Condolences to the Smith family and the Champion family; Ron will be missed greatly. Always a gentleman. Great memories of Ron will live on with anyone who had the chance to meet him. Rest in Peace.
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Our sincerest condolences from the entire team at Starline Overseas Moving.
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Anyone who was lucky enough to spend time with Ron is blessed. A meeting (planned or by chance) with Ron was always something to look forward to and enjoy. He was inspiring, calm, generous and kind and I am forever grateful to have known and learnt from the great man. Thank you from all of us at Robinsons Relocation, UK for believing in us. Love and condolences to Ron's family and all at Champion. xxx
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Ron, I know will be missed by everyone, very sad for everyone who knew the great man, good company and a gentleman. For me Ron was a friend and someone who helped me in the Industry both to start a new venture and gave great advice which I will be forever grateful. My thoughts and best wishes are to his family and colleagues, Champions loss is shared by me and my colleagues at Icon. Ron's advice and trust will remain with me.
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I only knew Ron through our mutual business in the international global mobility. And as such , had the pleasure of meeting him frequently at our yearly networking events. A well respected and well liked professional who was able to mix business and personal interest in any conversation. A trait I very much admired. I also visited him once at his Pittsburg office where he showed himself the perfect host. My symphaties goes out to his family and loved ones.
Kind regards,
Remko Hitijahubessy
Royal De Gruijter & Co
THE NETHERLANDS
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We opened our company in May 1997. The first call I received at that exciting time was from Ron Smith sincerely wishing me much success even as a competitor. What a gentleman. I will surely miss him and send condolences to the family.
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Dear Carol and Brenda and Dear Champion Friends,
I have received right night a terrible news that Ronald A Smith has passed away.
I met him in my first conference FIDI and I remembered that he was always smiling, professional and friendly.
It was a please to work with him in my career and there are no word…
Only one word “ Goodbye Brother"
A big hug at Carol and Brenda, at your family and at all the friends Champion.
Giovanni - Bolliger SpA - Milan Italy
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We feel and understand your loss.
Management & Staff of Wide World Forwarding Limited
P. O. Box F43869, Freeport, Gran Bahama, Bahamas
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Shocked and saddened by the loss of Ron! He was an icon that was well-respected in our industry. Prayers that the memories of Ron help bring comfort to his family, friends and colleagues.
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Ron was a true gentleman and a great person. I will greatly miss seeing him and chatting with my fellow Pittsburgher! My condolences and prayers to his family and the Champion Team.
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I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of one of the most influential people in the industry. My sincere condolences to the family, my thoughts are with you.
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I am deeply shocked to hear Ron has left us. Unbelievable, far too young. Ron has always been a gentleman, friendly, helpful . I am very happy I have met him. My condolences to his family and the Champion Team.
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Shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of Ron's sudden passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone at Champion at this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ron via the early years of the Champion and Sterling close working relationship, from the time when the two Companies started from humble beginnings on the opposite sides of the pond and grew very quickly to be amongst the best in the business. Ron's passion for Champion, his colleagues and the industry was immense. His enthusiasm, integrity, leadership, thoughtfulness and sense of humour was infectious and I regarded him as a friend and mentor. Ron will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure to have known him.
Rest in peace Ron.
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My sincerest condolences to Ron's family and Champion team. Can Ron rest in peace.
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I am absolutely devastated for Carol, Brenda, your extended family at Champion and vast family in our industry. Your were an inspiration to me me for nearly 25 years. Honest, loyal, a true gentleman and a true friend. You showed me nothing but kindness and friendship and I will miss you sincerely. Much loved by me and so many others. I shed tears when I heard of your shock passing and I will share a glass with you on Saturday though so unfortunately from 6500 kms away. Rest in peace Ron and God bless.
Nicky (you always called me that !!)
Nick, Tonette, Fraser, Quinlan, Gabriel & Ruory Hirst xxx
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On behalf of all employees of hasenkamp Relocation in Europe, I express my great regret and our deepest sympathy! Ron was one of the most honest, open and kind people I had the privilege to meet. A role model for everyone in the moving industry. I remember our first meeting in 2018 during the ERC in Seattle very well! We didn't know each other at all before and he immediately approached me in an open and friendly manner.
I (we) will miss him! Markus Luthe (Group Managing Director)
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We the INSA family present our condolences and sorrow to Ron's family and Champion team for the passing away of a wonderful human being , good friend and great profesional. Ron is now in the glory and everlasting light.
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On behalf of Colmenares family and Portan, Colombia our most sincere condolences to his family and colleagues at Champion. May he rest in peace
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I was totally stunned to hear this news a few minutes ago.I have been a friend and business partner of Ron's for more than 30 years,throughout which he has only shown me kindness.Initially when i founded Sterling In London he had justfounded Champion and we became kindred spirits.He had very little if anything to gain from this at the time,but i think trusted me(and vice versa) and always was a man of his words,he and everyone at Champion stuck with us through thick and thin.We remained friends after i left the industry in 2005 and stayed in close contact upto his untimely death.
Only a few months ago he was calling me to maje sure i was ok after I had been hospitalised with covid...i cant believe that he is gone.
I always thought Ron was indestructable... i was wrong on that,but he was truly a giant...... and a champion of our industry
Perhaps more importantly he was my friend,and will be sadly missed .
My heartfelt condolences to Carol and Brenda at this sad time
Sincerely
Peter Carter
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We are very sorry for Your loss.
We hope you find the strength to get through these difficult times.
Ali Ayache.
Mepco international
Egypt.
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On behalf of the Laporta family and the entire Ward Van Lines Chile family, we deeply regret the passing of our friend Ron.
Our sincere condolences to his family in these difficult times.
We will miss him very much.
rest in peace
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We are deeply saddened by this shocking news and offer our heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughter and family as well as all the staff at Champion. We can definitely say Ron was a true champion as a person. I had the opportunity to play golf with Ron at several industry events and he was always very friendly and fun to be with. You would never know he was a competitor the way he greeted and treated us. A real gentleman and wonderful individual. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. Bob & Janet and the Crown team.
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My condolences to Ron’s wife, daughter and family, companies colleagues and staff. RIP Ron.
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Not you dear Ron, why. You are the guy we wanna sit next to, always. There was no one like you. My heartfelt condolences to your family, friends and Champions.
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