R.I.P Holger Enge aka Cockroachfarm

Neil Ostroff

Neil Ostroff

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My best friend, Holger Enge, aka Cockroachfarm, passed away yesterday afternoon of complications from Cushing's Syndrome.

His wife Maureen called me from Toronto just now with the news.

He had fallen ill just before the Blade Show and in spite of excellent care in Toronto, his heart just gave gave out.

He had just turned 61 last week.

Holger was a professional writer, and publicist. He had a successful career in radio for many years and was a joke writer for many Hollywood stars, including Don Rickles, Phylis Diller and many others.

He was a animal lover, especially dogs, and was a protector and savior of abused racing greyhounds.

Holger was a passionate collector of knives, watches and he loved cars.

Most of you never met him, but those who did know what a wonderful human being he was and how much he gave to his friends and family in all respects.

I am in shock right now - friends like Holger are very rare indeed- I am unable to express further how I feel.

This picture of Holger and my dog Cody was taken at my home just 12 months ago when he came to Montreal to celebrate my birthday.

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Rest in peace, my best friend

Neil Ostroff
 
Rest in peace. Please convey my sympathy to his family. I feel sick to read about this. He was one of the finest gentlemen we have had on Bladeforums.
 
That picture is a very nice way to remember your friend. May he rest in peace.
 
Sorry to hear that. My condoleances. (and my apologies if by any chance I misspelled that word)
Kind regards,

Jos
 
Extremely sorry to hear of your loss. A double blow, losing a friend and a decent human being. My sympathies to you and his family.
 
I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and Holgers family.
 
Very sorry to hear about your friend. I've been there myself, so I understand the "fog" that you're in. I remember reading some of his posts. He will be missed by many of us.
 
OMG ! This is terrible news, so very sorry to hear this. :(
RIP , Holger.

Doug
 
Sounds like he was a wonderful man. His family and friends are in my prayers.
 
My deepest sympathies to you & yours.

"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
 
i'm sorry to hear that he passed. i had the chance to talk to him a few times over the phone. he was a nice man.
 
Neil Ostroff said:
He was a animal lover, especially dogs, and was a protector and savior of abused racing greyhounds.

Holger was a passionate collector of knives, watches and he loved cars.

Most of you never met him, but those who did know what a wonderful human being he was and how much he gave to his friends and family in all respects.

I am in shock right now - friends like Holger are very rare indeed- I am unable to express further how I feel.
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Your words fall on appreciative and anguished ear.....thanks so much for taking the time to let us all know of this great loss to the community.

Holger was a gem!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
OMG!! I can not believe that he is gone!!! I am in complete shock!!! He was a wonderful guy, and is this is a great loss. I offer my deepest condolences to his family and friends. This is VERY sad news in deed.
 
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