I was just on fb an heard the news. I can't fathom but would like to say thank you to Noel. Years ago cliff directed to me noels site(Before the crash). It got me started in collecting old tools an noel was always a good freind to me. Helped me in many ways An cant say enough good about him. He will be missed.

Noel Clyde Hankamer passed away Aoril 6. RIP

Noel shared his story of being in East Africa  in the Peace Corps, (children of Kennedy).   Then riding a Honda motorcycle from there across the middle east into eastern Europe,  dodging a war, riots, and insurrection, to arrive back in Texas.  He shared his photography skills.  Then welcomed the old tools crowd in here.  Noel, thank you.

RIP Noel your knowledge, friendship and insight will be missed by all that had the pleasure of interacting with you.

R.I.P.
Here is the online obituary.
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/20707822/Noel-Clyde-Hankamer/wall

Noel you will be missed. Rest in peace

Rest in Peace, Noel. Your knowledge will be missed, but will not be forgotten.

I am deeply saddened to hear this.

Rest in peace,Noel.
You were one of the good ones.

Noel, rest in peace, you accomplished a lot for the tool world and with your pictures.

Rest in Peace
We'll miss you.

I was wondering if something was up. So sad to hear about this!

Noel gave me the encouragement and help to start and maintain the "Inside a ratchet" stickie. I mentioned something about the idea that I had, and he told me to go for it. If I needed any help he would be there. He was so gracious with his time. ALOT of people found that thread useful - and still do.

Plus, my wife had spent some time in Africa, and Noel - after finding out about this - exchanged some email time with her about his experiences there. Small world it is.

And it's a little smaller now that Papaw is gone.

What a gift he gave us all.
I visit TT nearly every day and have learned so much, thanks to Papaws efforts.
We will miss him.

Likewise, I check in here every morning and most evenings.  I've learned so much here from everyone.  It truly has been a blessing.  God bless Noel.  Hopefully he's enjoying heaven where all the screwdrivers have "perfect handles".
Al

Rest in peace Papaw. We're going to miss you.  I had to leave the house at 5:30 this morning and didn't have time to post The second song I heard on the radio was "I wish Grandpas never died",which summed up my feelings at the time pretty good.
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