Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

[Mark W]

I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all..

Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today.

He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully.

There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien.

Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it seems to be the only song that fits the evening.

I will try and keep you updated with further details unless others do.

We will be sounding our fog horn from the ocean liner RMS windsor castle tomorrow evening after I have warned the village. An eccentric gesture for a kind and eccentric person.

 

[littlespark]

Hard to watch that bbc interview again…
His “weeks, months… certainly not years” statement so much more poignant…

 

[Rockingit]

As exceptional in knowledge as he was inspirational in dealing with his own mortality. This was the post we all knew was coming but didn’t want to read.

Lucien, there’s a P123 shining 119 tonight, break a leg.

 

[Marvo]

Very sad. RIP Lucien. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Very sad news, one of the posters I always read.

 

[xmetal]

Very sad to hear. He was very knowledgeable across the spectrum.

R.I.P. Lucien

 

[loz2754]

Very sad news indeed. Lucien has been an inspirational, well respected and much liked member of this forum. He'll be very much missed.

 

[happysteve]

What a legend. Rest in peace, Lucien. Thanks for all you've given us.

 

[LeeH]

That interview was a hard watch the second time around.

RIP Lucien.

 

[OnlQQker]

 

[James]

I am at a loss for words.

We knew it was coming but it makes no easier to take in.
It is sad news but he didn't give up, continued doing what he enjoyed and excelled at until the bitter end.

A man that was respected by so many people, many who like myself, never had the chance to meet him.

Rest in peace Lucian.

P.s. whatever your beliefs are about religion, reincarnation, aliens etc.

I would like you all to think that for 2 days now lightning has been dropping all over the uk and especially over London.
I can picture him sitting on a cloud with a big harp, trying to figure out which combination of string and bow can generate the most static electricity and the biggest lightning bolt!!!

 

[Mark W]

You wont believe how true this is. Yesterday I finally finished the restoration of a 132kv outdoor off load isolator. I texted Lucien the picture of the finished switch early Sunday afternoon and just after 5pm he passed away.

 

[Julie.]

Sad, sad news.

A great loss.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Rest in peace Lucien, we are going to miss you here buddy.

 

[pirate]

Just saw this...
I am so very sad now...
An intellect, a special man who shared his vast knowledge freely, and inspired so many...

Imagine what a life we would all have if there were many Luciens about...

When the moon comes out tonight I will salute him...

 

[mainline]

Just saw this and caused a lump in my throat, He always had time for everyone.
An amazing man.