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Regardless of your relationship with Tom Ondrus I'm sorry to amounce that Tom is seriously ill, and is in ICU. His wife Coral sent mean e-mail saying he had been taken off life support, and made it through the night, but the prognosis does not look good. ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | ||
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I'm sorry to hear that and wish him and his family well. | |||
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I wish Tom and his family the best,through this trying time. DRSS | |||
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Sorry, and my wishes of hope to him and his family. ------------------------------- Will / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor, GOA, NAGR _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped. “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ If anything be of note, let it be he was once an elephant hunter, hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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I know Tom, and wish him and his familly the best. "Man is a predator or at least those of us that kill and eat our own meat are. The rest are scavengers, eating what others kill for them." Hugh Randall DRSS, BASA 470 Krieghoff, 45-70 inserts, 12 ga paradox, 20 ga DR Simson/Schimmel, 12 ga DR O/U Famars, 12 ga DR SXS Greener | |||
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I've had three dealings with Tom over the past few years, when I bought double rifle ribs from him over the phone. He was always the perfect gentleman with me, delivery was prompt, and product was good. My hopes and prayers to Tom and his family. Oddly, I saw a post by Tom on AR about a week ago and assumed that that meant he was back home and doing OK. | |||
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Hopefully his final moments will be surrounded by friends and family. I wish them well. NRA Life ASSRA Life DRSS Today's Quote: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime. | |||
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Above all a prayer for peace and solace for his family. | |||
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I'm very sorry to hear this. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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I spoke with Tom's wife (Coral)this afternoon around 5:30pm est. Coral said that the dialysis machine was turned off and Tom was given some morphine to make him comfortable. He is with his family and loved ones. Tom you are in my thoughts and prayers. BR | |||
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Very sad news, I thought he was on the mend. 12x12/9.3x74R | |||
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And mine too...   Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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ive had seveal good conversations with tom in the past... i wish him and his family comfort... go big or go home ........ DSC-- Life Member NRA--Life member DRSS--9.3x74 r Chapuis | |||
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Sorry to hear this. I've had coffee with Tom a few times. I enjoyed our conversations and had some good laughs. Bfly Work hard and be nice, you never have enough time or friends. | |||
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He is in my prayers. Mike | |||
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Damn... I always enjoyed chatting with Tom on the phone and here. He lived a pretty rich and full life, and will be sadly missed. Rich DRSS We are diminished... | |||
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The best to Tom & his family. ____________________________ .470 & 9.3X74R Chapuis' Tikka O/U 9.3X74R Searcy Classics 450/.400 3" & .577 C&H .375 2 1/2" Krieghoff .500 NE Member Dallas Safari Club | |||
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Sorry for my ignorance, but who is Tom? Regardless I wish the best to he and his family. Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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I'll fill you in tommarrow. NRA Life ASSRA Life DRSS Today's Quote: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime. | |||
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Tom and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Brett Tom is "one of us" in the truest sense. He is a solid individual. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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I too have had dealings with Tom. He has been in my prayers for quite some time. My prayers are out to him and his family. Bob Studen | |||
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I have hunted with Tom and Coral. Tom is in my prayers. Gerhard FFF Safaris Capture Your African Moments Hunting Outfitter (MP&LP) Proffesional Hunter (MP&LP) History guide Wildlife Photographer www.fffsafaris.co.za | |||
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On my trip to Zimbabwe last year I carried a Merkel in 470NE that was one of Tom's personal rifles that I bought a couple of year ago. Our prayers go out to Tom and his family. | |||
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Is CORAL going to call anyone on AR as conditions change? Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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I am very sorry to hear about Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. I purchased my first big bore double from Tom. He was a perfect gentleman and very generous with his time on on the phone and "mentoring" me to the world of double rifles. I have always enjoyed our phone conversations. He is a great friend indeed. Regards, Leon Robert Colonel, US Army Kabul, Afghanistan | |||
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Tom you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill Member DSC,DRSS,NRA,TSRA A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain There ought to be one day - just one – when there is open season on Congressmen. ~Will Rogers~ | |||
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Prayers to Tom and his family | |||
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Please keep us updated on Tom. In my experience, he always treated his customers fairly and was honest and upfront. | |||
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Coral just called me to let me know that Tom passed away today and she asked that I post this on AR to let everyone know. | |||
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Sad news indeed. Condolances to all of his family and friends. . | |||
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ONE OF US has gone. Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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Darn, that's really sad news Ed. I liked Tom a whole bunch. I just hope that there is dangerous game to be hunted in the "Happy Hunting Grounds"! | |||
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Yes I just checked my E-mail, and got the above note from Coral! Tom's life was way too short, but he did some living while he was with us! He only lacked the Rhino to complete his big-five! Well his suffering is over and his body is not holding him back now, so he can hunt as long as he wants in the happy hunting grounds! ...........R.I.P.Tom, your friend from Texas! My condolences go out to you Coral! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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My sincerest condolences. | |||
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R.I.P. Tom. My condolence to Coral and the rest of his family. Gerhard FFF Safaris Capture Your African Moments Hunting Outfitter (MP&LP) Proffesional Hunter (MP&LP) History guide Wildlife Photographer www.fffsafaris.co.za | |||
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My sympathies to his family. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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Prayers for the family. 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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Hard news to hear! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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