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Sad news!

http://msn.foxsports.com/other...on...-suicide-030813

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertai...hannel-host-18686112

Mont. Man Kills Sportsman Channel Host, Then Self

WHITEFISH, Mont. March 8, 2013 (AP)

Police in northwestern Montana say a man shot and killed the host of the Sportsman Channel show "A Rifleman's Journal" while the TV personality was visiting the shooter's wife.

Whitefish police say 41-year-old Wayne Bengston then beat his wife, took his 2-year-old son to a relative's house, and drove to his home in West Glacier where he apparently killed himself.

Police identified the shooting victim as 43-year-old Gregory G. Rodriguez of Sugar Land, Texas. Besides appearing on TV, he's the CEO of Global Adventure Outfitters.

Bengston's wife told police that Rodriguez was in town on business and visiting her at her mother's house when her husband showed up Thursday night.

It wasn't clear how Rodriguez and the woman were acquainted. Police plan to hold a news conference Friday afternoon.
 
Posts: 2094 | Location: Windsor, CO | Registered: 06 December 2005Reply With Quote
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I heard about an hour ago- sure hate to hear it. I have known Greg for years and shared camp with him numerous times. He was extremely knowledgable about guns and hunting travel. Prayers go to his family...


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Posts: 2981 | Location: Lexington, KY | Registered: 13 January 2005Reply With Quote
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Wow.... really don't know what to say.


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Posts: 12134 | Location: Orlando, FL | Registered: 26 January 2006Reply With Quote
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Robin called me and said she had heard on the news Greg had been killed. We are deeply saddened. Robin and I discussed our next safari with Greg at DSC and previously by phone. He was a very helpful and personable man.

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Posts: 87 | Location: Texas | Registered: 22 March 2006Reply With Quote
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Shocking, absolutely shocking. I spoke with Greg for over an hour about a month ago about booking a hunt in New Zealand that led to conversations on the hunting industry, shooting, TV shows and more. I found him to be very knowledgeable and perceptive on the industry for his age. Prayers for his family as I know he had at least one son who he took hunting with him. A sad story…

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Posts: 1026 | Location: Southeastern PA, USA | Registered: 14 February 2001Reply With Quote
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What a tragic..Rip Greg
 
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Son of a bitch. I liked Greg. While we are all in the same business, and essentially compete for the same clients, there is usually a bit of a bond between most of us in this industry.

I would always make time to come and talk to Greg at conventions. I am glad I made the time to go see him on the last day of SCI. We had a very good talk. I will miss him. He had a great sense of humor, and was definitely one of the "Good Guys" in this industry.

Rest in peace my friend.
 
Posts: 6273 | Location: Dallas, TX | Registered: 13 July 2001Reply With Quote
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I never met Greg but enjoyed talking via phone and e-mail with him a few times.

He always seemed like one of the good guys to me too and I can attest to his sense of humor.

All the best to his family.

RIP Greg.
 
Posts: 820 | Location: Black Hills of South Dakota/Florida's Gulf Coast | Registered: 23 March 2011Reply With Quote
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Yep, several of us in the biz have been talking about the tragedy, just this morning.

Just two damn days ago Greg and I were e-mailing back/forth about a deer hunt together - I can't believe this!!!!!!!! Mad

Like Wendell says, Greg was one of the good guys. Damn shame - sorry my friend!!!


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Posts: 4888 | Location: Boise, Idaho | Registered: 05 March 2009Reply With Quote
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I am shocked. Greg was a great guy.


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Posts: 4781 | Location: Story, WY / San Carlos, Sonora, MX | Registered: 29 May 2002Reply With Quote
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What a tragedy. I am shocked. He was a true professional and wise beyond his years about the hunting industry. He always took good card of us with our hunt bookngs. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace. Darrell
 
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I'm really shocked. I've watch Greg's outdoor career evolve over the past many years,visited with him many times both on line and in person, read his articles with interest, and said to myself how proud I was of his making a living pursuing his passion for the outdoors...Africa in particular. This is hard to take.

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Posts: 2013 | Location: Crossville, IL 62827 USA | Registered: 07 February 2001Reply With Quote
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So very sad. My condolences to his family.






 
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Prayers for Greg's family and the shooter's family as well. What a tragedy.
 
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Terrible news, I am gutted, Greg was a very good friend.


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You will be missed brother. Thanks for the great days in camp together. May peace be with you and peace find your family somehow.
 
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Awful news; I had a lot of experience with Greg, he was the best!


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Posts: 253 | Location: West Texas | Registered: 19 January 2008Reply With Quote
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Shocked and saddened.
 
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I am unfamiliar with Greg and only saw his name literally 10 minutes ago on the '9.3 x 62 for buffalo' thread but given the reaction here he must have been one hell of a good guy. Very sad news...
 
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I've hunted with Greg in Texas, Africa, Mexico, and British Columbia. His daughter shoots my 260 A-Bolt. This is hard to believe.
 
Posts: 20175 | Location: Very NW NJ up in the Mountains | Registered: 14 June 2009Reply With Quote
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Rest My Brother...

What a shame..Butch
 
Posts: 569 | Location: texas | Registered: 29 March 2008Reply With Quote
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Sad deal!

A couple years ago we booked a hunt through GAO and I have talked to him at conventions several times.

Feel sorry for his wife and children.
 
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terrible news - hate to hear this ....


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Posts: 1201 | Location: South Africa  | Registered: 04 March 2005Reply With Quote
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WHAT A LOSS OF AFELLOW HUNTER AND FRIEND........

GREAT GUY FROM THE LONE STAR STATE!! Frowner

A REAL SHOCK!!
 
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I can't believe it either, as I have followed Greg for a long time! What's this world coming to with the death Chris Kyle and now that of Greg? More than a damn shame!!
 
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I'm stunned. Have known Greg for years. What a tragic loss. bob
 
Posts: 1287 | Location: Houston, TX | Registered: 20 October 2000Reply With Quote
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More news will continue to come out. Some might even be accurate. I feel so sorry for his wife and kids back in Texas.
 
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I never had the pleasure of meeting him but know who he was. I was admiring his LD Eland trophy in his booth in Reno! Prayers to a fellow hunter.

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Son of a BITCH!
I'm just furious this happened. I'm sure my anger will change to sadness but right now i'm just pissed




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Posts: 710 | Location: Fredericksburg, Texas | Registered: 10 July 2007Reply With Quote
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Wives without husbands, children without fathers, lives cut short. What a tragedy.
 
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I just heard of Greg's death. Greg had faced a number of hardships with grace.
Our prayers go out to his family.
 
Posts: 162 | Location: Houston, Texas | Registered: 27 December 2005Reply With Quote
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Speechless......

RIP Greg..



 
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I certainly appreciated his work.

Shocking news.


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I admired the way he managed to make money a variety of ways in the industry.

Whatever the circumstances, nothing he did deserves this. End of story.


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I am floored...Greg was a friend...holy crap--what is the world coming to.

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As Bill C said - what a tragedy.

Our thoughts and prayers for both of these families. It is really hard to understand these senseless acts.
 
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We posted a picture of Greg and his son just last week. Unfortunately, I had to post it again just now.

I'll miss you and your dry, perverted sense of humor Greg. I always knew when we got together we'd laugh.
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Posts: 710 | Location: Fredericksburg, Texas | Registered: 10 July 2007Reply With Quote
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Wow, what a tragedy. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.


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I have known Greg a long time. Met him in person in Atlanta way back while in line for a Delta flight to RSA. I've had very recent discussions with him about relocating to Texas. He was always there to lend a helping hand even though he was very busy.

For those who never met him personally just know that Greg was the kind of person you wanted to know and have as a friend. He was a family man and a first class gentleman. The world is a lesser place today.

May God rest his soul and somehow provide peace to his family.


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