Great Hunter Crosses Over

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My Dad was a great hunter, He was always able to take the game even after letting me shoot first and sometimes letting me shoot more then once. I have great memories of hunting with my dad and learning from him over the years. I was always amazed at how he could get a bolt loose I had been working on or get the yard tools working when I was ready to give up. He was a good Christian man and served the Lord the last several years of his life. I have his Remmington Wingmaster 870 that we used for years in the gun case. He always took interest in the guns I have required over the years and I will miss him. He lost his battle with Cancer and had a wonderful service on Oct. 31, 2006.
Tom Fraley (Dad) 1935 - 2006
 
The hunting is better on the other side.
He will have it all scouted out when you arrive.
 
We lost another one!

f4t9er--Condolences on yr loss. Keep his memory alive. Keep shooting.
 
Condolences, my friend.

I'm 57, my dad is 79. Last year he decided he couldn't hold up his end hunting, so he didn't go elk hunting this year. I still remember vividly all the lessons he gave me oh so many years ago.
 
My condolences to you and your family f4t9r. Passing on the lessons he gave you to your children is the best way to remember him.
 
Sorry to hear of your loss. What you may find in the coming months and years is that since you both shared a love of the outdoors, that you'll always have that backdrop to turn to for solace. It will help keep the memories alive every time you set foot in the field and smell the fresh air. You have my prayers.
 
f4t9r,

Don't worry friend. My dad, Harold, was on the other side waiting, and he had a gift for your dad. A new bamboo fly rod n reel, a creel, and a date to catch some heavenly brookies.

Dick
 
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Thankfully, there is comfort. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones" (Psalm 116:15).

My Dad's not a hunter, but he's getting "up there" and is slowing down noticeably. My father-in-law is a hunter, and he too is beginning to slow down (although he can still out-hike a lot of much younger men). Those relationships, in and out of the field, are to be cherished and remembered.

God bless you and your family.
 
Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" She said to him, "Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world." - John 11:21-27 (ESV)

Some of the most comforting words ever spoken. May God surround you with His comfort during this time.
 
My condolances on your loss. I lost my dad in Jan '05, and like your dad, mine loved to hunt and fish. Sounds like you have some great memories. As long as you have those memories, he'll live on in your heart forever. May God be with you and your family.
 
I remember when my Dad passed. I share your sorrow.

He's in a better place. Here's a description I like.

"And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow."
 
I am blessed enough to be young enough to hopefully enjoy another couple decades with my father (a cancer survivor). He is one of the two most important people in my life, not to mention, my hunting partner. I cannot fathom your grief, but only offer my sincerest condolences.
And I will reitterate what was said above. Your father will have the stand and blind ready for you when you make your journey one day.
God be with you...
 
You have my sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers. Always remember the good times you had together and know that you will see him again one day.

Annie
 
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