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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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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.



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.
 
Posts: 1799 | Location: Soutpan, Free State, South Africa | Registered: 19 January 2004Reply With Quote
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Sincere condolences to his family. looks too young to not be amongst us anymore.


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Posts: 3035 | Location: Tanzania - The Land of Plenty | Registered: 19 September 2003Reply With Quote
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Goodness!

My condolences to his family and friends.

RIP.


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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.


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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.


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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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Terrible news,Condolences to his family .........


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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.


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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.

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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.


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Very sad news. My Condolences to his family. Frowner






 
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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

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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!


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A gentleman, my condolences to his family, he'll be very missed.


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Posts: 1727 | Location: France, Alsace, Saverne | Registered: 24 August 2004Reply With Quote
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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.

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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.

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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 . .


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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.


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RIP. Don Heath, hope You will be now, hunting the biggest tusk bull somewhere, with Pondoro,Selous and others. Guille


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