This is to inform the membership that my good friend and Synthzone member buddy POZ has recently suffered a stroke and that according his family, his condition is looking bleak.
Pose has many friends here, so his family has asked me to post this. Your prayers, thoughts, and best wishes to him and his family will be most deeply appreciated.

- Scott

note: POZ designed and built the following awesome customized Logitech Z5500 PA System for me.
It's aptly titled the: POZ-I.
I used this for my large outdoor street party gig over the weekend and it covered the crowd beautifully, and with plenty of power to spare.

Sorry to hear that ... Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family ...
Life is fleeting ...

Awe Damn...that is just horrible news. He's in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for the updated information, Scott. I talked with him about two weeks ago, then talked with his wife about 4 days ago and he was not doing well. He is a very dear friend who is suffering through a horrible series of health problems for which the outcome is bleak. He a very caring individual that has always shared his knowledge and friendship with everyone he met, both on the Internet and in person.

Gary

That is very sad news. My prayers and thoughts go out to Pose at this time and pray that he gets though this stage ok.

It's so sad to hear about it. May God bless him, and Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Regards, Telmo.

Sorry to hear of Poz. He's a good guy and I wish him the best
Larry

Poz has always been one of the "good guys" on this forum. Friendly, helpful and a real gentleman. I wish him the best.
Eddie

Sad news for sure...I wish him and his family peace and God's Blessings.

Scott, that's terrible news, so sorry to hear of Poz's medical problems. From time to time we have corresponded, last time I was in contact with him, he said the doctor's were amazed that he had the comeback he did from a previous ailment, he was in great spirits at that time. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

My thoughts and prayers are with POZ. Life is precious and we need to live each day as if it were our last day. Music and the love of gear is the common bond on this forum... it's good to know we look out for our own here on SZ!

~shueymusic

I used to Skype with POZ but not much in recent months. The last time we spoke he was not doing well and it seemed like he was having a difficult time with life in general. I sure hope all goes well for him.

Deane

Thanks for the heads up Scott, and it was great to talk with you on Skype and hear about what a wonderful person was POZ. My best wishes go out to him, and may he find comfort in his time of need.

Ian

Hadn't seen POZ on here in a good while and it's sad to hear of this. Just want to wish for him and his folks the best possible outcome.

My best wishes go to Poz and his family. This is tragic news. We hope that he can recover somewhat and perhaps regain some quality of life.

Update:
I had a chance to speak to Poz's daughter Marcel earlier tonight.
Poz's stroke is actually a complication resulting from a malignant tumor found many months earlier,
so the prognosis doesn't appear hopeful. He's not expected to survive more than a few days.
The doctors have him on morphine to hopefully help alleviate the pain.
Marcel assured me earlier today that she will deliver her father our messages of love and support posted here, on her visit with him tonight in the hospital.

I didn't know him, but I hate to hear bad news about anyone. My prayers are with all his friends and family.

Poz is a truly great guy. He has had a long and difficult battle the past year or so. He is in our prayers.
DonM

I got to know Poz when we were exchanging Logitech Z5500 info. He is a super person. My thoughts go to him and his family.

Our good friend and fellow Synthzone member passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning, while surrounded by his family. My sadness over his passing is beyond mere words.

Rest In Peace Old Friend,

Gary

I've got very Sad, but not unexpected news.
I just got off the telephone with Poz's daughter Marcel (at the hospital) and she told me that Poz passed away earlier this morning. He had been battling cancer for some time, so the recent stroke, because of his already compromised health, following a removal of a brain tumor last year, was something that sometimes can later occur. The reassuring thing is that Poz died peacefully with his family by his side. During the last few days, the docs had him on morphine. Marcel told her father yesterday about all the beautiful words of support posted by members here and assured me that her father acknowledged and appreciated them.
My love and support to his wife Judy, daughter Marcel, and son Tim, and their entire family during this difficult time. We will all miss him.

My condolences

Thank you for the update Scott. I'm so very sorry to hear of one of the "Zone's" family members passing. My condolences go out to the family and friends.

Rest in peace Poz.......

Sad news for Poz's family, SZ'ers who knew him, and, of course for you Scott, as you were in contact with him quite a lot, especially recently.

May he rest in peace.

Ian

Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

Sorry to hear this...

Rest In Peace POZ. We will always miss you. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.

R.I.P. POZ

You will be missed but not forgotten POZ

So sorry to hear this news.
My condolences to his family and friends.

POZ Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family.

Our prayers are with your family and friends ... Via Con Dios.

Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends ...

Condolences to his family.

Poz in his Music Studio:

His family can take comfort in knowing that his was a life that mattered to many.


Russ

Sorry to hear this bad news

I have not been on the forum for a while. Sorry to hear this very sad news "Rest in Peace"!

although I did not know Pose seeing his photo on this forum brings to me the reality of who he was, sorry to hear of the sad news.
Paula

Yes it is sad to loose an old friend. We were always going to go motorhoming together but just never got to it.
Condolences to the family as you work your way through your grief.
Bebop Bill

Almost seems like Synthzone should have a "Hall of Fame" for our dearly departed members?

Al,

Don't wait till they're dead to place them in a hall of fame--do it now. Telmo gets my vote for the most creative and inovational performer.

POZ was beyond a doubt the best sound technician that ever graced this humble forum.

Cheers,

Gary

I have been gone for several days and am so sorry to hear of Poz's death. May he rest in peace.