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Started by Tom, August 19, 2023, 11:31:48 AM

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Tom

August 19, 2023, 11:31:48 AM
Shawn Swafford aka Ringneck has passed after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He was a great knife maker,fly fisherman, custom rifle maker and long time stick bow shooter. He and I became friends though Trad Gang when he bought a custom RER bow that had my name on it. He was living in Kansas at the time and when my wife and I ventured to Texas one  year we visited in person with Shawn and his lovely wife Shannon. Their hospitality was splendid and it was so good to visit and shoot bows with Shawn in person vs internet and phone. Shortly after our visit Shawn moved his family to Idaho where he grew up. He was like a brother to me and I apologize for being long winded but I am hurting and will miss him tremendously. But he will always be with me in the woods in the form of two finely crafted knives he gifted me. Rest in peace brother, you left too soon. If this is wrong forum please move accordingly. :pray:
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Terry Green

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August 19, 2023, 12:00:52 PM
A long time friend....

    Shawn Swafford

Date Registered: April 28, 2004, 12:00:00 PM

God Speed and prayers to the family. :campfire:
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August 19, 2023, 12:01:07 PM
 :pray:
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Hud

#3
August 19, 2023, 07:15:05 PM
Condolences to Shawn's family and friends, he will be remembered by many that knew him.
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Hermon

#4
August 19, 2023, 07:44:37 PM
I'm sad to learn of this.  I bought a knife from him 10+ years ago.  Prayers for his family.

Wudstix

#5
August 19, 2023, 08:22:53 PM
Prayers up for Shawm, family and friends.
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#6
August 19, 2023, 10:22:56 PM
Prayers for Shawm and his family and friends RIP.
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awry

#7
August 20, 2023, 12:46:34 AM
Shawn sounds like a good man.  Condolences to his family.

rastaman

#8
August 20, 2023, 02:50:34 PM
Godspeed Shawn on your next journey..prayers for the family.

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#9
August 20, 2023, 03:07:37 PM
The blessing of a friend...
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frassettor

#10
August 20, 2023, 04:51:22 PM
Prayers for the family 🙏
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mj seratt

#11
August 21, 2023, 12:00:57 AM
Prayers sent.

Murray
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varmint101

#12
August 21, 2023, 09:47:07 AM
Sorry for your loss! He was a nice guy. I got a knife off of him years ago and bought his Tall Tines off of him, too.  Rest in Peace!
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#13
August 21, 2023, 11:50:56 AM
Sorry to hear this.....My Condolences to the many family  members , friends, brothers & sisters of the bow  now grieving .  May you find Peace.....and a smile in the memories .......
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Duker

#14
August 21, 2023, 12:28:27 PM
So sad to hear , My thoughts and prayers for Shawn and family .
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ron w

#15
August 21, 2023, 09:19:25 PM
Sad news, we traded bows a few times, real good guy !! May he rest in peace!! :pray: :pray:
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ssoden

#16
August 22, 2023, 04:52:56 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for family and friends.

Skates 2

#17
August 23, 2023, 05:48:20 PM
Yes, it's our loss. He was a great asset to Tradgang. He was always the helpful gentleman.  I too can't believe he's been gone that long.
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