Avelino Lara (Cohiba CC & Graycliff) RIP at 88

[T.G]

Cigar master Avelino Lara died yesterday of complications from thyroid cancer at the age of 88 in his homeland of Havana, Cuba.


http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Features/CA_Feature_Basic_Template/0,2344,2941,00.html

and

http://www.stogieguys.com/2009/10/10282009-stogie-news-cohiba-creator-avelino-lara-passes-away.html

[BengalMan]

I read this earlier. I had a chance to speak with Abel a few weeks ago and he had mentioned that his father was back in Cuba and was sick. Didn't think something like this would happen so soon after I spoke with him. Avelino is a legend in the industry and will be missed.

[SmokinApe]

RIP

[M1903A1]

Cigar master Avelino Lara died yesterday of complications from thyroid cancer at the age of 88 in his homeland of Havana, Cuba.


Some day, after the Embargo is gone, we must build a monument in his honor. :ss

[poriggity]

RIP. He was a master in the cigar industry, thats for sure.

[Tio Gato]

That's a shame. My wife and I were lucky enough to meet him many years ago in the Bahamas. God rest his soul.

[Scottw]

RIP to a legend.

[themoneycollector]

Rest in Peace