David Hulme - Rest In Peace

11 January 2014, 13:57

Alan Bunn

It is my sad duty to report the death of David Hulme. I received brief word of his passing which stated he died during the night of a heart attack.

Although we never met in person, David and I were quite close friends because of The Borderline Walk project. Through thousands of emails and dozens of satellite phone calls, I was with him through all the challenges he faced and the triumphs he enjoyed.

Now, he has passed to the other side and I look at the last beautiful photo he posted on Facebook of Mutare after sundown. It is so typical of his desire to share the beauty of Zimbabwe with the world through his photography and his writings.

The Borderline Walk Facebook page

Please join me with your prayers for his friends and family during this difficult time. David was a talented and visionary individual, and this world is a good deal poorer in his absence.

Cheers,

~ Alan

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11 January 2014, 14:00

shakari

Dreadfully sorry to hear such sad news.

Our condolences to the family.

11 January 2014, 14:04

tendrams

Rest in peace.

11 January 2014, 15:14

Saeed

I am very sorry to hear this.

11 January 2014, 15:23

Alan Bunn

Home Is the Sailor

Home is the sailor, home from sea:
Her far-borne canvas furled
The ship pours shining on the quay
The plunder of the world.

Home is the hunter from the hill:
Fast in the boundless snare
All flesh lies taken at his will
And every fowl of air.

'Tis evening on the moorland free,
The starlit wave is still:
Home is the sailor from the sea,
The hunter from the hill.

A.E. Housman

11 January 2014, 15:25

Bakes

My condolences to the family.

11 January 2014, 15:27

Caracal

RIP David!
Very sorry to hear this!

11 January 2014, 15:41

mej

I am so sorry. My condolences to his family.

Jytte

11 January 2014, 15:59

fairgame

Extremely sad new and David did more for wildlife especially the Black Rhino than any man I know.

What a crying shame.

11 January 2014, 16:11

bwana cecil

Incredibly sad news.

11 January 2014, 16:23

Safari2

Very sorry to hear..RIP David.

11 January 2014, 16:25

Indi

Rest in peace.
My condolences to his Friends and Family.

11 January 2014, 16:26

A.Dahlgren

Sad day, RIP my friend

11 January 2014, 16:42

Buzz Charlton

RIP Dave my friend- hard to believe. You lived a colourful life and will be missed by many!! Condolences to Jonney, Janna Mr and Mrs Hulme and the rest of the Hulme family.

11 January 2014, 16:47

Beretta682E

Really sad news.

Rest in Peace David.

Mike

11 January 2014, 16:47

FishN4Eyes

My condolences to the family.

Always enjoyed David's posts and I followed his border walk closely.

Damn shame.

11 January 2014, 16:54

hamdeni

I'm so sorry to hear such sad news.

My condolences to the family.

Hamdeni

11 January 2014, 16:54

mouse93

Rest in peace David

11 January 2014, 16:55

ledvm

Wow...I am shocked! One just never knows!!!

RIP...Dave my friend.

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11 January 2014, 17:03

LHowell

I am shocked and saddened, I've counted David as a very good friend.

My condolences to his family.

Walk On!

11 January 2014, 17:16

martin pieters

Terribly shocking news, RIP David condolences to his family

11 January 2014, 17:19

Jaco Human

Very sad news indeed RIP. Our condolences to his family and friends

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11 January 2014, 17:23

juanpozzi

So ,sorry to hear this ,notice ,i followed THE BORDELINE WALK ,and enjoyd it a lot .My condolences to the family .
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11 January 2014, 17:25

Lhook7

My condolences.

11 January 2014, 17:41

MANDLAZIM

Taken long before his time. RIP Dave

My thoughts are with the Hulme family

11 January 2014, 18:26

MacD37

SAD! Another hunter home from the hill!

My condolences to his family for their loss!

.............................................................R.I.P. David!

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11 January 2014, 18:28

BillsBillsBills

Very sad indeed, David and I traded numerous e-mails prior to a trip that my wife and I took to Zim last Sept. He was a great help in the planning of our tour with his recommendations. My condolences to his family.
Bill

11 January 2014, 18:29

Bill C

Shocking news. David's passion for his country, the wildlife, and the people was apparant in all of his writings and photographs. RIP David, and condolences to all those close to him.

11 January 2014, 18:37

Pieter Kriel

Rest in peace Sir.

11 January 2014, 18:38

leopards valley safaris

Absolutely shocking news.
Zimbabwe has lost a true legend.
Africa has lost a true conservation champion.
The low veld a friend an absolute character.

We never met , but his actions spoke louder than words. My sincere condolences to his family and friends,may he Rest in peace.

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11 January 2014, 18:42

larryshores

I am shocked and saddened. I have known David for years.

I got up this morning. I saw this news , then saw David's Facebook posts just yesterday. It seems surreal.

RIP David

11 January 2014, 18:45

Pegleg

Very sad and tragic. David touched the lives of many people. He will be missed.

11 January 2014, 19:19

P. Jilek

I tip my hat to a man who lived his life well. Rest in Peace.

11 January 2014, 19:25

surestrike

So young..

I've never met Dave but we corresponded here on various subjects. He'll be missed.

11 January 2014, 19:31

Thierry Labat

Hard to believe! I will always remember the good times we had. I will miss your hunour and friendship. You can now Rest In Peace my very good friend.

11 January 2014, 19:36

namibiahunter

Rest in Peace, David. I will miss reading his posts on AR and FB. My condolences to his family.

11 January 2014, 19:48

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I am shocked and saddened. I have known David for years.

I got up this morning. I saw this news , then saw David's Facebook posts just yesterday. It seems surreal.

RIP David

+1 I saw his last FB post too. He will be missed. Always will have fond memories of he and "Jimmy".

Keith