Ray Haradin RIP (6 Viewers)

[jazzeum]

Ray Haradin has passed away at the young age of 60. RIP.

I knew Ray from Old Toy Soldiers Auction and from saying hello to him at Chicago. Ray also published Old Toy Soldier Magazine and was involved with other ventures.

60 is way too young. He will be missed.

 

[joesgis]

Brad,
This is very sad news. I appreciate you letting us know. 60 is indeed way too young. May Ray rest in blessed peace. Prayers for his family and friends.

 

[tdubel]

Very sad when I found this out last week. I had held off publishing it here until the family had put it out publicly. I was fortunate to enjoy a very good relationship with Ray and his family over the years while enjoying this crazy hobby. Ray was a very personable and likeable guy with a wealth of knowledge about collectibles. I enjoyed our many visits, phone conversations and working with him on OTS. I really enjoyed OTS and cataloging soldiers, it was a great addition to my own enjoyment of the hobby, but Ray's input and ideas made it even better.

RIP Ray.

Tom

 

[29 Let's Go]

I'm sorry to hear this. He sold my Britains, Dehli Durbar Collection.

Steve

 

[theBaron]

This is very sad! I knew Ray had been ailing the past couple of years; he had Kent Kline represent OTS at our show for several years. But didn't think he'd pass yet. He's actually a year younger than I am.
Between his auctions and publishing Old Toy Soldier, he was a great promoter of the hobby. And not just toy soldiers, but classic toys as well.
Very sad indeed.

 

[Andanna]

I just me5 him for the first time in Chicago last year. A very nice gentlemen. A pillar of the hobby.