Honoring a fallen friend

[eastwood44mag]

One of my buddies lost his battle with brain cancer Sunday morning. He was an avid hunter, shooter, reloader, and general gun nut for 40 years, if not more. We went dove hunting in early/mid-September (first day of season), and he was diagnosed shortly thereafter. He lasted less than 2 months. A couple weeks ago, he was supposed to fulfill one of his lifelong dreams of antelope hunting. He wasn't even strong enough to walk, much less hunt.

I would like to do something to honor his memory, but I'm not really sure where to go, or how to do it. I'm thinking about making a donation to the Catch a Dream Foundation (for those unfamiliar, it's like Make-a-Wish, but they will take you hunting, which M-a-W will not do) in his name, but I'm wondering if there would be something more appropriate.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[kingpin008]

I think a donation towards cancer research would be the best idea. The catch-a-dream foundation sounds interesting, but I'd venture a guess that those afflicted with cancer would rather the money be spent on finding a cure than a once-in-a-lifetime hunting trip.

FWIW, my grandpa died of cancer. It's a terrible disease, and can steal one's loved ones so quickly it's absolutely obscene. My condolences for your loss.

 

[InkEd]

Sorry for your loss.

I think the catch a dream idea is good and more personal.

Another idea would be to dedicate an event to his memory. You said he was going to go on his first antelope hunt but passed too soon. You (and if there are others in your hunting party) could go on an antelope hunt and mount a trophy with his name on the plaque. You could then give the mount to his family, hang it in your den or maybe put it up at your local gun club if you guys went there together.

I just think the idea of completing his dream in his honor would be nice.

 

[Ltp0wer]

Maybe something a little more in the spirit of firearms, how about you take a young relative and teach him or her how to shoot? I think that you friend would appreciate that.

Edit:

Oh wow, +1 to what InkEd said.

 

[conw]

Donate to cancer research and introduce new kids to shooting. I agree with the above posters.

Condolences for your loss. I'm sorry to hear about it.

 

[Kevin77]

Go smoke an antelope!! A man that I have gone elk hunting with for the last 8 years died this spring. None of us went hunting this year but next year I at least am going and I will carve his name in a tree and have a nice fire in his honor. I may get a cardboard cutout of John Wayne and put his face on it so he can be in all the pictures.

 

[conw]

I may get a cardboard cutout of John Wayne and put his face on it so he can be in all the pictures.

Sounds like you and your friends have a good sense of humor. I think laughing is so healthy in hard times like you guys are facing.

Carry on!