Very sad news about one of our own ...

**Mal H** · November 1, 2012, 04:13 PM

We just got word from Dave McCracken's wife that he has a form of incurable cancer. He isn't expected to last more than a few weeks.

There aren't words that can express my feelings at this time. For those of you fortunate enough to have met Dave, you know immediately that he is going to be a long time friend.

Please keep Dave and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Don H · November 1, 2012, 04:44 PM

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Please keep Dave and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Most certainly!

**Al Norris** · November 1, 2012, 05:27 PM

Very Sad news, indeed.

Prayers for Dave and especially for his family.

DFrame · November 1, 2012, 05:39 PM

I never met the man but will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

BigJimP · November 1, 2012, 06:45 PM

He's been a very big part of this Shotgun forum - where I hang out a lot ....and we'll hope for the best ....

Take Care Dave ! If I can help you with something / or do something for you - drop me a note !

BigJimP

cslinger · November 1, 2012, 07:22 PM

Prayers sent. He has been a fantastic resource, a true gentleman and a great asset. I truly hope that The Lord sees fit to bless him with more time.

2damnold4this · November 1, 2012, 07:25 PM

I'm sorry to hear about his illness. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

jmr40 · November 1, 2012, 07:27 PM

One of the guys here whose opinions I truly value. I think I would really like the guy if I ever met him. My prayers are with him and his family at this time.

Larry Ashcraft · November 1, 2012, 07:59 PM

Dave, thanks for devoting many hours of time mentoring shotgun folks at both TFL and THR. It was my dream to someday shoot a round of SC with you.

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Larry and Sandy Ashcraft

Technosavant · November 1, 2012, 09:26 PM

Prayers sent. I've never met Dave, but one can hardly overstate his contributions here.

scottd913 · November 1, 2012, 11:02 PM

losing a old friend can never be un-hurtful.
god speed Dave and blesses go out to you and your family.

vios con dios

jmortimer · November 2, 2012, 12:54 AM

He is a valuable resource for shotguns and will be missed.

Slugo · November 2, 2012, 06:41 AM

this is heart wrenching news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and his family. I just can't imagine what they are going through. It seems that this hideous disease is on the rise. God bless you Dave, and how about a miracle from above...

Indi · November 2, 2012, 06:55 AM

Will keep him and his family in our prayers.

rebs · November 2, 2012, 06:57 AM

Dave
You and your family are in our prayers, may the Lord be with you and your family and comfort you.

johnbt · November 2, 2012, 09:51 AM

The internet won't be the same without Dave around to maintain order. I read some of my favorite old threads after I heard the news yesterday afternoon. This is the one I started with.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102525

"How it was....
it was October-November of 1960, and Mr Bob had called from his farm over on the Eastern Shore to tell us conditions were right and the geese in. So,Pop took a day off from work and I'd permission to miss school to go goosin'."

SauerGrapes · November 2, 2012, 03:39 PM

This is very sad to hear. Much of my time spent here was reading Dave's posts. I'm speechless.
God's speed my friend.

shortwave · November 2, 2012, 09:19 PM

We're praying for Gods compassion, mercy and strength in this desperate time of need.

Ben Towe · November 2, 2012, 09:52 PM

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"How it was.... it was October-November of 1960, and Mr Bob had called from his farm over on the Eastern Shore to tell us conditions were right and the geese in. So,Pop took a day off from work and I'd permission to miss school to go goosin'."

Johnbt, that very much reminds me of a piece by Gene Hill called Times Past on the Eastern Shore. Both are excellent writings on the way it once was. Unfortunately I haven't had the fortune to talk to Mr. McCracken, but judging from that story he is one of the old breed of which too few remain...

SHR970 · November 2, 2012, 09:58 PM

Dave,

God's speed. May your remaining time time be painless and peaceful.

Your knowledge and wisdom will live on these forums.

A man well remembered will not be forgotten and will live on in the hearts and souls of others.

Sarge · November 2, 2012, 10:10 PM

I am so very sorry to hear this. Our continued prayers go up for Dave and his family.

Rebel9793 · November 2, 2012, 10:28 PM

I do not know this man, but I do send my regards to the family. Cancer is not something I would wish upon my worst enemy.

zippy13 · November 2, 2012, 11:28 PM

Very sad, indeed.
Dave, our prayers are with you.

Pfletch83 · November 3, 2012, 02:30 AM

Throughout the conversations with Dave through different firearms forums,I can say that I have never had a cross word with the man,instead I found a professional that sticks to the facts,and because of such,he has my due respect as a fellow shotgunner.

I wish he and his family the best.

TheKlawMan · November 3, 2012, 05:32 AM

I never met the man and don't doubt that I would be better if I had. There is little I can say but I will miss him.

November 1, 2012, 04:13 PM	#1
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern VA Posts: 14,126	Very sad news about one of our own ... We just got word from Dave McCracken's wife that he has a form of incurable cancer. He isn't expected to last more than a few weeks. There aren't words that can express my feelings at this time. For those of you fortunate enough to have met Dave, you know immediately that he is going to be a long time friend. Please keep Dave and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

November 1, 2012, 05:27 PM	#3
Al Norris Staff Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 8,774	Very Sad news, indeed. Prayers for Dave and especially for his family. __________________ Listings of the Current 2A Cases: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416973

November 1, 2012, 05:39 PM	#4
DFrame Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2008 Location: central Illinois Posts: 453	I never met the man but will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ Mark Lane to William Buckley: "Have you ever referred to Jessee Jackson as an ignoramus?" Buckley: "If I didn't, I should have"

November 1, 2012, 07:22 PM	#6
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 914	Prayers sent. He has been a fantastic resource, a true gentleman and a great asset. I truly hope that The Lord sees fit to bless him with more time. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

November 1, 2012, 07:59 PM	#9
Larry Ashcraft Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2001 Location: Pueblo, CO, Home of Heroes Posts: 252	Dave, thanks for devoting many hours of time mentoring shotgun folks at both TFL and THR. It was my dream to someday shoot a round of SC with you. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Larry and Sandy Ashcraft __________________ Larry Ashcraft, formerly TrophyShop

November 1, 2012, 06:45 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 10,044	He's been a very big part of this Shotgun forum - where I hang out a lot ....and we'll hope for the best .... Take Care Dave ! If I can help you with something / or do something for you - drop me a note ! BigJimP

November 1, 2012, 07:25 PM	#7
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,038	I'm sorry to hear about his illness. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

November 1, 2012, 07:27 PM	#8
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,574	One of the guys here whose opinions I truly value. I think I would really like the guy if I ever met him. My prayers are with him and his family at this time.

November 1, 2012, 09:26 PM	#10
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,667	Prayers sent. I've never met Dave, but one can hardly overstate his contributions here.

November 1, 2012, 11:02 PM	#11
scottd913 Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2012 Location: Texas ... north of houston, east of el paso Posts: 215	losing a old friend can never be un-hurtful. god speed Dave and blesses go out to you and your family. vios con dios Last edited by scottd913; November 2, 2012 at 01:59 AM.

November 2, 2012, 12:54 AM	#12
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,765	He is a valuable resource for shotguns and will be missed.

November 2, 2012, 06:41 AM	#13
Slugo Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 948	this is heart wrenching news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and his family. I just can't imagine what they are going through. It seems that this hideous disease is on the rise. God bless you Dave, and how about a miracle from above... __________________ *Sometimes wrong, but never in doubt...*

November 2, 2012, 06:55 AM	#14
Indi Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176	Will keep him and his family in our prayers. __________________ I dont understand why people get addicted to drugs, when they can get addicted to guns instead!!

November 2, 2012, 06:57 AM	#15
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 1,638	Dave You and your family are in our prayers, may the Lord be with you and your family and comfort you.

November 2, 2012, 09:51 AM	#16
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,005	The internet won't be the same without Dave around to maintain order. I read some of my favorite old threads after I heard the news yesterday afternoon. This is the one I started with. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102525 "How it was.... it was October-November of 1960, and Mr Bob had called from his farm over on the Eastern Shore to tell us conditions were right and the geese in. So,Pop took a day off from work and I'd permission to miss school to go goosin'."

November 2, 2012, 03:39 PM	#17
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 533	This is very sad to hear. Much of my time spent here was reading Dave's posts. I'm speechless. God's speed my friend. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member

November 2, 2012, 09:19 PM	#18
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,014	We're praying for Gods compassion, mercy and strength in this desperate time of need.

November 2, 2012, 09:58 PM	#20
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 396	Dave, God's speed. May your remaining time time be painless and peaceful. Your knowledge and wisdom will live on these forums. A man well remembered will not be forgotten and will live on in the hearts and souls of others.

November 2, 2012, 10:10 PM	#21
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 4,390	I am so very sorry to hear this. Our continued prayers go up for Dave and his family. __________________ Visit us at The Sixgun Journal or the archive, at http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/

November 2, 2012, 10:28 PM	#22
Rebel9793 Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 135	I do not know this man, but I do send my regards to the family. Cancer is not something I would wish upon my worst enemy.

November 2, 2012, 11:28 PM	#23
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,289	Very sad, indeed. Dave, our prayers are with you.

November 3, 2012, 02:30 AM	#24
Pfletch83 Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2012 Posts: 148	Throughout the conversations with Dave through different firearms forums,I can say that I have never had a cross word with the man,instead I found a professional that sticks to the facts,and because of such,he has my due respect as a fellow shotgunner. I wish he and his family the best.

November 3, 2012, 05:32 AM	#25
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	I never met the man and don't doubt that I would be better if I had. There is little I can say but I will miss him.