Jancruz Posted February 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2016 It is with a heavy heart that I write this..our wonderful Don Horner passed away this morning on the Insignia while living out his dream of a World Cruise.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted February 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Heartbroken. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted February 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Great guy...met him when he visited hawaii and took him around... He was a class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathi Posted February 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) All of us 180'ers are absolutely heartbroken to lose the original Mr Horner. He was my friend and my deepest sympathies are with Betsy. We will miss him. Trying at this moment to get a memorial service onboard in the next day or 2. Will keep all of you who are onboard posted. If others would like to contribute to the service, please post it here. Edited February 20, 2016 by cathi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted February 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Very sad to hear this.... condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicalkerry2002 Posted February 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I was so looking forward to meeting Don...how I admired his common sense, heaps of good advice, and willingness to help all on CC. My heart is filled with sadness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted February 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I never met Don but his comments and reports on the Board seemed to reflect what a wonderful person he was. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. So hard to believe as I've been reading his reports on his blog about his wonderful journey. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoothsailors Posted February 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2016 So incredibly sad...I just read his latest blog post yesterday showing off Betsy's fabric purchases and sounding great. All our thoughts and prayers to his whole family and wishing them the comfort of happier memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boerneDQ Posted February 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I am so sad to read this. I have loved reading his posts and following his and Betsey's adventures. May he rest in peace. My deepest condolences to Betsey and their family. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 20, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted February 20, 2016 All of us 180'ers are absolutely heartbroken to lose the original Mr Horner. He was my friend and my deepest sympathies are with Betsy. We will miss him. Trying at this moment to get a memorial service onboard in the next day or 2. Will keep all of you who are onboard posted. If others would like to contribute to the service, please post it here. If any of you know the Insurance company he used please notify Alper the concierge ASAP Please tell Betsy, Marcy, Stu and I are praying for her.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted February 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2016 We are just heartbroken. We were lucky to have gotten to know Don. He and Betsy visited our home a few years ago and we were fortunate to sail with them on Marina 2014. May you rest in peace beautiful person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted February 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2016 All of us 180'ers are absolutely heartbroken to lose the original Mr Horner. He was my friend and my deepest sympathies are with Betsy. We will miss him. Trying at this moment to get a memorial service onboard in the next day or 2. Will keep all of you who are onboard posted. If others would like to contribute to the service, please post it here. Our deepest sympathy to Betsy. Deb & Jim from NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted February 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2016 If any of you know the Insurance company he used please notify Alper the concierge ASAP Please tell Betsy, Marcy, Stu and I are praying for her..Jancruz1 Jan, contact his son Andrew. I am sure he has all info. Don would never leave anything to chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potterhill Posted February 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) So sorry to hear this. He was a great source for all things Oceania and will be sorely missed. My sympathies to all, especially Betsy and the family. I think he has posted the insurance info in the past. Sadly I am not a talented searcher. Perhaps someone can find the pertinent info. Mo Edited February 20, 2016 by potterhill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezeon59 Posted February 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I am heartbroken. We lost a true friend today. I called him VOR (Voice of Reason) because of his sensible way of bringing topics back into perspective. We were blessed to have spent the past weeks with him. He loved his Betsy like no other! Gone too soon. RIP Don. Denise Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Very sad news indeed. Although I have never met Don in person, I immensely enjoyed and respected his contributions to these boards and his presence will be sorely missed. Don appeared to live his life to the fullest - we should all inspire to do this. My condolences to Betsy and the rest of Don's family. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted February 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2016 If any of you know the Insurance company he used please notify Alper the concierge ASAP Please tell Betsy, Marcy, Stu and I are praying for her..Jancruz1 Here might be his insurance info: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=45053625&highlight=hondorner+insurance#post45053625 It looks like he kept his insurance from the cancelled (fire) trip, but if not, he may have insured with Steve at TripInsuranceStore. SO sorry to hear about his passing. We had looked forward to meeting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateShark Posted February 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is so sad :( My condolences to Mrs. Horner, his family and all his friends aboard Insignia (and here on the board). He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallydave Posted February 20, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Originally Posted by iamtrustworthy View Post Hi hondorner, If you are keeping your same policy, but are just changing the dates, then all the original contract provisions will stay with the policy including the ability to cover a trip of over 100 days in length. That's because insurance is a unilateral contract. However, there's another policy provision that needs to be ascertained. That is if your John Hancock plan had a time limit (x number of months) in which the policy had to be used after purchase. Some companies require travel be completed within 24 months after purchase, while other companies have no time limit. That answer will guide whether you can keep your original policy or have to get a new one. It's not an arbitrary decision by the insurance company because they also are governed by their contract language. Steve Dasseos Appears Don't Insurance is with John Hancock and perhaps Steve Dasseos at insuremytrips.com should be able to help with the policy. Good luck and God Speed Don, may he rest in piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAexNY Posted February 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Don's calm, accurate, humble, humorous, helpful and thorough posts will be sadly missed on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted February 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Oh, no! One of the great gentlemen with whom I have been acquainted, ever. God bless his memory and may Betsy and the family be comforted with many wonderful memories. Was enjoying his RTW blog immensely. That he passed while doing what he so deeply loved - cruising with Betsy - offers the tiniest comfort. Prayers ascending here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted February 20, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Originally Posted by iamtrustworthy View PostHi hondorner, If you are keeping your same policy, but are just changing the dates, then all the original contract provisions will stay with the policy including the ability to cover a trip of over 100 days in length. That's because insurance is a unilateral contract. However, there's another policy provision that needs to be ascertained. That is if your John Hancock plan had a time limit (x number of months) in which the policy had to be used after purchase. Some companies require travel be completed within 24 months after purchase, while other companies have no time limit. That answer will guide whether you can keep your original policy or have to get a new one. It's not an arbitrary decision by the insurance company because they also are governed by their contract language. Steve Dasseos Appears Don't Insurance is with John Hancock and perhaps Steve Dasseos at insuremytrips.com should be able to help with the policy. Good luck and God Speed Don, may he rest in piece. Thanks. This is the link I posted above. But slight correction: Steve is at TripInsuranceStore.com, and not the competitor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAexNY Posted February 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Originally Posted by iamtrustworthy View PostHi hondorner, That answer will guide whether you can keep your original policy or have to get a new one. It's not an arbitrary decision by the insurance company because they also are governed by their contract language. Steve Dasseos Appears Don't Insurance is with John Hancock and perhaps Steve Dasseos at insuremytrips.com should be able to help with the policy. Good luck and God Speed Don, may he rest in piece. Correction: Steve"s company is tripinsurancestore.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 20, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 20, 2016 So sad to hear this My condolences to Betsy & his family Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted February 20, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Don's calm, accurate, humble, humorous, helpful and thorough posts will be sadly missed on this board. Agree, a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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