John Sharp in African Sporting Gazette

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04 February 2009, 19:40

bwanamrm

John Sharp in African Sporting Gazette

I don't know how many of you are subscribers and saw the full page tribute John posted in the ASG to his recently deceased cook and friend of over 30 years. I want to go on record that I think that was one of the classiest things I have ever seen a PH do. John went into his own pocket to memorialize a part of his team that made his life and the life and experience of his clients extra special on safari. Often we dole heaps of praise on our PH's for great hunts but forget about the guys behind the scene that are every bit as important to our comfort and well being in the bush!

Hats off to you John, well done! You have my upmost respect for your actions in recognizing your long-time associate and friend... and making sure we did as well!

On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling

Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.

04 February 2009, 20:42

bwanajcj

Simply put, John is just a classy guy, in the field or anywhere.

05 February 2009, 00:29

Use Enough Gun

I'll second that one.

05 February 2009, 04:01

ivan carter

john is a great guy ... easy to get on with and with high integrity

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05 February 2009, 04:29

wyattd

Sad news indeed. Peter was our cook in '07 and we enjoyed both the food and his company. You could tell he and John had a great relationship.

05 February 2009, 04:46

retreever

Yes, absolutely a safari is only as good as the staff... Laughing joking and the meals A 5 star camp...

John my hats off to you..

The best,

Mike

05 February 2009, 05:10

wesley timmerman

Could someone post a link to the article?? I would love to read it. I have talk with Mr. Sharp several times and want to hunt with him, he seems like the real deal.
Wesley

05 February 2009, 06:08

jorge

He IS the real deal. I've hunted with him twice and will do so again. He's the consummate professional. I was saddened by the news of Peter's passing. He was in his 70s and a great cook and fine gentleman. My wife loved him and his cooking. RIP. jorge

PS: Bwanna, I subscribe but have not yet received the latest issue. When did you get yours?

05 February 2009, 07:14

Michael Robinson

John Sharp's having done what he did is the act of a true friend.

May Peter rest in peace.

05 February 2009, 07:31

gwhjack

My wife and I are very sad to hear of Peter’s passing. I have had the pleasure of hunting with John twice and to have the company of Peter and his fine cooking.

He was a great guy and made some fantastic dishes. His table side manners and joking made our safaris even more special. He will be missed whenever I'm in John's camp next.

John has lost a dear friend in Peter and us too. My sympathies are with John and Peter's family.

RIP. 10-4 Honkey!

05 February 2009, 08:51

bwanamrm

quote:
PS: Bwanna, I subscribe but have not yet received the latest issue. When did you get yours?

Jorge,
I received my copy yesterday... the Botswana edition. John's tribute is in the back portion of the magazine where his ad is... can't miss it as it is a full page with Peter's picture on it.

05 February 2009, 18:08

jorge

Thanks, hopefully mine will be in the mail today. We just spent some time with John at the DSC Convention where he briefed us on Peter. jorge

06 February 2009, 20:42

Phil

Very sad news indeed. I too had the pleasure to spend time hunting with John and enjoying the camp so efficiently run by Peter. He had a bright personality and was always with a smile. His fine meals and attention to detail matched his wonderful approach to caring for his guests. It was quite easy to sense the tremendous bond between John and Peter - more like brothers than any kind of employer/staff relationship.

My thoughts are with Peter's family including John Sharp is his other staff.

I don't subscribe to the magazine, and unfortunately quite difficult for me to find while working in Asia. Hopefully someone here can find a way to share this tribute with everyone.

Phil

07 February 2009, 22:41

jssafari

I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and very kind words - I will pass these on to Peter's family and my safari staff. Peter was a very special person and has left a big void in my life - he worked for me for over 25 years. This was the least I could do to honour him.

08 February 2009, 03:10

AKA

john, Please give Peters family my best..he cooked up the best meals and he was a good person.You always have such class act staff..I still still have his recipe for the best biscuits ever..and that leopard that he fried up wasn't that bad!talk to you soon..steve

16 February 2009, 10:01

470EDDY

John is a class act and full of feelings...for people, for the wildlife, for his clients, for the land!!
THERE ARE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HUNTED WITH JOHN....AND THOSE THAT DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE MISSING!!
Peter will be missed on ur next adventure....