Stu Tower

Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:12 PM
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Stu Tower

Stu Tower (Fodor's name Tower) died this morning with his entire family around him. He was a long time member of Fodor's and had visited over 80 countries. He was eager to give advice and state his opinions no matter the consequences. After a successful career in business, he wrote a number of books including the award winning novels The Wayfarers about Rumanian Jews who make their way to Bremerrhaven before WWI and Branko.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:27 PM
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I am so sorry to hear this. He was a valued contributor on the Asia. Board. Rest in Peace, my fellow traveler.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:30 PM
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Rest in peace, stu. My condolences to his family and friends. Stu was a very helpful, interesting poster whose knowledge and ideas have made my trips better over the years.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:32 PM
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Yes so so sad news -one of my favorite Fodorites - will be sadly missed.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:34 PM
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We owe some pretty awesome drives to Stu. He will be missed.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:35 PM
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How sad!!! Stu & I exchanged e-mails a few times. He was a great guy & well traveled. He volunteered to change his Fodors name following his posts (like I do) to Stu T when people got confused between his posts & mine.

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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:37 PM
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That is very said news. He will be greatly missed here.
My condolences to his family and friends.

Thankyou for letting us know IMDonehere.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:38 PM
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Sorry to read this. He gave so many tips on many of the places I traveled. He was definitely well traveled and liked to share his wealth of knowledge which I appreciated.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 12:45 PM
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A lovely man, who shared his vast knowledge of the world with Fodor's posters.
Sending my sympathy to his loved ones.
Thank you for letting us know, IMDonehere.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 01:14 PM
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Thanks for letting us know about Stu's demise. The lovely man sent me a copy of his novel Branko. I enjoyed it a lot.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 01:20 PM
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Very sorry to hear this. He read from his newest book at a large Fodor's get-together in Boston a few years ago.

May his memory be for a blessing.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 01:25 PM
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I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. I always looked forward to reading what he posted. My best to his family.

Thank you IMDonehere for letting us know.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 01:32 PM
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I will pass along your condolences to his family.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 01:37 PM
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I am so sorry to hear that. I always enjoyed reading his posts. Sympathy to his family.

Thanks for letting us know.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 01:59 PM
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Very sad news. Condolences to his family. An inspiration to us all.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 02:10 PM
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I didn't know him but my condolences nevertheless.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 02:17 PM
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I knew him through Fodor's--may he rest in peace.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 02:20 PM
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I am sorry to hear of Stu's death. He always seemed such a gentleman! I enjoyed reading his trip reports, his suggestions and tips to those who were traveling, and his pictures.

My sympathy to his family. I hope the memories of travels with Stu will help them through this!
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 02:24 PM
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I always enjoyed his posts, be it threads or replies.
He will be missed in these parts.... as in life, too.
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Old Mar 19th, 2017, 02:41 PM
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I am so sorry to see this news. I had always enjoyed Stu's posts--such a generosity of spirit--and was the recipient of his excellent advice regarding a trip to Ojai. My condolences to his family and friends.
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