george Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Buckwheat Has Passed Away Thaivisa admin Martin Schulte, aka Buckwheat has passed away after a long fight with cancer. He passed away on 4.45pm on April 4 in his home town in the United States. Martin was an active member of the admin and marketing team at Thaivisa, and was our own Party General, organizing and cooking dozens of Thaivisa Member BBQ's around Thailand for many years. Buckwheat flew back to United States on New Year's Eve for cancer treatment, and we had all expected him to come back to Thailand soon. Unfortunately he didn't make it. Buckwheat old friend, Rest In Peace! You will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family. /George and the entire Thaivisa Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I was fortunate to meet Marty a few times. Lovely guy and a whizz with smoked ribs. He will be sorely missed on Thai Visa RIP Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 OMG!!! Such a nice guy, he will be missed RIP Buckwheat - My thoughts are with his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I only met Buckwheat once and that was over some of his legendary barbequed ribs at a ThaiVisa party in Tropical Bert's. A truly nice guy and will be a sad loss to his family and all here at TV. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 sweet (and sometimes grumpy) Marty. a dear friend who will remain in my heart forever. i was only just skyping him last week or so, and he was so optimistic about his future. maybe he was lying to protect me from the harsh reality of his fate. i shall have a Heineken in his honour this evening and remember the fun times. i love you Mr Wheat The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power, To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. Live, love, toil with a will. Place no faith in time. For the clock may soon be still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Marty cooking his famous ribs at a Thaivisa BBQ party at Farang Connection in Surin. Photo: Geoff Pullan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 RIP Martin, you will be sadly missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Great guy. Sure will miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Dude Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I was at the Ferang Connection meeting as mentioned above and he seemed like a great guy (and a great cook ) A very sad loss to his friends and family Respect Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Here is an interview with "Buckwheat" for TV Channel 11 (NBT): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I met the lovely Buckwheat at the Phuket "shindig" last year - a gentleman. I'm sure he will be truly missed and may he Rest in Peace Condolences to all his family & friends. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I never had the chance to sample his famous ribs, wish I'd made a better effort now. Condolences and my deepest sympathies to his family. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 My condolences to his many friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 One of life's gentleman. You'll be sadly missed Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) Miss you already mate. I owe you a lot. That Tequila will be on the shelf in Tuskers as soon as I get back. Edited April 6, 2009 by Blinky Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 He was larger than life. Farewell Marty, see you on the other side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I only knew him through Thaivisa. Thank you to those who posted the photo and the video. Sad news. Condolences to friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 just got a skype from george with the news !!! ........ marty was a great guy! RIP mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggybear Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sad to hear this. I met Marty at the Phuket ThaiVisa party last year, he mentioned how he'd been "eyeing" a number of my posts. A genuine bloke for sure. The ribs he cooked were definitely delicious. RIP Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I was fortunate enough to meet Unky Buck more than a couple of times..... sure will miss him. RIP mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I was only privileged enough to have met Buckwheat once, I am very saddened to hear about his untimely passing. My sincere condolences to his family, my thought and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejays Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 RIP Buckwheat -Condolence to friends & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 i was only just skyping him last week or so same here .... i never knew nothing ! i am just so sad i never had a chance to say good bye or thank him for his friendship and work over the past couple of years ! RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 RIP Buckwheat. Unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting him. Condolences to the friends & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Met Marty a few times and he was a nice guy, RIP and condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Very sorry to hear this. I encounter Buckwheat a few times on lthe forum. Always positive. I love ribs and wish I could have gotten to the source. Alas. RIP Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Shocking! I'm one of the lucky ones who had the pleasure to meet him a couple of times. A very gentle and great guy. Rest in Peace, Martin/Buckwheat. And my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Nienke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I wasn't lucky enough to have met him, but he sounds like a great bloke. He gave me a lot of help on the forum. Sleep well Marty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurHulot Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I met him last year in Chiang Mai at the TV party. Condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reimar Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 He was not only an great cook, he was a great and straight forward guy which was standing to his words. But beside of that: He was a great Friend, one many never had meet in the whole live. Marty, have a good one on the other site and RIP from the last hard time on this site. Farewell and see you sometime soon on the other side. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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