We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)

[xd2005]

And his signature...

"We Sleep Safe In Our Beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those that would do us harm."
Author: George Orwell

[mrmoskillz]

Rest in peace.  Thank you for your service and being a true Hero

[Huntbear]

Wow, sitting here with tears in my eyes...

Aaron and I had some great conversations via PM..  he gave me a spot for deer, when I got moved to Eburg.

His insights to the elk situation here in the central part of the state were invaluable.

Yes, his brother is a member here... BLRman or something with BLR in it..

R.I.P. my friend, Prayers for your family.  You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country... that should never be forgotten... ever.

[fishngamereaper]

RIP.....

Never meet him but seemed like a great guy. Very sad indeed.  God only takes the good ones...must of needed a good pilot.

[adamR]

Wow, what a shame he seemed like a great guy... I pray for his family in their loss.

[goosegetter79]

Sitting here at work and tearing up. Don't even know what to say. This is heart wrenching. R.I.P. Colockumelk

[goosegetter79]

my I suggest that the mods lock all other catigorys for a period of time to show respect for him ? I don't know if it's possible but seems like the right thing to do . Can't believe how choked up i'm getting and I only knew him through his words and stories he shared here on the forum ... really one of the great guys to have on our side  !

 

[DoubleJ]

This is crappy.  Worst news I've had in months.  I simply have no other words.  I agree that we need a tribute on the site somewhere, somehow.  Seems more than fitting.

[Greenhorn]

So sorry to hear, my prayers go out to his family.  Really makes you think about what is truly important in our lives.

[black hog]

real super hero's dont wear capes they wear dog tags thank you so much for your service and your ultmite sacrifice to help keep us safe R.I.P prayers to you and your family

[woodman]

I am sitting here stunned and sad to read this. I have always had respect for colockumelk from reading his posts. He seemed like truly one of the good guys. I hope that someone will post something more about who he is so that we can learn more about who this hero was besides just his internet presence here. He will be missed by all.

[Widgeondeke]

The title of this thread sucks. The subject was a man of honor.
I respect all service members and fellow veterans.
Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

[Elkslayer]

Very sad news! Prayers to his family and loved ones. Hopefully he took a few of them *censored*s out with him.

[D-Rock425]

Hard to take this early in the morning

[addicted]

its just no good.  The only thing i saw down there worth it was the man next to you.

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