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Sorry to hear of this. We really don't know how much time we have left, do we?
RIP, regards to the survivors.
Sycamore
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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I remember RD posting old pictures of his dad in uniform. Although I have never met those on the campfire that have left their earthly home, it still leaves a sadness and void when a kindred spirit leaves the fire for the last time.
God's peace to his family. RIP RDFinn...........
Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is.
dogzapper
After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
Italian Proverb
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He was a real gentleman, and always willing to share his knowledge.
I will miss him.
John
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RIP Roy I always liked his posts.
I've always been different with one foot over the line.....
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Campfire Kahuna
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That's a shocker. I never met Roy personally but we got to know each other pretty well through e-mails over the years. My condolences to his family.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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Wow that's sad to hear. Really terrible.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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God-Speed to one of the good guys. I got to know him through Facebook. Heck of a nice guy who most certainly loved his family, guns and freedom.
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Godspeed, Roy. Thoughts and prayers for those left behind.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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- Greg
Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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Bigger than life I'd say. We are diminished.
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An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack
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Truly sad news... Prayers for his family.
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I know he thought a lot of you, John. He used to email me excerpts from your articles and reference your opinions of gear in our email conversations. I too felt I knew him very well through email conversations, in spite of never having met him.
I extended an open invitation to him to come down and hunt with me, and he said he wanted to do so some day. I regret we were never able to make that hunt happen.
He and I had many conversations over emails about high end guns, knives, and optics. We had the same tastes in gear, it seems. As a result, I bought a nice custom knife from him a year ago that I cherish. He gave me the first opportunity to buy it from him because through our conversations, he knew I'd really appreciate it.
Damn, this hurts!
Ted
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RifleDude;
Thanks for letting us know this sad news sir.
I too only knew him here, but had a few pleasant exchanges for sure.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends left behind.
RIP sir.
Dwayne
The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"
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Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Campfire Ranger
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Yes Ted, I appreciate the news, albeit very, very sad news. He was a very generous and honest guy, no doubt, and one that will be surely missed around here. I know I will.
Prayers sent to the surviving family, and may God bring them peace. RIP RD.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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RD and I spent many a message talking scopes and hunting.
Always looked forward to his posts on the optics board.
This is a sad day and I will miss him.
dave
![[Linked Image]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Logo_Schmidt_%26_Bender.jpg) Only accurate rifles are interesting.
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One guy who's posts I'd pay attention to......
RIP RDFinn we are diminished without you.
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Sad news for sure.
RIP Roy, prayers for your family. Not sure why you left us so early in your life. The Lord must of needed another good man.
Rest In Peace.
Randy
NRA
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RIP Roy. He was one of good guys here and will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers.
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Truly one of the good guys around here. We're losing way too many recently. When I respond to these it makes me feel a little guilty that I haven't made more of an effort to attend some of the get togethers. Makes me feel like I owe it to the Fire to go put a face with a name, shake a few hands, tell a few lies, and solidify some of the friendships I've made through this site.
Rest in Peace RD.
God just got a good one.
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