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Originally Posted By FALex:
That was a very nice post, OP. I don't know 99.9% of you anyhow, but I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. It was a very nice write-up. Thanks Fongman, for giving us a glimpse of the person behind the username. Prayers & deep condolences to all of Jeff’s friends and family. |
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Originally Posted By Norsk_Snikskytter:
Sorry to hear this news.  I'm glad he was a believer.
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"I carry a gun because it is my responsibility alone - not that of the police, nor the government, nor the community - to defend the precious lives that God has entrusted to me."
Will Dougan, writing in gomemphis.com 08/17/03
Will Dougan, writing in gomemphis.com 08/17/03
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We're losing to many good men on this site. Prayers going up for your friend and his family. I wish there was something anything that could be said to help the pain, but that's just not possible. Love is like a drug, it makes us feel invincible and on top of the world, but when that drug is taken away we go through withdrawal like nothing else. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
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"America is at that awkward stage; it's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards."
"America is at that awkward stage; it's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards."
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"I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor. How much more blessed can a mouse be? So in the end, remember… do your best, follow your arrow, and make something amazing out of your life. Oh, and never stop smiling. If you want to, you can look for me in the evening sunset or with the earliest spring daffodils or amongst the flitting and fluttering butterflies. You know I’ll be there in one form or another." |
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Originally Posted By Fongman:
Jeff (Gunner1X) was a friend of mine for the last 20 years. He was more than just a shooting buddy or competition partner, he was my covenant brother. I knew I could always count on him no matter what I needed or when I needed it. I will miss our long talks and fun fellowship. I will really miss just knowing you are there. My heart is broke, not just for my loss, but the thought of what his kids must be feeling is just devastating. Don't know if I'm even making sense right now, I just really miss my friend and I'm hurting for his family. He quit posting here a couple of years ago. Had a bought with cancer and beat it. But it came back a couple of months ago and he went fast. I'm glad he is no longer suffering. And knowing he was a believer I'm comforted knowing I'll see him again some day. But this still sucks. This was his last avatar: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20771/10093_jpg-1296702.JPG I was kinda searching for his last post here and came across this post. I know it wasn't his last, but it was the post I was supposed to find. It was like he was ministering to me: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20771/Screen_Shot_2020-02-29_at_2_08_37_PM_png-1296707.JPG Goodbye my friend I already really miss you. (Jeff in the middle) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20771/kjl;jk_-_Version_2_jpg-1296710.JPG Edited to add: Sorry, didn't think about pic time line. Pic is 10+ years old. I've added a lot of silver highlights to my hair since. I just always loved the pic, even though I don't have a good copy of it. Jeff was (I think) 56, his youngest son is in college now. His daughter just graduated college and is getting married in June. One of his last requests of me was to pray he could make it long enough to walk her down the isle. Dang that messes me up. He really was one of the good ones! Another pic of my dear friend: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20771/JH_jpeg-1297814.JPG I started reading all our text exchanges since 09. I only made it a handful of years. Some friendships are just not replaceable in this life. I really really do appreciate the prayers and kind thoughts - especially towards his family. Hebrews 12:1 Jeff has finished his race and is now perfected. He is now in that "great cloud of witnesses" , watching you and us, running our race. May we run it in a worthy manner. |
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Patriots Nation!
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Best thoughts for his family and friends.
I lost a very good friend to cancer last year. No warning, just a quick bout with it and she was gone.
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"An age of glory passed like a lightning flash. The mandate of heaven passed from you but you didn't see. Times change and power passes. It is the pity of the world."
Song dynasty poet
Song dynasty poet
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| Sorry for your loss OP. Going through a similar thing now with my buddy. 30+ years of hunting fishing wilderness traveling shooting etc. The thought that it might all be over soon is painful. The best we can do is be there for them when they need us and honor their memory. You have done well at those things. God bless you and your friend. |
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