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Passing of MaximusBrutus
14 March 2018, 05:38
Todd WilliamsPassing of MaximusBrutus
Folks,
Some of you may remember MaximusBrutus here on AR. His real name was Mark Proudfoot and a nicer fellow you'll never meet. Mark passed away yesterday from a heart attack, leaving behind a wife, and 3 kids, including a very young daughter of 2.
Mark first contacted me completely unsolicited solely from my writings here on AR. Through this forum, I made a great friend, even though we lived on opposite sides of the world.
Please remember him in your thoughts today. I'm going to miss my buddy.
14 March 2018, 05:43
BaxterBDidn’t know him, but do recall the screen name. Sorry to hear about your friend. Best to his family.
14 March 2018, 05:49
CrazyhorseconsultingCondolences to his family and friends.
Even the rocks don't last forever.
14 March 2018, 06:44
FrostbitSorry to hear this Todd.
14 March 2018, 06:50
larryshoresSad news. He was a very nice guy. I met him at a function a few years ago .
14 March 2018, 07:05
SaeedVery sorry to hear this.
Condolences to his family and friends.
I think I remember him asking me about Alan Vincent and the area we hunt.
Eventually he did go and hunt with Alan, and apparently had a great time.
14 March 2018, 07:16
FjoldThank you letting us know, my condolences to his family and friends.
Frank
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14 March 2018, 07:23
nickhCondolences to Claire and the rest of his family.
I met Mark and Claire whilst they were hunting Bull ele with Buzz in Dande . I was on my own Ele hunt with CMS and Blake in Chewore south .
He was toting his newly made bespoke H&H 500NE double, and got a nice bull toward the end of the hunt.
i believe he was in his mid 50's
Far too early an exit, especially with a young 2 yr old.
Rest in Peace mate.
Nick
14 March 2018, 10:18
surefire7Sorry for your loss Todd.
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14 March 2018, 10:41
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14 March 2018, 11:07
DCS MemberCondolences, Todd.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
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14 March 2018, 13:09
Buzz CharltonSuch sad news indeed. I spend 2 great weeks with Mark and his charming wife Claire. My thoughts are with Claire and their beautiful two year old little girl Emma and the rest of Marks family
14 March 2018, 15:24
BaluleI am deeply sorry for his family that is left behind.
Life is so short and good health has value beyond measure.
14 March 2018, 15:50
bwanajayRIP Mark.
14 March 2018, 16:35
jaegerfrankNice guy, met him at the Heym Challenge a few years ago. RIP.
14 March 2018, 17:00
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by Balule:
I am deeply sorry for his family that is left behind.
Life is so short and good health has value beyond measure.
Very sad to see some leave us, but even more so leaving a young family behind.
Wish them all the best.
14 March 2018, 20:16
Thierry LabatThoughts are with his young family and friends. May his soul Rest In Peace!
14 March 2018, 21:04
MARK H. YOUNGThat's really a shame. We corresponded some a few years ago. He was maybe in his 40's?
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 14 March 2018, 22:11
HogbreathPrayers and condolences to his friends and family
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15 March 2018, 08:53
bwanamrmThoughts and prayers to his family.
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15 March 2018, 11:18
BrettAKSCISorry to hear that Todd.
Brett
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May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
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15 March 2018, 13:27
Charlie64.
RIP
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15 March 2018, 13:29
The NorwegianNever met him, but read his stories here on AR.
Sorry to hear Todd !
RIP MaximusBrutus !
Morten
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16 March 2018, 01:36
BockhunterR.i.P. Mark.
16 March 2018, 01:40
farbedoSad news. Hope the best for the family.
Jeremy
16 March 2018, 17:17
ozhunterHaving a little girl myself, I can only imagine the grief their family is going through.

RIP hunter
18 March 2018, 23:22
ledvmMay God comfort his family.
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19 March 2018, 00:51
RockdocRIP Mark.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Too young, sad to leave such a young family.
I remember his excitement when he ordered his H&H but didn’t see the final report on it.
Home is the Hunter.
DRSS
19 March 2018, 01:37
Texas Blue DevilVery Sad. Condolences to the family.
Go Duke!!
22 March 2018, 04:55
ExpressYourselfTodd thanks for sharing this information with the folks who knew Mark through his interactions on AR. Those of us who knew Mark and his family outside of AR will miss him dearly. He was a wonderful man, dedicated to Claire and all of his family. We shared many great times together in Germany and also in the United States when they visited. We are in regular contact with Claire should anyone wish to send her a card. I would be happy to receive it on her behalf and get it to Claire. (My mailing address can be found on my website & is also listed below).