Some sad news

10 December 2021, 19:31

Beretta682E

Some sad news

Subsailor74/ Admiral/ Dave Antanitus passed away unexpectedly on 11/24.

He was my closest hunting friend and I will miss him dearly.

He loved hunting Buffalo with PH Mike Payne and his double rifles.

Rest In Peace Admiral.

Mike

10 December 2021, 19:36

BaxterB

Condolences. He indeed seemed like a fine fellow.

10 December 2021, 19:38

clayman216

He will be missed on this forum. Seemed like a very good man.

10 December 2021, 19:41

surefire7

quote:
Originally posted by clayman216:
He will be missed on this forum. Seemed like a very good man.

My sentiments exactly.

10 December 2021, 19:49

MJines

Damn, that's sad news. Dave was a really nice fellow. I will always remember him at the shows sharing biltong and a wee dram of nice scotch with folks. Very sorry to hear this. My condolences.

10 December 2021, 20:31

mbogobutch

Another hero taken to soon. There is a special place in Heaven for men like you.God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in Piece Sir

10 December 2021, 20:49

Pondoro

10 December 2021, 21:42

crbutler

That’s a shame!

Condolences to his family and friends. I never met him, but did interact with him here some, and he was a class act.

10 December 2021, 21:44

Fjold

That's terrible news! I had some great conversations with him.

My condolences to his family.

Frank

"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953

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10 December 2021, 22:02

McKay

That's a shame. He was a great man!

10 December 2021, 22:08

Hogbreath

He would be pleased reading these remarks! Rest in peace Admiral..........

10 December 2021, 22:17

Cajun1956

Rest in peace my friend.

10 December 2021, 23:13

Rockdoc

RIP Sir.

10 December 2021, 23:38

LHeym500

I did not know him. If he posted, I read.

I hope his family finds healing and understanding.

11 December 2021, 00:00

Safari2

I enjoyed his posts.

So sorry to hear..RIP

11 December 2021, 00:05

bcolyer

Dave was a fine man, and a gentleman. Got to know him at the shows many years ago. We are lessened by his passing. My prayers for his family.

11 December 2021, 01:13

TWL

Visited with him a few times at the shows. Always the Gentleman.

Think about what it takes to become the C/O of a nuclear submarine. Not only does one have to do the work and gain the technical knowledge to be considered, but then he has to out perform the competition and ultimately be selected.

And then...to be skilled enough to move on to Flag Rank?

What an extraordinary accomplishment. RIP, Sir.

11 December 2021, 01:56

degoins

Deepest condolences.

11 December 2021, 02:33

CCMDoc

One of my favorite people here.
My deepest respect for him and condolences to his family and to you, Mike

NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003

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11 December 2021, 02:55

doctari505

Very sad to hear this - will miss him at the shows with his Scotch thistle crystal glasses and some of the finest single malts to be had, which he shared most generously!

11 December 2021, 03:26

Lhook7

That is very sad news. He was definitely one of the good ones and will be missed.

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11 December 2021, 05:15

chuckmaxman

Condolences to his family and friends

11 December 2021, 05:23

Saeed

Very sad indeed.

Condolences to his family and friends.

11 December 2021, 05:44

ledvm

Damn! May God rest his soul and render comfort to his family.

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11 December 2021, 06:12

jdollar

Always a gentleman. RIP, sir.

11 December 2021, 06:57

Tim Carney

Deeply regret his death. Profound sympathy to his family and close friends.

Tim

11 December 2021, 07:10

JTEX

Our loss is heaven's gain.

RIP Sir, Godspeed!

11 December 2021, 07:29

ftg767

RIP Sir. Condolences to his family

11 December 2021, 08:24

Buzz Charlton

So sad to hear this. Dave always came by with Biltong and scotch at the shows! He was a real character and that really is a sad loss. RIP Dave

11 December 2021, 08:34

Use Enough Gun

quote:
One of my favorite people here.

Yes indeed. A true gentleman and a true patriot. My sincerest condolences to his loved ones. May God bless them with an outpouring of love and support.

11 December 2021, 09:55

DCS Member

Sad news for sure. Although I didn’t know him in person, but I’m sure I’ve seen him in the aisles at DSC. Prayers to his family and loved ones.

One of the great things about AR is that you get to know people, without actually “knowing” them.

11 December 2021, 18:53

big toms

I really enjoyed his hunt reports with Mike Payne. Chhers, Sir.

11 December 2021, 18:54

big toms

"Cheers", as it should have been.

11 December 2021, 19:03

wesley timmerman

He was a good man. Sold me one of the finest 20ga doubles I have. A gentleman to deal with. RIP

11 December 2021, 20:09

fairgame

A good soul by all accounts and will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and friends.

11 December 2021, 21:17

tanks

Sorry for your loss.

11 December 2021, 21:41

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by TWL:
Visited with him a few times at the shows. Always the Gentleman.

Think about what it takes to become the C/O of a nuclear submarine. Not only does one have to do the work and gain the technical knowledge to be considered, but then he has to out perform the competition and ultimately be selected.

And then...to be skilled enough to move on to Flag Rank?

What an extraordinary accomplishment. RIP, Sir.

We used to talk about the old days on the boats. A true gentleman who treated an old first class as an equal.

11 December 2021, 23:19

jjbull

Very sad news indeed.

RIP Admiral

12 December 2021, 00:23

Brandon.Gleason

My condolences, Mike. Truly a loss for this community. I enjoyed his posts greatly.

12 December 2021, 01:32

bwanamrm

Sorry to hear about this. May he rest in peace and God give comfort and solace to his family.

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