There’s not enough space or time to express the terrible sense of loss that myself and everyone else who loved Hans feels at this time. I would simply like to say that Hans was an incredible husband, father, business associate and cherished friend. You would be hard pressed to find anyone with such an upbeat and positive mental attitude regarding any situation. Hans was intelligent, kind, compassionate, witty and funny, just to name a few of his many attributes. For myself, living just three kilometers away was a gift in itself. A morning breakfast at the Pretty Devil breakfast shop with lively conversation followed up by a nice birding hike and perhaps a late night herping outing were always wonderful times we spent together. Traveling to visit him in Borneo for two weeks in Kuching was such an amazing journey. I can honestly say that spending time with Hans made me a better person. Now that he’s passed on, I’m going to fondly remember our times together and his infectious smile and laughter and do my utmost to see the positives in any situation I encounter. In that way I will keep the best parts of Hans alive in my daily memories. Rest in peace my brother.
Here is the announcement his son Karl posted on Hans’ Facebook page.
Here is Hans’ Facebook account in the event that anyone would like to read the comments people have posted regarding his passing and see how many lives he touched in immeasurable ways. He was one in a million and truly larger than life! Perhaps some of you that knew him would like to add to the comments as well. I’m certain that any messages of condolences would be a comfort for his wife Lisa and his two sons Hans Jr. (Hanhan) and Karl during this most difficult time.
Rickey Henderson (pictured below) has reportedly passed away. Dubbed the “man of steal,” he shattered MLB stolen base records and was indisputably the most distinct and perhaps the most feared leadoff man in baseball history. He was only 65.
The great Steven Crook (aka @StevenCrook ) has published an obituary about Hans Breuer, a German who passed away earlier this month. Breuer is the author of A Cobra Hijacked My Camera Bag! Snakes and Stories from Taiwan (2012) and, based on his later time in Sarawak, A Greenhorn Naturalist in Borneo (2022).
Perhaps this man’s contributions have been discussed in other threads. I thought this account of his life also deserved to be posted here.
Like Hoover, his post-presidency was a lot better than his actual presidency. He was involved with some great projects like Habitat for Humanity. Wonder if both Trump and Biden will be at the state funeral.
She was indeed a stunner!
