Sad news - Vincent Miu (cookie8) passed away

[iceman]

Unfortunately one of our long-term IceInSpace members, Vincent Miu (cookie8) passed away in late May, after a 2.5 year battle with cancer.

Vincent had been a member of IceInSpace since Dec 2005 and had come to our central coast meets and was at every IISAC event until his health was not good enough to come.

His photography improved steadily over the past few years and I'm sure one of his highlights was receiving a highly commended in the 2009 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=50003&highlight=cookie8).

One of my most vivid memories of Vincent was at IISAC2008, after having terrible weather, I woke up on the Sunday morning hearing Vincent tinkering near his tent. This was from my report of IISAC2008:



My deepest condolences to Vincent's family.

This photo was taken at IISAC2008 by RB.

[Liz]

Oh no, that is terrible news!! I didnt know he had cancer, but at least he is not suffering now.:sadeyes:

Vincent was involved in a broad range of threads across IIS, RIP.

[Octane]

I remember him not being well, but, didn't realise he had passed on. I'm sorry to read this. :(

RIP, Vincent.

H

[acropolite]

Sad news, I knew he wasn't well, RIP Vincent, my condolences to his family.

[RB]

Very deeply saddened to hear this.
Vincent was a good friend although I only had met him a couple of times.
My deepest sympathies to his family and may his memory live in our hearts as he now passes onto life eternal.

Be at peace dear Vincent, my friend.

Andrew

[Omaroo]

I'm saddened and shocked. Clear skies Vincent.

[JohnG]

Rest in peace among the stars whence we all came from.

[AstralTraveller]

Very sad. I never met Vincent but his posts here formed a very positive image. He will surely be missed.

[strongmanmike]

Yes this is sad news indeed, it must be a hard days in the Miu family, I hope they get through it and can continue with life without too much pain.

Another reminder that we are all mortal, so should enjoy our time here as much as possible and keep problems and issues in perspective where ever we can too :)

Mike

[jjjnettie]

Rest in peace now Vincent. :(
My sincerest condolences to his family.

[mental4astro]

Thank you for letting us know, Mike.

Sad news. I met Vincent once at Katoomba. A real gentleman, an a gentle man.

Alex.

[wavelandscott]

I am deeply saddened by this news and extend my heartfelt condolences to Vincent's family. With his passing we lost a good guy...

[lacad01]

Sad news, may he RIP.

[spacezebra]

This is very sad news, I met Vincent once - lovely, very gentleman.

Rest in peace.

Regard Petra d.

[gary]

We are terribly saddened to hear of Vincent's passing and we extend
our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Gary & Mai
Mount Kuring-Gai NSW

[h0ughy]

very sad news indeed. i had noticed that he wasnt on IIS much and his input has been missed. My condolences for Vincent's Family

[DavidTrap]

Very sad to hear - he certainly doesn't look old in that photo...

DT

[troypiggo]

I didn't know Vincent but certainly had seen his posts here and got the impression he was a lovely, happy fellow. Reading this has brought tears to my eyes.

[barx1963]

Very sad news. Like others, I always enjoyed Vincent's posts hereon IIS. They were always positive and it was obvious he was a gentle soul.

Malcolm

[Ric]

Very sad news.

Rest in peace Vincent, your travelling amongst the stars now.

[erick]

I had been dreading this news since I met Vincent for the first time some months ago when I bought an item from him. He was clearly then an unwell man.

Thank you Mike, for letting the community know the sad news.

He'll be waving back to us when we are next observing. Perhaps we mightn't notice.

My deepest sympathies to Vincent's family.

[TheDecepticon]

Sincere condolances to his family. I had wondered why he was not posting any more. RIP VIncent.

[multiweb]

That is terrible news. I also recall him saying he wasn't too well. My condolences to his family.

[Joes]

I was deeply saddened to learn of Vincent’s passing last week.

I spoke with his son last weekend, who confirmed Vincent was quite attached to Iceinspace and had many friends here.

While not well for some time, Vincent deteriorated rapidly.

He will be sadly missed.

Joe

[supernova1965]

:sadeyes::sad:

[astroron]

Rest in Peace Vincent.
You will be without pain now.

[Forgey]

Rest in Peace Vincent.

[Kevnool]

RIP Vincent

[sheeny]

RIP Vincent and condolences to his family. These are sad and tough times.

Al.

[PeterM]

Rest In Peace Vincent, my condolonces to his family.

[GrahamL]

Rest in Peace Cookie

http://www.heavenaddress.com/Vincent-Wing-Sang-MIU/411327/photos

[mozzie]

rip vincent..you will be sadly missed..we had never met but had many a chat on threads..:sadeyes:

[Waxing_Gibbous]

I don't think I ever met or corresponded with him, but it is always saddening to loose a fellow traveler.
Sincere condolences to his family and may he indeed, rest in peace.

[hotspur]

Very sad to read this,Vincent was a great bloke with a fantastic sense of humor and very helpful,he had a lovely image of the thin cresent moon and M7 in 'Sky and Telescope' and I think that image might have won a gong somewhere.its a very beautiful image,I hope your up there now Vincent among the stars,thoughts go out to family at this time.

[Deeno]

Very sad news.
Condolences to Vincents family and all those who knew him.

[seeker372011]

Terrible news
Only a couple of weeks ago Joe and I were wondering of he was ok as we hadn't seen any sign of him on IIs.
Little did we know that he had already passed away.


Rest in Peace,Vincent

[Blue Skies]

Very sad news, and I am sorry to hear it, but thanks for letting us know. I did not know him but I see he joined around the same time I did and has been a "part of the furniture" here for me nonetheless. Rest in Peace.

[traveller]

+1. You are amongst the stars now.

[bartman]

I didnt know Vincent,
But I would like to pass on my condolences to friends and family....
RIP Vincent...
Respectfully,
Bartman

[CometGuy]

May you rest in peace Vincent.

Although I never knew you personally, I do remember your posts here on Iceinspace. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Terry

[jenchris]

There'll be a new star in the heavens tonight.
I didn't know Vincent, but from what he has left behind in friendships, I know I've missed out.

[DavidU]

Sad news. I was wondering why he was selling all his equipment some time back.:sadeyes:

[JethroB76]

Terrible news. Condolences to his family.
The IIS community will be poorer for his passing

[stephenb]

I recall asking him advice on DSLR's some time ago outside IIS and he was very helpful with his replies and advice.

RIP.

[norm]

I went to Vincent's house a few years ago to sell my shroud. Although I only met him as an acquaintence, I'm very sad to here his loss. I know he wasn't well after reading it from a previous posting, but to read his passing away has really shocked me. He wasn't that old.

Just terrible.

Condolences to the family. I hope you rest in peace Cookie.

Norm

[danielsun]

Shocked by this very sad news. My condolences to his family.
May you rest in peace Vincent.

Daniel.

[alan meehan]

So sad news Vincent i met a couple of times he was a true gentleman
Goodnight my friend RIP

[AstroFlyer]

I've never meet Vincent, but RIP and condolences to his family.
Sad news indeed.

[bird]

Very sad news indeed. Leisa & I send our condolences to his family.

Anthony

[gbeal]

Very saddened to hear this, a small community like this feels every little bump in the road.
Gary

[dugnsuz]

Couldn't have put it better - sad loss.
We'll miss you Vincent

[Osirisra]

RIP with the Stars.

[FlashDrive]

Was so surprised to hear of this ... Rest now Mate ... we are all thinking of You.

Flash ...!

[xstream]

RIP Vincent. :sadeyes:

[venus]

Very sad news. My deepest condolences.

[Suzy]

That's very sad news :(
I didn't know him personally, but I sure got used to having him around over the years and enjoying his posts.
My sympathies to his family, what a terrible time it must be for them.