Mekhong Kurt Dead - Kurt T. Francis

[george]

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

[Huayrat]

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

[george]

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

[BlackFra83]

Quite interesting interview. May he rest in peace.

[daboyz1]

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

[bdw]

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

Same here.

[danfields]

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.

[billd766]

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

Same here.

and me. RIP

[simon43]

Yes RIP - a great character!

Simon

[nuwatmat]

sad news,22 will not be the same without him

[Scott]

My condolences to friends and family.

[uptheos]

Condolences to the family

RIP Kurt

[Greer]

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.

[RudieTheFoodie]

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

[singhajim]

Sad news. Will be missed. RIP Mekhong Kurt.

[daboyz1]

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

[angiud]

Never met him, just heard of him.

R.I.P.

[george]

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.

[Boudak]

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

[daboyz1]

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.