historicalgmen Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I am posting this here but would appreciate anyone passing it along to other forums, friends etc. At 6:45pm this evening I received a phone call from a close friend of Sandy Jones advising me that his wife, Karyn, had apparently discovered him in the basement of their house earlier and unresponsive. He had been working on his "brew." It now appears that Sandy had a sudden fatal heart attack in all probability. I don't have to tell anyone the sudden shock of this and how much our friend will be missed. I have no additional information at this point, and I'm sure more will be coming in the next several days. This truly is a sad time for all..... You can reach me direct at: rypublish@verizon.net and as I receive information, I'll pass it along. I don't get back to this forum everyday so contact me direct if need be. Sincerely and with sadness, Larry WackFBI ( Retired) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thank you Larry, this is a shock to all. His family and friends are in our prayers. He will be sorely missed! God Bless Sandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Larry,Thanks, shocked and sadden to learn.Sandy was certainly my best friend on this site.I will really miss him.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StooperZero Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Wow, this hurts, Very sorry for his family Me and him were just emailing back and forth thursday night on lebman 1911 details and pics. he went out of his way and took me about 15 extra pics so I don't screw my gun up . I'm goin to bed. Edited February 19, 2018 by StooperZero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Sandy loved Photos, post them in his honor! He always went out of his way to assist folks. He helped me on many occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Very sad to hear this. He was my biggest Mentor on Gangster history, always encouraging and eager to help. It won't be the same with him not around.Deepest condolences to his family.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I am very sad to hear this news. I had just been emailing Sandy back and forth over the weekend teasing about CC and over the Olympics. We would email back and forth about John Dillinger and his influence on Indianapolis and our dealings with the history of John Dillinger. This is indeed a shock to all of us in the Thompson and gangster history world. His knowledge of the history of the outlaw world will truly be missed by everyone of us. Rest easy Sandy. You will be deeply missed. Your friend,Machinegun Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thats horrible news, but thank you for informing us Larry. I only had the pleasure of knowing Sandy on this board, but he was a gentleman and a great influence. He helped me with many photos of the Lebman 351 so I could work on mine. I loved seeing his projects and creativity. You will be missed my friend. Prayers to his family and loved ones. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I am truly saddened to hear this. Sandy and I e-mailed last week. I just don't know what to say... David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Great dogs die young. Sad to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levallois Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 That’s just devastating news. Sandy was the best. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I checked, and he was here on the board 11 hours ago... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 As a relative newbie here, and to the Thompson world, I haven't gotten to know him as you all have. But, from the responses and descriptions he certainly was a friend and mentor to many. I am very sorry that he's passed and will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Truly sad to hear. His knowledge and willingness to help others will be missed. It just won't quite be the same without him. Sincerest condolences. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Duplicate (edit) It would be nice if someone could find and post a bunch of the pictures of Sandy and his projects here for a tribute. He was a true gentleman. Andrew Edited February 19, 2018 by Adg105200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Good lord...this totally blows my mind, and I am lost for words. I am so shocked and saddened by this; I, too, was just talking to Sandy over the PM function here, and I can't believe that he's gone. He was such a great person, and a wonderful font of knowledge, especially of gangster and public enemy history...I can honestly say that this section of the forum will never be the same again, now that he's gone. If nothing else, it shows that you can't take life for granted, and you should use every opportunity you have to let those who are close to you know that you care...or one day, it will be too late. There was so much yet to learn from him. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historicalgmen Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Folks, As soon as I obtained funeral arrangements etc., I'll post them on here (unless someone else obtains them). Like most of you, I'm still reeling from this tragic news. Sincerely and Saddened,Larry Wack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I didn't know Sandy only on this forum. I enjoyed his post they were very informative . He will be missed. R I P Sandy Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Although I never met him personally, I believe this is a photo of Sandy (it was taken from a Facebook page that a friend created for him, but he never used); if it's not Sandy, someone let me know and I'll remove it: Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Very sad news, indeed. I also corresponded with Sandy frequently after he joined this Board a few years ago, most recently while trying to track down the history of the Thompson owned by Colt Chopper. We also frequently discussed our mutual friendship with author and crime historian, Bill Helmer, going back many years. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the "Depression Era" gangsters will be sorely missed and cannot be replaced. I tried to encourage him to attend one of the Thompson Shows a few years ago when he was looking at Thompsons, but he never got around to it. Too bad he never attended, he would have enjoyed it. Sincere condolences to his wife and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1921A Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Im deeply saddened to hear of Sandys passing. We were corresponding Saturday afternoon about one of his Thompson cases and the Monitor he was building. My condolences to his family. Greg Fox Edited February 19, 2018 by 1921A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 R.I.P. OCM Does anyone know if Sandy ever had a CABG or stents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wow, what a loss. Isn't it wonderful though that a part of him will live on right here for future generations to learn from, and get to know him posthumously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StooperZero Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 theres the last pic he took for me the other night. have lots more if anyone wants them for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hammer Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Difficult to take this in. What an incredibly interesting person. I really enjoyed all the conversations we had with him and the amazing knowledge he passed on. I was going to tell him that I secured a part in the new Bonnie and Clyde film as a G-Man, I was waiting though till I had some photos to show him. I am now dedicating my small role to him. He will be greatly missed. Mike Hammer Edited February 19, 2018 by Mike Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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