Absent Comrade - Ed Cornett

[handejector]

It is my sad duty to inform you that Edward F. Cornett, known here as opoefc, died this morning at his home in California. He was 94.
Ed was a Founding Member of the SWCA when it was formed in 1970. His member number was 15.
Ed was one of the "Grand Old Men" of gun collecting in general and S&W collecting in particular. He was a Korean War vet.

We are all diminished by his loss.
My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

 

[S&W ucla]

My heart goes out to Ken and the rest of the family. Ed was one of the first people I met at Tulsa and with SWCA. Always helpful and so knowledgable. It was an honor to have known him.

 

[ladder13]

Ed was oh so generous with his time and knowledge. I have one of his pre war 22 Outdoorsman.

Condolences to his family and his many friends.

 

[woodsltc]

Sad to hear of Ed's passing. Prayers and condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. God Bless and R.I.P. Ed.

Don

 

[Greyman50]

Sad news. Condolences to his family.

 

[turnerriver]

Ed was a friend who went out of his way to send me catalogs and advise me of collections I might be interested in buying. A group of us would have dinner together at a Symposium every now and then, it was a pleasure to listen to him talk about people and guns he had known. I and many others will miss him greatly.
Condolences to Ken and family.
Rest in peace, Ed.
Respectfully,
John Witty

 

[CH4]

Deepest condolences for an esteemed member.

 

[JayCeeNC]

Ed was one of a kind.
RIP

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Sorry to hear of his passing. Always enjoyed his posts. Best wishes to his family.

 

[Toyman]

Now Roy is the last of original members. A loss of nice guy and his knowledge.

 

[Onomea]

Truly, another good man gone. Rest in peace.

 

[Rudi]

We need more like him. RIP. He did a lot of good work.

 

[A10]

I am saddened to hear this. Rest in peace, sir.

 

[kennyb]

I am so saddened to hear this, such a loss

 

[SmithNut]

Sad to hear this, he was one of the good guys....

RIP Ed..

 

[Doug M.]

94 is a darned good run. I'd sure like to get there.

 

[old bear]

I never met the gentleman, but I hope he will Rest In Peace.

 

[walkin jack]

A slow hand salute to Mr. Cornett. My condolences to family and friends.may he rest in eace.

 

[lawandorder]

Sad news for his family. Condolences.

 

[VM]

The first time I met Ed, I told him my last name. He immediately identified and asked about my father …. he had traded with him many times prior and knew him from the association. I sat with him for an hour at his table and visited as if we'd know each other for years.
Ed's knowledge and generosity will be missed.
R.I.P. Sir