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Post by: BossDog on July 31, 2009, 04:19:00 PM: My husband, Jack, aka BossDog, which incidentally came from the name of our half-mastiff 95# of personal protection, Boss, died July 1st after a long battle with COPD. He was a proud firefighter 37 years before he retired about 12 years ago, long before the protective gear and breathing apparatus today's brave men and women wear.

I wanted to tell you how much he enjoyed this forum. He loved the camaraderie, the kindness and good will which was so prevalent here, unlike many forums. He posted occasionally, but he read it almost every day, and often referred to the information he got here. He loved the sport of archery and was both a hunter and a target shooter. The cover of the first issue of Primitive Archery pictured the first bow he ever built along with an arrow and flint arrowhead of his making. As his health failed, he could shoot less and less, but about an hour before he went to the hospital for the last time, he was on the front porch shooting his bow. He left it strung when he came in too weak and ill to unstring it.

I wanted to tell you all how much pleasure he derived from this forum these last few years. Thank you all. He told us on his last lucid day that he'd always wondered about the dinosaurs and that he was going to ask God about them very soon. We know he did and that he is at peace at last, and so are we.
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Post by: Terry Green on July 31, 2009, 04:21:00 PM: Thanks for the post. Much appreciated you shared that with us.

Take care and God speed to you and your family.
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Post by: bigbuckmalik on July 31, 2009, 04:27:00 PM: Sorry to hear it.
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Post by: frank bullitt on July 31, 2009, 04:36:00 PM: Prayers go out to you and the family! I have that P.A. issue and knowing the story behind the bow and arrow makes it even more special. He was a fine craftsmen! Thank you ,Steve
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Post by: Stone Knife on July 31, 2009, 04:40:00 PM: Sorry to hear about your loss, your family will be in our prayers.
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Post by: PaPaFrank on July 31, 2009, 04:46:00 PM: My prayers will be with you and your family. Thank You for sharing with us...
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Post by: Guru on July 31, 2009, 04:49:00 PM: Sorry for your loss, prayers sent....

Also thank you for taking the time to let us know...
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Post by: turkey522 on July 31, 2009, 04:52:00 PM: Prayers sent,thanks for sharing.
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Post by: BRONZ on July 31, 2009, 04:56:00 PM: Having had many patients, and a grandfather, with COPD, I understand your family's peace with his passing. Regardless, my family will be praying for yours. Thank you for posting and God Bless.

"God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, will comfort your heart and mind through Jesus Christ." Book of Philipians
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Post by: Kip on July 31, 2009, 05:13:00 PM: Sorry for you and your families loss.Kip
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Post by: hunt it on July 31, 2009, 05:22:00 PM: Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: BigCnyn on July 31, 2009, 05:36:00 PM: Thank You for sharing BossDog, with us. Prayers sent, and Godspeed ....
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Post by: flyfish1 on July 31, 2009, 05:39:00 PM: Im glad this post was enjoyable for him. Thanks for sharing with us. God Bless you.
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Post by: RRock on July 31, 2009, 05:47:00 PM: Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: crookedwoody on July 31, 2009, 05:49:00 PM: sorry for your loss...god bless
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Post by: kyle on July 31, 2009, 05:56:00 PM: He's in the happy hunting grounds now. Walking with a healthy stride, stump shooting with Fred Bear and Howard Hill. God Bless you and your family and lean on Him in your grieving moments.
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Post by: tarponnut on July 31, 2009, 05:57:00 PM: Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
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Post by: reddogge on July 31, 2009, 05:59:00 PM: Sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. I'm glad he got to shoot one more time.
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Post by: ISP 5353 on July 31, 2009, 06:00:00 PM: Thank you for sharing. You are all in our prayers.
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Post by: TimDougan on July 31, 2009, 06:00:00 PM: Prayers sent my next arrow will be shot in his honor. TD.
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Post by: kennym on July 31, 2009, 06:03:00 PM: Sorry for your loss,our hearts go out to you and your family. Prayers sent from Missouri.....
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Post by: fatman on July 31, 2009, 06:04:00 PM: prayers from Kansas :pray:
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Post by: shick on July 31, 2009, 06:20:00 PM: Prayers sent to you and your family......Shick
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on July 31, 2009, 06:24:00 PM: >>>>-------------->
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Post by: vermonster13 on July 31, 2009, 06:25:00 PM: Condolences.
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Post by: 2treks on July 31, 2009, 06:26:00 PM: Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless and be with you all.
TwoTracks.
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Post by: Ian johnson on July 31, 2009, 06:26:00 PM: I will keep your family in my prayers
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Post by: GRINCH on July 31, 2009, 07:15:00 PM: Condolences to you and you Family,our prayers will be with you.
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Post by: waknstak IL on July 31, 2009, 08:05:00 PM: Condolences and prayers from IL.
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Post by: Mike Bolin on July 31, 2009, 08:10:00 PM: Thank you for sharing with us. Be at peace knowing he is pain free and in the hands of the Lord. You and yours are in my prayers. Mike
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Post by: FerretWYO on July 31, 2009, 08:26:00 PM: My prayers for you and yours.
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Post by: grouseshooter002 on July 31, 2009, 08:45:00 PM: Mam,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband.May he be at peace.

Rick
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Post by: Focusource on July 31, 2009, 08:47:00 PM: Thank you for sharing BossDog with us. My thoughts are with you.
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Post by: maxwell on July 31, 2009, 08:54:00 PM: Sorry for your loss, archery is a gift to us all and I am glad Bossdog enjoyed it so much. Prayers have been sent.
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Post by: geno on July 31, 2009, 08:55:00 PM: God bless you and you family Mam. You will be in my prayers this evening..
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Post by: Greyfox54 on July 31, 2009, 08:55:00 PM: Sorry for your loss , prayers sent from Jersey , Fred
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Post by: Oliverstacy on July 31, 2009, 09:04:00 PM: I often find this site therapy when I can't sleep at night...I understand what he appreciated in this website and the people it caters to!

My thoughts are with you!

Josh
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Post by: Featherbuster on July 31, 2009, 09:06:00 PM: Prayers sent
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Post by: straitera on July 31, 2009, 09:18:00 PM: Prayers for your husband and family.

These are valuable friends here at TG. Your great story will bring us closer together. Thank you.
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Post by: Ken Taylor on July 31, 2009, 09:19:00 PM: Thank-you for sharing that with us. It touched me, sincerely.

Prayers sent from the north country.
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Post by: ron w on July 31, 2009, 09:30:00 PM: Toughts are with you....
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Post by: non-typical on July 31, 2009, 09:36:00 PM: May the peace that surpasses understanding surround you and your family.
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Post by: vtmtnman on July 31, 2009, 09:38:00 PM: Thoughts and prayers for you and your family from Vermont. :pray:
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Post by: horatio1226 on July 31, 2009, 09:43:00 PM: Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great guy.
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Post by: 4runr on July 31, 2009, 09:46:00 PM: Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: paleFace on July 31, 2009, 09:48:00 PM: prayers sent a long with a tip of the bowhunters cap. thanks for sharing in your time of grief. Trad Gang is certainly a special place as evident by your post. God Bless Boss!
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Post by: J-dog on July 31, 2009, 10:08:00 PM: Sorry to hear of your loss. Been doing the fire thing for 13 years now. Lotta of the older crew seem to be handling chronic lung problems - due to a lack of PPE that we have now.

Nothing but the deepest respect for your husband and for you.
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Post by: JAG on July 31, 2009, 10:13:00 PM: Been a firefighter for the better part of 30 yrs (Vol. Dept.) I fought for years to get PPE, as seeing what was happening with the older members. We got it, and now our young crews are better equipped.
May the Great Spirit wrap you and yours in His protective Hands, and give you peace, love and hope.
Prayers sent skyward on an Arrow of Love.
JAG
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Post by: Widowbender on July 31, 2009, 10:38:00 PM: Condolences from NC....Very sorry for your loss...

David
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on July 31, 2009, 10:44:00 PM: Condolences to you and yours.
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Post by: Big Ed on July 31, 2009, 10:49:00 PM: Sorry for your loss, Prayers sent to you and your family. My have logged out but will remain in our hearts. Big Ed))))))))))))--------->
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Post by: kbetts on July 31, 2009, 10:50:00 PM: I hope I have a chance to shoot my bow on the last day as he did. Peace be with you and your family.
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Post by: Whip on July 31, 2009, 11:04:00 PM: Very sad to learn we have lost a brother.
Thank you for sharing the story behind BossDog, and please accept my condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: jcar315 on July 31, 2009, 11:10:00 PM: Prayers sent. Thank you for taking the time to share.
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Post by: jcar315 on July 31, 2009, 11:11:00 PM: Prayers sent. Thank you for taking the time to share.
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Post by: Want2no on July 31, 2009, 11:19:00 PM: You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless.
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Post by: tradfergie on July 31, 2009, 11:20:00 PM: May you and your family be in God's grace
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Post by: Friends call me Pac on July 31, 2009, 11:43:00 PM: Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Post by: Coonbait on August 01, 2009, 01:02:00 AM: Thank You for posting and our prayers go out to you and your family.
GLENN
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Post by: RC on August 01, 2009, 02:57:00 AM: Sorry for your loss and Prayers sent. God Bless.RC
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Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on August 01, 2009, 05:02:00 AM: Sorry for the loss and may god help heal your familys pain. May we all keep an extra arrow in our quivers for your husband. Chris
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Post by: Tdog on August 01, 2009, 05:20:00 AM: God Bless..
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Post by: Killdeer on August 01, 2009, 05:32:00 AM: Bless you, and please accept my condolences on your loss. It is most kind of you to let us know that we have lost one from our midst.
Prayers for you and your family.

Killdeer
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Post by: tomyhawk on August 01, 2009, 05:58:00 AM: My heart felt condolences to you. May God watch over you and yours till you meet again.
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Post by: doctari on August 01, 2009, 08:19:00 AM: May the Lords Grace be with you and bless you. Sorry to hear one of our gang has fallen. Mark
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Post by: Littlefeather on August 01, 2009, 08:25:00 AM: God bless you in your loss and ours. Prayers sent. CK
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Post by: sticshooter on August 01, 2009, 08:34:00 AM: Condolences to you and your family on your loss. Prayers sent.<><
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Post by: Froggy on August 01, 2009, 09:26:00 AM: Prayers from here. May the Lord comfort you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Lanier
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Post by: LUCKY MAN on August 01, 2009, 09:30:00 AM: I only had the pleasure of knowing Jack for a couple years but you'll be hard pressed to find a better man who lived life to it's fullest.

A book could be written about the adventures of Jack Holder and his best friend Joe Mathews, if I can accomplish half of what Jack did I'll feel very blessed.

The memorial for Jack was a real celebration of his life as it should've been, lots of laughs and smiles, just as Jack would want it.

Gone but never forgotten, I'll miss you Jack.
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 01, 2009, 09:36:00 AM: Thoughts and prayers for You and Yours from Kentucky.
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Post by: Tique on August 01, 2009, 09:58:00 AM: Prayers for you and your family.
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T
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Post by: Mike Burch on August 01, 2009, 10:11:00 AM: Ditto on LUCKY MAN's post.

Jack was the MAN!

Ole Jack lived life to it's fullest. He definitly skidded into Heaven with all four wheels spinning,, slinging riverbottom gumbo mud everywhere! LOL!

I hope I live life with just half of what Jack has done in his time here.

God Bless.

Mike :campfire:
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Post by: rastaman on August 01, 2009, 10:11:00 AM: Thanks for sharing...prayers and positive thoughts sent from south georgia to you and your family.
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on August 01, 2009, 10:12:00 AM: God bless you and your family.
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Post by: Steve G on August 01, 2009, 10:25:00 AM: Thank You for sharing your love to the forum, peace to you and your loved ones.
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Post by: Nakohe on August 01, 2009, 11:29:00 AM: So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. God bless your family. Prayers will be sent up.
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Post by: Leland on August 01, 2009, 10:34:00 PM: May you find peace and comfort in the memories.

Leland
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Post by: longbowben on August 01, 2009, 10:39:00 PM: Sorry ,God bless your family.
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on August 01, 2009, 10:45:00 PM: never knew the man but i liked him....bless you and yours, may the sun shine upon you.
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Post by: Bonebuster on August 02, 2009, 07:15:00 AM: God bless.

I too want to know about the dinosaurs.

Brave men are the most difficult to lose, for they are the ones who made the difficulties in life easier. A firefighter is certainly one who can speak volumes about bravery.

Thanks for posting.
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Post by: frassettor on August 02, 2009, 07:20:00 AM: Sorry for your loss..Prayers sent for you and your family
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Post by: dragon rider on August 02, 2009, 08:50:00 AM: Thank you for the honor you do us by telling us your family's story. It's a shame to lose a good man, but an honor to know that in some small way we were a part of his life.

As you mourn him, smile when you can, cry when you need to and celebrate the time you had with him as your spirits permit.
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Post by: Forrest Creature 1 on August 02, 2009, 08:57:00 AM: Guys like Boss are why i love this great sport so much, God speed Boss. Thankyou for sharing your story with us
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Post by: HillbillyGadget on August 02, 2009, 09:04:00 AM: I'm sorry for your loss. You'll be in our prayers.
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Post by: northern fisher on August 02, 2009, 12:02:00 PM: Our thoughts and prayers will be with you
The Blackburn Family
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Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on August 02, 2009, 12:36:00 PM: I hope the good lord does one better and lets him chase after dinosaurs with a bow!

Thank you for the post, and God bless your family!
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Post by: Wolfkiss on August 02, 2009, 02:01:00 PM: Deepest condolences from a fellow firefighter across the pond.
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Post by: adkmountainken on August 02, 2009, 02:45:00 PM: prayers for you and your family, God bless.
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on August 02, 2009, 04:08:00 PM: Prayers sent..thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Mac Hicks on August 02, 2009, 04:21:00 PM: Thanks for sharing your loss and certainly our's as well. Prayers and condolences from our house.
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Post by: caleb7mm on August 02, 2009, 04:52:00 PM: prayers for your family
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Post by: Curveman on August 02, 2009, 04:55:00 PM: Sounds like a wonderful man and family! We lost one of our own!
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Post by: buckeye_hunter on August 02, 2009, 07:49:00 PM: :( :campfire: :( Sorry, no real words for that one.....
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Post by: BossDog on August 03, 2009, 01:33:00 AM: When I posted this, I had no idea the response it would bring. Your kind comments, prayers and best wishes are appreciated and cherished. Jack lived life to the fullest, as those of you who knew him personally are aware. The world was a better place -- and certainly a more interesting place -- because of him.

Again, thank you all for this forum he enjoyed so much and God bless and keep each of you.
(http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=100000089535160#/photo.php?pid=43408&id=100000089535160)
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Post by: Mike Mecredy on August 03, 2009, 01:39:00 PM: Hat's off to a veteran fire fighter, wow 37 years. I'll bet there's many that still have there lives due to his actions. God Bless
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Post by: Holm-Made on August 04, 2009, 12:15:00 AM: :( I feel a need to post but don't know what to say. God bless.
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Post by: GRINCH on August 04, 2009, 12:52:00 AM: :( We truly lost one of our own,all I can say is celebrate the life and the man.
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Post by: Ben Maher on August 04, 2009, 05:28:00 AM: prayers sent ...

Ben In Oz
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Post by: Talondale on August 04, 2009, 09:34:00 AM: Condolences and prayers to you and your family.
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Post by: DDyer on August 04, 2009, 09:44:00 AM: Prayers from a Brother Firefighter and traditional archer
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Post by: Irish on August 04, 2009, 09:55:00 AM: prayers sent from Kansas City
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Post by: varmint101 on August 04, 2009, 10:43:00 AM: Prayers sent from a volunteer FF and a career FF wannabe. Sounds like a great man! You will always be blessed with his memories.
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Post by: NightHawk on August 04, 2009, 10:46:00 AM: No words could ever convey our Thanks for the men and women that risk thier lives and health everyday for others safety. Prayers sent from Indiana for your family
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Post by: M. J. Brundage on August 04, 2009, 11:12:00 AM: God Bless.
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Post by: Paul WA on August 04, 2009, 01:23:00 PM: As I have done for fallen archers in the past I will launch an arrow into the Nisqually River with his name on it...PR
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Post by: Apex Predator on August 04, 2009, 02:30:00 PM: Sounds like a great man that I would have liked to have known personally. I just said a prayer for you and the rest of the family. God bless!
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Post by: Son of Texas on August 04, 2009, 10:34:00 PM: Sorry for your loss, wish I would have had a chance to meet him. God bless you and your family.