Passing of fellow CastBoolits member Garcia

[osteodoc08]

With a heavy heart, I am making my first post here to let everyone know my father and fellow castboolits member known as Garcia, passed at the young age of 57 on May 22 in his sleep. He has taught me all I know about the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, relaoding and life in general. Unfortunately with a busy schedule I haven't been able to learn the art of casting, although I will learn to cast from a good friend of his, Ralph as well as you all here. Thank you in advance.

I was urged by a fellow member here whom I spoke to via email to let everyone know here of his passing. He will be missed.

I love you Dad.

[Glock Junkie]

So sorry for your loss!

[dragonrider]

Condolences for your loss.

[Lefty SRH]

Man I'm sorry to hear about your father. Did your father live in Georgia?

[osteodoc08]

Man I'm sorry to hear about your father. Did your father live in Georgia?

Yes. He lived south of atlanta.

[Bo1]

Condolences for your loss.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bo

[GP100man]

My Condolences & prayers of comfort & peace to you & your family.

57 Wow!

[SciFiJim]

osteodoc08, Would a family member have logged on to this forum after your father's passing?

Checking his member ID shows that "Garcia" last logged on here on 5/29/13 at 7:10am.

[Lefty SRH]

Yes. He lived south of atlanta.
Yes, in Newnan, your father recently bought one of my molds. I enjoyed working a deal with him on the mold, he was quite the character.
Again I am sorry he has passed.

[Bzcraig]

Sounds like you lost a father and friend, so sorry. Will pray for you and family members.

[waco]

Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

[longbow]

My condolences as well.

I hope you have many happy memories and from your post it sounds like you do.

Longbow

[osteodoc08]

osteodoc08, Would a family member have logged on to this forum after your father's passing?

Checking his member ID shows that "Garcia" last logged on here on 5/29/13 at 7:10am.

Most likely my mother scrolling around his computer trying to make sure all his loose ends are getting tied up.

Thanks again to everyone and their outpouring of support.

[osteodoc08]

Yes, in Newnan, your father recently bought one of my molds. I enjoyed working a deal with him on the mold, he was quite the character.
Again I am sorry he has passed.

Correct on all accounts!

Which mold in particular was it out of curiosity. He has several.

He had just received a 9mm mold from Slovenia and had cast and lubed a few hundred of them for me the day of his passing. He was so proud of them

[SciFiJim]

Sounds like you have great memories of your Dad. Cherish them and pass those memories on to your own children. Those 9mm boolits now have great value as memory keys.

My very sincere condolences.

Jim

[BoolitChaser]

It's never easy loosing any of your parents. There are so many things I wish I could still ask them and show them. Take solace in knowing that they are still alive on the other side of the veil, they watch over you, and your family will be together again someday (forever).
-SLC Reloader-

[smoked turkey]

Losing either of your parents is a hard one. In my case I think losing my dad was a little harder for me. It was 1996 and I still miss him. You are in our prayers for peace during this time. Sounds like you have some good memories of your dad and they will carry you a long way in the coming years.

[Larry Gibson]

Condolences, may he rest in peace and find lots of WWs, excellent moulds, great lubes, no leading and good accuracy on that big range in the sky........

Larry Gibson

[Stonecrusher]

My condolences. My prayers are with you and your family.

[jmort]

Not much can be said to ease your pain. Will be praying for you and good to see you carry on his legacy.

[bangerjim]

Condolences. I have lost both parents and in-laws now. It is tough.

Remember....as long as you remember them.....they are always with you!

[MtGun44]

Sorry to hear about your loss. That is way too young.

Getting to cast from a brand new MP mold on your last day is
probably as good as it gets for a serious caster. Now that mold
isn't just a work of art, but has a very special place.

It would have been a bigger shame if he had missed out on it
by a day or two after waiting for his custom made jewel for
what was probably a good long time.

Bill

[R.Ph. 380]

Sounds like he did a good job rising you and no doubt he was loved. His memory and memories of much he said will crop up now and again. In that way, he lives on in your and our memories.

Bill

[Dale53]

osteodoc08;
I am truly sorry for your loss. I lost my father at his age of 49 - way too young to go. However, he gave me a great foundation in life and I was fortunate to have worked with him for several years on a daily basis (he owned a small business). The pain never goes away but the intensity lessens a bit over the years. I will be 78 in a couple of days and I still find myself quoting him and his words of wisdom have had a great deal to do with the man I am and hope to be...

He gave you a big gift in sharing those lifetime gifts of hunting and shooting. That doesn't happen for everyone and I am sure you'll treasure those experiences for the rest of your life. I have found that it helps to focus on the good times together...

Dale53

[SP5315]

Condolences for your loss

[429421Cowboy]

Wow. I will always be amazed at how losing a member here feels like losing a friend, the people here are like a big family.
Prayers for you and your family, my father is 56 right now and I can't imagine what I'd do without him.
Also a big thank you for logging on and letting us know what happened, rather than leaving us to wonder after awhile.
I am sorry for your loss and I hope you find some peace after going through what we all face someday but never expect is coming. God Bless,
Cowboy.

[Lefty SRH]

Correct on all accounts!

Which mold in particular was it out of curiosity. He has several.

He had just received a 9mm mold from Slovenia and had cast and lubed a few hundred of them for me the day of his passing. He was so proud of them

Haha, I can only imagine how many molds your father has. He bought one that was made in Solvania aswell, its 45-270 SAA hollow point mold. I believe thats how its stamped.

[square butte]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family.

[w5pv]

He will be happy in the place he is in now,always remember the good things about his and your relationship.God Bless

[6bg6ga]

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like you spent some good quality time with him. Cherish the time you spent and look only at the good times instead of the time you could have spent when your schedule was so busy. I made the mistake of always being too busy and I can never make up for what I lost. I know that someone will teach you and they will have the same kindness that your father had.

[jlchucker]

My condolences to you and your family.

[MT Gianni]

My sincere sorrow for your loss. Prayers sent.

[Shuz]

osteodoc08--My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

[Bagdadjoe]

Totally shocking news. I just did a trade with him recently as well....really sorry to hear that, my condolences.

[Shiloh]

Condolences. I don't know what words to say to tame your loss.

I lost dad in January. Not a shooter or hunter, but a great mentor.

Shiloh

[John Allen]

Sorry to hear this. Next time you go shooting I am sure he will be by your side in spirit.

[osteodoc08]

I really appreciate the outpouring of support from everyone. Thank you to all during this hard time.

[detox]

Thanks for letting us know about the loss. Some people leave the forums and never return...leaves us never knowing what happened to them.

Oxford, GA.

[10mmShooter]

osteodoc08

Sorry for your loss, prayers inbound.

[Recluse]

Newnan, Georgia.

Your dad and I had a nice discussion one time about Newnan and a little town nearby, Moreland, that was home to one of my favorite columnists and writers of all time, Lewis Grizzard.

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your daddy was a fine man.

:coffee:

[Dean D.]

I'm saddened to hear of Garcia's passing. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Cast Boolits is more than just a website, it's a community. We mourn the loss of every single member when we lose one. We'll be here for you if you get the urge to reconnect with your Dad through his love of casting.

[silverbuzzard]

Tom Garcia was a class act. I just recently began a friendship with him via telephone and email and he was a true American and a fine example for us all.

God comfort and bless the Garcia family

[MrWolf]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother a few years ago and feel some of your pain. 57 is way to young. My prayers go out to you and your family.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Sorry for your loss.
your father and I crossed paths a few times...mostly on threads about 41 Mag.
Jon

[Roundnoser]

So sorry to hear this news. I too lost my Dad when he was 56. -- Your Dad will always be here...He lives through you; in your thoughts and memories!

[Just Duke]

I believe we corresponded back and forth about Winchester "92" and "86" parts. Nice fella. So sorry for your loss sir.

[Grandpas50AE]

I will add my thoughts and prayers to everyone else's here. I lost my mom and dad within 4 years of each other (1983 and 1987), and lost my best friend to cancer 3 years ago. Mom was 56, dad was 65, and my best friend was 59. I is always a difficult thing to deal with, but keep them in your heart and keep your faith in God, and He somehow gives you strength to go on and He has a way of making the best times with them easiest to remember and the hardest of times with them seem to fade into the background. As long ago as I lost my parents, I still think of all the times with them often, and I still pray for their fulfillment in Him.

[koehlerrk]

Condolences and prayers inbound tonight for you and yours...

[alrighty]

My sincerest condolences go out to your family.

[Gtek]

Lost mine in 99', biggest hurt in my life. I bet you will find as time goes on how much you still talk to him. Talk with the mind and listen with your heart, gets real easy after a while. Sorry for your loss, strength to you and the family. Gtek

[TCLouis]

You suffer your loss now, but soon the thing to do will be to let him live on in your Heart and Memory!

[littlejack]

My sincere condolences on your fathers passing. May he rest in peace in heaven with our Lord and Savior. Amen
Jack

[hickfu]

I cant believe Tom passed, I chatted with him all the time on the Marlinowners site. The last we talked he had sent me information on a guy selling Linotype for 1.25 a pound and when I contacted him he would not ship. Tom drove to the guys house and purchased a bunch of it (if not all) and was selling it to get his money back and then some. I was wondering why I hadn't heard from him.

I am so sorry to hear of his passing, I will miss the PM's back and forth with him. I lost my dad 2 months ago but at least he had a long life (just missed his 80th) but Tom was only 57, He never told me that he had any health problems in all our conversations.

I posted on Marlinowners.com to let his other friends know of his passing, so sad.

May good bless him and take him into his house to wait for his family members to join him one day.


Doc

[cat223]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

[Lloyd Smale]

my prayers are with you and your family.

[Ajax]

I don't have the words to express my sympathy for you and your family. I will keep yall in my prayers and thoughts.


Andy

[cajun shooter]

Our Family here on Cast Boolits have lost a Great Friend And Fellow Caster. I remember him posting his input into many of the subjects we discuss here. I'm sorry for your great loss and your length of time with your father cut short at such a early age. Just remember that he will always be at your side. Take Care David

[thegatman]

Although I didn't' know your dad, I am sorry for your loss.

[waksupi]

Garcia was an asset to our family. He will be missed here.

[Char-Gar]

I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all during these very hard times.

[EMC45]

This really stinks. Sorry for the loss. Truly. When I saw "GARCIA" in the OP I instantly thought ATL. I thought he was in Ga...

[Randy C]

He will be watching over you now, sorry for you loss

[Elkins45]

57 is far too young. My dad made it to 79 and that still didn't seem like enough time, and we lost my mom at 50.

I am very sorry for your loss and I know how much it hurts.

[nagantguy]

Hold on to your love for him and all your great memories and he will never really be gone. And just think how happy he will be to see you at those Gates!

[DLCTEX]

So sorry for your loss. That is far too young to go. I lost my mother at age 59, but fortunately didn't lose Dad until age 74. I still think of things I would like to ask both.

[John Wayne]

I was fortunate to have met and known Tom. He loved to help people. I can't think of a finer epitaph than that. He was a treasure in many ways and introduced me to another treasure, Ralph. I have said many a prayer for Tom, you, your brother and mom. The suddenness of it all has really added to the pain. Tom loved casting boolits.

[blackthorn]

Gail and I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences! Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time, and beyond.

[Nickle]

My condolences. It's been said many times we're like a family here, and think that's true.

[Prodigal Son]

I've yet to bear that pain, as both of mine are still with us. I can't imagine your sense of loss, but God heals all pains. Trust in The Lord and he will give you peace. God bless you in your time of trial , my deepest condolences.

[TXGunNut]

Would like to add my condolences as well. I recall a few of his posts that were helpful to me and I'm pretty sure many of us here learned something from him, he will be missed.