In memoriam - Professional Hunter Phil Smythe passes away

That is bad news indeed. I had hoped he'd pull through. RIP Phil. Prayers for the family.
Bruce
 
Terrible news to end what has been for so many a TERRIBLE YEAR.
 
May his soul rest in peace. I´m sure his already enjoying the company of God. My most sincere prayers and condolences and respect to his lovely family. He will be most missed for his enthusiasm and great fun to be around. We have another angel in heaven.
 
Damn, for a while it sounded like he was going to pull through. Prayers for his young family, I can't imagine the difficult road ahead.

I hope as a community we help his wife and young children. I am sending something their way today.
 
Very sad to learn. My sincere condolences to his wife, children, family and loved ones. Rest In Peace Phil.
 
Such terrible news. I did not know him, but when I read the news he passed away it kind of took my breath away and felt a tight grip in my chest.

Rest in peace
 
I am so sorry for the family. I was so hopefully he would recover. When I saw this posted I just hung my head, so sad. May he rest in peace.
 
Very sad news. Prayers for peace for his family.
 
My deepest condolences
 
A very well respected PH, who obviously loved his job, lost his life trying to support his young family during the economic catastrophe of this pandemic by doing a dangerous job. It is a sickening tragedy.

I hope the family and friends find some peace in their faith.
My condolences to Phil's family and friends.
 
As all have said, very sad. Phil will, I’m sure, rest in peace. His family will have a much more difficult time, and I pray that they will come to find peace in their faith.
 
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Very sad to hear, our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP
 
Very sad news indeed . Sincere condolences and prayers to his wife , children and loved ones . RIP Phil !
 
Terrible news. I had a hunt booked with Phil for June of 2022. I had talked with him for almost two years planning this. He was truly a wonderful guy. Super passionate about His job. His passing is a true loss
 
Sad news, RIP.
 

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