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Offline MARK GERRY

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GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« on: November 26, 2011, 05:26:40 PM »
GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK PASSED AWAY TODAY AT 2;15 PM NOV 26 2011..............I AM SO SAD ! :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2011, 05:47:21 PM »
that is sad  he was a great man and martial artist  he shall truly be missed  with deepest repects --tom
may god grant his family the peace they so deserve right now
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2011, 05:53:03 PM »
That is a huge loss, he was a great man and will be missed by all of us that knew him.....
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2011, 05:56:31 PM »
The heart if filled with sorrow, a great person who has done a lot for the good of the cause, he shall be rememered as the person he is, our condolance to the family and our prayers, may he rest in peace.
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2011, 06:13:04 PM »
descanse  en  Paz  Gran Maestro Al  Novak   nuestras   condolencias  a  la  Familia  desde  Argentina...
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2011, 06:17:36 PM »
More sad news, this is a great loss to Kajkenbo and the martial arts.
Rest in peace Great grandmaster you will be missed greatly.
I will miss your powerfull handshake.
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2011, 06:44:30 PM »
Awesome man and martial artist - he will always have a special place in our hearts and memories.

Pat
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2011, 06:59:30 PM »
Another legend of the martial arts world leaves us to start another adventure. GGM Novak rest in peace.
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2011, 08:27:35 PM »
He will be missed by all and remembered as the legend he became.  Our deepest condolences to all his family and friends.

Two of our fondest memories include his incredibly strong grip and how he enjoyed kissing my wife on the cheek every time she paid her respects!


With our respects,


Sifu Craig, Sibak Cathie
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2011, 09:31:57 PM »
     Very few in the martial arts world impress me but today one of the few that did passed away. A tremendous person and an ever present figure in the Asian arts community. He had a handshake that was unforgettable even in his senior years. The amount of history he witnessed was astounding and his recollection even more so. He was respected by all and never failed to smile and greet you. I will miss him a lot and future events will not be the same with out him there. I am glad I got to know him personally. Love and Respect to you GGM AL Novak. There will be no replacing or forgetting you.
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2011, 11:12:36 PM »
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2011, 12:00:04 AM »
Another of our elder grandmasters and true martial arts pioneers has passed.  Condolences to all who knew him, for very few like him exist anymore.   
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2011, 04:06:24 AM »
i knew great grand master al novak for close to 40 years as a small boy (white belt ) doing kata for the first time and he was the center judge. i loved him very much! i will miss you my friend..................

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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2011, 01:33:46 PM »
From Kajukenbo KSDC, we send our respects to his family. Rest in peace Grand Master.
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Re: GREAT GRANDMASTER AL NOVAK
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2011, 01:37:49 PM »
Great Grandmaster Novak will be remembered as a caring and gentle person, will help others, and was one the pioneers in the early days that perpetuate the martial arts to the end.           
With deepest sadness, we have lost three legends in Kajukenbo, Co-Founder Joe Holck, and Great Grandmasters Ming Lum & Al Novak in November.  Their contributions in Kajukenbo will not be forgotten.  These practitioners will always be imprinted in the minds of us who knew them.  There are now at peace with the lord, may god bless them.   
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