In memoriam - My friend Baz has passed away

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My friend, Baz, has passed away after complications from an open heart operation (stemming from Golden Staph infection in the heart valves).

Baz had 1 open heart op late last year. He passed on Sunday 4th March 2023 after his second open heart operation. He gave me my Ruger 77 Mark 2 rifle in 25/06 which I'm taking to Tasmania for a fallow deer hunt next week.
I also used his Weatherby 460 many years ago.

Very sad!

Baz Water Buffalo NT shot with 505 Gibbs.jpg
 
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I’m sorry for the loss of your close friend.
 
That is terrible news. You have written often about him. I am sorry to hear this Ray. Take care of yourself.
 
My friend, Baz, has passed away after complications from an open heart operation (stemming from Golden Staph infection in the heart valves).

Baz had 1 open heart op late last year. He passed on Sunday 4th March 2023 after his second open heart operation. He gave me my Ruger 77 Mark 2 rifle in 25/06 which I'm taking to Tasmania for a fallow deer hunt next week.
I also used his Weatherby 460 many years ago.

Very sad!
Thank you everyone.

Very sad!
I've known Baz for about 30 years. Incredible shot!
 
My condolences to you, always hard to lose a good friend
 
Sorry for your loss, @Dr Ray Make sure you make your friend, Baz, proud when you use that 25/06 in Tasmania.
 
Sorry for your loss, but 25/06 will keep his memory alive. He will be looking down with a smile.
 
My friend, Baz, has passed away after complications from an open heart operation (stemming from Golden Staph infection in the heart valves).

Baz had 1 open heart op late last year. He passed on Sunday 4th March 2023 after his second open heart operation. He gave me my Ruger 77 Mark 2 rifle in 25/06 which I'm taking to Tasmania for a fallow deer hunt next week.
I also used his Weatherby 460 many years ago.

Very sad!
I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. The loss of a dear friend takes a piece of our hearts with them when they leave us. Sue
 
The wonderful thing about a departed friend's or relative's gun is that we have a continuing connection to them. Whether hunting that deer, or sitting up with it and an oily rag while sipping a single malt, death seems no quite so final.

You have my sincerest condolences, but I suspect he will not be far.
 

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