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mcyclonegt
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Location: West Olympia Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 Posts: 6817
Real Name: Matt
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One thing that stood out when I was looking at his profile, most of his recent post were welcoming people. That says something profound to me. What a loss to our community here. RIP.
_________________ "I'm Hub McCann. I've fought in two World Wars and countless smaller ones on three continents. I led thousands of men into battle with everything from horses and swords to artillery and TANKS! I've seen the headwaters of the Nile, and tribes of natives no white man had ever seen before. I've won and lost a dozen fortunes, KILLED MANY MEN! And loved only one woman, with a passion a FLEA like you could never begin to understand. That's who I am. NOW, GO HOME, BOY!"
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones". Albert Einstein 1947
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Pablo
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Location: Everson, WA Joined: Sun Jan 6, 2013 Posts: 28186
Real Name: Ace Winky
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mcyclonegt wrote: One thing that stood out when I was looking at his profile, most of his recent post were welcoming people. That says something profound to me. What a loss to our community here. RIP. Yeah that's him. Plus he would do some miles to come to events to welcome and meet people. I actually didn't know he helped with the serious stuff on the forum.
_________________ Why does the Penguin in Batman sound like a duck?
Because the eagle sounds like a hawk.
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ViniVidivici
Location: Puyallup Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 Posts: 3073
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Never met him, but exchanged a few IMs with him, and was aware of the work he did on the forum. Seemed like a genuinely nice guy.
R.I.P.
_________________ I'm a Morlock, in a land of Eloi...
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Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:56 pm |
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Caveman Jim
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Location: In my Cave near the Cloquallum Joined: Thu Sep 26, 2013 Posts: 7806
Real Name: Jim Sr.
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scorpion rider wrote: There is going to be a small service, but it’s limited due to Covid.
He will be placed in Veterans cemetery in Portland
This is the second text I sent to Mike, so he would know how we felt about Rod.
“There have been many great posts about your dad. Everybody liked him. He will be missed on the forum and by all that met and talked to him. “ This is where Rod will rest, it's a beautiful place. I attended a marine buddies funeral there last winter. https://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/willamette.aspRest in Peace brother Rod.
_________________"You are either with us...as Americans. Or, You are against us. There is no IN BETWEEN." ??? "We cannot negotiate with those who say, 'What's mine is mine, and what's yours is negotiable.'" JFK "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” -Ben Franklin MadPick wrote: I don't think you beat your children enough.
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Col_Temp
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Location: Lake Stevens Joined: Fri Jan 3, 2014 Posts: 6215
Real Name: Paris
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Sad to hear. Going to miss his presence. Thanks to all who worked at this and the stories you rarely get a chance to hear.
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_________________Paris You can never be too prepared. Consider the ant thou sluggard. Proverbs 27:12 -- “A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.”Need Long term Food or Survival Supplies, I have extras, Grab the Supplies_Available.pdf. Prices Quoted are close to my actual cost: https://backupcomputing.workplace.datto.com/filelink/6af06-883bf7e-31d469c0e1-2Link corrected 1/30/2021. The prudent Wagunner trains and prepares to defend themselves and their families, friends, and neighbors. They also are prepared to feed, shelter, and provide aid as well. Danger is coming and may already be here, how prepared are you? Click the link above for lots of good info to get started.
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Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:59 pm |
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cdoniguian
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Location: Tumwater, WA Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 3640
Real Name: Chris
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I don’t believe that I had the pleasure to meet or interact with Rod much over the years. But I can affirm the dedication that he put into supporting this forum. Rod was always quietly working diligently on the forum, behind the scenes, for many years, even back when I was a mod. He was the one who inspired me to always greet as many new members as possible. It means a lot to new members. He really cared. Rod will always be here, continuing his quiet dedication to this forum. His legacy will carry on forever in the hearts and minds of us who were lucky enough to know him. God bless you Rod. Thank you for your service to this country, your family and this little forum. We are all better because of you. Anchors Away sailor.
“Lest We Forget”.
_________________ Chris
NRA Range Safety Officer NSSF Member SAF Defender's Club - Life member US Navy - 1976-1982
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zipties
Location: Aberdeen Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2021 Posts: 208
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First man I met from the site other than the boys from East County Guns. What a generous and pleasant man. Barely knew him but miss him a lot.
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Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:13 am |
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danoh
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Location: Sumner, WA Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2012 Posts: 3026
Real Name: Dan
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I didn't get to really know him, other than enjoying his posts here. However I gotta admit...... I feel honored to be associated with a bunch of guys that gave a shit, and sent out guys to check up on a person. This kinda chokes me up.
_________________ US2A.org is done. Closed.
From a blog: Political Correctness - the belief that one can pick up a turd by the clean end.
Benjamin Franklin: It is the (civic) responsibility of every citizen to question authority.
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Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:26 am |
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Pablo
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Location: Everson, WA Joined: Sun Jan 6, 2013 Posts: 28186
Real Name: Ace Winky
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\ This. I asked earlier about another member..........the mods KNEW............damn impressed.
_________________ Why does the Penguin in Batman sound like a duck?
Because the eagle sounds like a hawk.
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Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:39 am |
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dimwit13
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Location: Western Wa. Joined: Sat Jul 5, 2014 Posts: 486
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BUMMER!!! I never met him, but sounds like good people. Well wishes to his family.
-Jason-
_________________ So much to do and So little help...
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StatlerandWaldorf
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Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Tue Jun 14, 2011 Posts: 3836
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Very sorry to hear this - not enough years after retiring. RIP.
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Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:46 am |
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redstar
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Location: Olympia Joined: Sun Feb 3, 2013 Posts: 224
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The very 1st person i met in a Face to Face on Waguns. Chatted for ages as we did the deal in 2013. Great guy.
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Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:51 am |
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waglocker
Location: Ohio Joined: Fri Nov 9, 2012 Posts: 3924
Real Name: Sean
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ViniVidivici wrote: Never met him, but exchanged a few IMs with him, and was aware of the work he did on the forum. Seemed like a genuinely nice guy.
R.I.P. Same here. Sucks to see him go. RIP.
_________________ United States Army, Retired. 2001 - 2023
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 52064
Real Name: Steve
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StatlerandWaldorf wrote: not enough years after retiring. Amen to that!
_________________SteveBenefactor Life Member, National Rifle AssociationLife Member, Second Amendment FoundationPatriot & Life Member, Gun Owners of AmericaLife Member, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear ArmsLegal Action Supporter, Firearms Policy CoalitionMember, NAGR/NFGRPlease support the organizations that support all of us.Leave it cleaner than you found it.
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Pvanderzee
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Location: Bow Joined: Tue Apr 2, 2013 Posts: 2688
Real Name: Phill
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Dusting coots with the lord now.
Sucks to loose a member so involved. Wish I'd have had the chance to meet him.
SYOTOS.
_________________Sinus211 wrote: Z66 and I still fuck on the regular. zombie66 wrote: Mikey is a Bossy Bottom.....
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