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Doc52 - RIP
16 April 2019, 10:00
577NitroExpressDoc52 - RIP
Gentle people,
Some of you may remember my father, Doc52, who came to a number of DRSS hunts a few years back. Today he passed away due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was my dad, my friend, my hunting buddy and a great pappy to his two grandsons. He taught me how to hunt, shoot and reload. It will be hard without him in my life from now on.
Paul
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... 16 April 2019, 11:09
tysueSorry to hear that. My dad died 31 years ago, and I still miss him.
16 April 2019, 15:30
VaqueroSorry for your loss. Sounds like he was great man!
16 April 2019, 15:44
470EvansPaul,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. I enjoyed meeting him at the DRSS hunts.
16 April 2019, 16:28
Colin MastersI’m very sorry for your loss.
16 April 2019, 18:15
mdstewartSo sad for you. It’s so important to have have people in your life that guide you through the crap. Obviously your father was such a man.
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16 April 2019, 18:18
Bill73Paul,
I am so sorry for your loss,your dad was a great guy,I will miss him,I remember talking to him right from the airport before leaving for Zimbabwe,he was in my thoughts lately,god bless buddy.
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16 April 2019, 19:13
JudgeGI certainly and fondly remember your dad. What a loss! My God's Grace help you through your grief and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
16 April 2019, 19:30
HogbreathPrayers and condolences for your loss.
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16 April 2019, 20:33
dukxdogCondolences to you and your family. Cherish your times together and memories remaining.
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So sorry for your loss. But it sounds like you have many great memories to help you through this sad time.
In the end, all we really leave behind is memories, sounds like your Dad did well.
16 April 2019, 22:36
Beretta682EMy deepest condolences.
Mike
16 April 2019, 23:06
ROSCOEHey Paul,
I am sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed being around your dad...he and I shared some good times together. He was a beast...an not anyone I would want to get cross with.
He will be missed.
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17 April 2019, 02:44
BockhunterSorry to hear that.
R.i.P. Doc 52.
17 April 2019, 04:19
Todd WilliamsVery sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad passed nearly 5 years ago now. I think you never really get over it. My condolences to you and your family.
17 April 2019, 04:29
crbutlerMy condolences also.
We all have too little time with friends and family.
17 April 2019, 10:00
MJinesMy condolences Paul. Rusty sent around a note letting some of us know of your loss a day or so ago. You have experienced two significant losses since I have known you on AR. That is too much for someone your age. I will keep you and your children in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are otherwise doing alright.
Mike
17 April 2019, 11:39
mt AlSorry for your loss and hope you can hold on to some great memories.
17 April 2019, 15:34
RockdocSorry to hear this. My condolences to family and friends.
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18 April 2019, 01:01
ledvmI am very sad for you sir...I feel exactly the same about my father.
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18 April 2019, 02:43
Lhook7Paul,
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Lee
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18 April 2019, 04:09
DCS MemberI can’t imagine that feeling.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
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25 April 2019, 03:38
MacD37Paul I too will miss your dad, he was a standup guy, and was a person anyone would like! I enjoyed hunting with him at 4K, and as Mike says you have suffered two losses in the last few years, and that must be hard for you and your kids. RIP Doc52 I for one will miss you friend!
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27 April 2019, 02:38
MississippianPaul, very sad news indeed! I'm happy to have had the privilege of sharing camp with your Dad and yourself. As mentioned above it sounds like he did a fine job as a father and grandfather with many great memories for you to pass on. What short time I was around you both it was obvious yall had a wonderful relationship. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
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28 April 2019, 08:03
AntlersPaul, my sincere condolences on your loss.
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28 April 2019, 09:00
J D DPaul I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good guy
29 April 2019, 08:41
swoobieYou're fortunate to have such great memories - it will never get easy, but over time will get easier. Sincere sympathies for you and your family.
Just seeing this after a trip abroad. So very sorry to hear this, really enjoyed getting to know you and dad. Lost my dad a year ago so it's very present on my mind the kind of loss this is, even when dads have led long full lives. bob
I am grateful for being able to know your dad and enjoyed our times together! Peggy and I send our love and prayers!
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16 May 2019, 06:46
Mike_TXI am sorry for your loss.
16 May 2019, 12:47
packrattusnongratusSorry to hear of your loss. I had that experience in'74. I can say you will always miss him but you have many good memories in your heart. Cherish those. They will help ease the pain over the years. God Bless you all. Packy
16 May 2019, 21:55
WhitworthDamn, Paul, I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and yours.
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