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In Memoriam

This page is dedicated to those valiant Freedom Fighters who are no longer with us.

Jane and I were discussing tonight the loss of many of our loudest voices over the past few years, and lately, over the past few months.

The following is an incomplete list of those brave souls who have moved on to other pastures. They may be gone from our world, but they will not be forgotten, at least not by us. We will be posting brief bios on each shortly. Until then, think of these names with fondness. They were proud defenders of Freedom in this once-great nation of Canada.

These fine souls are listed in the order they most recently left us:

	David A. Tomlinson With great sadness and a profound sense of loss, we announce that David A. Tomlinson, President of the National Firearms Association, passed away the evening of September 18th, 2007, after a short illness. It goes without saying that Dave had a deep impact on firearms politics and legislation, beginning in the mid 1970's with the FARO group, through the first incarnation of National Firearms Association in 1978, and from 1984 to present as President and Legal Advisor to the National Firearms Association of Canada. More...
No Image Available	Al Parsons Al was one of the Responsible Firearms Community (RFC) stalwarts and defenders of our rights and freedoms. Al passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2006 and will be missed by wife Muriel and the rest of his family. Per Al's request, there will be no memorial services of any kind. If you want to send a condolances card to Mrs. Parsons the mailing address is: Muriel Parsons 2307-85 Street Edmonton, AB T6K 3H1 I personally think that all of us in the RFC should send a note to let her know how much her husband was respected, and to let her know she has friends everywhere.
	Dr. Doug Craig A civil engineer with a PhD in geological engineering from the University of Wisconsin, died October 25, 2005, of a rare bone cancer. He was 71. Craig and his wife, Joan, came from Vancouver Island to Whitehorse, Yukon in 1969, for what was supposed to be a three-year stint but turned into a lifelong commitment to the territory. More...
	Dale Blue President of the Responsible Firearms Owners of Alberta, Dale Blue was a tireless advocate for repealing Canada's Firearms Act and replacing it with something that actually combats crime, not persecutes the law-abiding. Dale passed away on December 23, 2004. Thoughts on Dale's Passing From: "Leadneck" "Maggie" Al Muir Murray Grismer
	Gordon Hitchen "In memory of Gordon Hitchen 1933-2004. Gordon passed away after a short illness from Cancer at Stoney Plain Hospital Alberta at 2330 hrs, 2nd of July 2004. Gordon was a veteran & served his country in the RCN & then as a career RCMP officer. He was also an outspoken advocate for Rights and Freedoms and will be greatly missed by our firearms community." - AOB
No Image Available	Rick Hardy "It is with regret and sorrow to inform you of the untimely passing of Rick Hardy (sparkplug@adss.on.ca) on Monday May 10, 2004 while fulfilling his passion of flying. He was a talented and highly respected man and will be sadly missed by all who new him. - Hardy Family"
No Image Available	Don Adams Manitoba Branch NFA President
No Image Available	Paul Harding "This is to let you know, my beloved husband Paul Harding, died on April 13, 2004 at 7.30 a.m, in the City of Durango, at México. I beg your prayers for his soul, to be in the company of God, because Paul was a great person, good man, good father, loving husband and great friend." - Silvia Harding
No Image Available	Peter Kearns Made a carreer out of harassing government burueacrats and making them obey their own laws.
No Image Available	Rod Bugaresti Passed away on June 23, 2001 (complications from blood clots in the lungs)
No Image Available	Dezmond Keddie Died from cancer. Extremely active in the fight against Bill C-68. Lived out his last days in Salmon Arm, BC.
No Image Available	Jack Gentles 61-year-old retired Postal worker who, after suffering a stroke and recovering in the hospital, had a firearm stolen from his home. It was recovered by the Calgary Police Service from a gang-banger. As the firearm was registered, the police KNEW who owned it. Instead of simply returning the firearm to its rightful owner, NWEST and the Coquitlam Tactical Team attended Jack's Quarry Road residence armed with search warrants for his home and the owner of the property. They seized everything they could. This overwhelming show of force completely unnerved Mr. Gentles, and he committed suicide. Following Jack's untimely death, the search warrants were sealed, NO inquiry into his death since they "knew" how he died. Len Miller, a retired Vancouver Police Officer said, "There is no greater example of over-reaction on the part of the police... an UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE... which we were assured (by Allan Rock) would never happen."