Oh, I am so sorry to hear this news. During one of the worst times of my life, I was at home recovering from neck surgery in 2006 and remember reading over and over many of the posts by so many of the true educators on this site. Felix was one that I knew I didn't have to worry about his advice. There were some long, slow, days that passed so much easier during that time because of the fine folks here & Felix was at the top.
He will not be forgotten.
Avatar - 2006, my oldest son (6'2"), trying to lift the 95lb Cobia he caught at Cape Hatteras, NC from the beach.
Absent from the body, present with the Lord! God's blessing on Felix!
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I will go out on a limb here and make a suggestion. What do people think of the idea of re-naming on of the forums in Felix's honor. I certainly learned a lot from him and I am sure other people did also. I think it would be a fitting tribute. What say you? If this is not the time / place to raise this issue, please forgive me.
WP
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It's never easy to be the messenger. You've handled yourself with grace and aplomb, and made Felix proud. Thank you Tim.
My condolences to his Kin.
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
Perhaps if I stop and think of Felix before I begin typing, I can be less crotchety, critical and condescending.
An appropriate tribute to someone who not only taught casting, lube chemistry and ballistics, but also patience, kindness and generosity.
smokeywolf
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms *shall not be infringed*.
"The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution."
- Thomas Jefferson
"While the people have property, arms in their hands, and only a spark of noble spirit, the most corrupt Congress must be mad to form any project of tyranny."
- Rev. Nicholas Collin, Fayetteville Gazette (N.C.), October 12, 1789
I too will miss his posts, however, as we all will be someday, he is in a better place. Rest in peace.
Slim
JUST GOTTA LOVE THIS JOINT.
somebody create a Felix smiley. I would add it to any post helping someone.
They call it "common sense". Why is it so uncommon?
May we all meet ,RIP Felix
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Farewell Felix.........you will live on forever in our hearts and minds!
Rick
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The thread I did not want to see. RIP Felix, you will not be forgotten.
I had only a couple of interactions with Felix and he was a true gentleman and pointed me in the right direction every time. We are fortunate he was not selfish with his knowledge and shared freely with us. I only wish I had the opportunity to meet Felix in person.
Very well written Goodsteel.
Rest in Peace Felix and may all whom you touched continue to remember and glow.
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Great poem Tim. Felix should be smiling from Heaven. A couple of years ago Felix helped this newbie with crisp sharp answers to my questions via PM's. I will miss him and his posts. May God be with his family during their time of need. Be Blessed my Brother in Christ I will see you in Heaven someday.
Courage is being scared to death-but saddling up anyway. John Wayne
A man has to do what a man has to do. John Wayne
Very sorry to hear this.
Felix was a wonder, both with his knowledge and his ability to help others.
A great loss.
NRA life member
LB
I submit that the Golden Boolit Award be renamed the Felix Robbins Memorial Golden Boolit Award.
Rest in peace Felix
Rest in peace Felix. He would be proud of that poem Tim.
Rest well, Felix...
Tim, thank you for all you have done, and keeping us updated.
Brandon
"When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat." - Ronald Reagan
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God speed.
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