News about Iberian Shadow

**The Cowman** · 11-13-2015 15:49

To my fellow pilots, wingmen and friends,

I am posting this thread today to let you in on some news about my friend and gaming brother Luis Postigo. Most of you know him as IBERIAN SHADOW here on the forums. Luis is a valued member of the Buckeye Gamers in Flight, and games with us at local events and the Origins Games Fair as often as his busy schedule has allowed him to. Two of the most common phrases you will hear from him is "SIDE HUGGER!!! Get over here and fight!" and "Tom, you are going down!" Luis is an incredibly giving, caring, generous, and kind individual. CappyTom and I are both very proud to be able to call him our friend

Luis runs a printing business on the side, and has produce many of the fantastic 4x6 vinyl playmats for WGF and WGS that we give away for prizes and or use for many of our local events and events at Origins. A few of you own one or more of these mats.

These are just a few of the mats that Luis has produced for us at little or no cost:

From an Origins 2015 WWII event.

From an Origins 2013 WWII Event.

Our gift to the Origins 2013 Lend Lease member Nightbomber.

A Sails of Glory Map with Islands (and the 3D counterparts) at Origins 2013

It is with a heavy heart that I now have to inform you that Luis was diagnosed just a few weeks with Stage 4 Lung cancer. Luis is undergoing treatment, and the doctor's are managing his pain. Unfortunately though, his condition is not favorable. If you wish to send Luis a message you can do so through the site here, or through his personal Facebook page, and the Buckeye Gamers in Flight Facebook Group. I am sure he would appreciate a friendly hello and kind words!

Luis's daughter Elizabeth has also started a GoFundMe page in order to help the family cope with the influx of both medical and household bills over the next few months. It can be found here.

As a favor to CappyTom, myself, and the members of the BGIF, if you do nothing else, then please take just two seconds and send out some good vibes his way. He is certainly in need of them!

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. If you do nothing else, then please send out some good vibes his way. He is certainly in need of them!

Ken Head

**Flying Helmut** · 11-13-2015 16:05

Donation sent - sorting a PM now.

**gully_raker** · 11-13-2015 16:11

So sorry to hear this Ken.
I will hunt down his Facebook page & commence prayers immediately.

**Tonx** · 11-13-2015 20:14

Very sorry to hear this news Ken

Luis is very much in my thoughts

**Stumptonian** · 11-13-2015 20:44

Donation sent.
Along with positive thoughts and encouragement.
Got your six, Luis.

**Doug** · 11-13-2015 22:43

Sorry to hear this, my best wishes to all.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-13-2015 23:30

Although I did not know Luis personally, I have certainly admired his mats in many photographs over the last few years.
I am very sad to hear of his illness and will prey for a favorable outcome.
A donation will also be sent.
Rob.

**Guntruck** · 11-13-2015 23:52

Very sad news Ken. I indeed am fortunate in having one of his fantastic mats. Donation on its way

**Nightbomber** · 11-14-2015 00:46

Pass my best wishes and regards to Luis, Ken.
Please keep us updated. Crossing my fingers for him.
Donation on the way.

**Dan-Sam** · 11-14-2015 01:48

Donation sent.
It is a very sad news. I pray for the wholes family.

**Marechallannes** · 11-14-2015 03:38

Sorry to hear that.

Luis, I wish you and your family the needed power for the next weeks and months.

**milcoll73** · 11-14-2015 03:48

please extend my best wishes

**Old guy** · 11-14-2015 06:29

Donation sent,

Prayers also sent.

I am lucky enough that I played Wings games with Luis at the now closed Krystal Keep in Kettering.
He is a great man, very friendly and a good gamer. I wish the best for him and his family.

Bill

**grumpybear** · 11-14-2015 08:02

Donation sent along with positive vibes.Best wishes.

**Hedeby** · 11-14-2015 08:09

Really sorry to hear that - my prayers are with Luis and his family (my dad is a priest so I will ask him to have a word with 'him upstairs'...)

**Boney10** · 11-14-2015 09:15

Really sorry to hear this, please pass on my very best wishes to Luis and his family in this very difficult time. Good vibes heading over the pond

**Willi Von Klugermann** · 11-14-2015 13:01

Very sorry to hear this.

**CappyTom** · 11-16-2015 02:51

I personally want to thank everyone for your prayers and best wishes for Luis. You all are truly the best!

Thomas

**Teaticket** · 11-16-2015 04:44

Sad news. Hoping for the best. Donation sent.

**predhead** · 11-18-2015 11:05

The Wright Flight is wishing, praying, and hoping for the best for Luis.

**Black Sheep One** · 11-18-2015 17:27

Luis, I'm sending even more prayers your way.

**Tommy Z** · 11-18-2015 20:24

Thanks for posting this Ken. Our thoughts & prayers are with our friend & brother Luis.

**tusekine** · 11-20-2015 09:44

Thanks Ken. Sent a PM and visited gofundme. Pseudotheist has one of his mats and it has given us lots of joy.

**The Cowman** · 02-15-2018 13:25

I am sad to report that Luis passed away this morning. I know he was not very active here, but he will always stand as one of the most honorable people I have been proud to call a wingman. I am unable to express how sorely he will be missed here amongst The Buckeye Gamers, his many friends, and family.

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**Boney10** · 02-15-2018 13:35

So sorry to hear another pilot has fallen, please pass on my condolences to his family and friends.

**BobP** · 02-15-2018 14:03

Very sorry to hear such news. I guess we are all getting older. Best wishes to his family and all his friends here.

**Old guy** · 02-15-2018 14:04

Sad to hear, Luis was a great man and will be missed

**Teaticket** · 02-15-2018 14:23

Sad news when one of our pilots goes west. Condolences to family and friends.

**Guntruck** · 02-15-2018 14:30

So sorry to hear this news. My condolences to his family.

I was fortunate to receive one of his game mats at Origins, which I have treasured ever since.

**Jager** · 02-15-2018 14:50

I'm crying now. Prayers for our brave comrade, now in the arms of the Lord.
Clear skies, my friend.
Dakka! Dakka!
Karl

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-15-2018 14:52

It is always sad to hear of the passing of yet another of our brotherhood on the Drome.
Please pass on my condolences to his family.
My prayers are with them.
Rob.

**Nightbomber** · 02-15-2018 15:10

Am I right thinking his name was Luis Postigo, a nice man I had a pleasure to meet somewhere in the social media? So sorry to hear the news...My sincere condolences to his family and friends...

**gully_raker** · 02-15-2018 16:09

This is devastating news!
I have been in touch with Luis & his family via Facebook & said prayers for him as he fought the brave fight with Cancer.

I had hoped he would beat it but it was not to be.

R.I.P Luis

Blue Skies Forever my friend.

**gully_raker** · 02-15-2018 16:10

Originally Posted by Nightbomber

Am I right thinking his name was Luis Postigo, a nice man I had a pleasure to meet somewhere in the social media? So sorry to hear the news...My sincere condolences to his family and friends...

You are correct Andy & as per my post above he had a presence on Facebook.

**Flying Helmut** · 02-15-2018 17:49

Very sad news.

My heartfelt condolences to his family, and, of course, his many friends.

**CappyTom** · 02-15-2018 18:38

He will be missed. We did get to pray and say goodbye but the pain is still hard on my heart. R.I.P. my friend.

God Speed,
Thomas

**Naharaht** · 02-15-2018 22:22

Yes, that is indeed sad news. My condolences to all his family and friends.

**flash** · 02-16-2018 00:20

Very sad news, another great loss to the gaming community, a greater loss to family and friends. Fly high Luis.

**Dan-Sam** · 02-16-2018 02:30

Fly on the heaven sky, dear friend. No winds, no tornadoes, just blue sky for an acrobacy training. Rest in peace, Luis.

Condolences to the family.

**milcoll73** · 02-16-2018 02:36

my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

**matt56** · 02-16-2018 02:52

We were just talking about him this past weekend at our gaming sessions. He was known to our Wright Flight group as well as the Buckeye Gamers in Flight.

He will certainly be missed! Thoughts and prayers to all who were touched by him...

All the best,
Matt

**Marechallannes** · 02-16-2018 05:49

Sorry to read this.

**Rebel** · 02-16-2018 09:02

I didn't know Luis but am touched and saddened by his passing. Fly high and wide Luis. RIP.

**Stumptonian** · 02-16-2018 10:36

Saddened to see this.

We lost a close friend to the big C last year.
I always assumed he would be one of those who was going to 'beat it'.
Then he drew the Boom card ...

Condolences to all who knew Luis.