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PH Jason Bridger RIP
02 October 2017, 22:44
reddy375PH Jason Bridger RIP
Just reading on FB that PH Jason Bridger of Tholo Safaris was electrocuted while building his new house and has passed away. What a tragedy. Such a nice guy. A real gentleman.
Can't believe it.
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02 October 2017, 22:59
Beretta682EThis is really depressing news. I am in complete shock.
Rest In Peace Jason.
My deepest condolences to Claire and the Bridger family.
Mike
02 October 2017, 23:04
Thierry LabatJason was a super, super guy. Hard to believe he's gone. My thoughts and prayers are with Claire, his young kids and the rest of his family and friends. R.I.P Jason!!
02 October 2017, 23:13
SvinejaktTragic news, never heard anything but good things about him. RIP!
02 October 2017, 23:15
Buzz CharltonAweful news indeed. I never met Jason but heard great things about him. My condolences to his family and friends.
02 October 2017, 23:37
LabmanMy cousin and I had the pleasure of doing a hunt with Jason when he was still with Kananna Safaris. A great guy. Rest in peace.
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03 October 2017, 02:07
Beretta682EWhat a great guy.
This is truly tragic news. I feel so bad for Claire and little James.
Jason was a well read and rounded individual. I often told him he should not be a ph. He came from a family of professionals.
He got into the ph occupation because of his love of the outdoors and wildlife. He was a city boy.
He was also a true rifle nut - he liked studied understood his rifles.
I will really miss Jason. I was whatsapp communication with him nearly every day. We were supposed too hunt in the next few weeks. I was looking at buying the plot next to his.
Life is not fair. This is a real tragic event.
Mike
03 October 2017, 02:21
larryshoresMike :
He made a real impression on me when you brought him to my office.
RIP
03 October 2017, 03:07
BenKKMy mate and I had such a happy time with Bridgo. I'm gutted to hear this. RIP, mate!
03 October 2017, 03:23
Brandon.GleasonTerrible news. RIP, Jason.
03 October 2017, 06:34
FjoldThat's horrible, such a trajedy.
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03 October 2017, 06:36
ledvmVery sad...may God rest his soul.
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03 October 2017, 09:07
doctari505What terrible news - Jason was a super nice guy. I recruited him to come and work with me at Kananna while I was for a time there. This proved to be a wise decision - he was liked and respected by everyone. My thoughts and prayers to Claire and family.
03 October 2017, 09:34
L. David KeithCondolences to Jason's family, sad indeed
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03 October 2017, 18:48
RACOh no! I am so sorry. We hunted in 2015 with him. He was such a great guy.
I hunt, not to kill, but in order not to have played golf....
DRSS
03 October 2017, 20:11
DLSWow, this is a tragic shocking loss. I've never met Jason, but had followed his success going back to his Kanana days. Seemed like everyone respected him as a great young PH and fine person. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
03 October 2017, 20:31
BuffHunter63RIP.
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03 October 2017, 21:23
Hunting For AdventureI was fortunate to hunt with him on two safaris and spend time with him and Claire. We booked a lot of hunts together at Kanana. We are surely losing a great one here.
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03 October 2017, 21:45
BEGNOTerrible news. I met him at Tholo and instantly liked him. Very Sad news. My deepest sympathy to the family.
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04 October 2017, 06:37
boarkillerThat’s awful
Been in camp with him
What a great guy
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04 October 2017, 06:43
Texas Blue DevilThat is horrible news.
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04 October 2017, 08:08
NakihunterSo sad to hear this. His grand parents or great grand parents were Kiwis.
Spoke to him a few times while planning my Africa trip in 2014.
A very highly reputed PH who owned Kanana in Botswana before it was put up for sale.
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04 October 2017, 19:06
Beretta682EThere are two services for Jason.
Thursday Oct 5th st 3 pm at Eaton Farm House on Tholo.
There will be a celebration of Jason’s life at The Botanical Gardens Roodepoort on Saturday the 7th October at 2pm sharp, Snacks to follow at Eagle Fare Restaurant.
Please dress casually - Jay would want it this way
05 October 2017, 07:12
LittleJoe
Hunted with Jason at Kanana in 2012 and at Tholo this year. He was not just a PH, he was my friend. We chatted all the time, at least monthly since 2012. I am heartbroken for Claire and the kids.
06 October 2017, 15:57
infinitoJup, I find it hard to say anything......we were good mates.
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08 October 2017, 22:32
dogcatJust saw this. Heartbroken. Spent 10 days in the truck with him last years. Enjoyed his family immensely.
09 October 2017, 09:35
fairgameExtremely sad news.
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10 October 2017, 15:36
Big Wonderful WyomingMy condolences to those that knew him. Me and the kids will pray for his family when we get home tonight.
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10 October 2017, 17:14
SOUTHPAWHUNTERI hunted with Jason in Aug. 2016 and echo everyone's kind words about him.
I received an email from Tholo Safaris that there has been a savings account established to assist Claire and James. The account info is below for anyone wanting to contribute.
Claire Vittoria Bridger
First National Bank
Ghanzi Branch
Branch Code 286067
Account number 62530771163
Bank Postal Address:
Ghanzi Branch
Private Bag 0019
Ghanzi, Botswana
Bank Street Address:
Plot 32, Henry Jankie Drive, Ghanzi, Botswana
Bank Contact number (09267) 659-6670
10 October 2017, 18:11
Tholo-Safaris-BotswanaThank you SOUTHPAWHUNTER for sharing this information.
If anyone would like to assist Claire by making a donation to James
Jason's sons future education fund, a donation can also be made using
PayPal and Claire's email address cvbridger@gmail.com. Please pass
this information on to anyone that may want to make a donation.
Little James was his fathers world. Jason was a very proud father & husband. He was a very special man & friend. We miss him every day.
RIP Jason
10 October 2017, 22:38
RACPayPal is easy and quick. I just sent a donation.
I hunt, not to kill, but in order not to have played golf....
DRSS
12 October 2017, 03:43
DuckearAlso, here is a link from Tholo to an education fund for his son.
https://gogetfunding.com/james...legacy/#.Wd46RikREMM
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12 October 2017, 04:55
Steve416RIP Jason. Condolences to his family. Certainly not fair.
14 October 2017, 09:10
TWLHunted with Jason twice. Visited with him @ SCI each year. Planned to have him at my home and play golf this winter at my club in Arizona prior to SCI.
Life is so short. Step away from your computer and go to your family. Right now. Do it. Embrace them. Tell them you love them. Do it. Tell them. Now.
GOD Bless Jason and his family.
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