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Old 04-02-2025, 01:45 PM   #1
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Gods Speed Ron one of the great ones is now watching over us all.
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Old 04-02-2025, 02:53 PM   #2
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I never met O'le Ron, but I learned a lot from his posts over the years and wish I had had an opportunity to meet him. It won't be long before I'll finally have that opportunity. See you shortly, Ron. Lawson
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Old 04-02-2025, 03:05 PM   #3
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I never met O'le Ron, but I learned a lot from his posts over the years and wish I had had an opportunity to meet him. It won't be long before I'll finally have that opportunity. See you shortly, Ron. Lawson
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BTW, what a great sentiment, thank you. He set a very high bar in our hobby. Most of us will be following him in the next decade or less.
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Old 04-02-2025, 03:07 PM   #4
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Thanks for keeping us updated Ruth. Ron shared a huge amount of flathead knowledge with us and for that we are grateful. He has helped us all.


Gentlemen share your knowledge with whoever will listen. Pass the torch as Ron did. As Hank Williams said, "I ain't getting out of this world alive".
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Old 04-02-2025, 03:18 PM   #5
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So sorry to hear this. My condolences to the Family.
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Old 04-02-2025, 03:52 PM   #6
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Old 04-02-2025, 05:44 PM   #7
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I'm saddened to hear this. I take solace that he went peacefully. I hope he rests in peace and keepin' 'um runnin' (as he'd say) in that big race in the sky. Thanks, Ron for all of the knowledge you've shared through the years and thank you Ruth for letting us know.
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Old 04-02-2025, 08:20 PM   #8
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So sorry to hear that Ron finally crossed the finish line. I'm so glad i got to visit and briefly talk to him a few days ago. You and Robo took such good care of him during his last days.
He has left his family with with so many good times to reflect on. I have May 3rd earmarked in my callander. will see you soon,Don
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Old 04-03-2025, 01:25 AM   #9
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Ruth, we appreciate you taking the time to keep us abreast of the condition of our old friend and allowing us to share in your grief.
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Old 04-03-2025, 12:27 PM   #10
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AMEN RIP, See you soon!
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Old 04-03-2025, 01:23 PM   #11
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Godspeed Ron! i allways liked your Posts, and your Videos. i never had a chance to meet Ron, He seemd like a good guy. Sorry for your loss Ruth and Famly
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Old 04-03-2025, 02:55 PM   #12
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Rest in Peace, Ron... Ruth, We're very sorry for your loss, and we thank you for including us in your bereavement.
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Old 04-03-2025, 06:14 PM   #13
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RIP Ron!
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Old 04-03-2025, 07:49 PM   #14
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Sorry to hear the news about Ron. He will be greatly missed here.

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Old 04-04-2025, 07:06 AM   #15
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So sorry to hear the news - my condolences to the family and may he rest in peace ……
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Old 04-04-2025, 10:04 AM   #16
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May you find peace in knowing that He led a life of positive action.
What ever he wanted to achieve he did.
We'll all miss seeing his smiling avatar.
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Old 04-05-2025, 05:33 AM   #17
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RIP, Ol Ron . We are all going to miss you .
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I rarely post on stuff like this, but Ron WILL be sorely missed here by ALL.
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Old 04-05-2025, 08:41 PM   #19
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A very sad sad day indeed; condolences to Ruth and the Family.


Having been on the Barn since the 90s, I literally soaked up everything Ron had to say about Flatheads. A teacher from across the pond.


It's because of him that I was infected with the Flathead bug.


God speed Sir, I'll miss your posts, knowledge and humour on here.


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Old 04-05-2025, 09:23 PM   #20
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Another library has gone away. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wealth of knowledge, and his posts were a must read.

May God comfort the family and fill the emptiness in your hearts with His love.
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