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by The Roadie » Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:09 am

There are quite a few on his Facebook albums. Should find a way to get permission - some time after the memorial service on Saturday, though.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:22 am

I know him and Cody were close, maybe he could get us permission...
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by Nakashige » Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:32 pm

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by kickin_up_mud04 » Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:59 pm

RIP Brandon thoughts and prayers to you and your family
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by boda883 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:39 am

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by Cody_S » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:38 pm

HARDTRAILZ wrote:I know him and Cody were close, maybe he could get us permission...


Yeah, James had PM'd me if I had one that I had taken. I unfortunately haven't been able to find a hi-res one that I've taken. Usually I'd just whip out my phone to take quick shots when we were out and about.
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by Cody_S » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:54 pm

Unfortunately I don't have any of just his truck. Here's what I do have though:

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Probably too blurry:

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If you want to use either of those, message me, and I can send you the full size image.

Also, the local offroading group has a few up, and one of the members there made this:

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I can ask him if he has a higher resolution version that he'd be willing to contribute.


Now what will probably be the best shot, is this one:
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I can talk to the guy who took it and see if he has a hi-res image.
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by gotspeed1 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:44 pm

Rest in peace Brandon
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by bore_pig » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:15 am

A tragic reminder of how dangerous our hobbies can be. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
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by NC_IslandRunner » Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:28 am

HARDTRAILZ wrote:Anyone have a picture of Brandons truck that could be submitted for the Calendar? If selected, I will buy and send his family a copy. I know his truck was important to him.


Awesome Idea! Hope you find a good pic! Great way to remember him, and his family should really like it and the show of support.
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by Trail X » Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:51 am

Thanks for posting Cody. If you see any more potentials let me know.
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by Cody_S » Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:05 pm

Here's another I came across on FB. I think he took this one though.

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EDIT: Just came across a few more that I took:

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Again, if you want to use any, message me and I can send the full size.
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by sburruss7 » Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:44 am

RIP thoughts and prayers for his family.
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by Conner299 » Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:39 am

My condolences to family and friends. I was out hunting that same day, so it hits home. Why not make the Calender nothing but Brandon? Twelve of the best shots celebrating his life, truck, and things he loved to do.
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by Cody_S » Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:34 pm

Just got back from the memorial service. After talking to his family, I found out that the autopsy came back showing nothing. No gunshot wound, no fall injuries, nothing. Even after an investigation, it's unknown what happened. I heard someone mention sudden heart attack, but Brandon was definitely healthy, and took care of himself, so I find that hard to grasp. Anyways, just thought I'd post up and update, since it seems it was less of a "hunting accident" and more of a... Well, I don't really know, freak incident? His mom said something along the lines of "God knew it was his time, and took him while he was out doing what made him the happiest." She seemed to have no doubt in her mind that he was definitely at peace when he went.
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by Diacom » Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:33 pm

RIP Brandon.
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by DirtyBacon04 » Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:05 pm

Wow. Hits too close to home sometimes. Best wishes to his family.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:33 am

Cody...Can you help me get a copy of the calendar to Brandon's family?
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by Cody_S » Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:46 pm

HARDTRAILZ wrote:Cody...Can you help me get a copy of the calendar to Brandon's family?


Hey Kyle, sorry it took so long getting back to you. Yeah, I can definitely help. Do you want their address and just have it shipped to them, or do you want to send it to me and I can take it to them?
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by HARDTRAILZ » Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:25 am

I want to do what you think is easiest on them. I hate to ship it to them and make his mom cry. What is the simplest mist sensitive way to get them this remembrance of him.
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