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...4,2941,00.html

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http://www.stogieguys.com/2009/10/10...sses-away.html
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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.
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RIP
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Some day, after the Embargo is gone, we must build a monument in his honor. :-)
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RIP. He was a master in the cigar industry, thats for sure.
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That's a shame. My wife and I were lucky enough to meet him many years ago in the Bahamas. God rest his soul.
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RIP to a legend.
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Rest in Peace
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