Re: Erwin's condition, was [Leica] LHSA Reports

[thibault collin <tc-lnc@u-picardie.fr>]

Thanks a lot for this report, Bill. 
I think many of us care for Erwin, he definitely is a great guy.
Thanks once again
Thib.
At 02:02 25/10/99 EDT, you wrote:
>Dear LUGers,
>
>I spent some time with Erwin in the hospital today.  Tom A., Tuulikki, 
>Alistair and I paid him a visit.  Erwin was in excellent spirits and was 
>somewhat taken aback that his hospitalization had been already reported on 
>the LUG.  He is a rather private person and likes to keep personal health 
>matters to himself.
>Erwin became ill right before he was scheduled to speak at the LHSA meeting.  
>He had just approached me to speak to me about his presentation when he 
>collapsed.  He received excellent immediate medical attention by several LHSA 
>members who are physicians.  Within minutes he was rushed to a nearby 
>hospital.  Per Erwin's wishes I will not go into any details of his condition 
>now, other than to say that he will be undergoing tests for the next few days 
>before he can return home.  His prognosis is excellent and he does not appear 
>to be in any immediate danger, but we all had quite a scare.
>After talking about his situation for about 5 minutes, talk soon turned to 
>Leica optics and lens design.  Then Alistair took out his Model II Leica and 
>began documenting the scene.  Tom followed suit, Tuulikki dispensed a Softie 
>to Erwin, and I was compelled to record it all with my 24 ASPH.  Very handy 
>for the tight quarters we were in!  I thought we would be shooed out by the 
>nurses at any moment for creating such a disturbance!  Erwin's spirits really 
>had a boost.
>Soon it was time to go.  Erwin promised me he will supply a written copy of 
>his presentation.  But for now, he must rest and endure the pokes and prods 
>of the doctors.  He appreciates your concern.  Alistair and I will be 
>checking on him on a regular basis to ensure his speedy recovery.
>That's all the news for now.
>
>Bill Rosauer
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