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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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That’s so sad to hear. Will definitely keep them in our prayers. He will be missed.
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Prayers out. |
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Prayers being sent to his friends and family.
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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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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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never really have the words. I'll put his family in my prayers.
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Prayers for the family.
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Tennessee Squire
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Awww crap. Always wanted to meet the guy. He was always posting some good stuff.
RIP buddy. |
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Originally Posted By ScottsGT: Awww crap. Always wanted to meet the guy. He was always posting some good stuff. RIP buddy. View Quote 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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May his spirit endure!
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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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very unfortunate for all.
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Seen Pont on many many posts. RIP Arfer. You will be missed!
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Sad news. Said a prayer for his family.
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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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Distinguished
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Had lunch with John in Charleston and bought some old school SureFires from him.
Nice guy. May he rest easy. |
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RIP... I have enjoyed his posts.. satire is hard to come by these days.
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Hate to hear that. He was definitely one of the most prolific posters and I enjoyed his posts.
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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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Damn. RIP John.
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"Some people have issues. Sounds like he signed up for an entire subscription." ~Brohawk
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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. |
Leave me alone. I’m a libertarian. CW vet x7, give away a kidney to a loved one if they need it.
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Alea iacta est
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I remember some of his posts, but can't recall his avatar?
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Do you even OODA loop?
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Condolences and prayers sent. Enjoyed his posts. |
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Originally Posted By ARmory04: I remember some of his posts, but can't recall his avatar? View Quote Grumpy cat Attached File |
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Lead, follow, or get the flock out of the way
SC, USA
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Always enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family for their loss.
RIP |
NorCal_LEO call sign: Armour
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Very sorry to hear that.
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Give me liberty, or give me pizza pie.
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We are diminished.
Rest in peace, Pontificator. |
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“the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being”.
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No man
No no no no no Geez. John was a solid dude. Ughhhh!!!! |
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God bless. Would have liked to have met him, I always enjoyed his posts.
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God Bless. The dreaded double post in The Pontificator’s honor.
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RIP
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RIP
Never met him, but always like his posts. |
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Sorry to hear that. Sounds like another good man lost.
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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."
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Rest in peace brother
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Prayers for his family
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This is terrible news. I always enjoyed his perspectives.
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Valentino Rossi, the only 46 that matters.
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That’s terrible, RIP
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I always enjoyed his posts, sad to hear he passed away. My condolences to his family.
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Sáncte Míchael Archángele, defénde nos in proélio
IN, USA
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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"Do not overthink it, gentlemen. It's only a gunfight, not an IRS tax audit." - Louis Awerbuck
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Grumpy cat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Grumpy_-_Copy_JPG-3296233.JPG View Quote Rest in peace, sir. |
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RIP Ponti…
You will be missed. |
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derp...
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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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prayers offered for his family.
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These two I must have. For my love, I’ll sacrifice My life. For liberty, I’ll sacrifice My love.” Petofi Sándor |
Very sorry to hear, I enjoyed his smelly gunshow updates and other posts.
RIP |
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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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Originally 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. View Quote 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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"If you have authentic memories, you have real human responses." - Dr. Ana Stelline, Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
"Emotion is a virtue. For you, it is the one fatal flaw." - The Bangles, Hero Takes A Fall |
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