Hal Swiggett
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Hal Swiggett
My friend Hal Swiggett has taken his last trip. He has crossed over the Great Divide and is now with his Lord. I don't feel sorry for Hal - he is at peace. But this old world is less because of his going.
Keep the campfire burning old friend. We will be along shortly.
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Keep the campfire burning old friend. We will be along shortly.
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Re: Hal Swiggett
Sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and his family.
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Re: Hal Swiggett
I remember his name from different publications......... I'm sorry for your loss, Brother Jim.
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Re: Hal Swiggett
His hunting in Africa with the Navy Arms buffalo hunter muzzleloader is a classic of outdoor stories.
He and others of his time are greatly missed.
He and others of his time are greatly missed.
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Can't remember what book (older book) but I read an article just last week by him. He was a decent guy. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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Caught me by surprise - I thought he had already passed on. May his family know the peace of God during this time of adjustment.
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Re: Hal Swiggett
Sorry to hear this Jim...condolences to you on his loss.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Re: Hal Swiggett
One fine individual and my one of my favorite writers.
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*sigh* It seems all my heroes will lead the way again...
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Hobie
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Re: Hal Swiggett
I think the first time I was aware of Hal Swigget was in the early 70's and I couldn't have been more then 10-12 at the time ! Read an article about him handgun hunting ! After that i tried to read all he wrote ! I seem to remmember him writing an article about going to Wyoming or Montana and killing a nice black bear with a 243 WIN . I think later he wrote somewhere that he did it because he was told he couldn't ! And I can certainly relate to that type of thing
My condolences to family , friends and long time readers .
My condolences to family , friends and long time readers .
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Re: Hal Swiggett
Sorry to hear of his passing, though it seems he had a wonderful life during his time here on Earth.
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We will be less for his passing. prayers up for family and friends alike
Mike Johnson,
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"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
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Thanks for posting this info. Jim T. even if it is sad.
Hal Swiggett was another of the gun writers that I enjoyed a lot when I was younger and only had a couple of guns, a .22LR and a .30-06. Hal was one of those few writers that somehow made me feel good about what I had and not get a case of "magnumitis" that was so prevalent in the 70's. He will be missed!
Geoff
Hal Swiggett was another of the gun writers that I enjoyed a lot when I was younger and only had a couple of guns, a .22LR and a .30-06. Hal was one of those few writers that somehow made me feel good about what I had and not get a case of "magnumitis" that was so prevalent in the 70's. He will be missed!
Geoff
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Re: Hal Swiggett
He truly did write some great common sense articles.
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He will be missed .
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Re: Hal Swiggett
My condolences to all of Hal's friends and family. He will be truly missed.
I never had the pleasure to meet the gentleman, but I learned a lot from his writings and I got more than a few laughs from his stories.
I don't think I'll ever forget his story about "Demonstrating West Texas Diamondbacks to city folks,"
I never had the pleasure to meet the gentleman, but I learned a lot from his writings and I got more than a few laughs from his stories.
I don't think I'll ever forget his story about "Demonstrating West Texas Diamondbacks to city folks,"
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Prayers and best wishes to you and your family...
Looks like I need to peruse somne of his fine work. I was aware of the name but not the writings.
Looks like I need to peruse somne of his fine work. I was aware of the name but not the writings.
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Jones for that
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Jim,
Sorry Jimbo on the lose of one of your buddies---'ole Hal taught me a lot from his writings. A very good dude.------------Sixgun
Sorry Jimbo on the lose of one of your buddies---'ole Hal taught me a lot from his writings. A very good dude.------------Sixgun