Paul Gomez

[Shay]

The training world has experienced a huge loss. Tragically, Paul Gomez passed away a few days ago. The word has publicly been posted on Facebook, so I thought it was finally appropriate to share it here.

Paul’s encyclopedic knowledge of the history of all things defense related, his dry wit and his devotion to lesbian folk singers will be what I will always remember about him. His friendship meant more to me than I can express. He and I spent hours and hours discussing and debating the minutia of how to best prepare students to be able to defend themselves.

Paul was an amazing individual and the world lost a very special person when he left us.

I will miss him.

 

[shooter521]

OMG! What happened?

RIP, Paul. We are surely diminished by your passing.

Here's a pic of Paul enjoying himself at a fun shoot with some mutual friends of ours "back in the day" (circa 2003):

 

[cedartop]

Heard about this earlier but didn't know if it was time to go public. I did not know Paul well, but I am saddened to hear this.

 

[Fenway]

I just watched a 45 vs 9 video of Paul's last night. He had been sharing an awesome amount of knowledge on INGO the past several months and I was looking forward to meeting him someday. How tragic!

 

[GBuck]

Wow. I can't believe that.

 

[HICKMAN]

just...shocked...

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I has a sad. :-(

Details?

Pray tell it wasn't a training accident...

-J-

 

[goinggreyfast]

What was his screen name? I'm sorry, but I didn't know him by Paul Gomez. It sounds like he was a great guy. Prayers going out for all who are affected by this loss.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I'm on Gomez Int'l facebook page currently... No word there?

 

[Fenway]

 

[shooter521]

What was his screen name?

Not surprisingly, it was Paul Gomez.

I humbly suggest that the Mods grant him the honor of "Emeritus" status.

ETA - Damn, Fenway, that was fast. Thanks bro.

 

[TomN]

Truly sad news!

 

[indianajoe]

The training world has experienced a huge loss. Tragically, Paul Gomez passed away a few days ago. The word has publicly been posted on Facebook, so I thought it was finally appropriate to share it here.

Paul’s encyclopedic knowledge of the history of all things defense related, his dry wit and his devotion to lesbian folk singers will be what I will always remember about him. His friendship meant more to me than I can express. He and I spent hours and hours discussing and debating the minutia of how to best prepare students to be able to defend themselves.

Paul was an amazing individual and the world lost a very special person when he left us.

I will miss him.

Sorry you've lost a friend, Shay.

 

[lovemachine]

Wow. I really enjoyed all the free info that Paul posted on here. I believe that INGO was very lucky to have him as a member.

RIP Paul.

 

[goinggreyfast]

Not surprisingly, it was Paul Gomez.

I humbly suggest that the Mods grant him the honor of "Emeritus" status.

ETA - Damn, Fenway, that was fast. Thanks bro.

OK, sorry I didn't notice it before.

 

[Fenway]

Interesting to note Paul joined INGO back in 2008. That was very early on! It was just fairly recently that he started contributing fantastic information. He will be greatly missed!

 

[HICKMAN]

I'm on Gomez Int'l facebook page currently... No word there?

family said they are breaking the news to his children

 

[Mudcat]

Sad indeed! Thoughts and prayers to friends and family.

 

[perry]

RIP.

I watched a few of his videos and found them very helpful and informative.

 

[HICKMAN]

Yeager just posted that it appears to have been diabetes related.

Sad reminder for those of us letting our own boddies head towards that disease while he was fit and strong.