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alphajaguars Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 4503 EE 100% (28) NC, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 6:52:17 AM EDT [#1] John, you will be missed. RIP, brother.
	The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. Patrick Henry 1 Samuel 8

Mass-Length-Time Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 411 EE 0% (0) MD, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 6:54:07 AM EDT [#2] I always enjoyed reading his posts, and knew he was fighting hard against his disease. I will pray for him and for his family. RIP.

VTHOKIESHOOTER Foresters do it in the woods كاف Joined Nov 2000 Posts 47666 EE 100% (3) VA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:04:54 AM EDT [#3]
	Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito.

grywlf52 Just another Bastard Joined Aug 2003 Posts 3985 EE 100% (49) VA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:07:30 AM EDT [#4] RIP John. May God be with his family.
	Bullet Sponge Proud Member of Team Ranstad...The Fantastic Bastards Pack Larue

LARRYG USN 1969-1973 Joined Feb 2001 Posts 45920 EE 100% (27) GA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:08:12 AM EDT [#5] Damn, just damn.
	If it's a Colt, it's a copy of an original ArmaLite. I am not LARRYG36. Racing is life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting. If your AR10 is marked Geneseo, IL, it's still an AR10 no matter what some people say.

Cromlech Josama Bin Eating Joined Mar 2010 Posts 4372 EE 0% (0) GBR	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:09:52 AM EDT [#6] Been pack to a few threads that I posted in, or posted up myself. The Dambuster thread, the Anchovies thread, and my Vulcan Bomber thread. Everywhere I see his name and icon, he's a class act, informative, and good fun. I am sure he will be missed.
	When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt, run in little circles, wave your arms and shout.

DV8 Sine Pari Joined Dec 2004 Posts 26402 EE 100% (15) NC, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:11:36 AM EDT [#7] Prayers for John and his family.
	"Your life is the only Bible some people will ever read." A very wise man once said that. I wish I could live the message better.

Not_A_Zombie I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore Joined Jan 2010 Posts 46 EE 0% (0) MD, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:12:56 AM EDT [#8]
	And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death.

FreefallRet Ranger Joined Mar 2002 Posts 9587 EE 100% (185) FL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:15:28 AM EDT [#9] RIP brother
	No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms Thomas Jefferson How fucked are we as a Nation that two dudes kissing is more acceptable than an American holding a rifle or serving his Country

Speed83 Member Joined Jun 2009 Posts 415 EE 0% (0) AL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:21:08 AM EDT [#10] ......Rip man......

macman37 The One Man Wrecking Machine Joined Mar 2003 Posts 55909 EE 100% (36) MI, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:22:21 AM EDT [#11] I have no words... Lord, comfort his family and friends.
	Let's Go Red Wings! Beautifying the world one logo at a time since 1993. Attention "Republicans": NO MORE COMPROMISES. Soli Deo Gloria

Chairborne 2A573 Joined Dec 2004 Posts 20895 EE 100% (8) HI, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:25:06 AM EDT [#12] He added a lot to this board and will be sorely missed. RIP.
	A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything. -Friedrich Nietzsche

alexanderredhook Team Member Joined May 2001 Posts 1213 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:26:34 AM EDT [#13]
	"on Flanders Fields the poppies grow, between the crosses, row on row."

bytor94 Redistribution Supplier (Wage Earner) Joined Dec 2004 Posts 18223 EE 100% (3) VA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:28:54 AM EDT [#14] Prayers and condolences for his family.
	GET TO WORK! CHANGE is here, and there are millions waiting with their hands out, for the redistribution of YOUR wealth. Adopt a Rescue Collie: http://www.collierescue.net/

madmathew Member Joined Oct 2006 Posts 8730 EE 100% (7) MI, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:34:14 AM EDT [#15]
	Many Zippered Sun God

EFB16ACRX FUCK OBAMA Joined Aug 2007 Posts 9256 EE 100% (9) VA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:36:29 AM EDT [#16] RIP. Just the other day I was wondering to myself why I hadn't seen him post in a while and was hoping he was doing ok.
	Posted By John_Wayne777: I'M THE GIANT RAPE BANANA! YOU'RE NEXT!!!

Wobblin-Goblin Molon Labe Joined Feb 2001 Posts 48254 EE 100% (4) CT, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:40:31 AM EDT [#17] Oh no. Another old-timer.
	Grandfathering weapons only puts off until tomorrow what tyranny cannot accomplish today. The only people made safer by gun control are criminals and tyrants.

paris-dakar Joined Apr 2007 Posts 15870 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 7:47:49 AM EDT [#18] What bad news. He was one of my favorite posters. Knew a lot about a ton of things. He will be missed.

joker581 Cowboy Elvis Joined Sep 2002 Posts 16172 EE 100% (60) GA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:02:01 AM EDT [#19] Fair winds and following seas............
	Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.

wmounts Starting to get REALLY fed up... Joined May 2006 Posts 4501 EE 100% (11) VA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:05:25 AM EDT [#20]
	"You're not going to get you're country back by primarily going after the low-hanging fruit." - Fist-of-Freedom, 03 June 2010 “It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.” Jonathan Swift

captainpooby I'm tempermental. 5% temper, the rest is mental. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 36492 EE 100% (74) FL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:06:46 AM EDT [#21]
	Always look out for number one. Unless someone is slinging shit around. Then look out for number two.

thirsty Stay thirsty, my friends Joined Feb 2006 Posts 5425 EE 100% (83) NY, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:09:56 AM EDT [#22] RIP, John.
	NRA Certified Basic Instructor NRA Certified Pistol Instructor "Passion without introspection is rarely convincing." ~Mike Rowe

95thFoot I'm from .gov, and I'm here to help! Joined Jan 2001 Posts 18375 EE 0% (0) MA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:13:20 AM EDT [#23] I corresponded him via IM a few times. Class act. He is sorely missed.
	piccolo's sister, on life in Massachusetts: "Yeah, it's great living here. You never have to grow up here. Everything is always someone else's fault." Psychopolitician #10 of 48. Collect the whole set!

crurifragium Member Joined Mar 2004 Posts 11720 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:13:29 AM EDT [#24] RIP brother.

bluezerosix Christian. Father. American. Veteran. Joined Feb 2001 Posts 6882 EE 100% (55) OK, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:14:51 AM EDT [#25]
	Obama Hood - Stealing from the Producers and Earners and giving to the Lazy and Dishonest. Obama is nothing more than a filthy Communist...you need only look at who he associated with in the past and who he is surrounded by in the present day.

Monkey_Wrench Florida Hurricane Dodger Joined Dec 2004 Posts 18223 EE 100% (68) FL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:28:57 AM EDT [#26]
	"Some People Are Like Slinkies. They're Not Really Good For Anything, But They Bring a Smile To Your Face When Pushed Down The Stairs." http://www.referenceonly.com/

Chris1836 God Bless The Republic Of Texas!!! Joined Nov 2008 Posts 1425 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:32:56 AM EDT [#27] Payers for him and his family.
	Aut Pax Aut Bellum!

JIMBEAM Member Joined Nov 2000 Posts 16060 EE 100% (43) SC, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:33:26 AM EDT [#28] RIP
	"All compromise is based on give and take, but there can be no give and take on fundamentals. Any compromise on mere fundamentals is a surrender. For it is all give and no take." -Ghandi

TexRdnec Smartass Cracker Joined Dec 2002 Posts 15217 EE 100% (96) TX, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:39:42 AM EDT [#29] goodbye, friend
	Posted By Keith_J: When you think I am mistaken, it is you who are incorrect. Posted By Jarhead_22: When TexRdnec is the voice of moderation, you know you have swerved over the double yellow line and are headed into oncoming traffic.

ZootTX Huc accedit zambonis! Joined Apr 2005 Posts 5324 EE 100% (14) TX, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:42:19 AM EDT [#30] Like many others here, I did not know John personally, but I was always impressed with the class he showed here. RIP brother.
	The enemy has demanded surrender, otherwise the garrison are to be put to the sword. I have answered the demand with canon fire. Our flag still waves proudly from the walls; I shall never surrender.

Intune www.outofstateplates.com Joined Oct 2008 Posts 1182 EE 100% (3) TN, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 8:46:13 AM EDT [#31] RIP John. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
	www.outofstateplates.com

OiRogers You will have to speak up, I'm naked. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 1406 EE 100% (8) OH, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:09:31 AM EDT [#32] My thoughts and prayers to those close to him.

GreyHat Member Joined Mar 2005 Posts 2363 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:13:08 AM EDT [#33]
	Every line in the sand eventually meets the tide.

WinstonSmith The Man from Porlock Joined Nov 2002 Posts 16152 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:18:19 AM EDT [#34] Originally Posted By Keith_J: He loved beer. Good beer. Belgian beer. Drink one in his memory. This I can do. Rest in peace, eod

Khemist Rigid Member Joined Nov 2008 Posts 2176 EE 100% (1) AL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:23:08 AM EDT [#35] Too young.
	Jessica better be out all night tonite , or monday the real fun starts

sgthoskins Distinguished Rifleman, President's 100 Joined Jul 2004 Posts 5318 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:24:40 AM EDT [#36] He was a solid guy, rest in peace John.
	Semper Fidelis www.northeastshooters.com

CFII WOJG Joined Oct 2002 Posts 10074 EE 100% (77) AL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:26:18 AM EDT [#37] Wow that sucks. He was a very smart guy, and was a positive force to the website.

treemydawg Member Joined Dec 2004 Posts 1331 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:26:32 AM EDT [#38] Rip brother.
	Proud Member of "Ranstad's Militia"...The Fantastic Bastards "Liberals are not the propellers of our society, they are the weed-fouled anchors. -Mark LaRue"

TEMPLARKNIGHT Joined Nov 2003 Posts 603 EE 100% (36) IL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:31:50 AM EDT [#39] God bless his family; may he rest in peace until his resurrection, when they he be reunited again with his loved ones.

Bill247 I don't want to, but I will Joined Jan 2008 Posts 2167 EE 100% (2) LA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 9:47:48 AM EDT [#40] RIP
	We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart. - HL Mencken

Lumpy223 Life's Chew Toy Joined Jan 2001 Posts 5145 EE 0% (0) MI, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:13:15 AM EDT [#41] His fight is over now, may he rest in peace. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
	Not you typical Elmer Fudd type duck hunter. To "turn them on" you've got to rub em and talk dirty to them. - pattymcn

The_Beer_Slayer Combat Moderator Joined Nov 2000 Posts 56197 EE 100% (11) AL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:18:21 AM EDT [#42] rest in peace brother
	The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.

uxb Point Man Joined Jan 2002 Posts 14029 EE 100% (328) KY, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:21:54 AM EDT [#43]
	I ♥ Lisbeth Salander

BustinCaps 19.98%er Joined Oct 2002 Posts 9085 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:22:22 AM EDT [#44] Rest in Peace. On a side note...maybe it would be a good idea to post avatars with these announcements. Puts a face to the name in a way.
	ObamaCare formula: Increased Demand + Decreased Supply = Lower Price. Nothing beats a Harvard education I guess.

Bonhamjy Z.E.A.D.S. 1st Kansas Inf. Joined Jun 2009 Posts 146 EE 0% (0) KGZ	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:27:44 AM EDT [Last Edit: Bonhamjy] [#45] Prayers inbound...Rest in peace Sir!
	Сталкер-Зомби Убийца "Blessed be the Lord my strength, whom trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle" -Psalm 144

dirksterG30 Barack Obama makes Neville Chamberlin look tough Joined May 2005 Posts 1971 EE 100% (8) PA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:30:38 AM EDT [#46] Rest in Peace, Warrior
	Originally Posted By out-a-ammo: People with no regard for the law are causing problems, only idiots would think the passing of more laws is the answer. Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty. - Ronald Reagan

RedDane Joined Feb 2003 Posts 4937 EE 0% (0) AL, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:32:16 AM EDT [#47] That's awful. Very sad. Please express our condolences and thoughts to the family. He was always one of the nicest guys on here. RIP sir.

Staggunner My Lab has a drinking problem Joined Nov 2010 Posts 650 EE 0% (0) WY, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:37:02 AM EDT [#48] Hell that's a tough way to go. He is not suffering any longer.
	We grow steaks, beer, and doughnuts

Taffy223 Member Joined Jan 2005 Posts 8137 EE 0% (0) GBR	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:38:18 AM EDT [Last Edit: Taffy223] [#49] Damn , this is gutwrenching news. I've not heard much from him for a while and he was going to visit and stay here with me. He was looking forward to drinking a real pint in a real British pub...we even looked at pubs near me for him to try. I'll raise my glass to him Taffy He upped me for my current membership, a great guy.
	Rows and rows of disused milk floats lie dying in the dairy yard

Bumblebee_Bob Have you heard...what's the word? Joined Jan 2001 Posts 20007 EE 100% (36) CO, USA	Posted: 2/23/2011 10:38:25 AM EDT [#50] My goodness. More sad news. 42 is just way too young. I never talked to John but I always enjoyed his postings. You will be missed my friend. My prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends left behind.
	you are now officially an internet know-it-all Garand guru! - DK-Prof Drugs kicked in now, need sleep, radiation tastes funny at 7 am every day... a bit like victory. - Ginger

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