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Dear Members of the Forum, 

It is with great sadness that I need to announce, my friend, Ian Knight, who most will know as Iank99, passed away yesterday.

I don't have many detail at this moment in time other than he went peacefully in his sleep.

As I get more information will let you know.

I am sure you will all join me in offering your condolence to his family at this time.

Regards,

Keith Rogers

Zero 88 Support: support@zero88.com

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I would like to add to this, that Ian's industry experience, and incredible depth of knowledge on Zero 88 products, have been such an invaluable help to me. He has been a very active member of this forum, and the Zero 88 Users Group on Facebook, tirelessly supporting customers with their Zero 88 products. As our Service Agent, Ian has always given a faultless, friendly experience to our customers, and he will be greatly missed.

Sincere condolences to his family at this time.

Edward Smith
Product Specialist

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WTF??????!!!!!

Oh no!

I've known Ian since 1996 when he joined CTS. I bought my Alcora and FLX from him when he was there plus countless other theatre items as I'd hang about his "sweet shop" on a Saturday morning waiting for him to open up. He obviously contributed on this Forum regularly and we were loosely in contact over the years; I gave him my "spares" and he got me a Line Backer.

I had no idea he was ill, or maybe he wasn't and this was a shock event. I'm speechless.

I would also like to convey my sadness and condolences to his family.

Kevin

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So sorry to have woken up to this news today. I believe Ian was the very first person we previewed FLX to outside Zero 88. Ian was ALWAYS a pleasure to spend time with and work with, and his knowledge and willingness to help anyone and everyone was an inspiration. I'll regret not often enough taking Ian up on his offers to visit him for a sticky bun! We'll miss him on the forum. 

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Jon Hole
Global Product Manager, Systems and Control

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I join you all, to have beautiful positive thoughts for friends and family. Having thoughts is a good thing to remind us that we are not eternal, but that friendship and love are important feelings and that we should all have for those around us ...

 

Eric From France

1 FLX + 1 wing  "7.14" + 1  FLX "7.13" & 4 Wings  / 2 Touchscreen  // Jester 24/48 

2 Swisson XND-4R5 ENode  // Stairville : 4 Wash MZH 19X15w  - 31 Retro Flat Par 18X 12w RGBW 

Electroconcept : 36 Wash 18 X 10w Q188 //  ADJ 2 Spot Focus 4Z & 2 Spot Focus 5Z Led 200w  - VARYTEC : 12 Varytec Hero Wash 300 FC

LedStage : 10 LS200 - Spot 200w // 19 Wash Par 12 X 18W   // 12 BOWLDER 12X40w WASH // 12 PARZOOM 19 X 15w  // 7 LY 400 - BSW CMY LED 400w

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  • 4 weeks later...

@iank99's funeral will take place on Tuesday 7th May at 13:30 at Charter Chapel, Coventry Crematorium CV4 7DF. Family flowers only, donations in aid of Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital either on the day or via the funeral director’s website. The family have specified no mourning clothes at the funeral. Crew shirts, which relate to Ian’s connections via work or theatre are positively encouraged.

Jon Hole
Global Product Manager, Systems and Control

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