Sawman passes, R.I.P.

[Daezee]

Nice service at Barrancas. Learned some new stuff. I thought he was an AOC...turns out he was an AO1. He was a Seal with 5 tours in Vietnam and 2 purple hearts. He'd never said much about his time in Vietnam to most everyone, so that was a surprise to the attendees (I wonder if the 6 notches in the handle of his Randall #14 knife were part of his Vietnam history). I know he was proud of his Randall, so it must've had some significance to him. His wife said he told her he'd get picked and go on missions, but nothing further. At one point the chaplain asked, "Is Bruce here?" I raised my hand and he said Bruce was his trusted hunting partner.

 

[FrankT]

Thanks for posting this...He had told me some but I was sworn to secrecy. Were any of his Command or team members there?

 

[Daezee]

No command or team members that I am aware of.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Nice service at Barrancas. Learned some new stuff. I thought he was an AOC...turns out he was an AO1. He was a Seal with 5 tours in Vietnam and 2 purple hearts. He'd never said much about his time in Vietnam to most everyone, so that was a surprise to the attendees (I wonder if the 6 notches in the handle of his Randall #14 knife were part of his Vietnam history). I know he was proud of his Randall, so it must've had some significance to him. His wife said he told her he'd get picked and go on missions, but nothing further. At one point the chaplain asked, "Is Bruce here?" I raised my hand and he said Bruce was his trusted hunting partner.

Thanks again, Bruce, for sharing with those of us who couldn’t attend. I’m glad the service was a good one. Bill and his family deserve it.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

 

[kendive]

Nice service at Barrancas. Learned some new stuff. I thought he was an AOC...turns out he was an AO1. He was a Seal with 5 tours in Vietnam and 2 purple hearts. He'd never said much about his time in Vietnam to most everyone, so that was a surprise to the attendees (I wonder if the 6 notches in the handle of his Randall #14 knife were part of his Vietnam history). I know he was proud of his Randall, so it must've had some significance to him. His wife said he told her he'd get picked and go on missions, but nothing further. At one point the chaplain asked, "Is Bruce here?" I raised my hand and he said Bruce was his trusted hunting partner.

I knew he was a Seal only because of the Military History he has given to me and the stories that went alone with them. We have meet a couple of times but we mostly talked on the phone.

Bruce I have always thought you knew this but we just never talked about it.

It was funny because Bruce would be the one to give me a piece of Military History from Bill, but Bill would put it in a bag and either tape it up and or put a million staples in it so Bruce could not open it. Only I was to open the package. So Bruce and I would meet up at my property and hand the package over. Bruce would patiently wait for me to open the package to see what is was this time.

May Bill rest in piece.

 

[Chaps]

Yes he never really talked about his military history. I knew he was a bad ass by some of his stories but would always change the subject. I will cherish our hunts and the knowledge he passed to me. A great loss to our community

 

[NavCorman]

Thanks again, Bruce, for sharing with those of us who couldn’t attend. I’m glad the service was a good one. Bill and his family deserve it.

Nice service at Barrancas. Learned some new stuff. I thought he was an AOC...turns out he was an AO1. He was a Seal with 5 tours in Vietnam and 2 purple hearts. He'd never said much about his time in Vietnam to most everyone, so that was a surprise to the attendees (I wonder if the 6 notches in the handle of his Randall #14 knife were part of his Vietnam history). I know he was proud of his Randall, so it must've had some significance to him. His wife said he told her he'd get picked and go on missions, but nothing further. At one point the chaplain asked, "Is Bruce here?" I raised my hand and he said Bruce was his trusted hunting partner .

Hero . Warrior . Patriot .

 

[FLT]

He’d been there and done that and moved on with his life. He was like most real warriors, in that he felt no need to discuss it. I’ve been fortunate enough to have crossed paths with several men that were cut from that same piece of cloth. Men of his caliber choose their friends very carefully. He was without a doubt the Real Deal.

 

[wareagle50]

RIP Sawman> Never had the honor of meeting him, but he answered some questions I had about a rifle. Forum will be less without him for sure.

 

[nrajeeper]

Sorry to hear of his passing. Never met or talked to him but enjoyed his posts...

Is there an obituary? Sorry if i missed it if posted - google wasn't much help.

 

[Starwarsmaster24]

Sorry for your loss. Rip sawman!


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[FrankT]

I am telling you it sure has been tough losing another friend...I am getting too old for this Rest in Peace Bill

 

[Jerry]

FRANK, YOU GOTTA HANG IN THERE!

 

[FrankT]

FRANK, YOU GOTTA HANG IN THERE!

Oh I am OK Jerry, just sadden about Bill, He was a good One!

 

[Jdcujo]

Yes he never really talked about his military history. I knew he was a bad ass by some of his stories but would always change the subject. I will cherish our hunts and the knowledge he passed to me. A great loss to our community

The only stories I ever heard was him doing "courier" work for naval Intel and his love of the 38 super.

 

[John B.]

Even though Bill and I butted heads every other post, I hate to read of his passing. Rest in peace sir, and prayers to your friends and family.

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[ccc]

Even though Bill and I butted heads every other post, I hate to read of his passing. Rest in peace sir, and prayers to your friends and family.

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Damn would I get the same eulogy from you ? Just kidding brother

 

[John B.]

Damn would I get the same eulogy from you ? Just kidding brother

Well probably not now. Jeez.

Seriously though, I was looking forward to the back and forth banter sawman and I had. Dang sure wasn't expecting to see this after a 5 month hiatus.

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[ccc]

Well probably not now. Jeez.

Seriously though, I was looking forward to the back and forth banter sawman and I had. Dang sure wasn't expecting to see this after a 5 month hiatus.

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We aren’t promised our next breath, I’m kind of course around the edges, but I try to be better with time. Sawman was pretty abrasive as well, as a buddy of mine described me.