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A very sad moment in time for me.
Like Dean I had the pleasure of speaking to George on the phone several times. I always hoped to take a detour off the turnpike some day and meet the man in person, now sadly that chance is gone. Even over the phone you could tell this was a true gentleman with a passion for all things Grouse. His book "That's Ruff" will always fill an honored spot on my book shelf. I hope George and Boy have been reunited and are tramping through an October covert, chock full of grouse, all flying straight away. Gods speed George.
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We are dimished in George's passing. I recieved an email today from George's daughters adising me of his passing. There was no such thing as a quick phone call to Mr. King...We would end up talking for an hour. I will always remember the Saturday when the mail brought an envelope from George..in it was a signed picture of him and a wonderful note. It is even more special now. But we all know where that great American is now.....
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like so many others, my experience with the gentleman was limited to a few phone calls, but every minute was enjoyable and educating
our best to his family
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i m very sorry to hear about this great man s passing...charlie
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Our dear friend, George King, a few years ago. He'll be in very good company up there... Spiller, Woolner, "Tap", Gorham "Grampa Grouse" Cross, Bill Tapley, Sheldon, and many others.
Photo by Morris Baker . |
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Condolences and RIP !
Sorry to say when I was accumulating Grouse books I never knew of this gentleman . Only one I was ever fortunate enough to talk with was George Bird Evans and his wife Kay ! Used to call him each year after bird season and we exchanged Xmas cards for awhile . Didn't learn of his passing until a few years ago .
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Parker’s , 6.5mm’s , Mannlicher Schoenauer’s and my family in the Philippines ! |
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Very sad news.
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the grouse are gone...we might as well all go too?
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