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It is with deep regret and sadness that we note the sudden and unexpected death of Don Heath in Sweden over the weekend, where he was in charge of Research and Development for the respected ammunition manufacturing conglomerate Norma Precision. The holder of Zimbabwe PHs license number 7, Don’s presence throughout the hunting industry is legendry, from his involvement in Zimbabwe’s Parks to the years he ably edited the African Hunter magazine, his ongoing support of aspiring Professional Hunters during Zimbabwe’s examining process and contributions to debates, discussions and the history of hunting in Zimbabwe and Africa in general. We join the various associations, hunters and friends in extending our sympathies to Don’s wife - Sheila, his children and his family. 
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Sorry to hear that, a great contributor to our sport and his stories Will live on forever | |||
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What a shock! Will miss him and think of him often. | |||
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Terrible news! I had a message from him last week!! Our sincere condolences to his family. What a terrible loss to us all. | |||
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...rest in peace... P.S. I am speachless...Don paved my road to Zim. Spent a couple of days at African Hunter magazine HQ in Harare with him...Sharp witted, with keen sence for dry humour...Back then I wasn't handloading so he loaded some solids in 9.3x62 (his beloved) for me and encouraged me to use them on Buffalo... Still have a Nyati book signed by him...I will miss him. | |||
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Condolences from us all here in Zimbabwe . A well know figure in our wildlife circles. | |||
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Awful news! RIP Don! My condolences to his family. | |||
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Sincere condolences to his family. looks too young to not be amongst us anymore. "...Them, they were Giants!" J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset | |||
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Goodness! My condolences to his family and friends. RIP. DRSS | |||
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A terrible loss, condolences to his family. Much too young to go. | |||
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Very sad news. RIP Don. Our sincere condolences to his wife, children, family and friends. Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips. Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation. Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984 PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197 Jaco Human SA Hunting Experience jacohu@mweb.co.za www.sahuntexp.com | |||
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Very sad | |||
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RIP Don, and prayers for the family. | |||
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Rest in Peace old friend and my deepest sympathy to Shelia, Jo and Ian. I just traded emails with him late last week. He had me order some pistol grips and an ammo carrier and we discussed a moose hunt next fall. I will certainly miss our conversations and my daughters, who thought he hung the moon, will be heart broken at this news. Perry | |||
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Condolences to his family, very sorry to hear this news. He would attend the AR get together at the SCI Conventions over the years, always a gentleman. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | |||
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I enjoyed his company when in Zim and it was with Don the Cal on Doubles column for the African Hunter was developed. He was a good man and he will be missed. May I ask what tragedy took him so early? Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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A Sad day at Bald Rock, what a shock. I will miss his wit and our conversations. He was unique to say the very least. My sympathies go out to his family, God Speed friend. | |||
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Good grief. What a loss. | |||
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This is horrible news. I offer my deepest condolences to his family. ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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So sorry to hear this. I loved his writing and corresponded with him just once or twice. A gentleman and a man we will all miss. God's speed. | |||
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RIP and condolences to his family. I enjoyed his articles and got to talk to him once at SCI, where we agreed that Ant Williams was crazy. STAY IN THE FIGHT! | |||
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Horrible news. My condolences to his family, he is gone from you far to soon. I will miss our conversations and your view of things my friend. ______________________________________________ The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who are bereft of that gift. | |||
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Talked to him several times. What a loss............. Condolences to his friends and family. | |||
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If anyone has a phone number to his family in Sweden, I would appreciate a PM. Thank you. | |||
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Condolences to his family. Seems like it has been a tough year for deaths in the hunting and shooting community in terms of good people taken too soon. Mike | |||
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Terrible news,Condolences to his family ......... Terje Kvestad | |||
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Heartwrenching news! My sincerest condolences to his family! | |||
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Yes this is very sad. Another AR member gone. RIP Don. A day spent in the bush is a day added to your life Hunt Australia - Website Hunt Australia - Facebook Hunt Australia - TV | |||
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RIP, Don. In our last few emails, Don told of experiencing severe headaches and memory loss. He blamed his problems on a head injury suffered during the pre-1980 struggle in his country. Bill Quimby | |||
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Very sorry to hear this tragic news. I'm glad Don didn't suffer long. A quick death is the best end one can have in this life. However, it leaves a terrible situation for Sheila and the children to deal with. Cheers, ~ Alan Life Member NRA Life Member SCI email: editorusa(@)africanxmag(dot)com African Expedition Magazine: http://www.africanxmag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.p.bunn Twitter: http://twitter.com/EditorUSA Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. ~Keller To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; to be credible we must be truthful. ~ Murrow | |||
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Very sad news. My Condolences to his family.  | |||
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. I did not know him personally but saw some of his videos and read some of his articles. Clearly an experienced and professional hunter / Person. My thoughts and wishes to his family and loved ones. RIP Charlie . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | |||
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We exchanged emails and talked on the phone. He was a kind man! Tragic loss to us all! My condolences to his family! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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A gentleman, my condolences to his family, he'll be very missed. J B de Runz Be careful when blindly following the masses ... generally the "m" is silent | |||
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Don turned me on to the 9.3 X 62, which has become my main big game rifle. And I've often referred to him in my writings. I have only pleasure over that, which I do not have over this tragic news! RIP and sympathies to family and friends. Bob www.bigbores.ca "Let every created thing give praise to the LORD, for he issued his command, and they came into being" - King David, Psalm 148 (NLT) | |||
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My condolances to the family, this is a great loss to the world of hunting.. | |||
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Rest in Peace Don. Mike | |||
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He was like a bro for me ,he was the man that sent me many of the first AR clients ,he colaborated in ALL my articles ,he colaborated in my security business ,he sent me gifts permanently -i have his puma white hunter here in my hand rigth now - he invited me to hunt many times ,he was such a good company ,a storyteller ,a gentleman ,a brave warrior ,a conservationist ,a great shot ,one of the best friends i ever had .Rest in Peace bro ill see you in the Valhalla and we will hunt together again . . www.huntinginargentina.com.ar FULL PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF IPHA INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASOCIATION . DSC PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DRSS--SCI NRA IDPA IPSC-FAT -argentine shooting federation cred number2- | |||
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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RIP. Don Heath, hope You will be now, hunting the biggest tusk bull somewhere, with Pondoro,Selous and others. Guille "Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!" | |||
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