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Some might know that Dave was in failing health due to a heart condition. He had recently been admitted to a care facility, passed away last night...apparently another heart attack. | ||
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I really hate that! I know some had troubles with him, but he has been very helpful to me. I guess 2 old SOBs can get along. I'll miss him. | |||
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RIP Dave. | |||
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Sorry to hear that As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
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Thank you Duane for the news. I will pass it to the ACGG. I last spoke with David last month 2x. He was going to have dinner over at his brothers place that evening. I will miss him. He was always kind to me. Dennis Earl Smith Professional Member ACGG Benefactor Life NRA Life NAHC | |||
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My condolences, as argumentative as he was, Dave was always helpful to me. Roger | |||
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WEll...he did have opinions...still he had a lot to give..I spoke to him two days ago...he sounded pretty rough , so when his brother called, I really wasn't too surprised..He was only 67, had his first heart attack at 39 | |||
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RIP. | |||
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RIP Dave and my condolences to his family and friends. I corresponded a bit with Dave and bought his stockmaking book for the photography. He was a great photographer and did some impressive commercial setups for photographing classic cars etc, and guns of course. He was a talented artisan. DRSS | |||
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Sorry to hear this. Duane, I remember when you had your shop in Walnut Creek. I was a young sprout then. | |||
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May his memory be eternal | |||
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Too young. Condolences to his family. Dave | |||
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RIP Dave. He sure shared a lot here, I will miss his stuff. . | |||
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I corresponded from time to time with Dave, mostly about photography. He was a professional photographer as well as an excellent stock maker. I will miss him. _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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He called me twice just to discuss stock design; I found him to be a gentleman. RIP, Dave. John Farner If you haven't, please join the NRA! | |||
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Terrible To hear. I talked with him once when I learned he was in WI, but never visited. Last year he let me know several gun show he was attending and asked I stop by but I wasn’t able to attend. I did get the sense he was interested in just visiting with like minded gun enthusiasts. He will be certainly missed. Shoot straight, shoot often. Matt | |||
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I helped him post some pics of the stock blanks he had for sale and he sent me a few picture of cars he had shot - Rolls Royces and Ferraris. A talented guy for sure. | |||
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Sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family. On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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I truly hope that Dave's spirit finds a place of peace to rest in~~~ ACGG Life Member, since 1985 | |||
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He let me know when he was going to be at the Tulsa Arms Show a few years back. He wanted to smoke so we went outside, we talked for a long time, really enjoyed the fact I got to meet him as we done a lot of gun talking. He gave me one of his CDs with the photos he had done and stock work was also on it...a lot of talent. RIP Dave! _____________________ Steve Traxson | |||
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I met Dave at the ACGG show in Reno back in 02 or 03. He was a nice guy and took the time to chat with me. He was one of a kind. 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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Condoles to his family and friends. I did not know the man except by his work, but as someone of roughly the same age, gone way to soon. "For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind..." Hosea 8:7 | |||
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Dave came and did a photo shoot at my place about 5 years ago. The visit was much more than pictures...we traded ideas and opinions until the wee hours. Hearing about his travels and work was fascinating. The highlight of the visit was Dave signing my (his) book and complimenting my work...that meant a lot to me. Dave had a standing invite, but never made it back here...RIP Dave. Paul Sannes | |||
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It seems like too many are leaving us too soon. RIP Dave. Larry "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history, when everybody stands around reloading" -- Thomas Jefferson | |||
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RIP Dave. Thanks to Duane for the update. He was always helpful and informative to me. He was opinionated but he had the experience to back it up IMHO. I think I'm up to about 1.5 dozen numbers in my phone of folks who have passed away. I cannot bring myself to delete them. Zeke | |||
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Rest In Peace, Dave. ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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Sorry to hear this. He was very helpful to me on stock design and finishing. My condolences to his family. Jeremy | |||
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He was very generous with his time and help to me also. Especially as it must have been very mundane things to him, that he helped me on. | |||
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Thanks Duane. Dave had some good information. He will be missed. | |||
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Per Dave's wishes, he was cremated and his ashes spread in the Wisconsin woods he so loved. His book, photography and custom rifles serves as his marker and monument | |||
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Sorry to hear that you lost a good friend Duane. Life itself is a gift. Live it up if you can. | |||
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Sorry to hear that. He was very helpful with my project restocking my take down Mannlicher Schoenauer. He helped with a lot of details and just plain knowledge from experience. RIP. Prayers for the family. "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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Does anyone have pictures of stocks he built? | |||
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I have photos of a relatively recent project he did. As soon as I can find the photos, I'll post a couple. TT | |||
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Not much, but a pic of his rifle from his book- | |||
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I had not heard from him in quite a while, he usually called about two or three times a year,and I would call him from time to time. Last time we talked it was about my selling my Hough rifle, He and Jack Hough were good friends..He sure knew his business and was sot in his ways on gunsmithing and seldom if ever wrong..I enjoyed our conversations..He will be missed. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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What a shame. I'll miss him. The man had talent and didn't suffer fool's lightly. When you opened one of Dave's posts you didn't know if you were going to get an education or dressed down but it was always interesting and entertaining. I learned so much from his book. I'll never be on the level of others here but got further along with the help of his book than I ever could have on my own. RIP Dave. -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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Did you find the photos? | |||
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