[meteorite-list] Christian Anger

From: Jan Bartels <meteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:26:49 +0100
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Europe has lost a leading and highly respected collector.
Our hearts go out to the loved ones he leaves behind.

Jan & Yvonne,
Holland


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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Christian Anger


> Christian was giant in our midst. I am honored to have spent time
> talking with him over the years. Although I never met him in person,
> our meteorite paths crossed so many times that I would routinely
> consult him about historic specimens and the excitement of the hunt.
>
> Here is a link to an Accretion Desk article where Christian and I
> shared some of that excitement.
>
> http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2006/July/Accretion_Desk.htm
>
> When the Meteorite Times published a new issue, like clockwork I would
> get an email from Christian comparing notes about the specimen I
> highlighted. Here is his last email to me sent three days before his
> death:
>
>
> December 11, 2009
>
> Hello Martin,
>
> Truly, a super meteorite. I love it too.
>
> Attached is a pic of my collection specimen 9.754 grams.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Christian
>
> Ing. Christian Anger
> Neustiftgasse 37
> A-2405 Bad Deutsch Altenburg
> AUSTRIA
>
>
> You were a true gentleman and scholar of our sport. I will miss you.
>
> Good-bye Christian.
>
> Most sincerely,
>
> Martin Horejsi
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