coast west coast distance it never happened, seems more of a shame now.

 

He was a most generous man allowing me to make personal orders of different colours than he was doing in particular mint runs, also due to the volumes and cost he always cut me slack on the shipping, I'm so proud to own works of art from such a talented designer and good bloke.

 

You will be truly missed Roger.

[+seekerfamily]

Sad to read this news. God Bless and condolences to his family.

[Sandy]

This is very sad news.We send our condolences to his family, fiance and friends.

[+JoenGPS]

His handmade personalized coin has been in our travel bag for years for discoveries to special folks we meet. He will be missed, our sincere condolences go to his friends and family.

[+blue elephant crew]

my condolences to his family and friends, no words can replace the loss you feel. my thoughts with are with you all.

[+fox-and-the-hound]

This is horrible news. Like many I've shared my passion for coins with him and love his work and ingenuity. It's always a tragedy to lose a friend and to lose one with so many possible more memories that might have been shared is terrible. I believe it to be true when people say we grieve not for him, but for the loss of him in our lives You will be missed sir. You will be missed.

[+steben6]

Oh my, this is very sad news. Though I knew him only through email and the forums, he was an extremely talented artist and a very, very nice man. Taken so young. I consider his Irish Dancing Dress geocoins among some of my absolute favorites.

 

May he rest in peace and my symphathy to his family and friends.

[Love]

This is very sad news indeed. My condolences to his family and friends.

[+tsunrisebey]

What a shock Much too young to be taken so soon. A unique geocoin designer and will be missed by many. Thank you for your contributions to geocaching and geocoins. I had hoped to get to meet you at GCF in CO this year.

 

My condolences to family and friends, you will be missed by many. You will live on in memories and through your coins.

 

tsun

[+MustangJoni]

So sorry to hear this. He was truly talented.

[+007BigD]

RIP Roger very fond memories of him and very sad to know he departed us so soon. I remember him best by his hand pounded lead coins. Then by the later copper and bronze. We discussed several patina methods varying between heat treatments/acids and he enlightened me on his patina methods which i worked into my sig pennies.

Very sad news and my deepest regards to his family. You will be missed Scavok. Thanks for your designs, you will be missed.

[GregsonVaux]

The very first geocoin that I ever bought was Roger's "tengwar". The second coin I ever bought was his "Tree of Life". He was the person who got me into designing geocoins and he was very helpful when I was new in showing me the ropes. This is sad news, but we can all be happy that he brought such good to the world.

[+Ashallond]

I am stunned.

 

Condolences and prayers.

[+Six Little Spookies]

What a loss. Very sad to hear it.

[+mamoreb]

That is very sad news indeed... He seemed like a great person. My condolences to his family.

[+mousekakat]

Condolences from the Mousekakat family in Sweden... remember, only the good die young! Cache on, Scavok! Show Heaven how it's done!

[+yanagi]

I'm completely shocked and really don't know how to express my sadness. Like others I only knew him from emails, from the forum and from his excellent work as a geocoin designer. One of the first coins that I ever bought was the Tengwar coin and it is still one of my absolte favorite coins.

 

My condolences to family and friends!

[+Frank n Beck]

Our condolences to family and friends!

[+wenzelbub]

Show God your coins and he will love them like we do!

 

RIP

[YemonYime]

Really sad to hear of this. Partly stunned, partly upset, but mainly proud for having the chance to correspond with him as he put his mark on our hobby. I'm probably not the only one to do this, but I just set one of his coins (a Tengwar) on a stand here and will just keep it in sight for a while. He was not only a good guy, but a talented mind who raised the bar here. My sincere condolences to his family as he's laid to rest today.

[+Fianccetto]

Sorry to read about this terrible loss, prayers, sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.

[+imoutnabout]

So very sad. Far too young, far too talented ... so unfair. My most sincere condolences to his family and friends. May it comfort you to know how many lives he touched in his short time with us.

[+Toojin]

all of us are thinking thoughts and support to Scavok's family

[+DresselDragons]

I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers to his family.

[+Mauison]

Great designer and great person. Thoughts and prayer go out to his family and friends.

[+Sivota]

What a very sad news this is...

Thank you for your very creative contribution to geocoins Scavok.

My thoughts are with family and friends.

[+pingos]

Very sad news.

I did not met him in person but know that he was a great designer.

Glad I have some great coins from him.

He will be missed by all of us.

My condolences go to family and friends.

 

Marjon (aka pingos)

[+pingos]

Very sad news.

I did not met him in person but know that he was a great designer.

Glad I have some great coins from him.

He will be missed by all of us.

My condolences go to family and friends.

 

Marjon (aka pingos)

[+JackHoe]

What a sad news and still so young. Didn't met him in person, but mailed with him about a coin. I too think his designes where great, but he will not only be missed for his coin designes I think.

My condolences to all how knew and loved him.