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David (GatorGrowl) Is Home with the Lord

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by ETGator, Mar 21, 2025.

  1. ETGator

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

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    The Boss called to tell me he is at home and to tell everyone here on Gator Country he will try to come online tomorrow (Saturday) or Sunday and post.

    He really appreciates everyone's thoughts and prayers!


    Edit: Title updated effective April 3, 2025 (See Post #13)
     
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  2. gatorntuscaloosa

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    Hang in there David !
     
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  3. malscott

    malscott GC Hall of Fame

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    Thanks, ET! Growl has done so much around here over the years...

    Glad he's heading home. May the Good Lord Heal up our pal, Growl/David.

    May Basketball win it all.:)

    Go Gators.;)
     
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  4. Gatorrick22

    Gatorrick22 GC Hall of Fame

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    I am deeply saddened by the recent news about our brother, David. I look forward to seeing him post here again.
     
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  5. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    praying for you David
     
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  6. gatorgrl

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    ❤️. Sending prayers.
     
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  7. thenazz

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    welcome back
     
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  8. tegator80

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    From all us Sweathogs...
     
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  9. ETGator

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

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    He had old friends visiting all weekend and was tied up with them so he didn't get a chance to come online.
     
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  10. northgagator

    northgagator GC Hall of Fame

    David has never had a shortage of friends. I am not surprised that they are visiting and reaching out to him and his family.
     
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  11. gatorchamps0607

    gatorchamps0607 Always Rasta VIP Member

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    Hopefully a good sign but were all hoping for the best!
     
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  12. Bazza

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    Gator Growl/David, along with Ray Gator, really set the Gold Standard here for site/forum moderation.

    I really enjoyed the years we worked together on Swamp Gas and appreciate his bringing me in with his team.

    Love you, David....and thank you!
     
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  13. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    ET just shared with me that David has gone home to be with he Lord - May Jesus wrap the Shephard family in his loving arms

    His wife Donna just called me and asked me to tell everyone on GC how much GC and the relationships he had with our GC Community meant to him
     
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  14. Skink

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    RIP David
     
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  15. northgagator

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    RIP David. All of us on GatorCountry had a great ride with you.
     
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  16. gatorchamps0607

    gatorchamps0607 Always Rasta VIP Member

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    RIP David! Thoughts go out to your family and loved ones!
     
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  17. gatortenor37

    gatortenor37 GC Hall of Fame

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    RIP. May God comfort his family during this difficult time. Including his extended Gator family! He was a legend.
     
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  18. Gatorhead

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    Sad news for sure.
    Was hoping he would rally when he got home.

    Condolences to family, friends and all his followers on G.C.
     
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  19. incoldblood

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    Sad to hear. RIP Growl. Prayers for your family.
     
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  20. lizardbreath

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    RIP my brother. Deepest sympathies to all who mourn him.
     
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