05 September 2014, 01:29
Matt NormanLoss of one-of-us: JIm Yackley
Jim Yackley passed away today. He's been a regular feature on A-R for some time. I'm 10-4 that Jim could be a little...'outspoken'. Lets just say he enjoyed spirited conversations.
But he was a good man and a good friend. He was a Vietnam Vet, retired Army Major, serious hunter, great wing shot, and loved to talk all things guns. I had to be careful about telling him about something I needed or was looking for at gun shows as a package would show up from him containing the item and he wouldn't ask for anything in return. He was a first class finder of obscure things.
Several of us hunted with Jim multiple times. He will be missed.
05 September 2014, 04:31
FjoldSorry to hear that, my condolences.
05 September 2014, 05:03
StonecreekI bought a couple of different items from Jim within the last year and they were always as he represented them. Sorry to hear of his passing.
05 September 2014, 06:42
mlfgunsMy condolences to his family.
05 September 2014, 07:45
pagosawingnutWe're losing some good ones again. Sorry.
05 September 2014, 09:21
geoffWith Jim's passing, I lost a hunting buddy and friend. We have been to Argentina a couple times, Namibia, and on Niihau twice to whack some pigs with Matt Norman.
He will be missed, and fondly spoken of by many for a long time to come.
God bless his soul.
Geoff
08 September 2014, 20:18
JTEXRIP and condolences........
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