RIP Chuck Westfall

[jhpeterson]

I just learned that Chuck Westfall passed away. I'm devastated.
More than anyone else, he represented Canon USA. He was the best and will be sorely missed.

 

[privatebydesign]

Yes that is a loss not only to his family and friends.

All Canon owners and fans have benefited from his work in some way or another, a sad day indeed.

 

[Click]

Sorry to hear this sad news.

Rest in Peace Chuck Westfall

 

[Larsskv]

He always struck me as genuine, thrust worthy and dedicated. He was a sales person, but managed to keep more integrity than most. He will be missed.

I am very soory to hear this sad news.

Rest in peace.

 

[ahsanford]

Saddened to hear the news.

Think of how many photographers that man has helped in his lifetime!

- A

 

[JohanCruyff]

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[JP]

I never met him, but I did speak with him on the phone a few times.. Very helpful... great guy to have known... What a sad day... Thank you Chuck, for making a difference.

JP

 

[maboleth]

Almost not a week passes that I don't hear that someone dear died.

Chuck, you will be missed. Your advice, dedication and insights were always good to know and read. Didn't even know he was ill. Such a character. <3

 

[slclick]

Sorry to hear about Chuck. What a great contributor to imaging and who also sounded like a fantastic person. He will be missed!

 

[AvTvM]

Very sad news indeed. Never met Chuck in person, but did exchange a few emails with him - and got very good information and insights from him.
Great loss not only for his family and for Canon but also to all of us interested in photography and imaging.

Thanks Chuck ... Rest In Peace.

 

[Diltiazem]

Deeply saddened.
RIP Chuck.

 

[GMCPhotographics]

That's very sad to hear. I used to have a fair amount of dialogue with him a number of years ago when he used to frequent DWF (when it was good, he was one of the guys that made it good).
It's a very sad day indeed.

 

[Tyroop]

Almost not a week passes that I don't hear that someone dear died.

Ditto. Guess it's a sign of my own advancing age.

 

[JP]

The man behind the Fake Chuck Westfall blog had this to say today:


https://blog.kareldonk.com/thank-you-chuck-westfall/

 

[pwp]

Chuck Westfall. What a giant of guy. What a true gentleman. What a great friend to Canon photographers across the planet.

Chuck's steady hand so often brought sense to all sorts of matters, particularly in the early days of digital when every one of us was in fact a pioneer. The ceaseless generosity of his contribution remains an inspiration.

God speed Chuck.

-pw

 

[WoodyWindy]

I remember working with Chuck when I was reporting a few bugs in the old EOS D60, detailing what was and was not to be expected behavior.

RIP Chuck, you will definitely be missed, and my sincerest condolences to any of your close friends and family who might encounter this thread...

 

[canon1dxman]

Sad news indeed. I enjoyed his videos and he seemed like a lovely guy

RIP

 

[pierlux]

Very, very sad news. We’ll remember you forever, Chuck. Rest In Peace.

 

[bergstrom]

RIP

 

[hmatthes]

Very sad. Met him in a speed light seminar and thought I had a new friend for life... he was that warm!
Miss you!