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A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away

Posted by Air Commander Starscream Mar 11, 2007 at 4:40am CDT 57,963 views
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I regret to have to bring forward this sad news, but we have lost one of our own early this morning. I just received a phone call from Ryan where he told me Bill Koshorek (aka TFmaster) has passed away from a heart attack he had on Thursday. This is sad news indeed as he was only 31 years old and leaves behind a loving wife and son who is only 8 years old.

For those of you who do not know who Bill was, he was a customizer and webmaster of Transtopia. This website was the best resource for Transformers kitbash, and is filled with unbeleivable talent, some of which was his own creations. He also was a moderator here on Seibertron.com and helped out with the Kitbash area of the site.

Our prayers go out to his family as they deal with this difficult time which is now ahead of them. Please take a moment whether it be of silence or a prayer. He will be missed.

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Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Air Commander Starscream Mar 11, 2007
I would just like to say that my prayers go out to his family. I feel so sorry for them, especially his son who is only 8 years old. It's going to be a long and difficult road, but they will get through this.

I only met him once and that was at last years Botcon, he was a nice guy and his family was very nice. I wish I could have known him a bit better.

RIP TFmaster.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Tigertrack Mar 11, 2007
It is truly sad. No matter how much the fandom will miss him, the loss of a father for a young child is even sadder.

RIP Bill.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Burn Mar 11, 2007
Well ... shit. :?
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Anonymous Mar 11, 2007
I have to say THIS REALLY SUCKS. Tfmaster was not only THE greatest kitbasher, he was also the very reason and inspiration for me to start kitbashing. I only hope that a donation fund is put up for his family.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Seibertron Mar 11, 2007
I'm still trying to get ahold of Lauren (TFmaster's wife). She emailed me about 2 hours ago regarding Bill's death. She wants me to get ahold of Don Figueroa. Can someone send me his email address so that I can pass it along to her? Please send it to me via PM or via the contact form at http://www.seibertron.com/contact/index.php

Thank you,
Ryan
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by TENIME_art Mar 11, 2007
F**k. I am speechless...
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Professor Smooth Mar 11, 2007
I'm getting a Page Not Found link from that page, Ryan. I've sent you Mr. Figueroa's email address.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Powersurge Mar 11, 2007
That really sucks, i hope the site stays up in his memory.
The fandom has lost one of its best.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Danish-Liokaiser Mar 11, 2007
No ... ='/
So young, and with Wife and a kid on 8 there ask "Where is daddy now?" =/ ...

One of our soldiers have died ... hes lost, but we will remember hes name "TFmaster" ='/ ...
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Skullgrin140 Mar 11, 2007
Oh F**k! I'm just speachless! We lost one of the greatest transformers Kitbashers that ever Lived!

R.I.P TFmaster, You Shall be missed :(
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by MacrossFA19 Mar 11, 2007
WOW, just WOW. Don't know what to say. So young. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Autobot032 Mar 11, 2007
...31? O_o...

May God be with his family, and help them through this time.

God rest his soul.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Blozor Mar 11, 2007
That guy was a genius. I always looked forward to seeing his kitbashes. My condolences.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Raymond T. Mar 11, 2007
My thoughts and best wishes are with his family.

May his memory life on in the work and art others in their projects still to come...
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Comment by TrailWrecker Mar 11, 2007
rest in piece, my friend. you will be missed.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by TFBuyer Mar 11, 2007
The loss in itself is hard to fathom....but 31??? Much too young for a man who obviously had so much life. My prayers are with his family...
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Mxprime Mar 11, 2007
A brilliant kitbasher, I freaking loved his masterpiece powermaster prime.......it's never good to hear when someone dies whoever it is, my condolences go to his family.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Prowl76 Mar 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family this day. May he find eternal rest.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Rijie Mar 11, 2007
You will be forever in my heart TFM. Rest in peace.
Re: A Sad Day For Transformers fans: TFmaster of Transtopia.com Has Passed Away (view post)
Comment by Rogue. Mar 11, 2007
:(

I was just at his site the other day, too... first time I had been there in a while.
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