17 April 2015, 19:40
Dave FulsonUpdate on Ian Gibson
Dear friends,
We would like to take a minute to thank everyone who took the time to post on AR, e-mail or call the office to send condolences with the loss of Ian Gibson. These heartfelt responses will be passed along to both Ian’s family as well as the Chifuti team in Zimbabwe.
Ian was truly a legend in the African hunting world and was loved and admired by not only his fellow professional hunters and past clients, but also anyone who got to know him by meeting at a safari show or by his presence on Tracks Across Africa.
Many of you have expressed a desire to make a personal contribution in direct support to his family, similar to the fund that was established in support of Owain Lewis following his tragic accident. This is an extremely kind gesture and to that end, Safari Classics will take the lead on this. Ian had a personal bank account at BB&T here in Dallas that we are a co-signor (joint account). If you desire to make a contribution in support of Ian’s family, please send a personal check, payable to Ian Gibson, and send to us at:
Safari Classics
5206 McKinney Ave
Suite 101
Dallas, Texas 75205
Please send a note with donation so that we can carefully track each contribution. It will be important for the family to know the generosity of Ian’s many friends.
Another equally critical way to show support would be to consider a donation to the DSC Frontline Foundation. The mission of the DSC FRONTLINE FOUNDATION is to provide financial relief to professional hunters and guides, their families, and assistants around the globe who are killed, or seriously injured in the course of providing professional hunting services.
Tim and I had a chance to introduce the DSC Frontline Foundation to Ian when he was here for the Dallas Safari Club show in January. Ian was blown away, and those of you that knew Ian know that he was not easily impressed. I know that Ian would be grateful to all that support this great foundation.
Thank you