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Posted: 8/12/2024 9:02:58 PM EDT
Our resident grumpy cat ThePontificator passed away today. Very sad/tragic course of events over the past 2 weeks. My son and I were there with him at the end today and have been helping the family, as he was the primary caregiver for both of his parents who are both 90+. His brother and sister in law are from out state and are making their way back as soon as possible, they had just left Saturday after being here for a week.
I think things have been set up/covered as far as his parents physical needs, but they are still in shock over loosing him and the family could use a kind prayer/thought said for them. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 9:28:11 PM EDT
[#1]
That’s so sad to hear. Will definitely keep them in our prayers. He will be missed.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 2:16:21 AM EDT
[#2]
 Prayers out. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 5:03:54 AM EDT
[#3]
Prayers being sent to his friends and family.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:12:31 AM EDT
[#4]
That's a shame. I didn't know he was ailing. I liked his wit and banter here, and will miss him.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:50:42 AM EDT
[#5]
That really sucks! I looked at him as the defacto leader of the SCHTF. I regret never meeting him in person.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 10:30:48 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 57plymouth: That's a shame. I didn't know he was ailing. I liked his wit and banter here, and will miss him. Agreed. RiP |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 11:44:50 AM EDT
[#7]
never really have the words. I'll put his family in my prayers.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 1:32:49 PM EDT
[#8]
Prayers for the family.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 4:46:26 PM EDT
[#9]
Awww crap. Always wanted to meet the guy. He was always posting some good stuff.
 RIP buddy. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 4:55:15 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: Awww crap. Always wanted to meet the guy. He was always posting some good stuff. RIP buddy. I wanted to meet him as well, seemed like a decent sort to sit down and enjoy a lunch with and just listen to. No idea why but he'd taken to messaging me about his Mossberg pistol and Sumter in general. I had no idea he was ill and I'm definitely going to miss his postings and his avatar. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 9:43:13 PM EDT
[#11]
May his spirit endure!
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Posted: 8/13/2024 10:42:12 PM EDT
[#12]
He will be missed.......
We spent a lot of days shooting, traveling to visit distant gun shops with a stop for a meal, and the occasional cold adult beverage on the side while I helped him with one of his projects out in my garage. The Pontificator name certainly fit as he loved to comment, ask questions and of course his occasional shit-post. |
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Posted: 8/14/2024 12:28:07 AM EDT
[#13]
very unfortunate for all.
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Posted: 8/14/2024 10:26:22 AM EDT
[#14]
Seen Pont on many many posts. RIP Arfer. You will be missed!
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Posted: 8/14/2024 10:19:44 PM EDT
[#15]
Sad news. Said a prayer for his family.
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Posted: 8/14/2024 10:24:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rock71]
[#16]
Well dang. He was probably the most active poster in this forum. (?)
Maybe, I’ll go see what’s on sale at Simpsons Hardware as a tribute. I grew up in Sumter and enjoyed his updates. RIP |
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Posted: 8/15/2024 2:58:08 AM EDT
[#17]
Had lunch with John in Charleston and bought some old school SureFires from him.
Nice guy. May he rest easy. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2024 7:51:04 PM EDT
[#18]
RIP... I have enjoyed his posts.. satire is hard to come by these days.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2024 8:24:55 PM EDT
[#19]
Hate to hear that. He was definitely one of the most prolific posters and I enjoyed his posts.
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Posted: 8/15/2024 9:24:30 PM EDT
[#20]
Prayers out his family and friends. I never met him IRL but felt like I knew him from his posting on here. Seemed like a good man. Hate to hear about his passing.
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:05:08 PM EDT
[#21]
Damn. RIP John.
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:26:43 PM EDT
[#22]
I got an email from in just the last couple of weeks. He mentioned his parents but said nothing of himself other than not being about to go shoot.
I used to see him pretty often at the Wateree DNR range, we would compete for brass. LOL I wondered yesterday if he was was doing the census gig again this time. My thoughts to the family. For those who may not know, he was well known in town for taking his brown dog to the local Brewery and our favorite Hardware, I mean gun store, Simpson's Hardware. He was always nice and yes, he shot his guns when he could. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:30:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:33:37 PM EDT
[#24]
I remember some of his posts, but can't recall his avatar?
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:47:19 PM EDT
[#25]
Condolences and prayers sent. Enjoyed his posts. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:51:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sandboxmedic]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARmory04: I remember some of his posts, but can't recall his avatar? Grumpy cat  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 7:53:30 PM EDT
[#27]
Always enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family for their loss.
RIP |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:01:14 PM EDT
[#28]
Very sorry to hear that.
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USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:03:07 PM EDT
[#29]
We are diminished.
Rest in peace, Pontificator. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:16:03 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By panzersergeant: Always enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family for their loss. RIP I can't say it any better than this ^^^^ Bummer for sure. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:18:00 PM EDT
[#31]
No manNo no no no no Geez. John was a solid dude. Ughhhh!!!! |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:19:24 PM EDT
[#32]
God bless. Would have liked to have met him, I always enjoyed his posts.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:20:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eagle46]
[#33]
God Bless. The dreaded double post in The Pontificator’s honor.
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:27:35 PM EDT
[#34]
RIP
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Posted: 8/16/2024 8:50:23 PM EDT
[#35]
RIP
Never met him, but always like his posts. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 9:02:27 PM EDT
[#36]
Sorry to hear that. Sounds like another good man lost.
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AS, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 9:10:52 PM EDT
[#37]
Rest in peace brother
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USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 9:20:34 PM EDT
[#38]
Prayers for his family
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Posted: 8/16/2024 9:41:49 PM EDT
[#39]
This is terrible news. I always enjoyed his perspectives.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 9:46:50 PM EDT
[#40]
That’s terrible, RIP
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:13:06 PM EDT
[#41]
I always enjoyed his posts, sad to hear he passed away. My condolences to his family.
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:13:08 PM EDT
[#42]
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:15:14 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandboxmedic: Grumpy cat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Grumpy_-_Copy_JPG-3296233.JPG Rest in peace, sir. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:46:57 PM EDT
[#44]
RIP Ponti…
You will be missed.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2024 2:04:38 AM EDT
[#45]
Hate to hear that. I'm fairly new compared to many. He was here when i found Arfcom. Always enjoyed his input.
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Posted: 8/17/2024 3:58:50 AM EDT
[#46]
prayers offered for his family.
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USA
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Posted: 8/17/2024 2:13:17 PM EDT
[#47]
Very sorry to hear, I enjoyed his smelly gunshow updates and other posts.
RIP |
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Posted: 8/18/2024 3:46:38 PM EDT
[#48]
I got to read his views on music when he sent DMs to me. Good dude! As are many of you!!!
God Speed! |
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Posted: 8/19/2024 1:27:03 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RattleCanAR: I got an email from in just the last couple of weeks. He mentioned his parents but said nothing of himself other than not being about to go shoot. I used to see him pretty often at the Wateree DNR range, we would compete for brass. LOL I wondered yesterday if he was was doing the census gig again this time. My thoughts to the family. For those who may not know, he was well known in town for taking his brown dog to the local Brewery and our favorite Hardware, I mean gun store, Simpson's Hardware. He was always nice and yes, he shot his guns when he could. I shot IDPA with him for a few years in the early 2000s. His snark about the gamers and the game matched mine.  He was Grassroots SC merchant coordinator back in the day. He tracked who was posting "no guns" signs. He gave no fvks when confronting jackwagons posting crap signs to bind up CWP holders. RIP, my friend. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/19/2024 5:59:34 AM EDT
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