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As time moves forward, we inevitably experience the passing of members of our own community here, as well people we've come to know within the wider sphere of other Internet forums, gun shows and research authors. We thought it would be fitting if we set up a permanent In Memoriam discussion thread here in the off-topic forums, so that our members have a common place to check for updates, gather and express their condolences.

Please feel free to reply to this thread with expressions of sympathy and perhaps for those of you who knew these friends and colleagues well, post anecdotal stories about the good times and what they meant to you in the context of this collecting hobby we all love to share with each other.

If anyone knows of members who have passed, or anyone else within our wider circle of friends whom our membership should be aware of, please forward the relevant information to me via email, so I can add their names to this In Memoriam list.

On behalf of all of our membership, I would like to express our deepest sympathies to family, friends and colleagues of these fine people.

Regards,
Doug (Badger)

Gone but not forgotten

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Dr. Skip Stratton - December 3rd, 2006 - Announcement Thread

Finn Nielsen - July 30th, 2008 (Long time collector, author and firearms expert) - (Obituary)

Sam Turner - August 2009 - Announcement Thread

Wayne Mitchell - September 23, 2009 - Related Announcement Thread - (Long time milsurps collector. Wayne's accomplishments as a marksman included many shoots in Winnipeg and Ottawa and a treasure trove of medals and awards. Wayne was most proud of winning the Governor's Medal in Winnipeg and fulfilling his dream to shoot at Bisley, England, in 1996.) - (Obituary)

J.L. Jones - December 29th, 2009 - Announcement Thread

KimW - June 30th, 2010 - Announcement Thread

chuck in idaho - July 6th, 2010 - Announcement Thread - Charles Guy Wright (Obituary)

Jose Reis (ZEFARM) - July 2010 - Announcement Thread

Dennis Wright - September 30, 2010 (Collector, long time gun rights activist and gun show promoter in the Toronto Region) - (Obituary)

Kari "scrmblerkari" Prager - Sunday, November 14th, 2010 - Announcement Thread

Clark "campbellbook" Campbell - Saturday, April 9th, 2011 - Announcement Thread

Yves Robitaille - June 26th, 2011 (Long time bayonet collector and Author of a book on the No.4 spike bayonet. Formerly of Montreal and well known to us older members of the Lower Canada Arms Association. He had been living in Ontario for many years and was a regular at all the major gun shows in the Toronto Region) - (Obituary)

GCA Founder Daniel Richard “Dick” Deane - Saturday, Sept 19th, 2011 - Announcement Thread

Glenn "Newfoundlander" Banfield - February 7th, 2012 (At age 44, long time collector and valued member of several on-line forums) - (Obituary)

Gary Lee Moore (Member Name: arado) - January 24th, 2014 - Announcement Thread

Milsurps Advisory Panel Member Michael Petrov - Tuesday, February 17th, 2014 - Announcement Thread

Rob J. Cosgrove Sgt (Ret'd) CD, RCEME (Member Name: ordnancebob) - February 14th, 2014 - Announcement Thread

Dick Culver - February 24th, 2014 - Announcement Thread

Terry "Beerhunter" Muldoon - Long-time contributor and valued member of our forum. - January 16th, 2016.

Mr. Alexander “Sandy” Scott 1920 – 2016. (Sandy served with the 4th Bat. Kings Own Scottish Borderers 52nd Division during WWII as a Small Arms Instructor and Sniper Sergeant. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years. Announcement Thread (Obituary) and Related Thread with several videos)

Edward "Goo" Flanagan - August 5th, 2016 - Announcement Thread

Hugh Wadsworth Brock (Brock's Army Surplus) - April 25, 2016 - Announcement Thread

Clive M. Law, MStJ, FCMH - June 10th, 2017 - Announcement Thread

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Douglas Ewing Edwards 1925 - 2010. Pioneer Garand collector who educated most of the early collectors like Billy Pyle, Chuck Clawson, Kip Feiler, Bob Seijas. Deciphered heat lots and pioneered their use to identify welded receivers. Made first M1 data sheet, compiled information on parts usage.

Clifford “Kip” Feiler 1946 – 2006 Prolific US Martial collector and student of US weapons; Charter member National Automatic Pistol Collectors; Charter member GCA; Founded International Military Rifle Collectors Assn.; Officer Missouri Arms Collectors Assn; OGCA Life and NRA Life.

Burton Kellerstedt 1925 – 2005. WWII combat veteran, two bronze stars and four purple hearts; Charter member GCA; collector of Springfield Amory weapons; author and consultant to many other authors; extraordinary personal collection that he was always willing to share with fellow collectors

James E. “Mac” McCullom 1938 – 2008. Long-time competition shooter and coach; national match armorer; armorer CMP and DCM; excellent researcher.

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Herbert J. Woodend - Jul 29th, 2003 (Long time collector. It was for his utter dedication that he was awarded Member Of The British Empire (MBE), presented to him by the Queen in 1995. Other official recognition came as the Freedom Of The City of London and election to the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers in 1999. Herb was made an Honorary member and Vice President of the Historical Breechloading Small Arms Association in 2000, and awarded a Medal of the Arms and Armour Society.) - (Obituary)

James S. Gooding - Jan 7th, 2012 (Jim was the patriarch of Canadian gun collecting and one fine gentleman. Jim and I spent some considerable time together in Europe on arms tours in the 80's, much to the consternation of Herbie Woodend at the Pattern Room when located at Enfield Lock. Jim was the publisher of the Canadian Journal of Arms Collecting and later called the Journal of Arms collecting.) - (Obituary)

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John F. (Jack) SUKEY 80, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. (A Tucson resident since 1963, John was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Pauline Sukey (deceased). He is survived by his sister, Paulette Bremond (John); brother, Robert (Christie); nieces, nephews, and good friends. John proudly served his country in the Army and Air National Guard. He lived life on his own terms and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.) Obituary

Robert Charles Waldrop (membername Charles,Ala.) passed away October 24th 2018. Robert Charles Waldrop Obituary

Jim 'JimF4M1s' Flavin passed away November 16th, 2019. James Flavin Obituary - Sequim, WA | Peninsula Daily News
... Carbine Forum Thread - Remembering Jim Flavin

Cromwell Orrick Smith (membername Cosine26.) passed away May 2nd, 2020. Cromwell Orrick Smith Obituary

"Each day at the going down of the sun, we will remember them"

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Badger (Doug)

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Doug thank you for the posting for Kari. He has posted here before in the Enfield pages Peter has had one of his scopes and Kari was no lightweight Enfield collector having many SMLE and #4 original target and sniper rifles and other British gear. A day befor he passed h e called to i nvite me to see his new Webley but we didn't get that far.

...MJ..

the military collecting fraternity lost a brother and well known WW2 dealer in January ,
Frederick E. Franz Jr., 38, died Jan. 7, 2011, at his home.
Fred { most people knew him as " little fritz " or " fritzy" } he was a familiar face at all the chicago land militaria / gun shows , many people out there would instantly recognize his father " big fritz' ,... a mainstay at all the Midwestern gun shows ,
if you ever purchased a metal USGI ammo can , it was probably bought it from Freds dad , big fritz ,
Fred jr divided his time , alternating from southern California and northern Illinois , he was known by thousands of people from the big California swap meets to wolfs flea market in chicago & the SHOW OF SHOWS in Louisville Kentucky ,
fred had a keen eye for spotting rare and unusual world war two military artifacts and always sold them at a fair price --- Freddy ,....you will be missed .

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Badger (Doug)

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Badger (Doug)

Doug, Not sure if this "Memorial" is for those that recently passed or also would include those that passed some time ago. If you wish to include those who have passed a while ago a person to include would be LTC. Michael V. Stratton. Mike was, I believe, another Charter member of the GCA.

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Doug, Not sure if this "Memorial" is for those that recently passed or also would include those that passed some time ago. If you wish to include those who have passed a while ago a person to include would be LTC. Michael V. Stratton. Mike was, I believe, another Charter member of the GCA.

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Email me the appropriate information to badger@milsurps.com and I will add him to our remembrance role... :cheers:

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Doug

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If I might add a personal friend; grandfatherly figure to many in the local firearms/military collectors community and an all around fine man, "Chief" Jay Stongbow passed on April 4, 2012. He will be missed by many!

Michael Petrov (1946 - 2014) R.I.P.

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Following a courageous fight with cancer, Michael Petrov died February 17th, 2014 at the Providence Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.

Micheal was born in 1946 in Oregon and grew up in Colorado. In 1963 he joined the Army and was discharged in 1966 as a Sergeant E-5. He returned to Colorado and stayed long enough to earn some money to buy a pickup truck and head North. He ran out of road in Alaska and lived there ever since.

He spent his career working in a remote location with a schedule of one week at work then one week at home. With all the time off he started doing historical firearms research. His specific area of research, study and collecting was pre-1940 American custom rifles using the 1903 Springfield and Mauser actions.

At first he did research for other writers but then started writing himself. He had been retired for about ten years and wrote about three to four articles a year for Precision Shooting magazine. His first book was published by Precision Shooting and is titled Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century (click here).

Michael was a highly valued member of our Milsurps Advisory Panel and his many contributions to 1903 Springfield research with be sorely missed by our community. Fortunately, his articles and books live on, creating an everlasting legacy for this wonderful man.

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Rob J. Cosgrove (Member Name: ordnancebob)
Sgt (Ret'd) CD, RCEME (Died February 14th, 2014) R.I.P.

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Written by Sgt T. Beresford RCEME (Ret'd) Camp Borden ….

Rob joined the Canadian Army Reserve (Militia) at 23 (Hamilton) Service Battalion as a Weapon’s Technician (Land) in Maintenance Company of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch on 16 Jan 1986. He progressed through the ranks and was promoted to the rank of Sgt on 1 Nov 1993.

He was extensively employed in training of both Recruits, Apprentices, Journeymen ans Trade Specialist Supervisors over the years. Rob had many employments at Borden, Meaford, Petawawa, Chilliwack, and Gagetown in positions of increasing importance and responsibility. He was awarded his First Clasp for his Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) on 16 Jan 2008 and retired from the Canadian Forces on 19 Apr 2013 with 25 years of accumulated pensionable service.

Rob was able to meld his love for history and culture with his passion for his chosen profession over the years and enjoyed a number of hobbies and activities including World War 2 Re-enacting, Black Powder and Cowboy style pistol range shooting, and not to forget his love of Star Trek conventions. A proud highpoint was his participation in the European battlefield tours.

His RCEME Period Dress participation in numerous commemorative events and acts of remembrance made him a recognizable and welcome feature within the Simcoe County veteran's community. He really opened up when talking to the older veterans after our events, taking special care of those former RCEME veterans residing in retirement homes. Words to the Last Post: Come home! Come home!

The Last Post is sounding for you to hear. All good soldiers know very well there is nothing to fear, While they do what is right, and forget All the worries they have met, In their duties through the year. A soldier cannot always be great. But he can be a gentleman, And he can be a right good friend, to his comrades in his squad. So all you soldiers listen to this – Deal fair by all and you’ll not be amiss. Be Brave! Be Just! Be Honest and True - Men!

Rob was a quiet, well read, gentle giant and a loyal friend and brother-in-arms and will be sadly and genuinely missed. Arte et Marte!

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Dick Culver (April 9th, 1936 - February 24th, 2014) R.I.P.

On behalf of all of our site staff, moderators and members at milsurps.com, I wanted to extend our sincerest sympathies to Gloria and the entire Jouster community.

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Silver Star Citation - Richard O. Culver, Jr.

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Condolences and cards of remembrance may be sent to:

Gloria Culver
2900 N. Government Way #12
Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

Info is about the local service in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho).

Funeral services with full military honors will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2014, at English Funeral Chapel, at 1133 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, ID. After the service, there will be a reception at VFW Post 889 at 406 N. 4th St. in Coeur d’Alene, at 3:00 pm.

Viewing will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 9, and again on Monday, March, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

••• Arlington Services for Major Dick Culver- Wednesday, May 28, at 3:00pm••••

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A Warrior Passes

Major Richard O. Culver, Jr. USMC (Ret)
April 9th, 1936--February 24th, 2014

Major Richard O. Culver, Jr., USMC, (Ret) known to all as “Dick”, passed on to Sky Six on Monday evening, February 24th, in Cour d’Alene, Idaho. Dick was often known as “the Jouster” because he fearlessly addressed any topic, whether military or political, with gusto. He and his wife, Gloria, hosted the website “Culver’s Shooting Page--Gun Talk”, and served as the Sniping/Countersniping contributing editor to Soldier of Fortune.

Dick had the distinction of being the first child born on Alcatraz Island (4-9-1936). His father was a lieutenant in the guard section, and he and his wife lived in the family quarters on the island. His father, LtCol. Richard O. Culver, USMC (Ret), was also a Marine, and fought in the “Banana Wars” and served in China. Dick enlisted in the Marines at age 17 and after his enlistment attended college at Virginia Military Institute (1954-58) majoring in physics. After graduation he received a commission in the Marine Corps. A Force Recon Marine, his later combat experience occurred in Vietnam where he served as a company commander in an infantry battalion. While serving as skipper of H Co., 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines in Vietnam, Dick was awarded the Silver Star for actions that occurred on July 21st, 1967 during a firefight with a North Vietnamese Army company. Dick exposed himself to fire several times, rallied his Marines, coordinated fire and medevacs, called in artillery and air support, and forced the enemy to break contact after suffering numerous casualties.

After Vietnam, it was decided to form a permanent Scout/Sniper program in the Marine Corps instead of losing the skills as had happened after past wars when sniper programs were disbanded as soon as the war ended. Major Culver helped form, and commanded, the first USMC Scout-Sniper Instructor School, formed at Quantico. His senior NCO was famed Marine Corps sniper GySgt Carlos Hathcock. Also playing a key part in the organization and logistics of the school was Major E. James Land, who is now Executive Secretary of the NRA, and served as Hathcock’s commander in Vietnam when Land established the 1st Marine Division Sniper School near Da Nang.

Major Culver is survived by his wife, Gloria, of Cour d’Alene, and his son James R. Culver of Dothan, Alabama. Dick will be sorely missed by all.
Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Craig Roberts
LTC, USA, Ret.
USMC, RVN 1965-66

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Who the Hell is Dick Culver, and where did he come from anyway?
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Goodbye, Dick. Loved the stories.

Bob

It is hard to see such men pass into history. Their contributions are legend.

RIP Mr. Culver.

Dick was a friend and a lot of what have today, we owe to him, as far as online firearms. May he rest in peace.

Edited Posted twice.... obituary already appears in original Announcement Thread (click here)

My most sincere sympathy to all his loved ones. The milsurp community lost a monument.

Member "arado" ---- Gary Lee Moore (November 29, 1939 to January 24, 2014) R.I.P.

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MOORE, Gary Lee (November 29, 1939 to January 24, 2014) Gary is the son of Robert F. & Camellia Maria Sessler Moore; he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judith A. (Voegele) Moore, Daughter Adrianna M. (Moore) Donaldson & Kory, Grandchildren Alek & Abigail Donaldson, Brothers: Robert & Judy E. Moore, Michael (deceased) & Meryl Moore, Sisters: Jessie (Moore) Thatcher, & Cindy (Moore) Glaser & Steve, many treasured nieces, nephews & cherished friends. Gary graduated from Vandalia Butler High School (class of '57) 4 years in the U.S.

Navy, attended William & Mary, Sinclair, & R.S.E.S. (Certified RHVAC Technician), Employed at Chrysler Airtemp, Modern Market Fixtures, RECO, & retired from Advanced Environmental Inc. in 2000.

He was a life Member of the Dayton Motorcycle Club, O.G.C.A, S.W.O.C. MG Car Club, Sunbeam Tiger & Alpine East, Crossfire International Car Club, USNOA, "RAT" Triumph Owners Club. A Celebration of Gary's life will be held at the Dayton Motorcycle Club, 3515 Stony Hollow Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417 at 2 PM, Sunday, February 9th, wake following ceremony. The family asks for any donations to go to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice .

Gary donated his body to Wright State University School of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program. - See more at: Charities of your Choice

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Pics from Major Culver's service at Arlington. http://jouster.com/ArlingtonPhotos.htm

The photos were taken by John Kringas.

Chiming in very late here. Haven't been around in a long while and just read about this in the GCA journal. All my condolences to those he left behind. Another of the greatest generation moves on. I always considered this place HIS.

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John Stuart Robertson

Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Aug. 11, 2014

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Obituary - John Stuart Robertson (Member User Name - JohnR)

John Stuart Robertson May 8, 1942 - August 2, 2014 With great sadness we announce John's passing. He is survived by his wife, Hermi Lai Lin Robertson. John was born in Kirkland Lake, ON. At age of 4, John moved to Argentina. At 15, returned to Canada. Joined Canadian Army Reserve in the same year. Graduated from McGill University in 1963. Served (drafted) to the Rodesian Miltary in 1974 for 18 mos. while working in South Africa. Returned to Canada in 1978. Worked as self-employed mining engineer specializing in mine dewatering & pumps application. Funeral Mass Tuesday August 12, 2014 @ 11am Guardian Angels Parish, 1161 Broughton St, Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Paul's Hospital Foundation in John's memory.

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I knew John R very well. Sad to see another acquaintance go...he had many stories to tell and even if one couldn't quite sort them out, there was a kinship there. He had a VERY colorful life...you have no idea if you didn't know.

I'm not sure when but it's been fairly recently. There is a memorial to him on the Swiss pages.

I don't go there often but have interacted with him in the past and he seemed to always know what he was talking about. Lot of knowledge lost with is passing. He has left a lot behind also.

He has been gone for at least a couple months at this point. Truly a shame, he provided much of the information on Swiss Rifles you can find online. It is also tragic as from my understanding he was only in his fifties, which is way to young to go.

He will truly be missed.

Quite sad. I noticed this a few weeks ago. While I never corrisponded with him directly his posts were greatly appreciated by me. He added a great deal to my knowledge of Swiss rifles. It is obvious with a reading of his postings he was quite knowledgable and more than willing to help anyone he could in a gentlemanly manner. RIP.

I dealt with him a couple of times with questions and parts. A true gentleman.

32 Years ago Today I lost A lot of You

I Trained with You
I Deployed with You
I Laughed with You

But Most of All With A Heavy Heart We Banded Together to Bring You Home !
A Piece of My Heart will ALWAYS be with You and Some Nights I Can Still See You

The Beirut Battalion

SEMPER FIDELIS

I lost none I knew personelly but I too remember. Seems a bit of a milestone to where we find ourselves tody.

I remember that day. I was in the battalion posted right here at the time...watching...

Sad news from the HBSA members' forum:
"It is with much regret that we announce the death of Terry Muldoon last Friday" - Terry was a regular on the Lee Enfield Forum under the handle Beerhunter.

Very sorry to hear this. He has always been a very active contributor to the forums. RIP

What a shock..... A sad loss - my old pal Beery.....

It was always good to chat with Terry at HBSA Wessex branch meetings, he would often look after the HBSA table at historic arms meetings at Bisley where his knowledge was a joy to behold.

Shocked & so very sad to hear it. I have very fond memories from more years ago than I care to remember of Terry & I meeting up to do a deal on a car park at Bisley!
The forum has lost one of its elder statesmen. RIP old pal.

Very sad to hear about Beerhunter ... :(

He was a huge contributor to the forum and a very gracious individual. He will be missed ..

If anyone has a link to an obituary when it's published, please email it to me at badger@milsurps.com, so I can add it to our "In Memoriam" thread here ...

Regards,
Doug

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I too am saddened to hear of this. Although we only chatted or discussed a few times, he felt like we'd been friends for years. Condolences Peter L, I know you were grand mates...

I'm shocked! Very sad to read this today. My sincere condolences to family and friends.

I'm deeply saddened. Beerhunter was a valued expert, and personally discussed his knowledge of an Enfield I own from the Combined Cadet Force for which he served as an Armourer. I know his contribution to museums will also be dearly missed.

RIP Beerhunter.

Mr. Alexander “Sandy” Scott 1920 – 2016.

Sandy served with the 4th Bat. Kings Own Scottish Borderers 52nd Division during WWII as a Small Arms Instructor and Sniper Sergeant. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years.

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Flanagan, Edward Philip of Mattituck, formerly of Bellmore, on August 5, 2016 at the age of 70.

Retired Lt. Colonel Marine Corps, Vietnam, recipient of the Air Medal 3rd Award and two purple hearts.

Loving father of John (Theresa) and Timothy.

Beloved brother of John Richard (Judy), Gerard Paul (Eileen), Terrance Douglas (Dawn), Mary Elizabeth Farrell (Kevin) and the late Thomas.

Cherished grandfather of Lucas, Connor and Sawyer Flanagan.

Caring uncle of Colleen, Bridget, Tracy, Philip, Sean, Kimberly, Josh, Daniel, Michael, Lori, Jeremy, Jennifer and Steven.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mattituck NY.

Inurnment at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

Arrangements entrusted to Clair S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc. 302 Bedford Ave. Bellmore, NY Home | Clair S. Bartholomew & Son, Inc. Funeral Home...

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Edward to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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In Memory of

Hugh Wadsworth Brock

January 7, 1943 - April 25, 2016

Hugh Wadsworth Brock, of Bostwick, Georgia, passed away April 25, 2016. He was born 7 January 1943 at Emory University Hospital, the son of Ignatius Wadsworth Brock and Mary Will Weaver Brock. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary L. Ferris Brock.

From an early age he had a Fascination of military collectibles and their historical significance. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout as a youth. He graduated from Druid Hill high school in Decatur, Georgia and later graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of the Arts in History on 19 March 1966. He enlisted in the US Army, went to officer training, and graduated from Armory School in 1967. He served with Calvary Armed units in Germany during his time.

After serving 3 years he chose to remain in Sheffield, England where he designed and made knives for a year. He came home and opened Brock's Army Surplus in Decatur, Georgia; same location for thirty years. The surplus business gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion of 20th Century Military collectibles. Hugh had a philosophy about his collecting that every item was researched by all available means, creating a trust with the clients. His hospitality, candor and honesty allowed him to gain a lifetime of loyal friends and customers over the years with whom he has communicated with and influenced. He was an avid reader, multilingual, and an exceptional detailed historian
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Graveside Services will be held 11:00 Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the Old Roswell Cemetery, 100 Woodstock Street, Roswell. A reception will be held, following the service, at Roswell Funeral Home, Roswell.

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I've known Hugh Brock since 1957. Don't remember how we got acquainted, but probably thru adds I ran looking for WW 2 German stuff. I had kept in contakt with him sporadicly by phone & mail thru the years and visited him once in Ga.
Another good friend gone!
Sarge

It it with deep sadness I have to announce the death of a valued forum member and highly respected author.

Clive died in Ottawa on Saturday, June 10th, 2017, as the result of a stroke which occurred a week earlier ..... far too young at the age of 63.

Obituary - Clive M. Law, MStJ, FCMH 1954 - 2017 (click here)



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Clive was President and sole employee of Service Publications of Ottawa, Canada, as well as being a valued contributor to many Knowledge Library articles and supporter of our site.



His main interest was the Canadian Army in both World Wars, including the uniforms and insignia, the vehicles - both tracked and wheeled - manufactured in Canada, and especially the small arms, optics and other technical equipment. At times he reenacted as a WWII Canadian War Correspondent.

He wrote many books on these subjects and far more details of his life may be found in the Clive M. Law (Click Here)

On behalf of entire membership, we’d like to express our deepest sympathies to Clive’s family, friends and colleagues

Update: For those that are able to attend, the funeral has been confirmed for Saturday June 17th at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood in Ottawa (280 Beechwood Ave, Vanier ON K1L 8A6). Visitation will take place from 0900-1000hrs followed by the service at 1000hrs and interment of the ashes immediately following.

"Each day at the going down of the sun, we will remember him"

Sad news. Clive's death is a big loss to the military collector's community. I, and I'm sure many here, have several of his publications on our bookshelves. He was clearly passionate about military history - especially Canadian military history.

That is terribly sad news Doug and as you say far too young.

Clive leaves a fine body of work that will continue to inform generations of collectors and historians to come.

I have two of his books and corresponded with him many years ago. He will be missed.

G/Sgt. R. Lee Ermey has report to heaven for his new duty assignment. He passed away this morning from complication from pneumonia at the age of 74. He was a perfect fit for his role in Full Metal Jacket as well as his show on TV. He was seen often at shooting events and always with a smile for young and old. He will be missed.

John F. (Jack) SUKEY
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SUKEY, John (Jack) F. 80, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. A Tucson resident since 1963, John was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Pauline Sukey (deceased). He is survived by his sister, Paulette Bremond (John); brother, Robert (Christie); nieces, nephews, and good friends. John proudly served his country in the Army and Air National Guard. He lived life on his own terms and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Cryptside Service will be held at East Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. If you wish, donations in his memory may be made to the Jimmy Jet Foundation at 162nd Wing > 162nd Wing

Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

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I found out yesterday that...
We've lost a long time member of the Carbine community.
On October 24th 2018 good friend and my earliest mentor Charles Waldrop passed away.
He was a long time resident of the Birmingham, Ala area.
One of the Original Bama boys.

Known on the ole Jouster forums as Charles,Bhama.
He came here with most of us when Milsurps opened the door. He only posted a few times here under the username Charles,Ala because about that time he like many of us had got caught up in the Black Rifle craze but never lost his interest in US Military Arms.
Charles attended the 2 big National M1 Carbine Display And Competitions in Birmingham.
He had invited me down for both but I couldn't schedule due to our spring home shows.
I have my T shirt that he got for me at the first show that was on March 24-25th 2007.
I wasn't a member of the Carbine Club at that time and I don't have or know the Newsletter number that had a front page picture on it of the show, but Charles told me that he could be seen front and center in that picture..... and called it "Priceless".
If anyone has access to it please send me a PM.

I last spoke to Charles back in June, but traded Emails often.
He had mentioned he was dealing with a 'Spot of Cancer'.
I took it lightly, like he had a spot of skin cancer.
He never mentioned it again even though we traded dozens of Emails.
My heart and prayers go out to his wife Danna, his Daughters and Grand kids.
His loss will be felt by many.

If interested here is a link to his Obit:
Robert Charles Waldrop Obituary - Pelham, AL

This is Charles

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Charles,
I Thank You for your time, patience, help and friendship.
I Thank the Lord that our paths crossed.
You have my word I'll do what you requested.

Roll Tide....

:cheers:

RIP Charles
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family.

Later 42rocker

Always a sad day when we lose one. RIP Charles and condolences to your family.

As an army brat that grew up moving (five different countries by the time I was 12.. ) Alabama, specifically Huntsville, Alabama -was the closest thing I ever had to a home town or home state. There are some mighty fine folks there... I never knew the man, but my condolences to his family and friends... and of course, Roll Tide...

Jim 'JimF4M1s' Flavin

James Flavin Obituary - Sequim, WA | Peninsula Daily News


Carbine Forum Thread - Remembering Jim Flavin

R.I.P. Jim ... thank you for your service. :cheers:

Regards,
Doug

Cromwell Orrick Smith Jr. - NOVEMBER 8, 1926 – MAY 2, 2020 (R.I.P.)

Cromwell Orrick Smith (membername Cosine26.) passed away May 2nd, 2020. Cromwell Orrick Smith Obituary

RIP Cosine26. I always enjoyed your stories about three separate wars you were in and all the personal experiences you shared. Again you go before us...still. See you soon enough.

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Cromwell Orrick Smith Jr. - NOVEMBER 8, 1926 – MAY 2, 2020 (R.I.P.)

Cromwell Orrick Smith (membername Cosine26.) passed away May 2nd, 2020. Cromwell Orrick Smith Obituary

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Cromwell Smith Obituary - San Diego, CA

Another pioneer - to our Absent Friends ...

He really lived an interesting life.
May he rest in peace.

I posted a link in another thread to the obituary for member "englishman_ca".

I just thought I'd inform the community of the sad news my good friend Chris Lewis passed away recently, cjlewisenfield on this forum. Although he was not a regular poster he certainly was a regular viewer. He unfortunately had an allergic reaction to nut or nut oil in food, despite having no previous allergies and passed suddenly.
Some of you had dealings with Chris over the years and will remember him as large man physically, in character, appetites and in kindness. He was an avid Enfield enthusiast and was a confirmed regular at Bisley with many friends, a genuinely good man in all ways and will be greatly missed indeed.

Condolences on your friend passing...RIP Chris.

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I posted a link in another thread to the obituary for member "englishman_ca".

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.... I just found your post and i am quite sad to learn about his passing away...
It does answer some questions i had but i must admit, not in a good way...
englishman_ca was an inspiration with his amazing work and vast knowledge of the early Lee Enfields.
Not to mention his willingness to help in so many ways.
On several occasions he helped me and i'm also an owner of one of his restored RIC
You could say he was a mentor to many of us.
The community lost a huge member and his knowledge will never be replaced.