Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

[Mark W]

I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all..

Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today.

He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully.

There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien.

Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it seems to be the only song that fits the evening.

I will try and keep you updated with further details unless others do.

We will be sounding our fog horn from the ocean liner RMS windsor castle tomorrow evening after I have warned the village. An eccentric gesture for a kind and eccentric person.

 

[loz2754]

Very sad news indeed. Lucien has been an inspirational, well respected and much liked member of this forum. He'll be very much missed.

 

[happysteve]

What a legend. Rest in peace, Lucien. Thanks for all you've given us.

 

[LeeH]

That interview was a hard watch the second time around.

RIP Lucien.

 

[OnlQQker]

 

[James]

I am at a loss for words.

We knew it was coming but it makes no easier to take in.
It is sad news but he didn't give up, continued doing what he enjoyed and excelled at until the bitter end.

A man that was respected by so many people, many who like myself, never had the chance to meet him.

Rest in peace Lucian.

P.s. whatever your beliefs are about religion, reincarnation, aliens etc.

I would like you all to think that for 2 days now lightning has been dropping all over the uk and especially over London.
I can picture him sitting on a cloud with a big harp, trying to figure out which combination of string and bow can generate the most static electricity and the biggest lightning bolt!!!

 

[Mark W]

You wont believe how true this is. Yesterday I finally finished the restoration of a 132kv outdoor off load isolator. I texted Lucien the picture of the finished switch early Sunday afternoon and just after 5pm he passed away.

 

[Julie.]

Sad, sad news.

A great loss.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Rest in peace Lucien, we are going to miss you here buddy.

 

[pirate]

Just saw this...
I am so very sad now...
An intellect, a special man who shared his vast knowledge freely, and inspired so many...

Imagine what a life we would all have if there were many Luciens about...

When the moon comes out tonight I will salute him...

 

[mainline]

Just saw this and caused a lump in my throat, He always had time for everyone.
An amazing man.

 

[buzzlightyear]

So sad, he will be looking down on us thinking I had a great ball with those sparks and now with other great Peaple like edisons and tesla and may others.
Will be missed.

 

[Rockingit]

I have just discovered another thread of tributes to Lucien in a group about ancient theatre lighting on Facebook - it seems his knowledge and gift for educating was universal.

This was posted - a younger Lucien in happier times (holding a Mercury Arc rectifier, naturally!)

 

[freddo]

This is very sad news, I've been away from the forum for a while and was thinking yesterday, 'I hope Lucien is getting better'. Another highly skilled, well of knowledge lost.

 

[littlespark]

When the moon comes out tonight I will salute him...

I think we all should.


Would make a change from howling at the moon.

 

[ipf]

I've been wondering, too. Not been around much so I've just noticed the sad, sad news.
At least the lad's suffering has ceased, bless him.
RIP Lucien Nunes.

Thanks Mark.

 

[Megawatt]

I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all..

Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today.

He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully.

There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien.

Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it seems to be the only song that fits the evening.

I will try and keep you updated with further details unless others do.

We will be sounding our fog horn from the ocean liner RMS windsor castle tomorrow evening after I have warned the village. An eccentric gesture for a kind and eccentric person.

My heart goes out to Lucien’ family. What terrible news to read about his passing and I will say this that man was a gift from God and showed his brilliance with every word he spoke. I’m personally going to miss him even though I never met him but I loved reading his posts and replies. RIP our brother.

 

[Vortigern]

The thing that keeps coming back to me about Lucien is his braveness in the face of his mortality. I was always puzzled almost at how he faced his affliction without a word of compaint or self pity. I only hope I am able to muster such courage at such a time. R.I.P and most sincere condolences to the family and close ones.

 

[timhoward]

I have just discovered another thread of tributes to Lucien in a group about ancient theatre lighting on Facebook - it seems his knowledge and gift for educating was universal.

Yes! I first read of his passing on the British Pipe Organs facebook group.
Something I've been reflecting on is that in all of these diverse areas a very common comment is "I had very much hoped to meet him some day".
Maybe we should all get on with meeting the people we plan to meet.

 

[Mike Johnson]

I had never met the man or knew him, but on any of my posts that a Lucian like appeared it made my day, he had my respect.

 

[mainline]

I have just discovered another thread of tributes to Lucien in a group about ancient theatre lighting on Facebook - it seems his knowledge and gift for educating was universal.

This was posted - a younger Lucien in happier times (holding a Mercury Arc rectifier, naturally!)



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