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David St. John aka @sandmangator has passed away.

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by wingtee, Oct 31, 2023.

  1. wingtee

    wingtee GC Hall of Fame

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    David St. John aka @sandmangator has passed away. He died on October 27after many battles with cancer. He was an avid Gator fan as many of you know. He grew up in Jacksonville and graduated from Englewood High.
    David was married and lived in Middleburg Fl. Sandman was a beautiful person with a giving and loving heart especially with animals. Before I moved toDaytona we lived around the corner from each other in The Ravines.
    Sandman will be missed by all. He was 76
    Just wanted to get that out there
    If a mod could also include this post to Diamond Gators I would appreciate it . He was a huge Gator Softball fan
    Thank you.
     
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  2. ETGator

    ETGator Long-Time Gator Stuck In East Tennessee Moderator VIP Member

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    Thanks for letting us know. It's in Diamond Gators now too.
     
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  3. gatordavisl

    gatordavisl VIP Member

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    So sorry to hear this, wing. We've lost some good Gators in recent years, including Graygator and gatorknights. Was sandman a buddy of yours?
     
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  4. Matherly87

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    Sorry for the dup but hats off to the Sandman.
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  5. jaxg8r

    jaxg8r VIP Member

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    DSJ and I ran in the same circle of sports enthusiasts, i.e. Jax Sports Talk Radio, back in the late 90's. But had lost touch in the last ten years or so. Don't let the tag Sandmangator fool you. He was a really good golfer and, after Gator sports, it was his passion. RIP David.
     
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  6. 62gator

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    I met David through Greg Larson (R.I.P.) many years ago. He was a really good guy, very well thought of by many. A fine golfer & Gator. Condolences to his family and friends. May he R.I.P. Cancer sucks!
     
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  7. wingtee

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    Yes he was Davis . Played some golf and had a few beers.
    Thx for asking
     
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  8. wingtee

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    Good Job 62.. that’s where I met him ! Thru Larson !
     
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  9. wingtee

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    Thanks for doing that ET
     
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  10. Bazza

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    :emoji_pray:
     
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  11. SuperMOM

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    RIP Sandman
     
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  12. sierragator

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    Rest in Peace. Condolences to his family and friends.
     
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  13. gatordavisl

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    Sorry, brother. May he RIP and meet many great Gators up above.
     
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  14. 62gator

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  15. DawgFanFromAlabam

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    Condolences.
     
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  16. wingtee

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  17. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    MaY JESUS WRAP David's family in His loving arms
     
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