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swinokur · November 9, 2012, 09:18 AM

RIP Dave.

Rocco · November 9, 2012, 09:34 AM

May all of you and esp. Mr. McCracken's soul find peace and solace. My prayers go out to you all.

Respectfully yours,

Rocco

Steelers252006 · November 9, 2012, 09:56 AM

Did not know Dave, but I surely empathize with his family during this tough time. I lost my mom a little over two years ago to small cell lung cancer at just 59, and my stepdad is battling esophageal cancer as we speak. It's a cruel, wicked disease. I truly hope the day comes when none of us ever have to worry about dealing with or watching any of our loved ones go through it. My prayers go out to his family and all those in the world affected with such an unforgiving disease.

absolute0 · November 9, 2012, 05:16 PM

God Speed Dave, God bless your family and all those who loved you.

You will be missed.

OkieCruffler · November 10, 2012, 05:16 AM

Jeez, I'm actually tearing up some over a man I never met in person. Dave was a true gentleman and you can't say that about many these days. Even when I stopped my daily visits to the board I still recieved messages of good wishes from him. And when he found that I had bought my first 870 but needed a better stock he was quick to send me out one, once worn by frankenstein itself. Free of charge, just one shooter to another. I'll never shoulder that shotgun without thinking of what a great and wonderful friend he was to shooting and myself. Rest well my friend. BA/UU/R

**hogdogs** · November 10, 2012, 11:28 AM

Spend a few days away and return to see the new name of the shotgun forum...

SHOCKED!!! To say the least...

Thanks to Dave McC for all his time spent sharing USEFUL information to any one who would listen... And in a tactful and diplomatic way!!!

BA/UU/R... WEAR MARKS.... Pile of hulls ankle deep... Know your gun like your tongue knows your teeth...

And my favorite... "Yeah... But how does it shoot...?"

Gonna miss knowing that Dave would be "right along" to help share TRUE EXPERIENCE with the newer shotgunner!!!

Brent

shortwave · November 10, 2012, 12:06 PM

You're right about the 'comment's' hogdogs.

A couple threads in which the OP bought a new SD shotgun and dangled a bunch of 'do-dads' on it, posted pics. here asking what else would look neat on the gun.

" Wear marks" (from practice) was one of Dave's fav. answers.

There was five elements Dave was always guilty of exhibiting here as a moderator:

Wisdom, Respect, Courtesy, Common Sense and Professionalism.

I'm sure he expressed the same in his day-to-day life.

Thank You, Dave

jfruser · November 10, 2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Irwin

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 capital idea.

sm · November 11, 2012, 06:30 PM

Dave,
I shot league today as we spoke of recently...
I again did not do very well...Still I had fun.

I just don't shoot shotguns as I you KNOW I used to. It shows, it hurts, it...

It was not so much for league, but instead of for you my dear friend. And yeah, today I borrowed a Beretta O/U with the 20 bore Kolar tubes.

I hope others got out and shot today in Memory, and in Respect for Dave, I sure did.

I promised.
I kept my promise.

Steve

Powderman · November 11, 2012, 11:56 PM

My prayers and best thoughts for the family at this moment in time...but I will say this: It is good that Dave has so many people that think well of him. I believe that it is the measure of a man; that when he is gone others remember him with a warm heart, friendship and good stories.

Poodleshooter · November 12, 2012, 03:20 AM

I was saddened when I saw this new forum title. Dave was always the guy to answer a shotgun question when no one else knew how to tackle it.

123kiwi · November 14, 2012, 02:39 AM

A true gentleman and the best source of practical shotgun info I have ever come across....The shooting world has truly lost one of it's best...RIP DMcC

ocharry · November 16, 2012, 01:58 PM

I too have not been here for a few weeks,,,my God how things change

I lost my dad in august last year,,I know what is going on with this family,,,my prayers to them

The wisdom this man had will surely be missed

Safe journey old friend

ocharry

TheBear · November 16, 2012, 04:40 PM

RIP Dave!
Your in a better place now.

Hunter Customs · November 17, 2012, 01:12 PM

My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Dave.
Dave may you RIP.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

Daggitt · November 17, 2012, 02:50 PM

I was very sorry to hear of this Internet Friend's passing. For all the junk that is on the internet you do occassionally meet a real nice person , who you of course would never have known but for the web. This guy was a heck of a nice guy. Sorry I did not know him better. May he rest in peace. My compliments to all of you for the kindness you have displayed in acknowledging his passing. I'll hope to meet Dave in person on the other side someday. Goodbye to a great Gun lover for now at least.

M4BGRINGO · November 25, 2012, 05:39 PM

I haven't been on this site for awhile and while scrolling-down to my favorite shotgun forum I saw the name change. I knew then it wouldn't be good. Dave will be missed by many, including his internet family that for the most part he never met. Prayers to his friends and family.

I've been on here for awhile, still don't know how to quote people, but this fellow summed it up:

I was saddened when I saw this new forum title. Dave was always the guy to answer a shotgun question when no one else knew how to tackle it.

boxcab · December 7, 2012, 06:00 PM

Just finding out about this...

He will be missed.

Bosshoff · December 19, 2012, 09:30 PM

R.I.P. Dave.

govmule84 · December 30, 2012, 01:11 PM

That's sad. I always liked how straight-ahead he was with guys who liked farkles for their guns. He was a wealth of knowledge.

I can't count the number of times I've written or said "BA/UU/R".

And I never even met him. Thank you, Dave.

TCW · January 1, 2013, 06:32 AM

Rest in Peace, Dave.

WJR · January 1, 2013, 11:10 PM

RIP, Dave.

WJR

erik meade · January 3, 2013, 09:38 AM

I am just hearing the news, years ago Dave and I (and 1 or 2 others) formed a camaraderie as 870 fans in a different corner of the gun world where high end side by sides were the norm. We both drifted away from that group, but exchanged emails over the years. Mostly me asking his opinion on some 870 related question. I hadn't heard from him in a while, and now I see this and my heart droops.

rantingredneck · February 24, 2013, 03:13 AM

I'm just learning of this as I have not been a frequent visitor/contributor of late. I never had the honor of meeting Dave, but appreciated his wisdom, wit, and willingness to share both. The world is much less for his passing. RIP Dave.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

Nnobby45 · February 24, 2013, 03:21 AM

One of the "brighter" moments of the forum's day.

November 9, 2012, 09:34 AM	#52
Rocco Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: South of the border. Posts: 32	My respects to Mr. McCracken and his Family May all of you and esp. Mr. McCracken's soul find peace and solace. My prayers go out to you all. Respectfully yours, Rocco __________________ Rocco _________ *Si vis Pacem, Para Bellum -+- Audaces Fortuna juvat*

November 9, 2012, 05:16 PM	#54
absolute0 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 222	God Speed Dave, God bless your family and all those who loved you. You will be missed. __________________ "Ice to See You" -McBain

November 10, 2012, 05:16 AM	#55
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,368	Jeez, I'm actually tearing up some over a man I never met in person. Dave was a true gentleman and you can't say that about many these days. Even when I stopped my daily visits to the board I still recieved messages of good wishes from him. And when he found that I had bought my first 870 but needed a better stock he was quick to send me out one, once worn by frankenstein itself. Free of charge, just one shooter to another. I'll never shoulder that shotgun without thinking of what a great and wonderful friend he was to shooting and myself. Rest well my friend. BA/UU/R __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

November 10, 2012, 11:28 AM	#56
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,689	Spend a few days away and return to see the new name of the shotgun forum... SHOCKED!!! To say the least... Thanks to Dave McC for all his time spent sharing USEFUL information to any one who would listen... And in a tactful and diplomatic way!!! BA/UU/R... WEAR MARKS.... Pile of hulls ankle deep... Know your gun like your tongue knows your teeth... And my favorite... "Yeah... But how does it shoot...?" Gonna miss knowing that Dave would be "right along" to help share TRUE EXPERIENCE with the newer shotgunner!!! Brent __________________ Finally have designs going up in the Hogdogs Outdoor Apparel online store. http://www.cafepress.com/hogdogsoutdoorapparel Thanks for lookin'...

November 11, 2012, 06:30 PM	#59
sm Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2002 Posts: 1,771	In Memory... Dave, I shot league today as we spoke of recently... I again did not do very well...Still I had fun. I just don't shoot shotguns as I you KNOW I used to. It shows, it hurts, it... It was not so much for league, but instead of for you my dear friend. And yeah, today I borrowed a Beretta O/U with the 20 bore Kolar tubes. I hope others got out and shot today in Memory, and in Respect for Dave, I sure did. I promised. I kept my promise. Steve __________________ Use Enough Gun TFL Alumni

November 9, 2012, 09:18 AM	#51
swinokur Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 216	RIP Dave.

November 9, 2012, 09:56 AM	#53
Steelers252006 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Posts: 261	Did not know Dave, but I surely empathize with his family during this tough time. I lost my mom a little over two years ago to small cell lung cancer at just 59, and my stepdad is battling esophageal cancer as we speak. It's a cruel, wicked disease. I truly hope the day comes when none of us ever have to worry about dealing with or watching any of our loved ones go through it. My prayers go out to his family and all those in the world affected with such an unforgiving disease.

November 10, 2012, 12:06 PM	#57
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,006	You're right about the 'comment's' hogdogs. A couple threads in which the OP bought a new SD shotgun and dangled a bunch of 'do-dads' on it, posted pics. here asking what else would look neat on the gun. " Wear marks" (from practice) was one of Dave's fav. answers. There was five elements Dave was always guilty of exhibiting here as a moderator: Wisdom, Respect, Courtesy, Common Sense and Professionalism. I'm sure he expressed the same in his day-to-day life. Thank You, Dave

November 11, 2012, 11:56 PM	#60
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,028	My prayers and best thoughts for the family at this moment in time...but I will say this: It is good that Dave has so many people that think well of him. I believe that it is the measure of a man; that when he is gone others remember him with a warm heart, friendship and good stories. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

November 12, 2012, 03:20 AM	#61
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,536	I was saddened when I saw this new forum title. Dave was always the guy to answer a shotgun question when no one else knew how to tackle it.

November 14, 2012, 02:39 AM	#62
123kiwi Member Join Date: March 23, 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 64	A true gentleman and the best source of practical shotgun info I have ever come across....The shooting world has truly lost one of it's best...RIP DMcC

November 16, 2012, 01:58 PM	#63
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 202	I too have not been here for a few weeks,,,my God how things change I lost my dad in august last year,,I know what is going on with this family,,,my prayers to them The wisdom this man had will surely be missed Safe journey old friend ocharry __________________ YHS ocharry

November 16, 2012, 04:40 PM	#64
TheBear Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2011 Posts: 216	RIP Dave! Your in a better place now.

November 17, 2012, 01:12 PM	#65
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 1,253	My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Dave. Dave may you RIP. Best Regards Bob Hunter Last edited by Hunter Customs; November 18, 2012 at 10:48 AM.

November 17, 2012, 02:50 PM	#66
Daggitt Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2011 Posts: 265	I was very sorry to hear of this Internet Friend's passing. For all the junk that is on the internet you do occassionally meet a real nice person , who you of course would never have known but for the web. This guy was a heck of a nice guy. Sorry I did not know him better. May he rest in peace. My compliments to all of you for the kindness you have displayed in acknowledging his passing. I'll hope to meet Dave in person on the other side someday. Goodbye to a great Gun lover for now at least.

November 25, 2012, 05:39 PM	#67
M4BGRINGO Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Posts: 242	I haven't been on this site for awhile and while scrolling-down to my favorite shotgun forum I saw the name change. I knew then it wouldn't be good. Dave will be missed by many, including his internet family that for the most part he never met. Prayers to his friends and family. I've been on here for awhile, still don't know how to quote people, but this fellow summed it up: I was saddened when I saw this new forum title. Dave was always the guy to answer a shotgun question when no one else knew how to tackle it.

December 7, 2012, 06:00 PM	#68
boxcab Member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Posts: 40	Just finding out about this... He will be missed.

December 19, 2012, 09:30 PM	#69
Bosshoff Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2004 Posts: 171	R.I.P. Dave. __________________ Chop Chop!

December 30, 2012, 01:11 PM	#70
govmule84 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: Up on a hill Posts: 399	Goodness... That's sad. I always liked how straight-ahead he was with guys who liked farkles for their guns. He was a wealth of knowledge. I can't count the number of times I've written or said "BA/UU/R". And I never even met him. Thank you, Dave.

January 1, 2013, 06:32 AM	#71
TCW Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2000 Location: PRK Posts: 431	Rest in Peace, Dave.

January 1, 2013, 11:10 PM	#72
WJR Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2009 Posts: 7	RIP, Dave. WJR

January 3, 2013, 09:38 AM	#73
erik meade Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2007 Posts: 4	RIP I am just hearing the news, years ago Dave and I (and 1 or 2 others) formed a camaraderie as 870 fans in a different corner of the gun world where high end side by sides were the norm. We both drifted away from that group, but exchanged emails over the years. Mostly me asking his opinion on some 870 related question. I hadn't heard from him in a while, and now I see this and my heart droops.

February 24, 2013, 03:13 AM	#74
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,729	Re: Very sad news about one of our own ... I'm just learning of this as I have not been a frequent visitor/contributor of late. I never had the honor of meeting Dave, but appreciated his wisdom, wit, and willingness to share both. The world is much less for his passing. RIP Dave. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

February 24, 2013, 03:21 AM	#75
Nnobby45 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2004 Posts: 3,143	One of the "brighter" moments of the forum's day.