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Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 3:57 PM
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My father, a 1970 Clemson graduate and a 30-year veteran of the US Army (Ret. Colonel), passed away yesterday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He went by the handle 'gunner6' on TigerNet, though nobody would recognize him because he never once posted. Still, he would log in multiple times every day to catch up on the latest news in Clemson athletics. He would often call me and ask if I'd seen what "those idiots on TigerNet" had posted. While this might seem like an insult, for those who knew him, it was most certainly a term of endearment.
Even in the midst of his brutal battle with cancer, he stayed up to date with the latest happenings right here on this site. I know it brought him great joy, so for that, I want to express a huge thank you to TigerNet and Clemson Nation. He was a Clemson man through and through, taking immense pride in our tailgate traditions. Before his passing, he made two demands to my mother: 1) that his funeral not be held on a Clemson game day, and 2) that she continue their contribution to our family's season tickets.
During one of his first oncology appointments in April, he told the doctor that his goal was to make it to see Clemson beat FSU one last time. Though we didn't secure the win, he did make it to game day. He was heavily sedated on Saturday and hardly responsive. We had the TV on in his bedroom for him to listen, and after the game, I discussed it with him. While I was speaking, he came to, looked at me, and began grunting, as speech was no longer possible. I have no idea what he said, but I imagine it was something along the lines of "Clemson lacks that killer instinct." Win or lose, he loved his Tigers. He passed away Sunday morning.
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:02 PM
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Sending Prayers for you all. Go Tigers !
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:03 PM
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Crisp salute!
Prayers for all.
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Ultimate Tiger [35540]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:07 PM
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Now, that is a real Clemson Man. And it s obvious that you will have many fond memories of your father.
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Orange Immortal [65599]
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I am very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:07 PM
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family.
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Clemson Sports Icon [56133]
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Prayers to you and your family***
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:10 PM
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Game Changer [1725]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:14 PM
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I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for Peace and Comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.
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Orange Immortal [67135]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:19 PM
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I'm so sorry for your family's and Clemson Nation's loss. Prayers are sent for your family.
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Clemson Icon [27767]
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Sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:22 PM
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He graduated a year after I did, so there's a good chance I would have known him.
Best wishes to you.
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Paw Master [17675]
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Sounds like your Dad was a great Man!!
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:24 PM
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God Bless and comfort you and your family!!
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Game Changer [2027]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:25 PM
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I think he was on to something about "those idiots on Tigernet."
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Playmaker [365]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:30 PM
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Pancreatic cancer is a real female dog. It took my dad in 2007. My prayers go out to them.
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 4:38 PM
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Very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. Your dad sounded like a special Clemson man.
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 5:00 PM
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Sorry to hear about your loss. The good memories of your dad will help you through this tough time.
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Tiger Spirit [9935]
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Prayers for all involved. Thank God we had people like your dad on this earth.***
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Sep 25, 2023, 5:00 PM
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Game Changer [1930]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 10:50 PM
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Peace and comfort to you and your family.
Sincerely, a proud TNet idiot!
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Varsity [104]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 25, 2023, 10:55 PM
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Prayers to you and your family! Thank you for sharing with us.
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Game Day Hero [4121]
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So sorry for your loss
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Sep 25, 2023, 11:34 PM
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I lost my Dad in 2010. It definitely takes time to come to terms with.
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Ring of Honor [21277]
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Sep 26, 2023, 6:36 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family 🙏
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All-In [10359]
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Sorry for your loss
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Sep 26, 2023, 6:42 AM
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Sounds like a great Tiger.
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Ultimate Tiger [34099]
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Deepest sympathies
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Sep 26, 2023, 7:43 AM
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Sorry for the loss of your father. He sounds like a good man and a great Tiger, too.
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Paw Warrior [4788]
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Sep 26, 2023, 8:22 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
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Dynasty Maker [3233]
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Re: God rest his soul. Prayers for the family! God Bless
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Sep 26, 2023, 8:32 AM
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you and your family! May His spirit provide comfort and strength to your mom and family!
Go Tigers!!
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Dynasty Maker [3253]
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 26, 2023, 8:37 AM
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We grieve with you in the loss of our Clemson brother. Thank you for sharing some of his story of his love for Clemson and obviously your love for him. Sincerely
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All-In [10989]
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Fair Winds and Following Seas
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Sep 26, 2023, 8:48 AM
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From one veteran to another, may he find peace and rest for all of eternity. May his legacy live on through those who knew him, those who served with him, and those whom he raised with wisdom and love.
Semper Fidelis
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Re: Clemson Nation Lost a Great Tiger
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Sep 26, 2023, 10:44 AM
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What a way to go; get to see my Tigers play one more time, grumble about what was going on and then sail off. Hate it had to be because of cancer, though. Give me a bottle of scotch, pass it around for all, roast me with whatever is left in the bottle and then feed the fish with whatever is left of me. Thank you for all your father's service. He sounded like a true Clemson Man. Wish I could have tailgated with him.
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Very sorry about your Dad. Heaven gained a new Tiger!***
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Sep 26, 2023, 11:37 AM
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All-TigerNet [5668]
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Prayers to you and your family Delta.
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Sep 26, 2023, 11:40 AM
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Sounds like a great father…
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [101111]
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Crisp Clemson Military salute to gunner6
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Sep 26, 2023, 2:02 PM
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Thx for being a Clemson Man, and..
GO TiGER(s)!
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Sep 26, 2023, 2:13 PM
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Sorry for your loss and prayers for peace during this difficult time
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Valley Protector [1492]
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So very sorry for your loss, DeltaTiger53...
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Sep 26, 2023, 4:11 PM
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And what a beautifully written tribute to your dad! Heaven just got another great Tiger, 'gunner6'.
Peace be with you and your entire family.
I'm certain that your dad will be watching next season, when we embarrass the Noles on their home field.
Will be epic!
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Ring of Honor [23587]
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Sep 26, 2023, 4:15 PM
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Praying for you and the family.
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Sep 26, 2023, 4:42 PM
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I am truly sorry for your and the family's loss
God Bless all of you and him
He was a hero
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Sep 26, 2023, 6:11 PM
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Prayers For all of the Family!
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Sep 26, 2023, 6:14 PM
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Sorry for your loss... Prayers for your family!
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Valley Protector [1419]
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Sep 26, 2023, 7:26 PM
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Sorry for you loss! Prayers for you and your family!!
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Dynasty Maker [3162]
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Im praying for you and your family.
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Sep 26, 2023, 7:32 PM
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Thank you to your father and your family for serving our country.
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Thoughts for you and yours.***
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Sep 26, 2023, 7:44 PM
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