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MTNMAN has passed away.
« on: September 27, 2005, 11:41:21 PM »
Some of you long time members will want to know this news.  :cry:


Subject: Jeff Gannon(MTNMAN) has passed away

I don't know if you all remember MTNMAN but I just read this on
Modernsportsman.com:

For those of you who are long time members of ModernSportsman.com
I have some very sad news for you, Jeff Gannon who was known to his
many friends here as Mtnman passed away the other day. I just
received a call from Wes Parker (Redneckokie), and he informed me
Jeff died from a massive heart attack. Family members told Wes it
was quick and Jeff did not suffer. True to form Jeff was in the
woods when he died, which if you knew Jeff you would know if he had
to die that is where he would want to be. For those of you who knew
Jeff and even those who did not, please join me in saying a prayer
for the repose of the soul of a good friend and a true Sportsman.
God Bless you Jeff, I hope where you are the turkeys are plentiful
with long beards, and the Bucks are big and all wall hangers I'll
meet you at the forest edge in the fullness of time. ........ Sierra
 



I just sent him a PM on another site and he congratulated me on my
daughter and commented on how beautiful she is...That was just a few
weeks ago. I am so sad...I have never met the man but his kindness
showed through in his posts and his knowledge of the outdoors. I
will miss his insight and his banter about his turkey gun and the
rest of his "pipe" he had in his gun safe. I always said that if I
were to travel down to the NY/NJ/PA border area that I would stop on
down to the Ramapo Mtns and visit Jeff. I guess I will never get
that chance...This is truly a tragic loss and a sad day for all.

Subject: Jeff Gannon's(MTNMAN) Obituary

Here is Jeff's Obituary:

GANNON, JEFFREY L. - GANNON, JEFFREY L. Jeffrey L. Gannon of
Sloatsburg, NY passed away suddenly on September 22, 2005 at the age
of 58. The son of the late Howard and Edna Gannon he was raised in
Hillburn and Viola, NY and was a Rockland County resident for most
of his life. Jeff served in the Army during the Vietnam War, he was
with G2 Intelligence. He was employed by the United States Military
Academy at West Point for over 30 years and was recently retired.
Whether it was at the Shore the lakes, or the mountains, Jeff was an
avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting, fishing, and hiking, he loved
all aspects of nature. He is survived by his wife Lee, his son
Christian (Jennifer) of Garnerville, NY, his daughter Kelley and
grandson Alan Hunter of Sloatsburg, NY, his sister Jill of
California and his niece Karri Nolan (Michael) of Monsey NY. We
would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all our neighbors,
friends, and family, he will be greatly missed. Funeral services
were held privately. Donations to the Wildlife Preservation or the
Sloatsburg Ambulance Corp would be appreciated. To sign Jeff's guest
book please visit www.scarrfuneralhome.net. SCARR FUNERAL HOME
Rt.202 - Suffern 845-357-1137


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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2005, 11:54:09 PM »
He appeared to be a fine man.  Raised a family.  Fought in a war to defend freedom and gave thirty years of service to his country.  

Perhaps the good Lord believed he did his part and called him home.

Job well done, Mr. Gannon.
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2005, 01:37:07 AM »
Folks: Prayers for Jeff and his family.  :( <>< Duce:
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2005, 10:15:52 AM »
I can't say i remember him or reading his posts. But i know we have lost a good man. Seems he went the way he wanted to go. My prayers are with his family.
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2005, 10:38:43 AM »
I remember his posts. He had to be an awesome person. Even though I have never met him, it saddens me. Prayers sent and God's speed. Hope that he gets the #1 B&C. Very sorry to here! :cry:
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2005, 12:36:32 PM »
If you do a search for his handle under the "author" category you'll see that he was mainly a shotgun/muzzleloader guy, as far as NEF's go, but hey, any NEF fan is ok by me. I am gonna miss his posts as I'm sure many others will also. Prayers are with his family and friends.
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2005, 07:21:33 PM »
Here's a face to go with the name...Jeff, you will be missed.  
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2005, 07:44:59 PM »
My heart and prayers go out to Jeff and his family. Such a fine gentlemen will be deeply missed.

........John
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2005, 04:23:58 AM »
RIP, Mountain Man.  Dang, that is too young to die - this bites hard.   :(   That blurb by 'Sierra' brought a mist to my eye - good job on that.   Visit your doc for checkups, guys - get stress-tested - traipsing around the woods is hard on the ticker if it and the arteries aren't in good shape....  We lost a good one.   :(
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2005, 02:17:00 PM »
I remember talking to him about his love for the adirondack mountains of NY, as well as his love of Spring Gobbler hunting. His weapon of choice for the Turkey was the NEF .20ga. I remember him trying to convince the brass @ H&R  on the old H&R Talk Forum to offer choke tubes for the .20 gauge. His signature was "Patience comes with age & you can't teach common sense"
  He was an  American worthy of Honor & respect.
 I pray comfort and peace for his family during this time of loss.

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