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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ Doug Oliver, our founder and friend, has passed away! |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:31 pm
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I regret to inform everyone involved with the 16 Gauge Society that our founder and friend Doug Oliver (16ga.) passed away last Thursday, December 18, 2014. I am not aware of any details yet but his obituary has been posted in the Kansas City Star at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=douglas-james-oliver&pid=173541962& There will be a "Celebration of Life" for Doug this Saturday, December 27th at Shadow Glen Country Club in Olathe, KS for anyone in the vicinity (see obituary).
He was a friend to many on this site which he started in 2004. I was lucky to have been able to call him a friend and to hunt with him in South Dakota a few years back when we did the short film for the 16 gauge society. He was fun loving, intelligent, creative and loved to hunt especially with the 16 gauge...Duh! We stayed in contact over the last few years discussing what we can do with the site, etc. and our fondness for what else...the 16 gauge shotgun.
For those who haven't seen it, there is a good article written about him and the 16 gauge society by Noe Roland at Shotgun Life at http://dailycaller.com/2014/03/31/doug-oliver-the-keeper-of-the-16-gauge-flame/
I have had conversations with both Skeetx and Nick Hammack about Doug's passing and will post additional information about his passing and the future of the 16 gauge society as I get it.
Give the man a toast and remember him and his family in your prayers for a good man has left us and has left a void where he once stood.
Jeff Williams
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:38 pm
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| way way to young.....condolences to Dougs family... |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:01 pm
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:03 pm
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Doug (16ga.) will be greatly missed
Our prayers are with the family.
Rest in Peace.
Too soon gone, DO go gentle into that good night
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:05 pm
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Very sad news to learn.
Prayers for his loved ones in this time of loss and grief.
See you on the other side of the hill Doug.... |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:06 pm
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Godspeed, Doug.
In Hoc,
-20m3s |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:19 pm
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| Very sorry to hear this. Always appreciative of this legacy of Doug's. |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:21 pm
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God Bless you Doug, may your days be gentle and the hunting good.
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:45 pm
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My condolences to his family. We owe him a lot, especially in the legacy of civility - particularly appropriate for the Gentleman's Gauge - he led us into.
May he rest in peace. |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:00 pm
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Nothing much else to say 
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:14 pm
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Very saddening news, condolences to all who were close to him.
Jay |
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Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:32 pm
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A true loss.
God rest your soul, Doug Oliver. |
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Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:16 am
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| godspeed |
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Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:34 am
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| His behind-the-scenes touch will be missed, leading by example. Gil |
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Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:39 am
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| Sorry to hear about this. Doug was a nice man. I sold him a Sweet Sixteen a few years ago and I hope he enjoyed using it. This web site will be a good memorial. |
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