Death of my Friend...
Don Brewer passed away today.
He was five years younger than I, and was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer which metastasized into his spine and legs, only two weeks ago.
He was a good ol' boy hunter and fisherman - never failing to take the BIG elk, the BIG blacktail and the BIG salmon. His Son and Daughter mostly accompanied us until they became "too busy" teenagers. They are stricken, as is his beautiful wife, Dianna.
He worked as an over-the-road union trucker for many years. His family all attend the Church on the Hill Nazarine Church, as do we.
An enthusiastic and dedicated Outdoorsman, he taught me most of the woodcraft I ever learned.
He was a good shot with his only rifle and shotgun - a '94 Winchester .30-30 and a Model 97 12 gauge that his grandfather owned. His pistol was a .45 Colt Single Action Army that he inherited from his Dad.
He was a quiet Man, with a dry sense of humor, who was always around to offer help with anyone's project.
I miss him deeply.
Just wait, Don... we'll be walking the woods together again, before you know it.
Go with God.
Doug
He was five years younger than I, and was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer which metastasized into his spine and legs, only two weeks ago.
He was a good ol' boy hunter and fisherman - never failing to take the BIG elk, the BIG blacktail and the BIG salmon. His Son and Daughter mostly accompanied us until they became "too busy" teenagers. They are stricken, as is his beautiful wife, Dianna.
He worked as an over-the-road union trucker for many years. His family all attend the Church on the Hill Nazarine Church, as do we.
An enthusiastic and dedicated Outdoorsman, he taught me most of the woodcraft I ever learned.
He was a good shot with his only rifle and shotgun - a '94 Winchester .30-30 and a Model 97 12 gauge that his grandfather owned. His pistol was a .45 Colt Single Action Army that he inherited from his Dad.
He was a quiet Man, with a dry sense of humor, who was always around to offer help with anyone's project.
I miss him deeply.
Just wait, Don... we'll be walking the woods together again, before you know it.
Go with God.
Doug
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
A flock of geese just flew over headed south, singing their song.
Don and I were going after them tomorrow morning..
I don't know whether to go alone, or not.
Man do I miss him.
Doug0 -
Only a temporary separation from Don, well worth it when you get back together. Prayers sent up for you and all concerned. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
Don Brewer passed away today.
He was five years younger than I, and was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer which metastasized into his spine and legs, only two weeks ago.
He was a good ol' boy hunter and fisherman - never failing to take the BIG elk, the BIG blacktail and the BIG salmon. His Son and Daughter mostly accompanied us until they became "too busy" teenagers. They are stricken, as is his beautiful wife, Dianna.
He worked as an over-the-road union trucker for many years. His family all attend the Church on the Hill Nazarine Church, as do we.
An enthusiastic and dedicated Outdoorsman, he taught me most of the woodcraft I ever learned.
He was a good shot with his only rifle and shotgun - a '94 Winchester .30-30 and a Model 97 12 gauge that his grandfather owned. His pistol was a .45 Colt Single Action Army that he inherited from his Dad.
He was a quiet Man, with a dry sense of humor, who was always around to offer help with anyone's project.
I miss him deeply.
Just wait, Don... we'll be walking the woods together again, before you know it.
Go with God.
Doug
Sorry for your loss Doug. I believe his wife worked at a local radio station, here in the Ft.Peirce area of Florida...
Prayers for his family and friends are sent..0 -
Jeff - would that have been a long time ago ??
They have lived here in OryGun for many years.
Doug0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
Jeff - would that have been a long time ago ??
They have lived here in OryGun for many years.
Doug
Yes Doug, i'd say late 80's early 90's0 -
Thank you, Earl - it's appreciated.
Jeff - they have been here for at least 30 years, so it must be someone else.
Coincidences are scary.
Doug0 -
Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent. 0 -
Doug,
My condolences to you and Don's family.
May he RIP and never be forgotten.0 -
I seem to remember Dianna having Don on her show, doing interviews with him.More than once.
But then again,,, i could be wrong, i suppose..
Sad turn of events, Very sorry to hear of his passing, he was a great musition as well, and will be missed.0 -
So sorry for your loss, Doug...
May your memories bring you and his family comfort.0 -
Old Friends
Sorry bud!
there's hearts filled with laughter
and eyes moved to tears
with memories so vivid
transcending the years
the words of compassion
and actions so kind
the sun smiles down, when
old friends come to mind
I've counted my blessings
and shuffled my dreams
and sang to the music
of deep forest streams
searching for places
the light always shined
like deep in my soul, when
old friends come to mind
I count you among
all the guides on the path
who loved me and taught me
to dream and to laugh
when I reach my heaven
I know that I'll find
this heaven was built
by old friends, I call mine0 -
Very good friend are hard to come by and it's very hard to lose them Prayer sent. 0 -
I am very sorry to hear about your friend. 0 -
Sorry Doug.[:(] 0 -
Very nice poem, Lance.
Thank you.
Doug0 -
Sorry to hear of your loss Doug...Good friends are hard to come by... 0
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