screamon demon Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I am still a newbie on this site but i have been a follwer for awhile. It is great to be among others who share your same passion. Yesterday afternoon my uncle passed away shortly after firing at a deer. He was found slumped under his tree after what is assumed to be a heart attack. Shortly after shooting his partner called him and got no response. That's when he went to look for and found my uncle. My uncle had a passion for hunting that stretched decades. He server his country through vietnam as well as serving his community as a police officer. I cant put into words his devotion to hunting everything and anything that moved. I will not get into the deep emotions I am dealing with personally as well as empathetically for my father. However, I thought that I would mention this on a hunting forum where other's with the "fever" would appreciate it. So as the title says please pour one out in his memory . . . . and remember him as a devoted member of our club. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELMER J. FUDD Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Hang in there. Keep his memory alive by doing what he would do regarding the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyantler Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Very sorry for your loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I am still a newbie on this site but i have been a follwer for awhile. It is great to be among others who share your same passion. Yesterday afternoon my uncle passed away shortly after firing at a deer. He was found slumped under his tree after what is assumed to be a heart attack. Shortly after shooting his partner called him and got no response. That's when he went to look for and found my uncle. My uncle had a passion for hunting that stretched decades. He server his country through vietnam as well as serving his community as a police officer. I cant put into words his devotion to hunting everything and anything that moved. I will not get into the deep emotions I am dealing with personally as well as empathetically for my father. However, I thought that I would mention this on a hunting forum where other's with the "fever" would appreciate it. So as the title says please pour one out in his memory . . . . and remember him as a devoted member of our club. thank you These kinds of fatalities are always so hard on the survivors. But if it is of any comfort, it should be noted that he went doing what was a central part of his life. We don't choose the time and place of our departure, but if I could, I would ask to go during a hunt rather than many of the other ways to go. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132 eight pointer Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 So sorry for your loss.I miss hunting with my uncle.We still tell the same hunting stories about him every year and it has been 12 years that he has been gone.Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBuckHunter87 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleitten04 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Very sorry for your loss. I agree with Doc. He passed doing something he loved. God Bless you and your family!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle but as stated in above posts " he died doing what he enjoyed " . That certainly has to be much better than a lingering illness although it's hard on the family when there is a loss . My condolences ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostkause Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry for your loss. As the others have said though at least he went out with his boots on. And with a last shot at one. I know these things are not easy but his memories will remain and the devotion he showed for the sport of hunting will last forever. hang in there and be proud of a true sportsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phade Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry to hear. Hope the family manages well during such a tough time. Did he get the deer? I hope so. It may be just a deer, but as said, he was doing something he enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundeck Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all indebted to your uncle for his service. I don't know where you are located, but if you contact your local VFW, they should help you provide a military color guard for the funeral if desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggamefish Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Your whole hunting party got to see him and enjoy his good morning and good luck one last time that is something to cherish for along time coming. He was happy and probably wouldn't of wanted any other way. His presence might be gone but his legacy will live on in your family and memory's. Sorry for your loss we are all here for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry to hear about that. I agree with Doc, he died doing something he loved to do. My sympathies go out to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I am so sorry to hear. My sympathies to you and your family. Try to think positive. No suffering and going out doing what he loved to do, there are much worse ways to go. Any death is tough to deal with, but I know from experience that those quick unexpected deaths are very traumatic on the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry for your loss.My prayers to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screamon demon Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 thanks to everyone for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorstom Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 My condolences to you and the rest of the family. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr VJP Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 So sad to hear about your Uncle. But I'm reminded of a line in the movie "Legends of the Fall" with Brad Pitt. "Every warrior prays for a good death. It was a good death." Keep his memory alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodle one Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 My prayers go out to you and his family. He went doing what he loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 So sorry, he went out doing what he loved but way too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDeer Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Sorry for your loss, but I can think of only one way to pass that MIGHT be better than while hunting.. You gotta just cherish all those other memories you've made with him over the years a little bit more, and share them with future family generations.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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