Guys,
Many of you have seen posts and know or conversed with my/our Friend Dave Bush. Wayne Jacobson of AHR thought I should let you know that Dave is near the end of his battle with cancer.

After nearly 4 years the loss of half of one leg he has gut up a good fight but is coming to the end. He is in a care home on Hospice. Although the family does not want a flurry of calls or cards but rather prayers for Dave.

He never did realize his dream of going to Africa and going fact to face with MBOGO. Dave and our small group of BIG Bore shooters had a blast literally and pun intended.

For those of you who want to go but maybe are a little money short or just don't know if you really should go; Dave and I would both tell you to "GO NOW, WHILE YOU CAN!".

We'll keep you all posted.

GOD Bless,

Sad news.

Pity. Will remember Dave and his family in my prayers.

I had begun wondering about Dave about a month or so ago, as his posts here on AR all but disappeared. Someone at DSC told me he wasn't doing well.

I never met Dave, but spoke to him on the phone once concerning his purchase of a 500NE. He and I exchanged many PMs and discussions on the public side of AR. We didn't see eye to eye on many things but discussing and debating with Dave was always respectful, friendly, and enjoyable. I'm very sad to hear of his condition. May God bless and care for him in his final days and beyond.

This is terribly sad news. Dave will be much missed. None of us can count on seeing tomorrow. But still it comes as a shock. So sorry to hear this.

It does come as quite a shock to hear this. We have a short time here, and we will miss Dave.

As the man said, Go.

I didn't know Dave Bush either but he seemed, by his posts, to be a nice man. I'm sorry for him and send prayers his way. Hopefully, God will make his passing easier.

God bless him in the hour of his need amen.

Dave is a fine man.. He will be missed by me.I enjoyed visiting with him--and trading blaser stuff with him too. I hope the ivory is long and heavy where he is going. Prayers to the family!

Sad to hear that. Prayers sent for him and the family.

That is very sad. My prayers and thoughts with Dave and his family.

Chris

Dave is a good man, and has shared alot with us here on AR.


Thoughts and prayers my friend.

Very sad to hear.... I was thinking of where Dave was the last few days in fact, I was somewhat concerned and was afraid I would hear of this very
thing...... Thanks 500 Fan for keeping us posted. If possible, please convey to Dave and family that his friends here on AR are thinking of him....
Tell him if you can, I am sure that there is a place for old shooters and old friends to meet up again, a place where we can sit around the stove on
cold days and rehash rifles, bullets, and cartridges. Keep a place for us, as we will be along directly.............

Michael

This is very sad news....I really hope he gets the best care during his last days..

Sad to hear the news. I understand the not wanting the flood of sympathy but I hope you can let him know that we here are sending out prayers and gratitude for his gift of friendship. Thank you for letting us know.

Sad to see this. Prayers for him and his family.

In our thoughts and prayers!

Terrible news, I am sorry to hear this. I've enjoyed Dave's comments and enthusiasm over the years. Will include him and his family in my prayers.
Tomorrow is never promised to any of us.
Bfly

Sorry to hear the news. I hope Dave knows we are thinking of him and praying for him.

I just sent Dave an email the other day, as I hadn't heard from him in a while, and feared the worst. I was going to offer to buy his K-guns, figuring the money would be more important at this time than the guns. I'm heartbroken...Dave and I conversed quite often.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

He will be missed.

George

So sorry to hear this. I never had the opportunity to meet Dave, knowing him only through his posts here. He was always a straight shooter and seemed like a man who truly enjoyed life and had his priorities in order. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Luke 23:39-43

Prayers sent for him and the family.
Bill

Thoughts and prayers.

Dave and I had some serious disagreements, but last April I reached out to him and we resolved our history. We have since discussed his DR sale and other things. I am glad we did and I wish him a swift transition to whatever comes next.

Sorry to hear this sad news. Dave and his family will be in my prayers.
Steve

sorry to hear this

RIP Dabe Bush, I only met you hear on AR, but your knowledge, class and patience were clearly in every one of you posts. I learned much from you. May your passing be peaceful. May your mind be full of memories of your family, freinds, the safaris you've been on, and those still to be.

Best Regards to a fine man,

Chuck

Yes, the news hurts.

"And the last enemy that will be destroyed is death."

1Cor 15.26.

Dave, our prayers are with you.

AR will certainly be diminished with his absence. May he find peace and rest after he crosses the river..

Very sad to hear that. He semed a sincere and genuine man. He will be missed.

Dave and I were fast friends on AR, We had many discussions, both on the double rifle forum, and by PMs. He loved to tease me about Blaser double rifles, saying I need a few of them in various chamberings. I, on the other hand, told him he should trade his Blaser in on a good Sabatti with ground muzzles. All in fun, and I will miss his posts here, and the PMs we shared over the years.

My sincere condolences for his illness, My prayers will be for his comfort from pain in his passing. This website and the hunting/shooting world will be at a loss for loosing him, and I personally feel the loss of a friend!

Prayer rendered. You never know what
the next second holds. Live righteously...

Dave Bush is a hero, gone too soon. He did more than 8 seconds on that bull named "Fu Manchu."
He'll make it to the happy hunting grounds soon, it seems, but he won't be soon forgotten, and I hope to join him there one day.
Prayers and condolences to Dave, his family and friends.
RIP

My next Cape Buff is for him.

I'm always saddened to read these posts, my thoughts & prayers are with Dave.

RIP Dave, I never met him in person, but on this forum he was always helpful and knowledgeable, never sarcastic. A genuinely nice human being. So sorry he passed.

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for Dave.

I too am very sorry to hear this.

I always liked Dave, and I will miss him here on AR.