Sad News from Treefrog Treasures (1 Viewer)

What sad news indeed. Shannon's in God's hands now and to my why of thinking there's no better place to be. Peace to Shannon, Pete, Ben and all the Reuss family.
 
This is such sad terrible news. Over the last 18 months I've not been on here much as my father is going through a similar thing, it's not easy but you have to take each day as a blessing & remember the good times & make as many new memories whilst you can. My thoughts and prayers are with Shannon, Pete and everyone at treefrog
 
Like everyone else I am extremely saddened by this news.

Without Shannon's vision and entrepreneurship none of us would be here right now. No Treefrog......no forum. No forum, no interactivity among us collectors worldwide. Think of all the relationships that have been established as a result of Shannon and this forum she authored.

How different our hobby world would be if there was no Shannon Reuss and her developing of this forum. How much has our hobby experience been enhanced due to Shannon's efforts?!

I think I speak for us all in that words cannot describe the sadness we feel over this news. Thank you Shannon for all you've done!!

My prayers go out to the Reuss family at this time.

Mark
 
I was stunned when I opened my email and found Pete's heartbreaking news in today's Rivet.This is very sad indeed. I have known of Shannon's illness for a number of years now and had hoped she was continuing to make the progress towards recovery that she had shown in the past. Shannon will always be the Queen of Toy Soldier Collecting. She has been a true role model for us all in her enthusiasm, optimism and strength even in times that were difficult for her to be so.

I will continue my practice of including Shannon in my prayers each night in the days ahead and ask that the Good Lord watch over Pete and Ben as well.

Randy
 
While only a member of this Forum for a short time, my wife and I have met with most of the Treefrog group at OTSN and I have talked to Aron and Julie by telephone.
You are truly great people.
I am truly sorry to hear this news.
My thoughts and prayer go out to all of you.
 
When I received my copy of the Treefrog Rivet today, I was absolutely stunned by this news. frankly I have been "bumbed out" ever since. I liked Shannon from the moment I met her and I will, like so many others have expressed, miss her very much. All my thoughts and prayers go out to both Peter and Shannon . . . .
Mike
 
I am totally with Randy, Mike and Mark. This is devastating news to the family, but also for the TS collectors worldwide.
 
Shannon & Pete have been my friends for years. I remember when they first came to check out OTSN show. One of my highlights of the show was talking with Shannon& Pete and "hanging"around their room with other Treefrog people. I enjoy going to the dinners every year. I have known of Shannon's illness for a long time and was hoping she would overcome this battle. Shannon has been on my prayer list for years. Thanks Shannon for what you founded and kept retired guys from getting bored. John
 
Not a great contributor to the forum but an avid reader. Treefrog Treasures and the Rivet with Shannons input has always sparked life into my hobby. I hope the many posiiitve messages coming from around the world will bring some comfort. My thoughts are with you.
Nigel
 
This is very terrible news and I wish Pete and Shannon every comfort.

OD
 
To Shannon, Pete, Ben and all at Treefrog.

We were all devastated by the news. We have known Shannon and Pete for over 10 years now, and have always enjoyed our frequent conversations and teaming up at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show. We consider Shannon, a great friend, not a competitor. The energy Shannon put into her business, and the Hobby in general was outstanding especially as she was at the time fighting another battle.

The Toy Soldier World will certainly miss her.

Shannon spearheaded the Customer Appreciation Dinner. For those of you attending this year, we intend to make it a celebration of all she put into it as a tribute to her. Both Shannon and Pete will be missed at the event.

Our thoughts, and prayers are with you.

Mike, Myszka and all at the Sierra Toy Soldier Company
 
This is terrible news.My heart goes out to you and your family.My prayers will be for all of you,especially Shannon.
I cannot count the number of times Shannon woul send me a note saying that my pictures at the forum were great and the sets one off.....

Cheers
Luiz
 
I do not know how to express how saddened I am by this news. I`m deeply moved and truly admired with the courage and bravery which you both demonstrate on sharing this news so gracefully. I was very happy to meet both you and Shannon in Chicago last year and it was one of the highlights of my trip to the show. I vividly remember the conversations I had with her, you, some of your family members and staff in the Treefrog room. The closeness and warmth of all of you as a big loving family was evident. I will never forget Shannon, how nice, kind, good humored and communicative she is. I have recorded in my memory she wearing on the last day of the show a T-shirt that I presented her with a few days earlier.

I could not tell how or what my collecting would be if it were not for this forum so brilliantly designed and maintained for all these years by you. It`s been a source of fun and a place were I truly relax while surfing through the threads. Shannon Reuss is undoubtedly an icon, and a dynamo in TS world. No thank you is big enough to express my gratitude for all she has done on behalf of all of the TS community.

I believe there is no greater challenge to a human being than to face the reality that is imposed on her, you and family. I prey to God to comfort Shannon, you and all your family at this so extremely difficult and painful time.

Carlos
 
I share with rest of the Forum the absolute and utter sadness with which I read this terrible news today. Truly a devastating loss for all of us in this itty bitty little community.

Shannon is embarking on a journey that ALL of us will one day embark. Make no mistake. This is all of our fates. In that sense it is not a tragedy, just an earlier than wanted arrival at our ultimate destination. She is joined by the millions before and the millions after who will follow her path.

God grant her his mercy and bless her soul on that journey. May her remaining time be as painless and as joyful as possible, surrounded with loving friends and family. May Shannon's experience also remind us what is important in this too short life, and may we attempt to approach the rest of our time with the dignity, grace and courage which she and her family are displaying now.

Peace and God speed, Shannon.

Rutledge
 
Dear Shannon, Pete and young Ben. All good mates.
I have known of Shannon's illness for many years now but like most think this day and time will never come. It hits like a thunderbolt from the blue. My thoughts and prayers from 10,000 miles away are with the three of you at your time of greatest need. Shannon has always been to me a guiding light during my time on the Forum.
Peace be with you. Love from the Land Downunder, Howard
 
I am shocked and saddened to learn of this. I and my family will keep Shannon and family in our prayers. -- Al
 
Echoing a lot of sentiments on here as they are spot on, I really never thought this day would come. I have been a collector for most of my life starting at age 5, but as with us all, I took a long time off for high school, college and beginning of the work world. Then about 12 years ago, I found "Treefrog Treasures" and met Shannon and got whole hog back into the hobby. More than anything to do with the hobby, I value the friendship I developed with Shannon and then later with Pete and the rest of the gang. I just am in shock and sadness. I hope the time left is as easy as it can be and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shannon is true to heart individual and I am honestly better from getting to know her.

Tom
 
Many thoughts and prayers are headed your way. God Bless.
 
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