Hi guys,
I am Shane Holm, Chad's identical twin brother. I haven't been on TG for a long time but just logged on and saw this thread at the top. As you can imagine I miss him immensely. He truly was one of the best men I have ever known. One of the few people I have know who cared more about others than himself. I appreciate reading your kind words and want to give a brief update.
Chad's daughter Madison graduated with a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State in December and is currently working on a masters degree. Chad's son is a senior in High School who was a standout football player this past fall and is currently practicing for the upcoming Lacrosse season. He is currently planning on going to a trade school and enrolling in the national guard. Both of his kids are very hard working and dedicated young adults. Chad's wife Amy has been back to teaching school and has had a tough time but is doing better every day.
Chad was a lot of things to a lot of people. His faith and love of his family were his number one priority, but after that he was extremely passionate about making bows and his traditional archery community. He absolutely loved his business and the folks he met over the years. He always wanted to retire early from teaching to build bows full time and spend more time in the woods with his friends, but it never quite worked out.
Over the last year and a half Amy and I have talked about selling his bow business but she hasn't been ready. This past week she mentioned that she is ready to consider moving the equipment and supplies to someone who would use them. Chad's bow shop has been left basically as it was when he made his last bow (which was for me). If anyone is interested or know some one who is please reach out to me. Chad would love to know his forms and equipment was being used to create new bows.
I plan to not be such a stranger around here, take care,
Shane
Topic: I miss Chad (Read 2853 times)
