RIP Vaca Russ

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Re: RIP Vaca Russ

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Such awful news, I’m at a loss for words. Never met him personally, but felt to have known him through his many contributions here. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends
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Oh, and Russ loved his girls, and they loved going along with him. :)
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And tearing up his sleeping bag.
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Sorry to hear this I tried to meet him a few times but never did...bummer
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So sorry to hear this. I hadn't met him either but enjoyed his many posts. Prayers out to his family and friends. RIP Russ.
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Sad to hear that. RIP Russ
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Damn! Will Russ be missed! Never met him but shared some private messages. At least he passed doing what he loved.
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oldranger wrote:At least he passed doing what he loved.
That is how I feel also. He was in a beautiful place, doing what he loved, and that makes me happy. Russ always had "fun facts" for me regarding place names which I always love hearing. I will have to do my own research and pass these "fun facts" on to others myself now.
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"Shred the Gnar" Bro. Will be missed.
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Re: RIP Vaca Russ

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Oh no! Tell me it aint so. This is so sad as well as unexpected. This is the worst subject line I've read in a long time. I'm really gonna miss him as will we all.
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