I'm devastated. My best friend David Landis, previously known here as Doc Nock passed away
I spoke to him maybe 7-10 days before. When I tried to reach him again I got no reply and I feared the worse. Took me a while to get up the courage to google and confirm what my head knew but my heart didn't want to accept.
Within 30 days I lost Dave and my Dad.
David E. Landis
MARCH 28, 1948 – MAY 22, 2021
David E. Landis was born on March 28, 1948 and passed away on May 22, 2021.
Thanks for sharing this info. I thought a lot of Doc.
He will be missed... he was another TradGanger that I never met in person but conversed with through this platform.
God bless him and his family :pray:
That is awful news! Dave and I had became aquatinted through TG and my annual F. R. O. G stories. After he didn't visit TG as much we emailed on a somewhat consistent basic. Whenever we were up in the Gatlinburg area we would talk of meeting for coffee. We never did. And we were heading there in a couple of weeks, and he crossed my mind....
Prayers up for those he loved and left behind, R. I. P my friend.
Antonio,
We were all praying for him over the last 3 years with him battling Prostate cancer and I got to text him right before he went in the hospital and get hospice care.
If you get a chance go to the Prayer ,Praise and concerns forum and look at some of the pictures Killy posted . We will miss our Brother Doc Nock and he was on the prayer forum for over 17 years or so. As Doc would tell us "Keep The Son In Your Eyes"...I miss him here but know we will one day see each other again.
I saw he had passed on another site. Sorry, should have said something here, I assumed those who knew him personally knew he passed.
I saw this a few days ago on the Prayers Concerns forum. I had no idea he was sick. He was a member here since day 2 or 3 back in March of 2003. The was also a great cheer leader in the St. Judes Auctions.
I was sad to hear.
So sad, we came in contact here on the site while we both were having knee replacement, we compared notes and shared a prayer or two!! He moved south as did I. May he Rest In Peace, he is with the lord !!
Prayers up for family and friends!!!
Bisch
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Another good man gone too soon. Doc sent me frequent PMs here to encourage me, check on me or just shoot the breeze. His pain is gone now and he is at peace. Rest in Peace Doc!
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Prayers up
This one is sad to hear for sure. We never exchanged emails or had the pleasure of sharing a hunt or camp, but I did post a time or two in the prayers forum when I was struggling or seeking guidance. Doc always had the most heartfelt, sincere, prayers. I truly enjoyed reading his messages of faith and fellowship in the forum. I am certain, without any sense of doubt that he is resting at the right hand of the Father tonight, readying his quiver to go make meat.
So sad to hear of Davids passing. He and I met on a hunt at Whips cabin in Wisconsin as part of the St Judes auction. RIP David :pray:
This is so sad. He always had prayers for eveyone and even while suffering would encourage others. I know he is in the arms of our Lord now.
Danny
Very sad day, he is always been supporting all the other members in the need of prayers and encouragement. I am sure the good Lord will take care of him.
God bless you David.Great man and very down to earth.
We talked a few times on the phone and exchanged E-mails.I knew he was battling various health issues over the years.Sorry to hear he has moved on.
Take care friend!
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Sad to hear this news..........Knew him for a long time(pre-Trad Gang). Thought a lot of him. And had a lot respect for him. I'll say a prayer for his family..... :pray:
Crappy news. I liked Dave, swapped emails until very recently. I know he was disappointed in health services in his new area.
I had no idea he was as I'll as he was.
RIP Doc Noc
Our Brother comes to you, as swift and straight, as an arrow shot into the Sun...
Welcome him, to his place at the Eternal Campfire. We will see him again...
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I only knew David through many trad and prayer threads, but he was very selfless and continued to encourage and pray for others throughout this whole ordeal. I know he has a special place in heaven. Godspeed, Doc.
Sad to hear this. As Ken mentioned, I hosted Dave at a St. Jude hunt at my cabin. He was an integral part of the St. Jude auction every year and did so much to make those fundraisers successful. Prayers sent🙏🙏🙏
I had been keeping up with Dave during his final days. I never got the chance to meet him but we had several conversations about our prostate cancer. I was in remission from stage 4 but it appears to be coming back. Even though I know Doc is now in a better place my heart just sunk when I heard of his passing. We will meet one day at the big campfire.
So sorry. May his memory be eternal. George
Lowrider,
I'll keep you in my Prayers that the Dr.s can get you back in remission . :pray:
Thanks Keefer!
Requiescat en Paz Doc Nock. Have had several conversations via TradGang with Doc, last was many months ago and he was concerned with his health and the care available. I'll miss our chats.
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Prayers for family, he will be missed and remembered
Very sad to hear, may you rest in peace David.
So sorry to here this. He and I connected thru Tradgang and shot together a few times before we each moved. He really enjoyed shooting with my son, Austin. Used to call him Awesome.
Called and emailed a few times thru the years but hadn't communicated recently. Was just thinking of him last weekend when I was back in the area we met. Really good dude
Very sad news - prayers sent to his family and friends.
I will miss his presence on TradGang immensely.
Condolences to David's family and friends. He was always there to support others in need.
I met Dave through Kirk at Bigfoot Bows when I had asked if someone in my area had one of his that I could shoot. He got me in contact with Dave and from the very first contact I had with him he was nothing if not warm, welcoming, and friendly. He invited me over to shoot his bow and insisted on making me dinner as well. That was the start of a great but far too short friendship. Dave walked to the beat of his own drum and when he got it in his head he was going to do something there was no stopping him. Shortly after I had met him he decided he was moving to Tennessee for the lower cost of living, and hopefully, better hunting and fishing opportunities. Unfortunately, that was the last I saw of Dave but we emailed nearly daily and had the occasional phone conversation. I miss our chats but am glad he is no longer in pain. He was a stubborn old bugger but had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He is truly missed by all that knew him including myself. He had a strong faith and if there is that "happy hunting ground" which we all strive to see, he will absolutely be there doing what he loved with a trad bow in hand. Good Bye my Friend...
It was never my privilege to meet Dave. We talked back and forth a few times about some things we had in common. He was on my prayer list and each time I lay down at night to say my prayers there is always an emptiness in my heart. Things just don't seem right not seeing his Post anymore. Sometimes people you don't even get to meet affect you that way. Rest in Peace Dave.
He is at peace but sad for him going so soon.
Sorry he was a great guy, prayers out to his family and loved ones.