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While feeling great sadness and severe loss, I am sorry to write that one our Campfire's best fellows, Ben Brown (mudhen) passed away this morning after hospitalization for a sudden health crisis. Our hearts go out to his lovely wife Crystal, daughter Donelle, grandchildren Jace and Jocelyn - all of whom we have met and much enjoyed in connection with our SW Campfire gatherings - and also to others of Ben's family and wide circle of friends.
Ben has been a gentle, soft-spoken, deeply learned and wise influence in so many of our endeavors and interactions, and sorely we will miss his generous spirit, his sharing of broad experience and the constancy of his big heart. For certain, others here who have shared time and experiences with Ben will amplify his goodness.
Maddy and I left Las Cruces early this AM, headed home on the last brief leg of a two-week journey through the midwest and, as we passed the exit on I10 that leads to Animas, NM, I thought about Ben and Crystal quite a bit and vowed that soon we would take a drive to the Chiricahuas and to visit them. Little did we know.
So sorry.
PDW
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RIP fella, we will miss you.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Only knew him from his posts. Struck me as a good man.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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Sad to hear this for he was one of the great ones.
Always ready to help.
Prayers sent for the family.
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RIP.
Always enjoyed his posts.
DF
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CCCC, you get the chance, please let the family know mudhen had 50,000 more friends than they knew about.
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RIP , mudhen, you will be missed.
The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass
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Sorry to hear this, condolences to his family.
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Damn....
Just damn...
We had just exchanged PMs a bit ago, like we had been for 10+ years.
RIP Ben and regards for family....
- Greg
Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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I belong on eroding granite, among the pines.
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Enjoyed his posts as well...always alot to share. RIP.
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RIP mudhen........... he will be missed, one of the best men on the 'fire.
Ed
A person who asks a question is a fool for 5 minutes the person who never asks is a fool forever.
The worst slaves are those that put the chains on themselves.
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Ben was a great man, condolences to Crystal and Donelle from myself and Cheryl, we really appreciated seeing Ben, Donelle and Jace less than 2 months ago. Donelle is a member here and knows many of us who call Ben a friend.
A tough loss for sure.
Kent
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Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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No!
Good luck to his family.
I am MAGA.
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...and sorely we will miss his generous spirit, his sharing of broad experience and the constancy of his big heart. The value of a life is measured in terms of how much of it was given away. Sounds like he exemplified that.
Every day on this side of the ground is a win.
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Godspeed, Mudhen. May the Good Lord wrap his arms around you and keep you. May He give comfort to your family in their time of mourning. I surely enjoyed your participation at the fire.
"The number one problem with America is, a whole lot of people need shot, and nobody is shooting them."
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Damn we had a lot of back forth on here and FB about different topics revolving around texas wildlife and stuff, it's a sad day
God bless Texas-----------------------
Old 300
I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull
Its not how you pick the booger..
but where you put it !!
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I am glad to have known Ben, even if for only a short time. He was a very fine man and it saddens me to know I will never see him again.
Godspeed, Ben.
Don't be the darkness.
America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.
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Dam Hate to read this ! God Speed, will miss your posts!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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