Guys,
It is with deep regret and sorrow that I have to let you all know that a great friend and shooting buddy of mine, Deon Smith (thecitizensmith) passed away suddenly on Thursday 6th January 2011.
Deon was my closest mate through the shooting and I have spent so much time shooting and travelling around the UK with him and its a great loss to the whole community when something like this happens to one of our own.
I remember him telling me just how much he enjoyed meeting you all on our travels and how much he appreciated the welcome he got from you all.
I have been speaking to Karen (Deon's other half) and she is bearing up aswell as can be expected as are his 3 kids. She has asked me to let everyone know and I am sure all your thoughts will be with her and the children at this time.
I have assured her that we will do whatever we can to help them at any time and if anyone has any messages please pass them to me and I will make sure she will get them.
Steve
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Sad passing away of a good mate to us all, Deon Smith
Started by Scoch, Jan 08 2011 12:04 PM
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 12:04 PM
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 01:40 PM
That`s sad news scoch. I did not ken Deon but had seen posts about the forum from him. God rest him.
I have 3 kids myself, 18, 16 and 11 so i feel for the family who have to cope with the loss. I`m sure i can say with confidence that every member to a man on AGS will be thinking of them wither they ken Deon or not.
As for you scoch, to lose a dear friend and shooting companion is hard felt, and i can feel your pain in your post. Remember the good times you`ve had with Deon both as a friend and shooting buddy. He`ll be smiling down on you every time you pick up your rifle.
My deepest sympathy to yourself and to Karen and the wee ones.
Andy.
I have 3 kids myself, 18, 16 and 11 so i feel for the family who have to cope with the loss. I`m sure i can say with confidence that every member to a man on AGS will be thinking of them wither they ken Deon or not.
As for you scoch, to lose a dear friend and shooting companion is hard felt, and i can feel your pain in your post. Remember the good times you`ve had with Deon both as a friend and shooting buddy. He`ll be smiling down on you every time you pick up your rifle.
My deepest sympathy to yourself and to Karen and the wee ones.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 02:53 PM
Very very sad to hear this, Deon was a good guy and always had a smile on in face my thoughts are with his family and friends. William Johannesen
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 03:55 PM
Deon -
A Great Guy and a Great Shot,
who always met you with a smile and a handshake,
you will be sadly missed from the scene.
My Condolences to his Wife and Family.
Ian
A Great Guy and a Great Shot,
who always met you with a smile and a handshake,
you will be sadly missed from the scene.
My Condolences to his Wife and Family.
Ian
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 04:12 PM
We have lost one of the good guys. I was shocked to hear this last night, Deon is going to be missed by a lot of people... Rest well mate
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 04:12 PM
I was fortunate enough to have had the privilege of having deon as a shooting partner at many competitions, and also enjoyed a night in his company at a down south shoot and got to share a few beers and a few laughs with him. A true gentleman and a top shot. He'll be sadly missed by everyone.
My deepest and sincerest sympathies to Deons family
Rest In Peace mate
My deepest and sincerest sympathies to Deons family
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 04:15 PM
We have lost one of the good guys. I was shocked to hear this last night, Deon is going to be missed by a lot of people... Rest well mate
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 04:23 PM
I just found out about an hour ago that Deon had died. I can hardly believe that a guy so full of life and an honour to know has gone. I can still see him in my mind's eye, scampering round the HFT course with a big grin on his face.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 04:58 PM
Our thoughts and sympathies go to Deon's wife and family at this sad time. We only knew him a short time but we found him to be be a genuine and likeable person.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 05:24 PM
Shocked and saddened by this news.
Only knew Deon for the past year but was lucky enough to shoot with him on at least 3 or 4 occasions, one of the nicest and most genuine guys I have shot with.
You will be missed by many Deon.
My condolences to his Family and Friends
Only knew Deon for the past year but was lucky enough to shoot with him on at least 3 or 4 occasions, one of the nicest and most genuine guys I have shot with.
You will be missed by many Deon.
My condolences to his Family and Friends
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 06:37 PM
I have just found out that Deon had died. I shot with him a few times, and I too found him to one of the nicest and most genuine guys. Alway happy and never had a bad word for anybody. I was always surprised at how fast he shot! It is hard to believe that he has gone.
Steve, Please pass on my condolences to Deon's wife and family
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 06:40 PM
Shocked to hear this, Got to know Deon thru HFT League, Genuine guy who will be missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts are with his family.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 06:48 PM
Just had a call informing me of Deon’s untimely demise, still can't get my head round it.
I'm both shocked and saddened, Deon was a great guy, fair minded in all things and an excellent shot to boot.
He will be missed by all of us.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family
If there is anything we can do please let us know.
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I'm both shocked and saddened, Deon was a great guy, fair minded in all things and an excellent shot to boot.
He will be missed by all of us.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family
If there is anything we can do please let us know.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 07:11 PM
Very sad news. Jon and myself send our condolences to the family.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 07:19 PM
Sorry to here this terrible news. My condolences to all the family.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 08:07 PM
Still in shock with Deons untimely departure from us, I can only repeat what has already been said, a true gent with a warm smile and loved his shooting, I had the pleasure of shooting with Deon at the last shoot which Deon won, I was delighted for him, My thoughts are with his family and friends.
On Behalf of all at New Caledonian ARC can I say that it was an absolute privelage to have Deon at our shoots and he will be sadly missed, God Bless You Mate.
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On Behalf of all at New Caledonian ARC can I say that it was an absolute privelage to have Deon at our shoots and he will be sadly missed, God Bless You Mate.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 10:12 PM
Deon was a sincere and quiet man whom I had the privilege of knowing.
He always spoke his mind no matter what and was honest, a virtue that not many men have.
He was great company and a fantastic shot for whom many a shooter looked up to, he will be sorely missed but never forgotten in a lot of friends eyes.
I'm privileged to have gotten to know Deon and I don't think a day out shooting will pass-by when he's not in my and many a shooters thoughts.
Rest and be at peace my friend :-(
He always spoke his mind no matter what and was honest, a virtue that not many men have.
He was great company and a fantastic shot for whom many a shooter looked up to, he will be sorely missed but never forgotten in a lot of friends eyes.
I'm privileged to have gotten to know Deon and I don't think a day out shooting will pass-by when he's not in my and many a shooters thoughts.
Rest and be at peace my friend :-(
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Posted 09 January 2011 - 12:11 AM
It was a real shock this morning, to hear the news of Deon's passing.
I had the pleasure of Deon's company at the World Championships at Kelmarsh last year. It was the first time I had met Deon, but we immediately hit it off. You knew straight away, that he was one of the good guys.
We spent two happy days wandering around the various stalls, marvelling at the birds of prey and browsing the various wares for sale. Regardless of how hard we looked, we couldn't find a single pellet pouch or a shooting mat, for sale. We joked that we should open our own stall selling only those two items, before retiring on our profits and buying our yachts!
I'll miss his ready smile, and broad accent. He was a decent, modest and genuinely inspirational character – and the HFT scene in the UK is all the poorer for his loss.
My thoughts are with his loved ones...
Rest In Peace, D.
I had the pleasure of Deon's company at the World Championships at Kelmarsh last year. It was the first time I had met Deon, but we immediately hit it off. You knew straight away, that he was one of the good guys.
We spent two happy days wandering around the various stalls, marvelling at the birds of prey and browsing the various wares for sale. Regardless of how hard we looked, we couldn't find a single pellet pouch or a shooting mat, for sale. We joked that we should open our own stall selling only those two items, before retiring on our profits and buying our yachts!
I'll miss his ready smile, and broad accent. He was a decent, modest and genuinely inspirational character – and the HFT scene in the UK is all the poorer for his loss.
My thoughts are with his loved ones...
Rest In Peace, D.
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Posted 09 January 2011 - 12:33 AM
Made me giggle reading that...
Stories are often the best way to reflect real human emotions and tell a 'real' story!
I will always cherish the night after Emley when a crowd of 'us' were gathered round the table for a glorious evening of chat and banter.
Deon really did stand out from the crowd. Definitely 'a one in a million' friend.
Rgds
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Stories are often the best way to reflect real human emotions and tell a 'real' story!
I will always cherish the night after Emley when a crowd of 'us' were gathered round the table for a glorious evening of chat and banter.
Deon really did stand out from the crowd. Definitely 'a one in a million' friend.
Rgds
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Posted 09 January 2011 - 01:29 AM
so so sad to hear this news. Deon was a lovely guy who will be sorely missed. Heres hoping that everyone could maybe take a step back and recall and rethink some of the harsh and hurtfull posts that people have posted on here over the past few months. life is too short guys, here's hoping we can make 2011 a happy year without the bitching. Rest in Peace Deon x
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