BoddaH1994 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Reports are coming in that Al Weber, an industry legend, passed away yesterday. We send our deepest condolence to his friends, family, and coworkers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Wow, this is an extremely sad loss for the industry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 From Apex Parks Group FB page: https://www.facebook.com/apexparksgroup/ We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our CEO and founder Al Weber, Jr. He was an incredible man and a true visionary, and he will continue to serve as an inspiration as we pursue growth and prosperity for Apex. Another article: http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201611/5325/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I was waiting for someone to post this, truly sad, I hope Apex continues to grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I was waiting for someone to post this, truly sad, I hope Apex continues to grow I had heard about it the day before on an Indiana Beach FB page, but saw nothing official. I didn't feel is was credible enough to post yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 This is sad news indeed. Condolences to his family, and all those affected by his passing. Al Weber started his career in the amusement industry as a ride operator at Cincinnati`s Coney Island. Read more about him here: http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/detail.cfm?pagetype=detail&subject=news&codeID=328171 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 He apparently died suddenly while vacationing in the British Virgin Islands. http://amusementtoday.com/2016/11/apex-parks-group-mourns-unexpected-death-of-president-and-chief-executive-officer-al-weber-jr/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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