Austin Hogans Passing

Double Play · 01-07-2013, 07:10 PM

Today at approximately 4:00 pm our dear friend Austin Hogan passed away after a lengthily battle with ALS. Austin was an amazing man and will be dearly missed by many, especially those in the gun collecting community where his contributions were too numerous to mention. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. As information regarding funeral services becomes available it will be posted here for those that may wish to pay their last respects.

John D. · 01-07-2013, 07:12 PM

I am so sorry to hear this news...

My love, thoughts and prayers go to Pam and family... What a sad day for all Parker collectors and the PGCA...

Austin will be sorely missed.

John

Opening Day · 01-07-2013, 07:37 PM

May god bless Pam and his family. He contributed so much not just to the Parker community but keeping his Dad's name out there in the fly fishing community. He will be sorely missed. Eric

Autumn Daze · 01-07-2013, 07:41 PM

So very very sad. Today I lost a friend and the PGCA lost a wonderful man. Danny's and my most sincerest condolences go out to Pam and Austin's family. God bless them all..

Bill Murphy · 01-07-2013, 08:08 PM

What sad news this is. Linda and I extend our best wishes to Pam. What a great person Austin was. A true outdoorsman in the American tradition. Such people should live forever.

Marty K. · 01-07-2013, 08:27 PM

I did not know him but felt warmth in his posts,....and great intelligence in his words.....Reading "His" edition of Parker Pages I felt and understood the strong feelings of those that knew him....How did he do it all with such grace and calm demeaner?....He held his guns with soft yet strong hands,.with an intense focus in his eye..There are so few of his kind..he stands out with a special aura...the type we all aspire to be...intelligent, egoless and giving...
God bless him and his family......

Mark Conrad · 01-07-2013, 08:35 PM

Thank you Larry for letting us know of Austin's passing. Austin was very special and give freely of his time and talents to the PGCA. He took the Parker Pages to another level and we all should think of him every time we read an article. I really enjoyed working with Austin over the years. We'll miss you Austin.

Mark and Peggy

GH-16 · 01-07-2013, 09:08 PM

I'm very sad to hear of Austin's passing.

He will be missed greatly!!

Ed Blake · 01-07-2013, 09:27 PM

Austin was one of the first PGCA people I met at my first Southern SxS in 2007. I drove down by myself for the day and met him and others who later became fast friends. His articles were always the first read whether it was DGJ or PP. God bless him.

Ed and Edward

Tom Wooden · 01-07-2013, 09:55 PM

I was very sad when I received the news of Ausitn's passing during a phone call today. Austin was a treasure to the PGCA, he was always willing to share his knowledge and had a tremendous drive to learn as much as possible about the Parker Gun. He wrote wonderful articles on the Parker Gun and as Editor of the Parker Pages was able to elevate the publication to the highest level.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Pam and his family.

Tom