Frank Llaneza R.I.P.

issues · 03-19-2010, 12:59 PM

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...4,3117,00.html

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Frank Llaneza, one of the pioneers of the premium cigar business, died yesterday, two weeks after his 90th birthday. He spent his entire adult life working around cigars and fine tobacco.

Emjaysmash · 03-19-2010, 01:01 PM

Wow.

Very sad.
Thanks for the great cigars, Frank!
R.I.P.

Scottw · 03-19-2010, 01:01 PM

RIP Frank and Thanks for everything

The Poet · 03-19-2010, 01:05 PM

This is sad news indeed. I'll have to smoke an ERDM, Hoya, or Ultimate for him today.

hotreds · 03-19-2010, 01:13 PM

Yup, cigar smoking certainly cut him down in the prime of life! RIP and thanks!

borndead1 · 03-19-2010, 01:18 PM

The last JR catalog has quite a few pages dedicated to Frank. An old interview, and Lew Rothman praising him to no end.

RIP Frank

T.G · 03-19-2010, 01:26 PM

A true great is gone.

But, what a legacy he left us. Thanks for everything Mr. Llaneza.

G G · 03-19-2010, 02:12 PM

RIP Mr. Llaneza.

guado · 03-19-2010, 03:01 PM

Such a sad day in the Cigar world. Gonna have to go buy a box of his last stick in memory.

marge796 · 03-19-2010, 03:24 PM

He was a great pioneer within his industry!

RIP Mr. Llaneza

taltos · 03-19-2010, 04:13 PM

Just smoked a Punch Rare Corojo in his memory. RIP Sir.

03-19-2010, 04:29 PM

Very Sad Day in the Cigar World....Helluva Legacy...

maninblack · 03-19-2010, 03:20 PM

Damn what a loss to the industry. Really enjoyed the write up in the new JR catalog. RIP Frank and thanks for the great cigars.

Tenor CS · 03-19-2010, 04:37 PM

RIP Senor.

SmokeyJoe · 03-19-2010, 05:07 PM

A legend has fallen...

Rest well, Frank. Glad you enjoyed a long, productive life.

Starscream · 03-19-2010, 05:57 PM

Rest in Peace brother. Thanks for everything.

ProBe · 03-19-2010, 09:29 PM

R.I.P Mr. Llaneza.

Stogieman · 03-20-2010, 07:48 AM

Rest in peace Frank, thank you for all you did for the cigar world.

CasaDooley · 03-20-2010, 11:07 AM

RIP Frank.

RevSmoke · 03-20-2010, 11:48 AM

RIP Frank.

His sticks were a regular part of my rotation for a lot of years. Still have some of them in my box.

03-19-2010, 01:01 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Wow. Very sad. Thanks for the great cigars, Frank! R.I.P. __________________

03-19-2010, 01:01 PM	#3
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,817 Trading: (6)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. RIP Frank and Thanks for everything

03-19-2010, 01:05 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. This is sad news indeed. I'll have to smoke an ERDM, Hoya, or Ultimate for him today.

03-19-2010, 01:13 PM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Yup, cigar smoking certainly cut him down in the prime of life! RIP and thanks! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

03-19-2010, 01:18 PM	#6
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,380 Trading: (7)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. The last JR catalog has quite a few pages dedicated to Frank. An old interview, and Lew Rothman praising him to no end. RIP Frank __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

03-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,578 Trading: (37)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. A true great is gone. But, what a legacy he left us. Thanks for everything Mr. Llaneza.

03-19-2010, 02:12 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. RIP Mr. Llaneza.

03-19-2010, 03:01 PM	#9
guado OCD cigar hoarder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 379 Trading: (4)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Such a sad day in the Cigar world. Gonna have to go buy a box of his last stick in memory. __________________

03-19-2010, 03:24 PM	#10
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. He was a great pioneer within his industry! RIP Mr. Llaneza __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

03-19-2010, 04:13 PM	#11
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Just smoked a Punch Rare Corojo in his memory. RIP Sir. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

03-19-2010, 04:29 PM	#12
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Very Sad Day in the Cigar World....Helluva Legacy...

03-19-2010, 03:20 PM	#13
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Damn what a loss to the industry. Really enjoyed the write up in the new JR catalog. RIP Frank and thanks for the great cigars. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-19-2010, 04:37 PM	#14
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. RIP Senor. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

03-19-2010, 05:07 PM	#15
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,168 Trading: (28)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. A legend has fallen... Rest well, Frank. Glad you enjoyed a long, productive life. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

03-19-2010, 05:57 PM	#16
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Rest in Peace brother. Thanks for everything. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-19-2010, 09:29 PM	#17
ProBe Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Jose Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 140 Trading: (0)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. R.I.P Mr. Llaneza. __________________ Love The Life You Live, Live The Life You Love. K Robbins

03-20-2010, 07:48 AM	#18
Stogieman Herf King Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Charlie Location: Cornwall, NY (West Point) on the Hudson River Posts: 4,428 Trading: (0)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. Rest in peace Frank, thank you for all you did for the cigar world. __________________ I'd walk a mile for a Cuban...........

03-20-2010, 11:07 AM	#19
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. RIP Frank. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

03-20-2010, 11:48 AM	#20
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: Frank Llaneza R.I.P. RIP Frank. His sticks were a regular part of my rotation for a lot of years. Still have some of them in my box. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"