R.I.P. Roland Procter has Passed.

[waynorth]

Roland's eldest daughter informed me that Roland passed away this morning. I am sure many of you will miss him, as will his family! He left his mark on the world of knife collecting!
So Long old Buddy!!

 

[Jody744]

Godspeed Roland

 

[Mike Robuck]

On to knife heaven Roland. Good man.

 

[knowtracks]

RIP Roland

Dave

 

[zzyzzogeton]

R.I.P. Roland. Had many a good conversations with him, bought a few knives from him and worked with him on identifying a few knives. He will be missed in the knife world.

 

[echoscout]

RIP Roland.

 

[Texoma]

RIP Roland
I knew Roland was not well when I have not seen his posts on another forum I suspect something was wrong. We’ve had a few conversations and I enjoyed them. Roland the knife world will miss you RIP my friend.

 

[black mamba]

RIP Roland, many good thoughts accompany you on your journey.

 

[ea42]

R.I.P. old friend. A part of my soul will be travelling with you.

 

[eveled]

RIP Roland you’ll be missed.

 

[Ernie1980]

RIP, prayers sent from Texas for his family.

 

[robbobus]

Had many chats with Roland, God speed.

 

[wveah]

Bought a bunch of nice Schrades from him and every package included a bonus knife. Great seller and better person. RIP

 

[Campbellclanman]

I just found out as I came across this , I have been wondering and worrying.
I am so torn to read this as Roland did want it to end - at the near end, so for this I am relieved for Roland that his pain is over, yet I feel quite distraught with him dying too young.

I will miss my phone calls and emails that we had - really miss them.

Roland thank you, I hope your journey continues with new worlds ahead of you, and I hope very much we cross paths in the future.

 

[RobbW]

Rest In Peace, Roland. I enjoyed your insights and wisdom while you were here.

 

[glennbad]

His last few years were tough. I think being on a knife forum and talking blades with other like-minded people brought him some joy and comfort during that time. I am sad that he has passed, but happy that he is no longer suffering.

Rest in Peace, bud.

 

[euroken]

I had limited interactions with him and purchased my 97OT from him. Regardless, over a half a dozen emails, he shared with me some Schrade history and what to look for when buying knives with great patience and kindness. Got the impression that he was genuinely a nice person to chat with.

Wish I had the chance for more interaction.

Rest in Peace, Roland.

 

[Razor Sharpe]

I have several knives that I purchased from Roland and now they will be even more special to me! Rest in Peace my friend.

 

[Modoc ED]

RIP Roland. Thanks for passing your knowledge to me when asked.

 

[Augie]

Sorry to hear this, RIP Roland, I will miss the discussions we had on AARP, he was quite knowledgable.