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.

Thanks for the post.  Much appreciated you shared that with us.

Take care and God speed to you and your family.

Sorry to hear it.

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

Sorry to hear about your loss, your family will be in our prayers.

My prayers will be with you and your family. Thank You for sharing with us...

Sorry for your loss, prayers sent....

Also thank you for taking the time to let us know...

Prayers sent,thanks for sharing.

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

Sorry for you and your families loss.Kip

Sorry for your loss.

Thank You for sharing BossDog, with us. Prayers sent, and Godspeed ....

Im glad this post was enjoyable for him. Thanks for sharing with us. God Bless you.

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.

sorry for your loss...god bless

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.

Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss.  Thank you for taking the time to let us know.  I'm glad he got to shoot one more time.

Thank you for sharing.  You are all in our prayers.

Prayers sent my next arrow will be shot in his honor. TD.