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Louis Afton
06 April 2010, 12:49
Hoot MurrayLouis Afton
Good evening,
I just received word from Analise that her father, Louis Afton, of Afton House in Johannesburg, South Africa passed away a couple of days ago. Many of you and myself included have stayed at the Afton House while traveling to a safari destination. Louis was great in sorting out travel difficulties and baggage issues. He was in poor health for the last couple of years with cancer.
06 April 2010, 13:49
Balla BallaTo all the family
sincere condolances and RIP Louis
Peter
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06 April 2010, 19:26
ShangaanOur condolences to Louise's family, he helped many a hunter over the years.
06 April 2010, 19:34
prairiewolfRIP Louis. Many are those who passed through his door on their way to adventure.
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06 April 2010, 19:49
Adrian ParhamLouis was a great friend to a lot of us that traveled to southern Africa. He was always available to care for his guests needs. All of my hunting peer group have shared his hospitality. May God bless and keep you Louis!
Adrian Parham
06 April 2010, 20:23
dakota45056My condolences to the family of Louis Afton!
He has helped me with travel concerns many times in the past and will be missed.
R.I.P. Louis!
Dak
06 April 2010, 21:49
TerryRLouie and his family are in my prayers. I've stayed at Afton twice. Louie was a character that I'll always remember.
07 April 2010, 05:06
nopride2What depressing news. Louis was a good guy. My condolences to the family.
Dave
07 April 2010, 06:52
Frank MartinezPrayers for the Family in this time of sorrow.
Remember to celebrate his life and those wonderful memories.
Frank
07 April 2010, 08:27
gunnyIts a sad day. Im sure he will be sorting out wayward travelers at heavens gate.
07 April 2010, 09:55
SteveThat's too bad. My thoughts to his family and loved ones.
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07 April 2010, 19:04
JerseyJoeMy condolences to the family.
08 April 2010, 04:34
OldsargeNow that's not the kind of news I like to see. Louis was a brick, solid and dependable. Afton House was always the go-to place for hunters staying in Jo'berg and while the staff and his family were vital, it was Louis that sat at the "buck stops here" desk. RIP Louis.
Sarge
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09 April 2010, 03:00
eyedocWhen I saw the title of this post I winced.Many of us knew the battle Louis was waging and as such I feared the worst. Sorry I was right.
Godspeed Louis; and deepest condolences to all our friends at Afton House.
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
09 April 2010, 08:33
Use Enough GunI do hope that they play some of Louis' favorite Afrikaans Cowboy music at his funeral. As some of you know, he was very fond of American Country Western Singer Jim Reeves, who subsequently learned Afrikaans and recorded a number of his songs in that language. Louis would always be playing it when he picked us up or dropped us off. I think that Louis was part cowboy at heart. RIP
09 April 2010, 08:46
L. David KeithMy condolences to Annelise and all at Afton. They have always been very kind and dependable to me and my clients.
UEG, I never met Louis when I would over night at Afton or I would have brought him some photo's of the Jim Reeves museum and home. It was a historic home that was torn down last year to build a Home Depot (like we need another one in Nashville). The Union and Confederate troops went by it between Nashville and Gallatin during the civil war.
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09 April 2010, 12:28
mstarlingMy most sincere condolences to Annelise and family. Our small prayers are with you and yours.
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http://www.mstarling.com 09 April 2010, 23:47
TNJohnOur condolences to a great host
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10 April 2010, 00:39
capebufMy condolences to the family,Rest In Peace Louis.
10 April 2010, 10:02
sierrabravo45Met him twice. A very nice person.
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10 April 2010, 21:57
quickshotMy condolences to the family for this terrible loss.
I have stayed at the Afton house before---lovely people. Louis was a frend and helped my friend and I out of difficult issues (with travel) on safaris. The Safari world has lost a true friend.
Louis and family will be in my prayors
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11 April 2010, 01:27
Alaska HunterLike many of you, I have also stayed there and enteracted with the family. My words of condolances are all I have to share.