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Posted: 5/24/2015 1:06:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/24/2015 2:00:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is him. RIP Sir. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 2:08:54 PM EDT
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That's the man. Spent an bit of time with him over the years........he's got some stories!
He was part of the design board of the M-21 and the M-40. |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 2:24:02 PM EDT
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Very sad to hear this, he must have been 90 or more. Several years ago my wife and I spent a valentines day out at his shop/home. While we went and shot my rifle his wife and mine talked gardening. After we returned to the shop he gave me a great compliment. He told my wife that I shot so well he would be glad to have me with him in combat. It was a fantastic day with that man. May he rest well. |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 3:29:23 PM EDT
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RIP Hook. Thanks for everything.
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Posted: 5/24/2015 3:37:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/24/2015 3:37:06 PM EDT
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Double tap.
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Posted: 5/24/2015 4:33:40 PM EDT
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RIP Hook
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Posted: 5/24/2015 4:57:10 PM EDT
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Memorial Day weekend is a fitting time to lose such a legend.
The man was a miracle worker on the M1/M14 platform and a hell of a shooter up until his last day on this earth. |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 5:46:12 PM EDT
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Bedded my 700 and set up several M1A'sfor my dad and for friends. The man could shoot and loved helping other shooters. He was a gruff tuff guy that commanded respect. I'm proud to say I've spent a day or 2 at his shop. |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 9:28:22 PM EDT
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Saddened to hear this...
Always liked watching him work his magic on the rifles I would bring him. Hell, even had a beer with him once. He had lots of stories to tell... RIP Ol' Hook |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 11:40:43 PM EDT
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No way!
I hoped to take a Garand to him, just for the instruction. Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost. |
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Posted: 5/25/2015 12:18:52 AM EDT
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Hook shared everything he knew about the M1 and M14 to anyone that would take the time to listen and watch. If you were a HP shooter, you were his best friend. He lived to past his knowledge on. He was a sawed off little shit, but one of the biggest man I have ever met. I knew him for 15 years and wished it had been 50 years. I would be a better man if that had happen.
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Posted: 5/25/2015 11:03:50 AM EDT
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Didn't know him, never met him. Sounds like I wish I could have, from all accounts here he was a great man.
RIP Hook |
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Posted: 5/25/2015 1:50:57 PM EDT
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I'm an M14 Armorer and I swear I learned more from watching him that I ever learned in Armorer's School.
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Posted: 5/25/2015 5:35:19 PM EDT
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great man. worked on all my M1A's RIP HOOK
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Posted: 5/25/2015 8:48:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/25/2015 11:15:33 PM EDT
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He worked on my M1!! And when I went to go get it, had the pleasure to talk for awhile. Was a great guy!! RIP Hook!
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Posted: 5/26/2015 10:49:15 AM EDT
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RIP Hook.
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Posted: 5/26/2015 9:06:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/26/2015 10:37:49 PM EDT
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We are losing to many great ones these days! RIP Hook |
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Posted: 5/28/2015 9:17:39 AM EDT
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I never got to meet him. But the stories I heard were impressive. |
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Posted: 5/29/2015 8:16:36 PM EDT
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I feel very blessed to have known the man and to have broken bread with him. I lack to words to convey the respect I feel for him and for the sadness of his passing.
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Posted: 5/29/2015 8:16:53 PM EDT
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Great man.
God rest your soul sir. |
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Posted: 5/29/2015 11:45:44 PM EDT
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The Memorial service for Hook has been announced for June 14 at 2 pm.
I am hoping to attend the service and will be driving from St. Simon's Island to Breman. Anyone along the way or close to along the way that wants to catch a ride is welcome. I will be returning to Southeast Ga after the service. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 5/30/2015 6:58:52 PM EDT
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I'll be at Hooks celebration as well.
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