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11-21-2011, 13:07
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Highland, IL
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Mike Willard (SwampFox) Passed Away
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Fellow GT'ers, I have sad news. Mike Willard, the owner of SwampFox Ammo, passed away on 11/05/2011.
Well known for his "Nuclear" 10mm ammunition, Mike often contributed to general 10mm and reloading discussions. Those of us who had the opportunity to talk with him knew he didn't just make great ammo, he was an all around nice guy.
Because he ran his business all by himself, he did not have any employees to notify us about his passing. I spoke with his brother this afternoon while inquiring about an order I had with SwampFox. (I apologize for not getting his name.) His brother said that there was nobody to take over his business and that SwampFox Ammo would be shut down. (He talked about how Mike had his own recipies for his ammo and he didn't write any of it down.)
I felt that inquiring futher about my order was not appropriate, so I do not have any information to assist those of us with credit card charges but no ammo. Sorry I can't help you there.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and his family/friends. He will be missed.
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11-21-2011, 13:09
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10MM FTW
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NEW ORLEANS
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Holy smokes!!! R.I.P.
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11-21-2011, 13:12
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Spershul Furces
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: TX
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That sucks. RIP.
Oddly enough the father of Elite Ammunition's owner just passed as well.
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11-21-2011, 13:12
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Biggest Member
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Thanks g29...very well done!
Prayers and thoughts to his family, you will be missed mike!
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11-21-2011, 13:17
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I'm deeply saddened. He was a really great guy.
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11-21-2011, 13:29
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Biggest Member
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MinervaDoe
I'm deeply saddened. He was a really great guy.
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Yes he was! Super nice too, he'd do whatever he could to help
a link to his obituary may be found in the "Mike@swampfox" thread here in the 10ring forum...
Perhaps a 21 (10mm) gun salute is in order. Haha, we should organize a national 10mm magazine dump at a specific time as a tribute...
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11-21-2011, 13:32
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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This is a sad day for everyone, not just as firearms enthusiast but as human beings.
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11-21-2011, 13:39
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sunny Southern California
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R.I.P. Mike
I have no words at this time. Since I was a newbie, Mike took special time with me. He called me with advice several times to keep me safe. I am deeply saddened by this.
I exchanged emails with Mike on Nov. 4, 2011. It is listed below:
JJ, Yes, the shipping calculator is not correct.
I don't process the orders automatically.
I edit them and send a new invoice if the shipping is not correct.
Then process it. You should have gotten a second invoice with corrections if there were any.
The corrections would be made to match the shipping table that can be seen by using the shipping table link in the top right corner of the site.
If the shipping was correct you may not have gotten a new invoice.
The search for good help continues. I'm talking to someone tomorrow but don't know.
ThanksMike
<hr>From: JJ <inspectorjj@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:34:08 -0700 (PDT)
To: Mike Willard<mikewillard@rocketmail.com>
ReplyTo: JJ <inspectorjj@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Your swampfox orders
Hi Mike, I noticed the note on your site stating that the shipping was off and you were confirming by email. Did I need to do anything? And how is the search going for more help? I saw where your last guy didn't work out.
Let me know if you need anything from me.
JJ</inspectorjj@yahoo.com></mikewillard@rocketmail.com></inspectorjj@yahoo.com>
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11-21-2011, 13:45
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magnifi ba$tard
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CO
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Damn. RIP Mike Willard and Swampfox. 
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11-21-2011, 14:26
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Ol 8 fingers ;)
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G29SF: Thanks for digging into Mike's situation!
I am very sorry to hear this news. That is a major bummer for the 10mm community and those of us who considered him a friendly individual within the internet community of Glock talk.
Mike was a real cool guy - we had lots of conversations both on the forum and via private message.
This is a guy who cared. He cared about the community, about people, about the 10mm, about the shooting sports and aspired where others dared not tread.
This sucks.
I hope we have someone else come along with a similar background to his and start churning out serious 10mm cartridges for the non-reloading fans of this versatile cartridge.
We will miss you brother!
Best,
Kegs
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11-21-2011, 14:34
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woo woo
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Very sad, he seemed like a great ambassador to the 10mm and overall nice guy.
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11-21-2011, 14:51
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Ret. Fireman
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11-21-2011, 14:56
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Member
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Location: louisiana
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i love his ammo! I was gonna have my girl order me couple boxes for christmas.... Rip brother
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11-21-2011, 15:02
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Second2None
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Texas the only state that matters
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Good bye fellow 10 ringer you will be missed. My heart goes out to your family
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11-21-2011, 15:10
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Rest in peace brother Mike..
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11-21-2011, 15:21
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Location: Bethesda, MD
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Praying for Mike and his family. What a loss to the shooting community, especially 10mm lovers
RIP
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11-21-2011, 15:38
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rip
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11-21-2011, 15:40
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I pray he is with the LORD and Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. If you die tonight, do you know where you will spend eternity? Repent and trust the Savior, and you too, will be granted eternal life!! God Bless Mike's family.
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11-21-2011, 15:55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Indiana
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RIP Mike, My prayer goes out to your Family and friends.
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11-21-2011, 15:58
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Counting Beans
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, Idaho
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What shocking news!
Mike, we will all miss you! Peace be with your family.
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11-21-2011, 16:53
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Senior Member
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Location: Provo, UT
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I wanted to try some ammo... now I never will. Prayers for you Mike!
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11-21-2011, 16:54
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F.S.F.O.S.
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Saint Louis, MO
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Wow... I'm floored. Extremely sad news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. I'm sure he's up there shooting the mighty 10mm in the big gun range in the sky.
RIP, bro.
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11-21-2011, 17:52
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Man, what a shock...RIP Mike
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11-21-2011, 18:18
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Colofornia
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Sad news indeed. Seemed like a very nice guy, always willing to help. RIP Mike...
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11-21-2011, 18:27
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Kydex Crafter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arkansas
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RIP Brother.
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