Terrible. A good man.
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Terrible. A good man.
RIP Owen
I did not know Owen and did not feel it was my place to ask about his health, but I have seen a change in his forum posts in the last year and thought that something might be wrong. He was always humorous and balanced in his opinions in the past but something had changed and he was not his usual self in the last few months. I wish now that I had PM'ed him to ask if his health was ok.
I never knew Owen only seen his name come up from time to time, but it seems he was only a bit older than my sister and that makes me feel old today. RIP Owen others have said all their is to say
That's shitty news. RIP chap
owen and tina are my neighbours have been for the last ten years or so ill miss our chats as he washed his truck and walking past with his dog taken way to soon rip mate
Sad news, and a shock. RIP.
I didn’t know him but gee he sounds like a top bloke , RIP
@bluecod1967 do you know if there is anything his family need, possibly something we as a forum could band together to try and help ? doesn't have to be financial I'm sure we could tee up a working bee or similar if that kind of assistance would be appropriate and required ?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecod1967
@dannyb not to my knowledge mate from what i know all is in hand good on ya mate
When I was a younger fella I was hell bent on buying one of those JW105s in .223. ‘OJR’ from the old FishnHunt forum messaged me and talked me out of it and instead sold me his Tikka M55 .308. Most accurate rifle I ever owned and in immaculate condition. I ended up shooting my first deer with it, with a couple of FishnHunt forum members Tahr, Cooch and Tony. Owen spent plenty of time giving me advice on guns and hunting going forward. He was always happy to help.
Strange. I’m not sure I’ve ever really looked at this part of the forum until tonight, and the first time I do I find this.
Go well Owen.
It sure sounds as if the forum has lost a very good member, I never meet him but it was always good knowing he was keeping things in check on the forum.
RIP Owen
Owens memorial service was held in Oamaru Monday arvo, was a good turn out & caught up with a few of his mates. very surprised & disappointed that of the three bosses from the company he worked for that were in attendance none got up & spoke, I realise that the business had changed hands a number of times over the years but very poor form considering he had worked in the factory his whole adult working like, just shy of 45 years.
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His work mates made this memorial plaque
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Respect to you for making the effort Phil
RIP Jakewire. The forum has lost a stalwart.
Thanks very much for the update Philipo
Much appreciated.
As per usual, It sound like his bosses were going through the motions
I bet he was the old wise mentor to a few young fellas that worked there
Fkn shit house.......XCondolences
Sad rip buddy
Very sad, will be missed on here, RIP
Just checking the forum and saw this, had no idea. Sad news and to be honest a shock.
RIP mate, never met or spoke to him but his input on here was always straight up and solid.
I presume admin for mark his name in pink ?
We have lost some top people on here in the last few years.
It's already been doneQuote:
Originally Posted by viper
faaaark we all going to miss that dude, rest in peace mate see you at the pearly gates because I,m sure you will be there to meet us
Sad news. Moe mai ra rangatira.
Enjoyed your contributions, your old mauser rem mag and love of fine rifles. You will be missed.
I met Owen a few years ago when I did a southern adventure where he took me out wallaby shooting at the time, a really nice guy, extremely hospitable and as many others have found he’s a true gent with a big heart ❤️
He’s been a great guy on both the old forum and this one!
Death comes for us suddenly and unexpectedly, condolences to his family.
Fark just got here now :( RIP mate, you will be sorely missed. Feel lucky to have met you and shared some yarns.
Never met Owen but talked to him quite a few times. We talked about me coming down to do some training for the company he worked for. I would have loved to have spent time with him. Sadly it will never happen now.
Owen was part of the glue that held this forum together. His memory can be best honoured by members' behaving on here as he wished and as he was.
Didn't personally know him.none the less always had some good advice weather on here or the old forum.life is so precious everyday is a bonus that we get .
JW,we spoke on the phone a couple of times,you were a great help.No more pain for you now JW,RIP.
RIP mate
RIP Owen. :(
Sold and bought stuff with him many times over the years.
Been a great member of both pubs over the years.
