Member RON in PA Passed Away This Morning

[Dave Markowitz]

Well this is certainly not a post I looked forward to writing.

THR member RON in PA, who has been a part of this board since the beginning, passed away early this morning. I knew him as, "Dad."

During the 1970s in Maryland he was very active with black powder shooting with the Tidewater and Marriottsville Muzzleloaders. After we moved up to Pennsylvania in 1979 he took up bullseye pistol shooting at Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club.

Although he hasn't shot competitively in years, at just shy of 83 years old Dad still shot regularly, most recently this past Saturday. He instilled in my younger brother and I a love of shooting and was a great mentor.

Dad is survived by Joan, his wife of almost 60 years, my brother Josh, myself, and my wife and children.

 

[Howland937]

Thank you for sharing. May your family find comfort in what is certainly a difficult time. My sincerest condolences to all of you.

 

[TomJ]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our prayers.

 

[flatsticks]

So sorry to hear about your loss. thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this difficult time .

 

[Shanvanvocht]

Condolences on the loss of your father, prayers for you and your family.

 

[entropy]

Ron in PA, z"l.
Very sorry for your loss, Dave. Peace and comfort for your family.

 

[W.E.G.]

May your family find comfort in knowing he had a real good run.

Best any of us could hope for.

We are diminished.

 

[Armored farmer]

Heartfelt condolences to all family and friends.
Family relationships become welded together with gunpowder, lead, and friendly competition. Friends too.
RIP. @RON in PA

 

[wis bang]

My sincere condolences, I am sure he will be missed.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Spats McGee]

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[Mal H]

I'm very sorry to hear that, Dave.

RIP Ron.

 

[Odd Job]

Sorry to hear this!

 

[tubeshooter]

My deepest condolences, sir.
I certainly remember the screen name.

Thank you for letting us know.


May he rest in peace, and may your family find comfort in this difficult time.
I know how tough this is...

 

[1KPerDay]

Condolences. Nothing prepares you for losing your dad. He sounds like a wonderful guy. RIP Ron.

 

[Mk-211]

Sorry for your loss.

By passing on his stories, he will always be remembered. Peace to you and your family.

 

[ilbob]

You have good memories of your time with him. That is worth a lot.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Prayers for you and his family. To many good folks have been passing as of late.

 

[hps1]

Condolences to family and friends. RIP, Ron.

 

[BreechFace]

A hole that can only be attempted to be filled with the memories shared!

May God grant you peace as you grieve.

 

[fastbolt]

Condolences and sympathy for your loss.

 

[CapnMac]

John Donne said it best, so very long ago

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

 

[Reloadron]

I offer up my sincere condolences. Keep in mind they live on in our hearts forever. I wish him calm winds and following seas.

Ron

 

[Insignificant bill]

Well this is certainly not a post I looked forward to writing.

THR member RON in PA, who has been a part of this board since the beginning, passed away early this morning. I knew him as, "Dad."

During the 1970s in Maryland he was very active with black powder shooting with the Tidewater and Marriottsville Muzzleloaders. After we moved up to Pennsylvania in 1979 he took up bullseye pistol shooting at Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club.

Although he hasn't shot competitively in years, at just shy of 83 years old Dad still shot regularly, most recently this past Saturday. He instilled in my younger brother and I a love of shooting and was a great mentor.

Dad is survived by Joan, his wife of almost 60 years, my brother Josh, myself, and my wife and children.

So sorry to hear of your loss may you recieve comfort from your family and friends.

 

[jmr40]

Losing your dad is tough, prayers for you and your family.