I lost an old friend and hunting partner on Monday.
There'll be an empty chair around the campfire at elk camp this year and every year here on out I reckon.
He was with me when I shot my first elk and I was there when he shot his last elk.
He was a good man & good husband and father.
His name is Gene.
Godspeed, Gene.
The good ones stay with you.
Rick
condolences on your loss, Godspeed Gene.........Blake
Heartfelt sympathies, my friend.
Sorry to hear of your loss, I know how you feel.
Lost one of my brothers in 95 and hunting has not been the same since.
But lots of memories and that helps keep me going.
Although I am sitting here with two weeks off and can't go hunting and am painting the inside of the house instead. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
I'm sorry to hear that. He'll hunt the biggest elk in the best places until you join him someday.
Godspeed Gene; save us a spot at your new campfire.
DT
Our family sends our thoughts and prayers to yours. The loss of a good man is never easy. Godspeed.
Obviously irreplaceable and no words can suffice. Try recruiting an appreciative youngster, and he/she might draft a similar note some day. 1Minute.
It is a true loss you have a good friend pass. My God grant you and others Gene has touched peace.
Thoughts and prayers for him and you Sir.
May the Lord bless him, and you. BMT
ELKHUNTER--That spot by by your campfire might be empty of a body, but that same spot is filled with hundreds of lifelong memories, i'm sure. Sorry for your loss. Good hunting companions are always a difficult loss. Bob
Godspeed to your partner. Know how you feel.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the stories you tell of Gene.
Sorry to hear that! Sounds like you have lots of great memories. They are priceless.
I'm sorry for your loss.. The chair might be empty but as long as you keep him in your heart he'll always be there!
Your memory of Gene will keep him alive, and keep a smile on your face. Make a new friend, and introduce him to your pasttime.... .That will keep the memory alive
My prayers will be with you and yours.
Godspeed to your partner. I lost a great hunting partner a few years back. I have great memories as I am sure you do and they always come up during the seasons. Our prayers are with you.
Every fall I put a post in to remember our dearly departed friends and campmates who've gone on to a far better place. I always mention my dad, who taught me everything I ever learned about hunting. I was just thinking it's time to put the post up again, as deer seasons open up, and the camps begin to fill up with hunters. There will always be an empty spot at the table, or next to the fire, but there will also always be a new up and comer ready to fill those very big shoes. Godspeed to your friend, Gene, and to all the groups that lost a hunting buddy this year. They've gone on to a far better place, where the hills aren't so steep, and there's a big buck or elk waiting for them. Rest in peace dear friends, and Dad-I have no doubt that we will hunt together again some day.
Am so sorry for your loss
You and his family will be in my prayers tonight
ADK
Sorry to hear of your loss...that is tuff stuff...but it sounds like Gene was loved, and will be missed.....and that says a lot about the fella!
Prayers.
HoundGirl
Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
He will be in my prayers tonite. Les
May I offer my sympathies, and ask that God send blessings and strength to his family and yourself.
Lynn D
Sorry to hear of your loss.
I will keep you along with his family in my prayers.
At times like this I am loss for words. The Bible says that for everything there is a season. I believe this is true. Even though we as humans feel this is a time for mourning, we also must understand this is a time of joy. Not because of the death, but because your friend has gone to meet his maker and is at peace. His life may have ended here on earth, but it has just begun in Heaven. He is in a better place and is starting new. No one knows why he had to leave earth, but God has his reasons as to why his time was up and was asked to leave.
Like I said I am not good with words, but I hope these last few I have written help in some way. God bless you and know your friend is just a memory away and is still alive as long as you keep his memory.
ThoughI don't know you, if you need to talk or anything, give me a buzz. I'll make the time to talk with you.
Enrique
Sorry for your loss. The memories will stay with you.
[color:"brown"]It is said that as long as YOU remember him, he'll never really be "gone"......................
And you'll never be "alone".
Strength & Honor...
Ron T.
What Mr. Ron said.. I now share with my kids what I was taught by those that have gone before me. Their memories and wisdom continue to live through me and hopefully through those I share it with.
Best to ya .. BP...
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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. [Ecclesiastes 3:12]
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Your loss is real and deeply felt, not only by you. Before we leave this place, we do well to invite the young as companions. They can't replace our old friends, but in their lives they might honor them.
Thanks Guys & Gal for the kind words and thoughts.
We'll tell stories about Gene for years to come though it will be bittersweet memories at times.
Yep...gotta get some young ones to camp to carry on our memories and traditions when the day comes. My son-in-law & daughter are not interested, but I'm working on the grandson, he's 4 years old. The other guys either don't have kids or they're awful young. My brother & I are the "Camp Elders" I reckon.
We've got a quiet place in the woods where we'll leave Gene and several of us will join him when the time comes. We'll be among our beloved mountains, elk, deer. bear, cougar and turkeys.
Thanks again.
Just one last thought......If you haven't been feeling right.......get yer ass to the doctor! Don't wait until it's too late. Please.
Take Care & Good Hunting All!