Austin Hogans Passing

[edgarspencer]

I was late in joining the organization, and never had the opportunity to meet Austin, but always enjoyed reading anything he wrote. I thrive on reading the thoughts of true engineers, but Austin had a simple way of explaining things that could be understood by all. He was a man whose biography would be enjoyed by many. Sadly, we don't seem to be producing men like him any more, and each time we loose one, we take another small step backwards.
ALS is a terrible disease and his extended family can take small comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering. Never having met him, it still saddens me that we've lost another great mind.

[Cold Spring]

Like many, I followed Austin in the Parker Pages in his editor role, and also through his articles. We emailed back and forth to coordinate his coverage of Fox Collector events in the PP, and he was always on time, friendly, thorough and organized; qualities I greatly value. Once I helped him ID an obscure early single trigger he had in his parts stash, it was no work really but he thanked me several times. However I never met him until our 2010 Bo-Whoop Long Range shoot at the NE S x S at Hausmann's. I was running the BW shooting butt and Austin came up to me, introduced himself and we talked at length about Foxes and Parkers. He thanked me again on the trigger ID; I had forgotten about it. Coming out of that one meeting my impression of the man was exponentially greater than my already high image of him. Rest in peace Mr Hogan, talking guns and such along with the other sporting arms giants who have passed. My most sincere condolences are extended to the family of this fine man and friend. Frank

[Bruce Day]

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[Craig Larter]

I met Austin at one of the early Vintagers as we were trying to get the AH Fox Association off the ground. Austin stopped by our booth and gave us much encouragement and to just talk about Fox guns. Great man who I came to know better through his writings. I loved his article about collecting philosophy---just great stuff. Rest in peace Austin.

[Captain Bob]

Austin Hogan was the first PGCA member to remember my name and to share time and his knowledge about Parker lifters with me. When he became aware I had a background in photography and publishing he sought out and welcomed my participation in the redesign of Parker Pages. That he personally presented a PP contributor pin to me is a very special memory. If the BOD has not yet done so, I encourage them to invest Austin as an Editor Emeritus of Parker Pages and permanently present him as such on the masthead.

Heartfelt condolences to his family and legions of friends.

[Twice Shooter]

Is there any information available yet for those of us who want to send flowers or contributions to a named charity? Thanks, Tom

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Bob Roberts

If the BOD has not yet done so, I encourage them to invest Austin as an Editor Emeritus of Parker Pages and permanently present him as such on the masthead.

Bob, we have done just exactly that beginning with the Summer 2012 Issue of Parker Pages. Thank you for asking us to do it none-the-less.

Dean

[Dean Romig]

Nothing yet Tom. We'll post it here as soon as we know.

[Bill Mullins]

Austin will surely be missed by all that knew him personally as well as those fellow PGCA members that knew him only through the Parker Pages. His contributions will forever be etched in the minds of his fellow Parker collectors, shooters, and writers. For sure Austin is in "Parker Heaven" and will be looking over us and his family.
Austin, we will miss you my friend! Our prayers and thoughts will be with Pam, your daughter, son, and extended family.

Bill

[Hammer Gun]

Was off the site for one day and now this terrible news, Austin was as every body has said, a really good man. He did not hesitate to answer any Parker related question, He helped me with many questions about P grade guns, To his family peace and hope, Austin is just starting a new journey even better than his Yellowstone adventure, God can use him!