RIP Don. Prayers to the surviving family.

Very sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family.

Terrible shock! I had done some writing with him and his insights and comments were invaluable. I know he was also working on some books himself including his families long involvement with San bushmen. Always had Fascinating stories and I was looking forward to more interesting reading apart from his classics on African rifles.

He told me he had shrapnel and a plate from his army head injuries that troubled him. For somebody who had dyslexia his writing skills and style was extraordinary.

Saeed pm sent.

Somebody must edit his histories ,in a book ,this can help Sheila and the girls ,many of us have hundreds of photos with him .

He will be sadly missed for his knowledge, expertise and wit.

I am saddened by this news . Before my first trip to Africa Don emailed me considerable advice from his unsurpassed experience . A very generous gesture from Don . My condolences to his family in their loss .

Mark

World is a lesser place,RIP Mr Heath.

This in a nutshell sums up Don Heath. He was always looking for ways to help other folks, and went out of his way to help anyone he could. His family was very fortunate to have had such a man for a husband and father. RIP Don, and sincere condolences to Sheila, Johanna and Iain, and Mrs Heath, Don's Mom.

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I am saddened by this news . Before my first trip to Africa Don emailed me considerable advice from his unsurpassed experience . A very generous gesture from Don . My condolences to his family in their loss .

Mark

Known him since school. More brother than friend. Fond memories of Matopos and Sengwa and a whole bundle more places inbetween. Will be sorely missed.

Just reposting here missed the above post on friend Don Heath. I consider it a privilege to have know , spoke to, and shared conversation about Africa and her future with a man who loved his country. To his wife and children condolences and prayers.

Mike

Truly taken too young from his family and friends, and from all of us, his fellow hunters, who learned so much from his counsel. RIP.

I have always thought the best measure of a man is how the community he is part of remembers him at his passing.

Reading the previous posts I would say Mr. Heath will rest in peace.

Condolences to those he left behind.

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I have always thought the best measure of a man is how the community he is part of remembers him at his passing.

I never knew the man, apparently it was my loss.

Sad news indeed, condolences to the family.

My condolences to his family. And RIP for him.
Was one of the true caracters in our community. I never met him but, like all of us, appreciate his writings where he share his incomparable african livings.

PHA

R.I.P Shamwari.

His words written to me in the Nyati book - Zim april 06:

Thank you for the video ,it makes me laugh ,he was a so funny guy ,i have his puma white hunter ,and some books and articles ,ill post photos later.

I am sorry to hear this, he was a great guy to talk to. RIP brother.

My brother just located some editions of Nyati that were signed by Don. His intention is to offer them for sale and send the proceeds to Don's wife and children.

Perry

Thanks for posting my little video... The full text of a tribute to Don, by Ira and myself, can be seen on the site - www.africanhunteronline.com.

From our site... "Don would be disappointed in me - and probably all those who knew him - if I allowed myself to dwell on the grief of the moment. And while I am aggrieved, I prefer to remember the aspects of his life which made him the man he was. To this end, and aside from the videos on Youtube of Don sharing his wealth of hunting knowledge, I append a short clip of Don demonstrating some unique anti-tracking techniques only he seemed capable of. The video was shot during a visit we made together to the AccurateRelaoding headquarters in Dubai - the unmistakable laugh clearly that of Saeed, while Walter plays along. We both had a go with T-Rex too - as not to have done so would have been sacrilege (and the weapon did not disappoint) - among other weapons. Shooting was Don’s passion... I know this inclusion would have made him smile."

You will be missed.

Better tomorrows to his wife and children.
Another empty chair around our campfire.

Damn! Every time I take a few days off to hunt, lately when I return someone else has passed! I certainly never thought it would be Don! That is sad news and my condolences to his family and friends! We are diminished by his passing!

.................Rest in piece Don!

MacD37: That happened to me for a number of years in a row. My office staff started begging me to stop taking days off to hunt! (No joke!)

I had the pleasure of meeting Don a few years back when I got off the plane in Zims. Super nice guy and clearly a keen professional hunter and a wealth of information and experience. God Bless those who he leaves behind.

Never met the man, certainly wish I had. Condolences to family and friends. RIP

PWN

We should auction them. I'm sure they would bring much higher prices if everyone knew where the proceeds were going.

Too soon gone, with so much more to contribute.

I have contacted Saeed regarding the books and posting them here, on AR. I am waiting on his response before I move forward with any posts regarding the books.

Cheers,

Brian

My condolences to his family. It certainly is shocking news and so unexpected.

Heaven's gain is our loss........ Rest easy hunter. You provided us with your knowledge and wit. Thank you.


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Have been off the grid I guess, and just saw this. Very sad news of Don passing. A well liked guy who made many contributions to our sport, and African hunting in particular.My thoughts are for his family and friends. Very sad indeed.

Dang. He was a youngster. Us old guys probably want to know what happened. Sad news.

My notebook on the shooting sports is filled with information culled from his posts and articles. I am saddened by his untimely death. As a father with children at home, it is a sobering event.

Well shit! I'm so sorry to hear that. Don always seemed to have a sensible answer for everything related to hunting in Zim. He'll be missed.

Mark

Very sad to hear this. A much admired individual.