My brother Russ (dtmf) passed away today, from what I hear was a heart attack.

RIP Brother.

Really sorry to hear that Tom.
Russ was a great guy and he will be missed

So sorry to hear that Tom, we'll all miss him. Condolences to you and the rest of the family.

Oh no, so sorry to here that Tom.

Sorry to hear this Tom. Russ was a great guy and always willing to help.

Sad news indeed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Sam

This is a sad day, Russ will be missed by us all. My condolence to the family and friends.

Wow, just wow....

I'm so sorry.

Really sad news. Enjoyed meeting him in Vegas...my condolences...

Shocked and sorry to find out about Russ. A huge loss for this site and our community. The Brandes families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Horrible. My friend just lost his 54 year old brother two nights ago after two strokes.

RIP Russ.

When I joined the board in 2002 I’d been away from the equipment and installation game for quite a few years, I’d been sitting behind a desk remotely testing private line circuits and T-1’s. After I retired from AT&T I tried to find a few jobs that would interest me, one was with an interconnect, but no one wanted an old fart. So I decided to try it for myself, I was confident the knowledge was there somewhere and I had the technical ability to learn the new systems.

Russ was the first to jump in and help with some of my dumb questions and he was very nice about it. He even had me call him and he coached me a bit on what I had to look forward to. He never once turned down a question whether it was on the board or a phone call. It was that interaction that gave me the confidence to go it alone and I’ll be forever in his debt.

I felt I needed to share this and I hope it helps Tom and family in some small way. I’ll truly miss Russ and his unbiased opinions on every topic that he graced us with his wisdom. God Bless Russ. Rest in Peace my friend.

It's so sad to hear of his passing. He was always such a helpful guy. Prayers are with you and your family, Tom.

Are we collecting and arranging for flowers like we used to do?

Yes we are, please send donations for flowers to https://www.paypal.com account at @usedphones.com.

We will get the flowers ordered and sent. Please, if someone could run down on where to send them that would be just perfect.

Thank You

Russ's last post,

Brand New F150 and a brand new Indian motorcycle.


Man I sure hope there is a God, I would like to think Russ is up there riding and driving his brand new Indian motorcycle and F150 right now! Russ, may you find new and better roads to ride!

Mike, not sure how to send a donation to an email account. I opened an Ebay account, but not seeing how to do it.

Yes we are, please send donations for flowers to https://www.paypal.com account at [email protected].

Our email might confuse you but it is our pay to email for PayPal. Go to PayPal and click on Send Money Online and then add our [email protected] email and the amount being sent.

Or call and we can take it over the phone on any credit card.
800-766-3425

Done & thanks for organizing this...

Done, thanks. I use PayPal so seldom I need a refresher course when I do use it.

Both Bill and David's PP are received TY

I don't have PP, but, I could write and mail a check.

My sincerest sympathy to you, your family and your brother's family.

Rcaman

I'd send them to his house.
2221 W 3800 S West Valley City, UT 84119
paypal sent.

Got it, TY Tom

Very sorry to hear of Russ passing.
Russ was the first person that I had any contact with here on the board.
He helped me late one night on a ole Tie system.

Russ will be greatly missed.
RIP

If the family selects a charity, I can make a donation in Russ's name.

You should have funds from Walker Comm in your PP Mike.

Checked and received, TY Michael

Very sad to hear.

My condolences to you and all the family.

Prayers and condolences.

Add my condolences to the Brandes family. Also, someone might want to make an announcement in the General forum since some people, like Jeff Moss, don't have access to Mods.

Carl

If anyone wants to help Russ's family out with his funeral costs heres the link.

So very sorry

Very sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with the Brandes family.
Thanks again Carl for letting me know.

My condolences to the entire family.

My sincere condolences to the entire Brandes family in this time of loss. May the joys of Russ's life help ease the pain now being felt and his gifts to us all carry on day by day.

Sorry to hear Tom. Prayers to your family.

So sorry to hear, my condolences.

Sorry to hear about this. Great Guy.

Wow! I'm so sorry to hear this. Condolences and prayers for the Brandes families.

Justin

Sorry to hear this, condolences to the family

Clifford

Sorry to hear. I didn't know you guys were brothers.

Very sorry. My condolences.

I am very sorry for the loss to the Brandes family. Russ was on my short list of members that I hoped to meet someday. Early on, I had the opportunity to help him with something and he went out of his way several times to try to return the favor. He will be missed in more ways than one.

Condolences to family

Gods speed

Condolences to the family.

May he rest in peace.

So very sorry to hear this... please except my sincerest condolences to you and your family.

I have been dealing with some things myself, so I was sad to see this news as I came back.

I remember Russ being the first guy I met at the first meeting in Vegas.

He will be missed.