A Bangkok friend is dead

I am sad to relay a message from Kurt's family. Kurt has passed away. He was back in Texas with his family at the time and not in any pain.

I am posting this photo of him that he really liked that Richard K Diran took at the closing of The Silver Dollar earlier this year.

Rest in peace dear Kurt.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/mekhongkurt

why post this and not tell us who he is as ive no clue.. R.I.P

why post this and not tell us who he is as ive no clue.. R.I.P

Here is an interview with Mekhong Kurt: http://www.stickmanw...y/weekly211.htm

Quite interesting interview. May he rest in peace.

That's a bummer. Spent many on night on 22 and in Washington square hanging out with him.

Spent many a night on 22 and in Washington square hanging out with him.

Same here.

One of Bangkok's true characters who will be missed by many. For those of you who didn't know him, a quick google of Mekhong Kurt will educate you in a respectful manner.

Spent many a night on 22 and in Washington square hanging out with him.

Same here.

and me. RIP

Yes RIP - a great character!

Simon

sad news,22 will not be the same without him

My condolences to friends and family.

Condolences to the family

RIP Kurt

Oh this is sad news indeed - I used to keep in touch with him over the years but had not heard from him for a while. Gone is another of the true characters of Asia - not just Bangkok and Thailand, but the whole region.

An educator and communicator, and a friend.

Rest Peacefully mate.

Many great nights in the Silver Dollar.

Lovely young lady called Apple was my favourite, but the mama san (with the glasses) was a legend.

Rip Kurt

Sad news. Will be missed. RIP Mekhong Kurt.

Here's his obit in the local paper. I don't live far from there. I'll probably attend when they announce the date.

http://www.dentonrc.com/obituaries-headlines/20120926-kurt-francis.ece

Never met him, just heard of him.

R.I.P.

Here's his obit in the local paper. I don't live far from there. I'll probably attend when they announce the date.

http://www.dentonrc....urt-francis.ece

Thanks for sharing the link.

Sorry to hear he's gone. Read his column when it was available. Was introduced to him once in the Texas bar but didn't get a chance to chat as he was busy on his laptop.

RIP

I emailed back and forth with his sister. Sh'ell be holding a memorial for him in Aubrey, Texas on October 27, 2012. I plan to attend. I'll pass on condolonces to the family from everyone at Thai Visa.