Another long time HBC member passes.

[Linksman313]

Is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of HBC member Richter313 (Brad) on Sunday March 22, 2020.
Brad passed due to complications of a lifetime battle with Type 1 Diabetes, he was 44. For those who may have known my brother Brad, or those who cursed him for stealing their flight of geese across the field with his deadly lesser Canada call cadence, he was an outdoorsman, conservationist and most of all a teacher. He began his hunting life with Deer and Moose trips to the Chilcotin with his dad, where his ancestry (Clarence Simmons) blazed trails guiding and outfitting ranchers back in the early years. He then caught the waterfowling bug from his Uncle and Father as a long term Surrey resident. He was often absent from class at QE, much preferring the science of ambushing a flock of migrating greenheads who made the mistake of coming anywhere neat the "truckstop" or "beehive" field down along the Serpentine in Cloverdale when the used to flood (dating myself here). He was a member of the "Local Hunters Club" and President of the "Fowl Bunch" waterfowling crew around the Cedar Hills area. In the last years Brad and myself moved our families to The Boundary for a chance to live out of doors and breath clean air, and raise our children (he was a single Dad of now 18 yr old girl) and enjoy the simpler pleasures only nature can afford us. He lived his last years in the comfort of his family and friends and the great outdoors. In closing, I want y'all to know he was a fighter to the end, the last conversation we had he was making spring bear plans to track down a big chocolate colorphase boar he had seen on cam last summer. never passed an opportunity to share his knowledge with any and all that approached, especially with the youth. We never missed an early goose opener with the kids.
He will be missed RIP brother
That's all for now
Links

[markt308]

sorry to hear this news. hang in there

[Ron.C]

44, far to young. Sounds like he was a hell of a guy.

RIP Brad.

[wideopenthrottle]

thank you for the fitting tribute to your brother and hunting partner...I hope the good memories help to fade the pain of this loss..condolences

[albravo2]

So sorry to hear. My condolences.

Great tribute you wrote. Stay strong!

[butcher]

Sorry for your loss.

[338win mag]

Your loss is our loss too, and thank you for being a good brother.

[coldbuc69]

Very sorry to hear. RIP Brad :cry:

[IronNoggin]

Sincere Condolences.
FAR too young, and FAR to great an outdoorsman to wander so early.

RIP Brad

Sadly,
Matt

[Knute]

Sorry for your families loss.

Your tribute says a lot about the man/brother/father. I'm sure he cherished life to the fullest in his later years, surrounded by family in a beautiful part of the country.

[Citori54]

Very sad to hear of the passing of your brother. Sounds like a great guy and obviously from your tribute you were very close.

[Rieber]

My condolences to the family. I didn't know the man but 44 just isn't fair for Brad and his family. Sorry to hear this.

[Ride Red]

Wow, only 44, way too young. Our thoughts are with your family at this tough time.

[BigSlapper]

I would have had a beer with him ... RIP Brad

[Everett]

To lose a Brother and Friend so young that down right stinks, my condolences.

[srupp]

The loss is all of ours..
truly sorry..
Steven

[mpotzold]

Sorry to hear!
RIP BRAD

Remember reading this
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?37474-Life-threatening-illness&p=490271#post490271

[RE1960]

So sorry to hear , my condolences

[REMINGTON JIM]

MY Condolence's to you and the family ! Very Sad RIP Brad ! :-( RJ

[Gateholio]

Condolences, 44 is way too young.

[SSG-man]

Condolences to family and friends.

Definately too young to go.

[Grumpa Joe]

Heartfelt condolences to family and friends, 44 is far too young.

[Jagermeister]

Condolences to you and your family. His spirit will continue on within you and the rest of his family and friends.

[4 point]

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to all his family.

[2tins]

Sorry for your loss.

[Hunter gatherer]

Sorry for your loss 44 is too soon

[mcmullmar]

Sorry to hear the news RIP

[Hank Hunter]

Sorry to hear this, condolences to family and friends

[tuner]

Condolences to all family and friends.

[Rackmastr]

Way too young....RIP

[NO IDEAS]

So Sorry for your lost; great tribute to a great man.

[Dash]

I'm very sorry to hear of your brothers passing Linksman. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your tribute was touching and it sounds as though it would have been an absolute pleasure to know him.

[eagle eye]

My sincere condolences.Rip

[kelowna.jordan]

Sorry for you family's loss

[sparkes3]

My condolences

[Ramshot]

So sorry for the loss of your brother. Condolences.

Ramshot

[cameron0518]

Definitely way too young. Sorry for your loss.

[HarryToolips]

Sorry to hear that my deepest condolences

[77Gunner]

Condolences, way too young.

[Weatherby Fan]

Our thoughts are with you and your family,

Respectfully........

[Timbow]

My condolences to you and your family

[jonz]

Sorry to hear it.

[aamenta]

Sorry for your loss, be strong and may his memory remain.

[Linksman313]

Missing you bro! Tried to take the kids up to where Brad's ashes are spread, still too much snow. Had a fire and wieny roast at the base and kids shed hunted for awhile. Found a few bear tracks down through the gravel pit at the base of the mountain, all good things.
Links

[dakoda62]

Condolences, far to young,,,, sorry for your loss.

[Cabled]

Sincere condolences, sorry for your loss.

[wideopenthrottle]

fresh condolences to you and everyone who knew him...it has been a year already but I am sure it still hurts

[andrew5]

So sorry for your loss. The older I get, the more I realize how little time we have.

[walks with deer]

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Now take that neice out for a colour phase.

[Bugle M In]

Yup, way too young and sorry to hear that...my condolences to everyone close to him for sure!

[Rob Chipman]

Nice tribute. Sad news.

[RE1960]

So sorry for your loss , as others have said that’s way to young my condolences to family and friends.

[Ride Red]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[.330 Dakota]

So sorry to hear, 44 is way too young,,my condolences to you and your family

[Imdone]

Condolences to you, your family and friends.

Sounds like a good man that loved everything in the outdoors. Good to hear he was passing along his knowledge and help to youth and others.

RIP fellow conservationist and mentor.

[emerson]

That sucks man. I know what losing a great friend too young feels like. One day at a time brother.

[quadrakid]

Losing loved ones especially siblings is tough. Sharing the grief and the good things helps. Sorry for your loss.

[Rieber]

Sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and the family.

[Blacktail1]

My condolences on your loss. Hang in there.

[whitlers]

That is too young. Thoughts go out to your family.

[The Hermit]

My condolences. Terrible to lose someone so close so young. RIP

[webley]

Sorry to hear that. I wish you well. Steve!