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**Shane Tuttle** · November 3, 2012, 08:22 AM

I'm in the same boat as Mal. I'm at a loss for words.

Dave is, and will always be, a fellow Staff member to me. I sadly regret not ever having the honor of meeting him in person.

9ballbilly · November 4, 2012, 10:35 AM

although I've never met him, He and his family will be in our prayers.

Spectre · November 4, 2012, 09:31 PM

Dave says he's in no pain. Dave says he's enjoyed the time with you, and maybe he'll see you again on a trail or beside a stream.

Bushmaster1313 · November 6, 2012, 12:26 AM

Dave was always helpful and encouraging.

Can't remember a bad word out of him.

If the going got tough, I would want Dave or someone like him watching my back.

dalecooper51 · November 6, 2012, 04:50 PM

That is really unfortunate.

Best wishes to Dave and his family.

sm · November 6, 2012, 06:35 PM

I have been really bummed since my last phone conversation with Dave,which informed me of this situation.

I will always cherish my phone conversations with Dave, along with our private communications. Dave was a friend I had not yet met in person.

Sending best to Dave, his wife and family.

Steve

jfruser · November 7, 2012, 06:00 PM

Sad news indeed. I will remember him for all his knowledge and wit here and elsewhere.

Rob96 · November 8, 2012, 06:08 AM

Very sad. I loved reading his posts as the information he passed down is priceless.

**Mal H** · November 8, 2012, 02:08 PM

I am very sorry to report that Dave passed away last night.

Edward429451 · November 8, 2012, 02:23 PM

I'm very sorry to hear of this. He was one of the few pros of the forum and his insight and knowledge will be missed. TFL is diminished a little on this day. Prayers sent.

BigJimP · November 8, 2012, 02:26 PM

Wow, I don't know what to say - other than its a sad day .....and my best to his family and friends !

pgdion · November 8, 2012, 02:53 PM

That's terrible news. My prayers to will go out to Dave and his family. So sorry to hear this.

- phil

Striker · November 8, 2012, 03:39 PM

I'm a better man for having met and shot with Dave at Greenbelt.

Go with God my friend.

Jack

thump_rrr · November 8, 2012, 07:08 PM

Rest In Peace Dave.

cslinger · November 8, 2012, 07:38 PM

Rest in peace. Prayers for him and his family. He will be missed.

BA/UU/R

Tamara · November 8, 2012, 07:44 PM

BA/UU/R, Dave.

sm · November 8, 2012, 08:27 PM

Yes, my friend, we WILL bust them birds someday we spoke of ...

Sending best to Rachel and family.

Steve

**Mike Irwin** · November 8, 2012, 08:51 PM

On behalf of my fellow members of staff, we would like to announce that we are renaming this forum The Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum.

Technosavant · November 8, 2012, 09:01 PM

RIP, Dave. Thanks for all your wisdom.

Prayers offered for his family.

IMO, naming the Shotgun forum the Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum is a great idea.

gunut · November 8, 2012, 10:28 PM

and thanks for your time here mentoring on the forum...

SPEMack618 · November 8, 2012, 11:03 PM

Terribly saddened to hear of the lost of Mr. McCracken, but I truly love the renaming of the forum in His honor. I can think of no better way to remember him by.

COK · November 9, 2012, 01:59 AM

So sorry to hear the news , Glad the forum has been renamed.

Sphawley · November 9, 2012, 02:00 AM

My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Thank you for the knowledge shared Dave RIP

Jorg · November 9, 2012, 02:36 AM

Quote:

On behalf of my fellow members of staff, we would like to announce that we are renaming this forum The Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum.

A fitting tribute to a valued contributor.

Between his constant mantra of BA/UU/R and ubiquitous suggestion that the best addition to a shotgun is a set of wear marks, he's helped hundreds, if not thousands, of people improve their shotgunning and realize there's more to it than buying the latest and greatest.

PJR · November 9, 2012, 07:50 AM

Godspeed Dave. Condolences to his family and friends.

November 3, 2012, 08:22 AM	#26
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Blue Grass, IA Posts: 8,211	I'm in the same boat as Mal. I'm at a loss for words. Dave is, and will always be, a fellow Staff member to me. I sadly regret not ever having the honor of meeting him in person. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

November 4, 2012, 09:31 PM	#28
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: DC Posts: 3,279	Dave says he's in no pain. Dave says he's enjoyed the time with you, and maybe he'll see you again on a trail or beside a stream. __________________ John Wandering Thoughts

November 6, 2012, 06:35 PM	#31
sm Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2002 Posts: 1,771	I have been really bummed since my last phone conversation with Dave,which informed me of this situation. I will always cherish my phone conversations with Dave, along with our private communications. Dave was a friend I had not yet met in person. Sending best to Dave, his wife and family. Steve __________________ Use Enough Gun TFL Alumni

November 8, 2012, 02:23 PM	#35
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,457	I'm very sorry to hear of this. He was one of the few pros of the forum and his insight and knowledge will be missed. TFL is diminished a little on this day. Prayers sent. __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long

November 8, 2012, 02:53 PM	#37
pgdion Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: MPLS, MN Posts: 1,037	That's terrible news. My prayers to will go out to Dave and his family. So sorry to hear this. - phil __________________ 597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

November 4, 2012, 10:35 AM	#27
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Posts: 291	although I've never met him, He and his family will be in our prayers.

November 6, 2012, 12:26 AM	#29
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 196	Dave was always helpful and encouraging. Can't remember a bad word out of him. If the going got tough, I would want Dave or someone like him watching my back.

November 6, 2012, 04:50 PM	#30
dalecooper51 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 305	That is really unfortunate. Best wishes to Dave and his family.

November 7, 2012, 06:00 PM	#32
jfruser Member Join Date: April 6, 2006 Location: Richardson, Texas Posts: 97	Sad news indeed. I will remember him for all his knowledge and wit here and elsewhere.

November 8, 2012, 06:08 AM	#33
Rob96 Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 1999 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 1,862	Very sad. I loved reading his posts as the information he passed down is priceless.

November 8, 2012, 02:08 PM	#34
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern VA Posts: 14,083	I am very sorry to report that Dave passed away last night.

November 8, 2012, 02:26 PM	#36
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,963	Wow, I don't know what to say - other than its a sad day .....and my best to his family and friends !

November 8, 2012, 03:39 PM	#38
Striker Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 123	I'm a better man for having met and shot with Dave at Greenbelt. Go with God my friend. Jack __________________ Striker RLTW "Hope is not a course of action, nor a method of execution..."

November 8, 2012, 07:08 PM	#39
thump_rrr Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2010 Posts: 206	Rest In Peace Dave.

November 8, 2012, 07:38 PM	#40
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 912	Rest in peace. Prayers for him and his family. He will be missed. BA/UU/R __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

November 8, 2012, 07:44 PM	#41
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 15,858	BA/UU/R, Dave. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

November 8, 2012, 08:27 PM	#42
sm Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2002 Posts: 1,771	BA/UU/R Yes, my friend, we WILL bust them birds someday we spoke of ... Sending best to Rachel and family. Steve __________________ Use Enough Gun TFL Alumni

November 8, 2012, 08:51 PM	#43
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,145	On behalf of my fellow members of staff, we would like to announce that we are renaming this forum The Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 8, 2012, 09:01 PM	#44
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,654	RIP, Dave. Thanks for all your wisdom. Prayers offered for his family. IMO, naming the Shotgun forum the Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum is a great idea.

November 8, 2012, 10:28 PM	#45
gunut Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Sussex Wi. Posts: 24	RIP Dave and thanks for your time here mentoring on the forum...

November 8, 2012, 11:03 PM	#46
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Boy Scout Camp Posts: 1,260	Terribly saddened to hear of the lost of Mr. McCracken, but I truly love the renaming of the forum in His honor. I can think of no better way to remember him by. __________________ "Growing up as both a Southern and the son of a child of the '50s, I was imprinted with several things that have long stuck with me. The F-86 Saber Jet was the finest fighter ever flown, the National League is always superior, and Leslie Coffelt was the finest revovler shooter since Mr. Ed."

November 9, 2012, 01:59 AM	#47
COK Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2002 Posts: 150	So sorry to hear the news , Glad the forum has been renamed.

November 9, 2012, 02:00 AM	#48
Sphawley Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 260	My thoughts and prayers to the family. Thank you for the knowledge shared Dave RIP __________________ If guns kill people, then pencils misspell words, cars make people drive drunk, and spoons made Rosie O' Donnell fat!

November 9, 2012, 07:50 AM	#50
PJR Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2000 Posts: 1,129	Godspeed Dave. Condolences to his family and friends.