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Kraven

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RIP Walter Schloss
« on: February 20, 2012, 08:51:24 AM »
Walter Schloss passes at 95. He was one of my investing heroes and will be truly missed. RIP Walter.

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-20/walter-schloss-superinvestor-who-earned-buffett-s-praise-dies-at-95.html

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 09:18:18 AM »
He was one of the most underrated investing legends.
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Liberty

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 09:26:31 AM »
Very sad news. He was a legend.
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stahleyp

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2012, 09:30:13 AM »
RIP. Another 90+ year old value guy though! 
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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2012, 09:31:16 AM »
Our value investing world lost one of the best. 
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NormR

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 09:33:33 AM »
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Ballinvarosig Investors

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2012, 09:46:49 AM »
I had the pleasure of meeting Walter; even though he didn't know me from Adam, he put up with me speaking to him for nearly an hour. All that time he was incredible warm, patient and humble, and despite his years, was still very lucid. A real gentleman, and a huge loss for all.
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augustabound

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2012, 09:55:44 AM »
Quote from: Ballinvarosig Investors on February 20, 2012, 09:46:49 AM
I had the pleasure of meeting Walter; even though he didn't know me from Adam, he put up with me speaking to him for nearly an hour. All that time he was incredible warm, patient and humble, and despite his years, was still very lucid. A real gentleman, and a huge loss for all.

Wow, how did you end up meeting him?
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Ballinvarosig Investors

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 10:25:58 AM »
Quote from: augustabound on February 20, 2012, 09:55:44 AM
Quote from: Ballinvarosig Investors on February 20, 2012, 09:46:49 AM
I had the pleasure of meeting Walter; even though he didn't know me from Adam, he put up with me speaking to him for nearly an hour. All that time he was incredible warm, patient and humble, and despite his years, was still very lucid. A real gentleman, and a huge loss for all.

Wow, how did you end up meeting him?
I wrote him a letter, he replied! Amazing to think what a little flattery can do.
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Liberty

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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 10:46:19 AM »
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Re: RIP Walter Schloss
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 10:46:19 AM »
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