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Passing of PH Ridge Taylor
Passing of PH Ridge Taylor
Professional Hunter Ridge Taylor has taken his last great adventure. It is with sorrow that I relate the passing of Ridge. Ridge died on the morning of Saturday, June 4th as a result of cancer.
Ridge was a good friend, outstanding hunter and responsible for my introduction to Africa. He will be missed.
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
06 June 2005, 00:52
Hugh WSad News.
He was a great hunter and PH.
He will be missed.
I met him several times and discussed hunts to tanzania. My condolances to his brother and family.
06 June 2005, 01:37
ForrestBI hunted with Ridge two years ago in Tanzania. Here's how I'll always remember him:
He was in a tremendous amount of pain during our entire safari, but he put forth every effort to make my hunt successful. You can see he was wearing a back brace in this photo. He thought he had a herniated disc. It was almost a year later that he found out he had an aggressive cancer that had spread to his lower spine.
Bwanamrm hunted with Ridge just after I left camp. Ours were just about his last safaris. Ridge was a driven guy who ran a tight ship. My trophies arrived in Houston three weeks after I got home. This typifies the kind of operation he ran.
I'm glad I got to hunt with Ridge and I'll miss him.
______________________________
"Truth is the daughter of time."
Francis Bacon
06 June 2005, 02:01
DavidCVery sad news.
I saw Ridge at this past SCI show and he was upbeat talking about Africa and future hunts......
My condolences to his family.
Dave
06 June 2005, 02:54
NickuduFairwell kindred spirit ....
06 June 2005, 04:40
Phil LozanoI am very sorry to hear this news.
He was one of the good guys.
He will be missed.
Best,
Phil
http://www.go-on-safari.com
Professional Hunter - Tanzania
06 June 2005, 05:41
Aspen Hill AdventuresMy deepest condolences. This is sad news indeed.
~Ann
06 June 2005, 06:34
JBoutfishnCancer sucks

My condolences to his family.
Jim "Bwana Umfundi"
NRA
06 June 2005, 06:35
AtkinsonIt was sad news, when Ridge passed away, he was fine gentleman..His booth was across the isle from ours for a number of years in Dallas...
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
06 June 2005, 19:30
MacD37Though I didn't know Ridge well, I have talked to him a couple times at the Dallas show. He was always a gentleman, and I suspect a fine PH, as well. His passing is sad news! My condolences to his family, and his many friends in the USA, and other places in the world!
Throw away that back brace Taylor, and hunt pain free now!
....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1
DRSS Charter member
"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982
Hands of Old Elmer Keith
06 June 2005, 21:13
barbara wolbrinkI've known and worked with Ridge since 1991. I was fortunate to have spent time with him in camp in Tanzania and observe first hand what a first rate PH he was.
I will miss him.
06 June 2005, 22:20
30ott6My condolences as well. Although I did not know Ridge well, I did meet him and could tell he was a good guy. Another premature loss that the world could do without.
John
06 June 2005, 22:37
Michael RobinsonThat's a tough break and a hard way for anyone to go, especially for an active man used to the outdoor life.
Best wishes and condolences to friends and family.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
06 June 2005, 23:07
Russell E. TaylorI didn't know the man, but it's clear many did and he'll be missed by many. I'd like to add my condolences to all who will grieve his loss.
Also, welcome aboard, Barbara.
Godspeed.
Russ
The doing of unpleasant deeds calls for people of an unpleasant nature.
07 June 2005, 00:21
Keith AtchesonVery Sad. Our Deepest Condolences to his Family.
Jack Atcheson & Sons
www.atcheson.comGO HUNTING NOW WHILE YOU ARE PHYSICALLY ABLE
07 June 2005, 08:44
AtkinsonRidges digs were in Pocotello, Id. that last I heard, does anyone have details of when and where the services will be held?
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
Ray,
There will be a "Reception" on Saturday, June 11th from 10AM until noon. A eulogy will be given around 10:30. The reception will be held at: Juniper Country Club, 6600 South Bannock Highway, Pocatello, ID. (Coincidentaly, this is the date of his and Lisa's 22nd wedding anniversary)
A memorial service will be held on September 10th in Jackson, WY. (In days of old, this was the traditional opener of deer season. Ridge was well known for his skills hunting trophy mule deer)
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
07 June 2005, 15:38
retreeverNever meet the man but I saw him in some very good videos and could tell by just watching he was one of us...A hunter...
Condolances to his family...
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
09 June 2005, 02:20
bwanamrmRidge was honest, ethical and a hard working PH. Like Forrest, I had no idea his back pain was cancer, but when he discovered it, he faced it bravely and fought it to the end. He lived a life many of us can only dream about and left as his epitaph, thousands of memories of hundreds of hunters...
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.