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02-20-2014, 10:38 PM
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I didn't know Duffy/Robin. But I did notice him.
We never really talked but his love for the outdoors was evident.
And may be that is what lead me to write this for him. It's been a lot of years since I wrote any poetry. About 50 years as I recall.
But for whatever reason nothing else says what I thought of the man the way I want it to.
So here is to Duffy/Robin. God speed my brother.
The perfume of Wild Roses.
Wind rustles the grass.
Sun warm on one's shoulders.
Soft ground under foot.
The cry of the Eagle.
Wind moans in the trees.
The laughter of rapids.
Cool shadowed forest.
You were born for wild places.
At home with the Deer.
And there may you rest.
God speed my brother.
written by J H Tupper. February 19 2014
I know it's not going to win any literary awards, but that's not the point.
It's simply my way of expressing what I feel.
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02-20-2014, 10:41 PM
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Not sure if I interacted with Duffy but I feel sad for his family. RIP my AO brother.
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02-20-2014, 10:44 PM
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Sorry to hear of his passing. I too miss his posts, and think the banned title should be removed. He is one of the posters I would have liked to meet; and am pretty sure I will, one day.
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02-20-2014, 10:44 PM
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Although I did not always agree you can not argue his passion. I thought it was a huge loss to this forum when he was banned. As a act of forgivness I think changing his status from banned to remebered would be fitting to a guy who did share the same passion we all have
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As a sponsor and a fellow outdoorsmen , I agree with this wholeheartedly.
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02-20-2014, 10:45 PM
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Very sad indeed.. Good time to give our families some extra love... I like the idea of changing his status from banned to remembered.
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02-20-2014, 10:47 PM
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RIP Duffy! Best wishes to your family and friends.
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02-20-2014, 10:50 PM
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I did not know him, I seen him at several gun shows, he was always personable.
I believe he left the form on his own. [He had options but did not act?]
It was for a reason.
He was a true advocate of respecting the resources of Alberta.
I know he valued family and friends.
He will be missed.
But will be remembered
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02-20-2014, 10:52 PM
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FYI guys his ban has been lifted out of respect for the man, his love and loyalty to his family and the outdoors.
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02-20-2014, 10:53 PM
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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02-20-2014, 11:00 PM
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This is very sad news.
Robin truly cared for Nature.
You will be missed.
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02-20-2014, 11:17 PM
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FYI guys his ban has been lifted out of respect for the man, his love and loyalty to his family and the outdoors.
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Either get busy living, or get busy dying!
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02-20-2014, 11:52 PM
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Our wild places are a little emptier today.
R.I.P. Robin
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02-21-2014, 12:34 AM
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Duffy definitely left his mark on AO. I didn't always agree with him, but he was a passionate outdoorsman. RIP Robin.
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02-21-2014, 12:38 AM
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FYI guys his ban has been lifted out of respect for the man, his love and loyalty to his family and the outdoors.
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Very nice touch.
Classy.
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02-21-2014, 12:56 AM
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Condolences to his family and friends.
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02-21-2014, 05:59 AM
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FYI guys his ban has been lifted out of respect for the man, his love and loyalty to his family and the outdoors.
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Nice touch Del, et al.
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02-21-2014, 09:10 AM
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Godspeed Robin. You'll be missed.
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02-21-2014, 09:21 AM
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Our condolences to his family and friends.
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02-21-2014, 09:38 AM
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Very sad news. Sincere condolences to the family and may Robin rest in peace.
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02-21-2014, 09:50 AM
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Robin was a strong gift to Alberta's outdoors community. He certainly danced to a different drummer and if he had a fault it was to let his passion override his desire to improve the fish and wildlife issues that he so loved to pursue. His premature passing makes me realize how much time I enjoyed in his presence.
I flew many helicopter hours with him, kept his ugly mule for a year when he was in Australia,shared many jokes with him, attended several F&G conventions with him, burnt some brush with him and finally helped retrieve his truck from Struble lake a few weeks ago.
The wolves will be relieved to discover he no longer haunts their country and the rest of us will need to find a new champion of Alberta's wild country.
My condolences to his family since I know very well how much he loved sharing the outdoors with them!
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02-21-2014, 10:07 AM
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Gone Hunting
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02-21-2014, 10:42 AM
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Sad
Prayers to his family.
His posts had passion. He cared.
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02-21-2014, 10:49 AM
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Sad
Never knew Duffy, but always had an interest to view his posts and see his angle on things. We lost a fellow outdoorsmen. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
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02-21-2014, 06:53 PM
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I will miss Robin. Our fish and game resources have one less voice.
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02-21-2014, 06:55 PM
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Next time I'm out with my 12 gauge il fire 3 in the air for duffy.
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02-21-2014, 07:03 PM
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Prayers to the family, sorry to here.
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02-21-2014, 07:32 PM
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That was really nice RF... thanks for sharing it with us. 
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02-21-2014, 07:53 PM
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Archery Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 Muzzleloader and Crossbow Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Rifle Nov. 25 - Nov. 30
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02-21-2014, 07:53 PM
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Condolences to Robins family and friends.RIP Duffy4
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02-21-2014, 07:55 PM
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We liked some ideas posted so see post 88
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