Former ETRC member and graduate of UTCVM has died

[fishdoc11]

Hey guys,

Paul Nolen was found dead in his car today. I don't have any more details but I thought the ETRC folks that have been around a while would want to know. His funeral will be in Memphis, a date hasn't been set yet.

Chris

 

[macclellan]

Terrible news... not Paul!

 

[reeflover101]

oh no. i really hate to hear that. he will be missed dearly.

 

[fishdoc11]

Yep, Paul. Terrible news.

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/03/23/mu-research-fellow-reported-missing-family/

 

[ct_vol]

Paul was one of the best people I have had the pleasure of getting to know. He will be missed.

 

[cee]

Very sorry to see this, Paul was one of the nicest people I've met and way too young to pass and so much potential ahead of him...

 

[jettster]

Dang hate to hear this , Paul was a great guy !

 

[omreardon]

Oh no! What horrible news. Paul was always such a nice guy.

 

[salt newbie01]

What a tragedy. As others have already said Paul was such a nice guy. I wish I could have gotten to know him better. He will be greatly missed

 

[modifyd]

He was so nice to everyone, why is it bad things happen to good people?

 

[seased]

hate to hear this - Paul was a really great guy.

 

[planejane]

How very tragic, Paul was such a nice guy and gentleman with a bright future ahead of him. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

 

[Weetabix]

No!!!

 

[digidana]

how awful! he was such a genuine guy...always had a huge smile on his face. one of the happiest people i've ever met. i always looked forward to seeing him. i feel so bad for his family. just unbelievable....sooooo sad.

 

[Runner]

Wow. Very sad. I echo the comments of others in that he was a great guy.

I had heard some news of a reef hobbyist's death, but I did not know it was Paul.

EDIT: Looks like he was known over at SLASH as well:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1995964

 

[Spongie]

Oh my God! I don't even no what to say. He was so young with so much to look forward to. If anyone knows where we can make donations or send flowers please let us know. GPhiAce you will be missed.

 

[EvilMel]

I'm pretty upset about it too. I can't believe it. Joel just told me via FB (thanks btw).

I wish I was back home so I could at least call Randy and Chris. It's difficult being so far away right now.

 

[Flavum]

Wow...so sorry to hear this.

I only talked with him a couple times but he was nothing but friendly and Warm, You will be missed bro.

 

[TriMax]

I absolutely hate this. Paul is a person that will be missed by all that knew him.

 

[tangboy]

Wow this is nuts, I remember him selling me some zoas a couple years back, great guy who welcomed me into his home, showed me his setup, described some different things and just had a good ole chat. Amazing how short life is when ya think about it! Thanks for keeping us informed on things like this. Thoughts and Prayers from me...