Sad Day in Wing Chun - death of a master

[RGVWingChun]

Our condolences go out to Master Ron Heimberger's family, friends and students all around the world.

Master Heimberger passed away on March 10. He died from an aggressive brain tumor. Details are on www.ipching.org

I personally studied under Master Heimberger before leaving to Master Samuel Kwok. I didn't leave because of any reasons involving Master Heimberger but a local instructor dispute. I talked with Master Heimberger personally about my leaving and he and I ended our conversation understanding that we were still part of the Ip Man Kung fu family especially through Ip ching. He wished me the best in my training and I ever respected him as a kung fu practitioner. Despite different views that many have had regarding his business ethics, he was still human being who left a family and many students behind.

If you wish to express condolences, you may email his wife at simo@wckfc.com


Moses Flores
Senior Texas Representative
Samuel Kwok Wing Chun Association

[RGVWingChun]

I spoke to my sigung, Master Samuel Kwok, and he expresses his condolences for the loss of his kung fu brother, Master Ron Heimberger.

Moses

[El Zorro 71]

I, too was a student of Master Ron Heimberger, while I was living in South Texas. I was with Master Heimberger for about 4 years.

I, have previously made comments and posts about the wckfc and Master Heimberger and I would like all to know that those comments were done from a business perspective ONLY!!!!!!! Master Heimberger did have a passion for the Wing Chun and always spoke highly of Grandmaster Ip Ching.

I, have spent hours of private time with him as well as having had dinner with him on several occastions, and found those times to be a part of my history.

I, would like to extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to Master Ron Heimberger's family. At the end of the day Master Heimberger is still a human being with a family and a man who had a love for his family and Wing Chun.

Master Samuel Kwok, after being advised about Master Heimberger's passing asked that I post that he is deeply saddened by Master Heimberger's passing. Master Kwok went on to say that "It is a sad day for Wing Chun and when it is all said and done Master Heimberger is still my kung fu brother!"

I would like other families to also express their condolences to Master Heimberger's family. We may not all agree on the interpretations of Wing Chun but we are all humans who have families!!!!!!!and we all love and respect Wing Chun.................

[tjwingchun]

Always a shame to hear of the early passing of anyone, never had the good fortune to meet him but as part of my extended Wing Chun family my thoughts also go to his family and friends.

[KPM]

My condolences to his family. I never met him in person or saw him in action, but I have read his book. He was an excellent graphic artist as well as martial artist.

[AmanuJRY]

My first experience with WC was with Ron, as my sihing in LTWT. I'm sorry to hear of this misfortune...my condolences to his family.

[LoneTiger108]

I was half expecting to cross paths with Heimberger Sifu again at Seni08 in April, so to read of his passing here has left me in shock tbh.

My thoughts are with his family, friends and students at this time.

[stonecrusher69]

Sorry to hear of this sudden news.I've never met Master Heimberger but my condolences go out to his family,students,and friends.. May he R.I.P.

[stuartm]

I've only just found out about Ron Heimberger's death from my Sifu, it really is awful. I only met him once at Ip Man Tong, but i feel for all his students who have lost a friend and teacher.

Condolences to his family, friends and students.

Respectfully, Stuart

[Sifu MASS]

I have just returned from out of town and heard of the death of Master Heimberger. I would like to express my sympathy to his family and students.

-Tony Massengill

[reneritchie]

Condolences to the families, personal and martial, and may he rest in peace.

[Mike Sheng]

Thats very sad to hear.I hope his family can find some peace.

[El_Nastro]

I only got to meet Sifu Heimberger a few times, but I'm glad I did.

Awesome Wing Chun teacher and illustrator/artist...but most important of all he was a really nice guy, and will be greatly missed.

[WingChunID]

As as student of Master Ron Heimberger I thank you for the sympathy you have shown towards his family, students, and friends. He will be greatly missed by us all, thank you again.

[SiFu108]

Even though I didn't know him personally, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Master Ron Heimberger, I wish to send my Condolences to his family,friends and students. Sorry for your loss...

John May