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Posted: 3/21/2008 9:26:27 PM EDT
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If there was ever any member of arfcom that I wanted to sit down and have a beer with, it was ETH. I hope his family and the family of all members who have passed are doing well.
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Posted: 3/21/2008 11:43:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2008 12:56:54 PM EDT
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I miss Wayne's input and level head, whether threads were jovial or serious. I hope his family is holding up without him.
RIP ETH. - BG |
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Posted: 3/22/2008 4:04:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2008 4:13:38 PM EDT
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RIP Wayne
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Posted: 3/22/2008 4:17:00 PM EDT
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+1 I will look you up in the next life. |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2008 8:20:36 PM EDT
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ETH was one class act! I was often amazed at his post count, and inspired by his wit and wisdom.
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Posted: 3/23/2008 1:29:35 PM EDT
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met Wayne way back in 2000. Would see him at the Dallas gun shows often and several arfcom get-togethers. I was shocked when it was posted that he had passed. RIP Wayne aka: Eric the Hun
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Posted: 3/23/2008 1:34:37 PM EDT
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I suggested it back then and will again today.
we should change or add the short cut for  from {>]:)} to [ETH]he was a great guy. I wish I had the time to have taken him up on his invite to come down to one of the shoots at his place, but I was on AD at the time 
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Posted: 3/28/2008 9:01:09 AM EDT
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You are still missed brother. |
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Posted: 3/28/2008 9:24:47 AM EDT
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I know all of us from the DFW crew still miss him. But if you listen hard, you can still hear him chattin', on the other side of the cabin.
RIP Bro TXL |
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Posted: 3/28/2008 10:36:02 AM EDT
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With the perfume of pipe tobacco and a hint of Windex Margarita's on the air. Crackling fire of Mesquite and Ashe Juniper keeping warm his following.
To Wanyne there never was a stranger, only someone he had never met before. And if he knew you for 5 minutes, he knew you for life. |
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Posted: 3/28/2008 3:44:59 PM EDT
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While I never got to meet Wayne he was one of the people from this site that I hoped to meet some day. RIP Wayne you are missed.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2008 7:57:55 PM EDT
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Wow... I remember seeing Wayne on here all the time... I recall posting a thread about the P90, and I seem to remember him having one and posting some pictures of it for me... I remember he always had a lot of good info and humor for folks...
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Posted: 3/31/2008 6:33:10 PM EDT
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Wayne was probably one of the finest gents you could ever hope to meet from here, or just about anywhere for that matter.
rest easy, brother. |
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Posted: 3/31/2008 6:46:06 PM EDT
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He was one of a kind. RIP
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Posted: 3/31/2008 7:02:06 PM EDT
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I never met Wayne, but always looked forward to his posts. I always hoped to make it back to Texas for one of his gatherings; some time things just don't work out. I remember feeling genuinely saddened when I read of his passing, though I'd never been introduced to him.
He seemed like such a neat guy, someone I'd love to have a beer with. Wayne, you've (no doubt) made this world a better place than you found it. You'll be remembered! B_S |
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Posted: 3/31/2008 11:52:50 PM EDT
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I remember that he always had intelligent, profound things to say when he'd post. He was one of those posters that you pay attention to. RIP ETH.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/11/2008 10:07:19 AM EDT
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My 1st post on the internet I spoke with ETH about god.
An old saying "A man who knows what he knows is a wiseman you should learn from him" The man had faith  |
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Posted: 4/11/2008 6:24:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: osprey21]
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Posted: 4/17/2008 3:02:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: the_ak_kid]
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The first time I met Wayne, it was at the 1st Gunstock. We hit it off immediatly, and EVERYONE had alot of fun that weekend.
From the hayride, to BIG HAT passing out by the gate. but the funniest thing, was when someone ran over his icechest accidentally, and Sunday morning as we were getting ready to leave, Wayne, backed his Jeep up to the ice chest that belonged to whoever ran over his. And then without haste backed over it, then put the Jeep back in drive, and drove over it again. He got out and said, in that voice of his, that you can never forget, "I didn't see anything, hell, it coulda been a small child holdin' an ice chest, and I still woulda run over it!" To this day, my brother (bighat) and I laugh about that. You are missed Wayne. I guess you and Scooter are in that field again.
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Posted: 4/17/2008 3:14:18 PM EDT
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RIP
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2008 10:47:33 PM EDT
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The religion forum is NOT the same without ETH. Only knew him through his posts, but I miss him.
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Posted: 4/27/2008 8:06:43 PM EDT
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RIP fallen brother...
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Posted: 5/6/2008 7:02:56 PM EDT
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I was fortunate enough to make two trips to the Hun Farm Shoots.
The first time, he treated my little brother and I as long lost friends. The second visit, we were treated as family. I have yet to meet such a great man, either on the net or in real life. I use the idea of ETH as my 'compass' when I begin to wander. I will never forget the drive into town to grab a bite to eat. Just ETH, my brother and me in his red Jeep, discussing religion, Christianity, politics and anything else under the sun. I was priviledged to know him and feel his loss deeply. ...just eased him over the side... wiggy(crying quite a bit, now)762 |
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Posted: 5/7/2008 6:27:59 AM EDT
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Of all the people no longer on the board (for whatever reason) I miss ETH the most.
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Posted: 5/21/2008 10:09:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/30/2008 9:15:56 PM EDT
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Found some red dirt in the bottom of an ammo can today.........
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Posted: 6/9/2008 3:08:50 PM EDT
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I sold my truck recently, then engine bay of which was covered with a liberal coating of red dirt. The ramps I used to rinse the truck off after coming home are still covered in it. Gotta make sure those never get cleaned off. Sitting here at work, his business card is still on top of my little card holder, looking right at me. More than a year and a half ago already since he left us. R.I.P. brother Wayne. |
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Posted: 6/11/2008 4:32:13 PM EDT
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Wayne would "Wax Poetic "about the Masons regularly.
Wayne's passion for Freemasonry, his great attitude and personality have driven me to petition the Tomball lodge. I know I'll never be Wayne, but I hope to become a better man than I am now and give something back to the community They vote on me tomorrow night. Wayne, I hope to be a traveling man soon Miss you brother! |
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Posted: 7/8/2008 8:57:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: quijanos]
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I found this while I was digging thru some old pics (gotta new computer) and saw this thread while checking my active topics.
( I think Juan and TxRedNeck directly behind him and TRG frollicking around in the field nearby) Circa Gunstock II ?  |
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Posted: 7/8/2008 9:03:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Zhukov]
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Yup - ETH, TexRdnec, Goaty, DPeacher, 82ndAbn, and Gloftoe kneeling. |
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Posted: 7/15/2008 3:59:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Naked80]
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Posted: 7/15/2008 10:47:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: quijanos]
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Has the recipe for this been posted here?
Can someone post it? eta Thanks! |
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Posted: 7/22/2008 1:24:17 PM EDT
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Learned at the Master's hand...
Mix over ice 1 part Jose Cuervo Tequila 3 parts Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix Add Blue Curacao until it looks like Windex A generous wedge of fresh squeezed lime |
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Posted: 8/14/2008 2:45:49 PM EDT
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thank you DPeacher. I will make one (or three) in Eric The Hun's honor this weekend. |
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Posted: 9/23/2008 5:30:15 AM EDT
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I am lucky enough to have lived near Wayne, but have spent so much time traveling for work that we never got to spend all that much time together. He and I agreed on many things, and disagreed on a few, but I always learned something in our discussions.
He was a gentleman who was funny without being silly and could make anyone feel at ease. He was generous with his time and his abilities. He did my will and power of attorney before I left for Iraq the first time and wouldn't take a dime...just told me to pick up the next round of margaritas at Uncle Julio's. There were many DFW Crew gun show meet-ups where the instructions always ended with "...and we'll meet at Brother Nick's table at noon and go get some lunch." We rode from Dallas to Nebo, IL together in his Jeep and spent more than a few nights sitting around the fire at the Hun Farm in the crowd, telling stories and laughing about things that had happened at prior Hun Farm get togethers. Eloquence fails me. He's definitely missed. |
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Posted: 9/23/2008 6:04:19 AM EDT
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George Patton said it best: "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." I wish I'd known Eric. He must have been truly extraordinary. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2008 5:38:25 PM EDT
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I still miss him. I could talk to him about anything.
See you on the other side, brother. |
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Posted: 10/2/2008 10:20:30 AM EDT
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It's been two years since you went home, and there hasn't been a day go by that I haven't heard your voice echo in my mind. I can't bring myself to delete your number from my cell phone or the last IM's you sent me. I changed the starter on the truck last week, and there is at least five pounds of red dirt under there.
 I picked up the goods for a 3 gallon batch of Windex Ritas last night, and I'll be sharing them with some of our good friends tonight and through the weekend. We'll unfurl that flag that hung on the swing, we'll fire up the propane lantern and use Uncle Bob's bucket for a lampshade, we'll have a bon fire, and listen to Pink Floyd. But it just won't be the same...I miss you, Brother. |
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Posted: 10/2/2008 12:16:53 PM EDT
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Well spoken, Brother Peacher!
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Posted: 10/2/2008 4:14:27 PM EDT
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I'll be at the Pecos grill tonight and they'll expect me to order my usual Wild Turkey rocks, but I'll teach Josh the barkeep how to make Windex margie tonight.
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Posted: 10/2/2008 5:33:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/26/2008 1:40:48 PM EDT
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I never got to meet him, but we did exchange an IM or two. He helped me out on my faith and with a little legal issue I ran into.
I just wish I could offer a prayer for him that would be anywhere near as eloquent as the ones he posted often for others. Rest easy, buddy. This Brother in Christ misses you and hopes to meet you in a better place someday.
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Posted: 1/31/2009 12:45:08 AM EDT
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Wayne was good people, through and through.
Never got to meet him in person but we had a few great IM discussions based on numerous threads. He was one of the first people I really recall from arfcom. He'll be sorely missed by a lot of folks and for good reason. RIP, ETH!!!! |
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Posted: 3/21/2009 5:18:51 PM EDT
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Eric's posts were ones you just HAD to read, because you knew someone was going to get schooled!
I exchanged IM's with him at various times, and had planned to go the the last Gunstock that he actually held. I had it all planned out, but never pulled the trigger, figuring I'd do it 'next year'. One of the biggest mistakes I ever made in life was not going. He was a mentor to many on this board, and is missed by almost all that knew him. FUCK AROCK. |
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Posted: 3/15/2010 12:04:22 AM EDT
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he's still incredibly missed.
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Posted: 3/15/2010 10:18:08 AM EDT
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Wayne is a very good friend of mine and a lot of DFW/Texas crew. Hun farm was a sanctuary to many members of DFW crew from several of us who were there at the Hun farm from its infancy (5 or 6 people) to big gatherings (40 to 50 members in 3-5 days weekend).... Countless memories. Many funny moments at the campfire. Shooting days and/or nights. Shooting tracers at nights. Tannerite. People camping at the park next to the Hun farm sometimes freaked out shitless due to the noise of shooting and tannerite. ........ Just some from my memory bank. RIP and miss you, Brother Hun. |
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Posted: 3/16/2010 7:10:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By the_ak_kid:
but the funniest thing, was when someone ran over his icechest accidentally, and Sunday morning as we were getting ready to leave, Wayne, backed his Jeep up to the ice chest that belonged to whoever ran over his. And then without haste backed over it, then put the Jeep back in drive, and drove over it again. He got out and said, in that voice of his, that you can never forget, "I didn't see anything, hell, it coulda been a small child holdin' an ice chest, and I still woulda run over it!" To this day, my brother (bighat) and I laugh about that. It was his ice chest, Wayne was nowhere vindictive enough to do that. He woke up terribly hung over and needed coffee... Badly. He said when he backed up he felt something but really needed coffee, he said when he returned, "OH my God, I had no idea what it was, when I saw it felt terrible, I thought to myself it could have been a small child... Hell it could have been a small child carrying a cooler, it could have been a small child carrying cooler with Scooter in it .....but... I needed coffee! 
The "Bomb" now hangs in my bar.
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Posted: 4/21/2010 11:56:52 PM EDT
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