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Post by BIG FOX on Dec 19, 2011 12:07:22 GMT -5
 The above picture is a picture of Charlie Burroughs (DHEXTREMECB on this site).. Unfortunately Charlie drown out duck hunting this past Thursday near Indian Head MD. He and a hunting companion went out in a small boat for an evening duck hunt. When heading back to the boat ramp their boat took on water. At that point one of the men called via cell phone for help. Before help could arrive they had to make a swim for it as the boat sank. It is not clear if they took on a wave or the boat flipped but either way the men tried to swim to shore. One man and the dog that was with them made it to Indian Head base and Charlie never did. He was located Friday via sonar by rescuers. This is a tradgedy and may or may not have been avoidable. Charlie was an avid hunter and was very close friends with a few guys I know and hunt with. His loss hits home for those guys and you can feel it as it hits close to home and affects several of my friends. Please take the proper precaution when hunting or doing anything for that matter. It only takes a split second and you could lose your life just as Charlie did. Charlie died doing what he loved but maybe it could have been prevented. I only hope that Charlie can RIP and hopefully his loss can remind just one person that there is not an animal out there worth your life. Please wear your life jackets and use your head when going out in the water. RIP Charlie you surely will be missed by alot of people.. |
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Post by osprey on Dec 19, 2011 14:32:14 GMT -5
Man, I heard those reports on the radio but never heard a name, that's a damn shame. Way too young for that, I'm sure the whole forum will keep him in our thoughts.
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Post by apickens3 on Dec 19, 2011 14:39:17 GMT -5
This is very sad. Charlie was one of my closest friends and he will be sorely missed. I have talked with Nick who was with Charlie that day and what happened was when coming back across the river waves started crashing in the boat. They tried to get to their life jackets but were unable to due to the water coming in the boat. Nick was very clear that Charlie saved his life. Charlie was quick on his phone to dial 911 and if it weren't for that call no one would of known they were out there and Nick would not have been picked up by the rescue boat. Charlie was like a brother to me and I can't put in words how awful this tragedy is. I will never forget the times we got to spend together. I love you brother and miss you like crazy!
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Post by BIG FOX on Dec 19, 2011 14:47:24 GMT -5
Very sorry for your lose apickens3... I know a few guys that were very close with Charlie as well and I know how hard they are taking it.. I am truly sorry for the loss of Charlie and I hope he can Rest In Peace. Crazy how fast these things can happen I just hope that people can learn from this loss and take the precautions needed to avoid this kind of tragedy... RIP CHARLIE
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Post by davep on Dec 19, 2011 20:28:20 GMT -5
Heard about it late last week, but never heard a name. My condolences.
And you are spot on Andy about how fast things can go bad.
I also hope, that if any good can come out of this tragedy, it is that we ALL will be more careful.
RIP
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Post by busco on Dec 19, 2011 21:35:01 GMT -5
Really really sorry to hear.. Condolenses to the family.....
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Post by Gungnir on Dec 19, 2011 22:54:09 GMT -5
Guys in the car that knew Charlie and Nick were talking about that Saturday. That really is sad to hear. My condolences to the family. R.I.P. DHEXTREMECB
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Post by BIG FOX on Dec 20, 2011 20:12:49 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know I stopped by the viewing today to pay my respects and drop off some flowers from the FORUM.. It was a very uplifting sight to see so many people that truely cared for Charlie and how the decked the place up with his taxidermy mounts and pictures of hunting experiences he had been on. I am sure he will be truely missed by MANY MANY folks.
RIP Charlie Burroughs and may you find peace in knowing you had many loved ones and friends that will miss you dearly...
BIG FOX
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Post by shedslave on Dec 20, 2011 21:27:16 GMT -5
Very sad indeed. RIP hunting brother
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Post by tinmanhunting on Dec 21, 2011 18:57:08 GMT -5
I am a friend and coworker of Charlie. His Funeral service was today and some of his hunting buddies did an awesome tribute to him. They duck, goose and turkey called and did a shotgun solute. "Thank You", Andy for the flowers from us on this site. RIP Charlie and if there is duck hunting in Heaven , " CUT EM' ". You will truly be missed.
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Post by Bartman on Dec 21, 2011 23:18:29 GMT -5
Man, that's a shame. RIP brother.
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