My condolences to our friend Ed ( G-P-E ) on the sudden recent loss of his wife.
From Ed's web site:
5 June 2022 -
Due to the sudden and unexpected death of my wife, I have lost all motivation to continue operations of Great Plains Electronics. GPE will remain closed until at least mid-July while I decide if or when to restart operations.
Ed is a great guy and a great friend of pinball. May she rest in peace.
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Chris Hibler
That's upsetting to hear what he is going through....I wouldn't blame him at all for not having any motivation right now. He is a true benefit for components for pinball and has been for years...hopefully time will heal his hurting.....God bless him and his family.
Another thread was started about a month ago: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ed-at-great-plains-electronics/
Has anyone heard from Ed at all since then?
I don’t know anyone else who has talked to Ed other than the guy in the original thread which I was not aware of. Today was the first day he put the information on his website.
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Chris
Sudden, (especially unexpected) loss of a family member is one of the most difficult things than anyone ever has to face.
At some point in the future, a return to things such as work may be a welcome way to help take away some of the pain; but right now he needs to take the time to grieve.
I will add him to my daily prayers. Oscar
Quoted from ForceFlow:Has anyone heard from Ed at all since then?
Looks like he posted something 3 days ago and 1 day ago but prior to that all quiet.
Just to be clear Ed is G-P-E with the unmistakably cute dog?
Quoted from EJS:Looks like he posted something 3 days ago and 1 day ago but prior to that all quiet.
Just to be clear Ed is G-P-E with the unmistakably cute dog?
Yes. Ed is a great asset to the community and I hope he finds his way thru this difficult time. Prayers.
condolences to Ed - he's been an amazing asset to the hobby and I wish him well in these tough times
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