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Rolf Rohwer's death
27 January 2008, 05:43
Virginia CreeperRolf Rohwer's death
Rolf Douglas Rohwer, Jr., PH, died of a heart attack, January 25,2008 while in Reno, NV for the SCI.
He was a giant in the field.
E Pluribus Unum - where out of many, we will become one.
27 January 2008, 07:05
SaeedVery sad to hear indeed.
Isn't he the man who survived both a lion and a buffalo attack?
27 January 2008, 10:51
Safari-HuntI have never heard of him or maybe never took notice of the name but it is always sad when one of us in the hunting world passes away.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.
27 January 2008, 10:53
shakariSaeed,
Yes he was.
Very sad to hear the news......
27 January 2008, 11:01
infinitoto greener hunting fields he passes on!
my condolences to his family and friends.
Charl
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27 January 2008, 18:30
GeorgeSHe's the fellow who sued Federal Ammunition, claiming that their ammunition, loaded with Trophy Bonded Bear Claws were 'defective' because they failed to expand on a lion he shot.
This was discussed here a few years back:
Rohwer vs. Federal Ammunition.
Fortunately, his suit was dismissed.
Rohwer lawsuitGeorge
27 January 2008, 18:38
D99Pretty sad to hear that, Reno and hear attacks did what lions and buffalo couldn't.
Hope he's in a place with lots of 50 inch buffalo and 650 pound black maned simba.
27 January 2008, 20:36
Michael RobinsonHell of a thing.
I was no fan of his - so on the principle of
de mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est, will only say may he rest in peace.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
28 January 2008, 07:02
Gator1He was a screwy guy and not particularly good with people who wanted their ass kissed but he was one of the very, very best.
Sad.
Gator
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03 February 2008, 18:36
Adrian ParhamFrom reading some of Mr. Rohwer"s accounts of hunting in Zambia and actually pioneering in some areas it is obvious that he lived to enjoy the essence of what was wild Africa. I wish I could have hunted some of these areas with him. One thing I found interesting was the practice of sending the client ahead to do the final few feet of the stalk alone when hunting non dangerous game. This indicates to me that he didn't need his ego stroked a lot . RIP Sir.
03 February 2008, 22:11
Peterquote:
He was a screwy guy and not particularly good with people who wanted their ass kissed but he was one of the very, very best.
One could do a lot worse than the above, for an epitaph! Thanks Gator1.
Peter.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
03 February 2008, 23:46
jetdrvrYeah, not bad at all. RIP
03 February 2008, 23:51
BriceThe only thing wrong with Rolf was that I couldn't afford his hunts. He was known as one of the best. I saw him at the show. Let us all consider how brief and fragile life can be.
04 February 2008, 02:39
BigFiveJackWhat age did this gentleman reach please?
Jack
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04 February 2008, 03:01
404WJJefferyquote:
He was a screwy guy and not particularly good with people who wanted their ass kissed but he was one of the very, very best.
I'll settle for this epitaph right now...
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04 February 2008, 03:32
dwarf416Hope he will be hunting with my grandad in the eternal hunting lands. He must have been a character
diego
04 February 2008, 04:47
gumboot458...........So ,,How did the lawsuit work out ??????????
.If it can,t be grown , its gotta be mined ....
04 February 2008, 07:05
BFaucettAs GeorgeS posted above, the lawsuit was dismissed.
Rohwer lawsuit-Bob F.
