Blew it on a wolf - lost a good friend tonight

[Chas]

If you have read any of my posts in this forum over the past few years about our misadventures chasing wolves on the north shore of Lake Superior, you will know one of our hunt group was Murray Davidson aka My72Jeep on CGN.

I got an urgent phone call from his wife tonight saying Murray had collapsed while tending his chickens. I am at camp 3 1/2 hours away from home but was able to contact Ben aka Paddle2DaC who rushed to the hospital to with her. He called me 10 minutes later to tell me Murray didn't make it.

Murray was the recipient of a full liver transplant about 18 months ago and we honestly didn't think he would make it to the transplant. He had some medical issues from the transplant but overall was doing well and had just come back from a check up where they said he was good enough they didn't want to see him for a year.

Ironically we were texting this afternoon and he was going to see me tomorrow at camp. I was fishing when his wife called and thought it was him arranging for me to take him fishing tomorrow. Murray leaves behind his wife and a 16 year old daughter.

I know there is a memorial section and will post details there later, but thought I would put in the information in this forum as most of our posts were here.

Rest in peace buddy.

Chas

 

[FLHTCUI]

I am saddened to hear of the passing of what sounds like good a friend.
May it bring you his friend and his wife happiness to know he has Gone Hunting with others before him.
Knee mail sent honoring Murray.
Rob

 

[Declared Bishop]

RIP

 

[valczer]

R.I.P.

 

[paddle2DaC]

He was a great friend and teacher. The kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

When I was a teenager he was the captain in our cadet core. As I grew up we started hunting in a group together

As a force of habit from the cadet core I would always call him sir. He would give me #### every time lol.

R.I.P. Murray

 

[jlovie]

Sorry for the loss of your friend Chas, I've always enjoyed the stories.

 

[DFarmer]

Sorry for the loss of Murray. I have enjoyed your stories of your wolf hunts together. RIP

 

[bearhunter]

Losing old friends is always hard. Sounds like he had some very good days with some very good friends. Good on all of you.

 

[Joel]

Really sorry to hear that. Sounds like a great guy. RIP and my condolences/sympathy

 

[waldo54]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your good friend, it's never easy loosing a friend, it leaves a hole that never heals. Condolences to you and his family RIP

 

[Waterfowler]

Sorry to hear Chas. Thoughts and prayers with you and his family.

RIP Murray.

 

[Scamaniac]

Very sorry for your loss. It’s those unexpected ones that should remind us all to be thankful for everyday we spend on the right side of the dirt.

 

[Eagleye]

Sincere condolences to the family [and yourself] It is always challenging to deal with the loss
of a friend and mentor. Regards, Dave.

 

[hoytcanon]

That is rough, my condolences to friends and family.

 

[53Izzy744]

RIP to a good nut

 

[the spank]

Condolences to you and his family. It was always fun reading about your misadventures together.

 

[Chas]

Obituary:

https://wawa-news.com/index.php/2024/08/08/davidson-murray-andrew/

 

[Suther]

On the plus side, if all dogs go to heaven there should be plenty of wolf hunting in the great beyond right?

But seriously, condolences to you, and condolences to his wife and daughter. He sounds like a great guy and I am sorry for your loss.

 

[WhelanLad]

Sorry to read of the loss of your mate, mate.

condolences to family and friends, From AU

 

[Bobert1212]

Condolences, very sorry to hear this. He sounded like a great man.