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Author Topic: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing  (Read 713 times)

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Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« on: January 16, 2025, 11:51:22 AM »
Gentlemen;
Today is the Anniversary of the passing of both Roger Rothhaar and John C. McDonald.  Roger gave us great stories and guidance.  John gave us Big River bows.  I am proud to say that I have four of John's bows.  Both these men left an indelible mark on archery.
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« Last Edit: January 17, 2025, 10:07:35 PM by Wudstix »
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2025, 12:28:30 PM »
 :pray: May they rest in peace
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2025, 08:26:57 PM »
Miss that McDonald geezer a bunch.
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2025, 05:38:41 AM »
Two fine gentlemen who are truly missed.  Thanks for the reminder.
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2025, 10:00:52 AM »
Decades ago I called Roger one night and asked for an autograph copy of his book. I remember him being such a down to earth guy and talked with me for quite a while. I was extremely impressed with him for taking that time.
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2025, 10:11:24 PM »
Never met either of these gents, talked with them both several times.  Had dinner at Ryan's house once and had a good chat about his father.  Brian, I miss John as well.  Have a recurve and one each of his longbows.
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2025, 08:58:41 AM »
God speed. I have a Snuffer original 140 here with me in TX now.  :campfire:
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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2025, 06:32:14 PM »
I have a Big River.

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Re: Anniversary of Roger Rothhaar and John McDonald passing
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2025, 07:36:27 PM »
RIP and prayers continued for their families.

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