Ruben Sluijter Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 It is with a heavy heart that I bring this sad news and I admit that I don't really know what to say or how to say it, this is nearly impossible for me to write. The Flying Dutchman, Floris Sijbesma, passed away last week. A good friend, generous, filled with humour and an incredible operator and teacher. He's the man that gently forced me into this job and for that I shall always owe him. He wasn't active on the forum but for those that didn't know him, Floris has been around since the early years, both as an operator and as a teacher. His personality was an acquired taste for some but you could never deny his presence, you always knew when Floris has entered the building! It's always too soon when something like this happens. I hope nobody minds that I posted this here but I felt that the community needed to know, especially the Dutch community. Goodbye my friend, you were taken from us too soon and I miss you Rest in peace Ruben Sluijter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JobScholtze Posted August 7, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I read this post in shock, this is very sad news. I know Floris from about 10 years back and i will never forget the moment i saw him with his steadicam at work. He inspired me and was alway willing to help out with my questions. Floris was and is the steadicam pioneer in the Netherlands. We will miss you, rest in peace. Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members RobVanGelder Posted August 7, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 my condolences to the family. Very sad, I don´t know what to say....... Rob van Gelder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted August 8, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 If someone would like to write a little bit about Floris' background, I will put it on his memoriam page, that I've started, on the guild web site. http://www.steadicamguild.net As a reminder, if anyone is interested in writing or finding photos of other operators or other folks that made an impact on our Steadicam community that are no longer with us, like Ted and Chuck please submit the material via email to the guild's email address: admin@steadicamguild.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Erik Brul Posted August 8, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 This is indeed sad news... Erik Brul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickvanWeeren Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Life is yours until it's taken away.... Floris was one of the greatest steadicam-operators that I've seen working and a remarkable man who's eyes twinkeled when he talked or teached you about the steadicam... Goodbye...Flying Dutchman and thanks for sharing the passion. Patrick van Weeren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinThwaites Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I also knew Floris a long time, this is very sad, thanks Ruben for letting us know. Robin Thwaites OpTex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Hearn-Sutton SOC Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 My deepest condolences to the family and freinds of Floris. On a personal note, even though some of us on this forum will meet sometime or not, I feel that we are in a fraternal bond whether we know each other or not, and are all connected in one way,shape or form and it's sad to know one of our bretheren has passed. Godspeed to you and your families related or unrelated. Nikk Sutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members markdeblok Posted August 12, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Sorry to hear this, my deepest condolences to the family of Floris mark de blok nsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Guido Lux Posted August 13, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 My very deep condolences to Renee and the rest of his family! He was one of the funniest,nicest,most understanding teachers I've ever had! Even though I've only met him twice, I'm gonna miss him! Guido Lux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Livingston Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Ruben, Thank you for the post and letting us know this very unfortunate news. I knew Floris for many years. For those who never met Floris, he was a great artisan of Steadicam. One of the ?old Guard? that was responsible for breaking new ground and elevating the Steadicam into the well-accepted craft the industry enjoys today. I know his presence and influence will be missed. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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