Well, it happened. The Dogcatcher finally got caught. Not many of you know me. Hell, I don't think any of you actually do. My father was Dogcatcher here on THF. Now... a lot of you know him. I say was, because he passed away this last Friday.

You band of heathens, know-it-alls, group of good guys, and arm chair political analyst, and the occasional ______, I'll let you fill in the blank. Yall were special to him. This place helped tie him over the past years with his illnesses. Whether it was antagonizing someone, giving praise, getting deep in the fray of some deep conversation, teaching, guiding or just plain ole communicating; it was entertaining for him and for that, I thank you. And so does my mother.

Dad was an avid hunter. Teaching me his ways. He loved hunting and fishing. He taught me his ways. Then they were our ways. Now, they're my ways that I'll pass onto my kids. Nah, they're still his ways. He would always let me know that, and still will in some form or fashion.

Quick funny story: He shot his last deer around 2010 I believe. Opening day. Right at sunrise. See dad would hunt from the cabin window because his walking wouldn't allow him to walk to the deer stand, or his favorite tree he liked to sit under. Anyway, sunrise, Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt, Op. 23 "Morning Mood", plays in my mind. The morning dew on the wheat sparkles like diamonds. A light fog... and BAM!!! A shot rings out across the county. 20 seconds later. My phone vibrates, because heaven forbid my 63 year old father learn T9 texting and save my opening day. "Got one, pack it up, come gut this deer, take it to the processor, and take me home!" And that's what I did, as I cussed him silently in my head for being the luckiest son of a gun ever. Helluva hunter, helluva guy, helluva father, and grandfather.

And technical. Jesus, so technical. If it was calls that he turned, they were precise. Every time. No matter what. And some were beautiful. The ones that he sold here on THF were made with care and precision. And for those of you that have those, thank you and cherish them.

Speaking of precision. When I found and told him my love for muzzle loading. He was excited because he had never messed with it before. Other than when he was younger. He dove into this art form of rifearms and researched the hell out of it. And my email was blown up from his research. He told me, you have to be precise. Always be precise. Which is not my nature. But I followed him down that precise path and thankful for it.

Anyway, thank you for listening to me. I appreciate it. And dad appreciated all of you! So much that I remember getting a call from him one day as I was traveling for work and he said "I'm gonna have the #1 post count on THF. Just you watch". I did, and he did. I think his exact words were, lemme see if I got this right, "nanny nanny boo boo". Thank you again.

"Illegitimus non carborundum est"

My condolences Sir for your family. RIP Marvin

My deepest condolences. He will be missed.

I had the pleasure of meeting your dad and mom in Abilene for lunch when I was out hunting that way. He gave me a couple of predator calls and a really neat wooden handled flat and Phillips screwdriver combo he made. He loaned me a few books which I enjoyed immensely. Very much enjoyed our chats from time to time. He was a very well read, good-hearted man. And he was a Vietnam veteran.

I didn't know him personally, but I respected him greatly. God's peace to you and yours.

Sorry to hear this as he was a good one here. I met you and him back around 2009 either at a varmint hunt or his house. I went there twice to pick up calls. He was always knowledgeable and helpful with accounting or providing links for diy projects. Thanks for letting us know.
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Heartfelt condolences, sir. May he rest in peace.

Really enjoyed his posts. He will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.

Met him one time. May he RIP and my condolences to you and your family.

Wonderful man he will be missed.

R.I.P. Marvin

Condolences to your family. RIP Dogcatcher

I opened a letter today with a letter opener I got from him a decade ago and I have I don't know how many calls from him.

Bought a couple of his calls when he was still making them and he was super helpful on which ones would give the best results for our area. Marvin will definitely be missed around here-

Very sorry to hear. I enjoyed his posts here. RIP.

Rest in peace, Marvin. He will absolutely be missed!

my deepest sympathy to you and your family! He was always a good sport on here and played fairly nicely with the rest. prayers for your family

He was one of the few on here I met. He was a good guy who I respected deeply. My condolences to you and the family. Prayers for peace and comfort for you all.

Hate to hear this, RIP Dogcatcher and condolences to the family

RIP sir. He will be missed.

RIP Marvin. Thank-you for your service and for your time on the forum. I have a few of your calls that I’ll keep in a special place and remember you when I look at or use them. Prayers for your family for Peace and Comfort. You’ll be missed.

RIP Dogcatcher

I remember his postings.

RIP, sir.

RIP sir and sorry for your loss,

May he rest in peace! My condolences to you and yours.

My condolences. He will be greatly missed here.

Another good one gone. God speed Dogcatcher.

RIP

Almost met him once.

I bought a ammo box at an estate sale that was from the Vietnam war. I reached out to him to give it to him, he said he would like to have it and would be in Fort Worth to see his son, we could meet out there, for whatever reason he changed his mind?

He was obviously a very good man may he R.I.P

BTW he is still #1 poster and will be for quite awhile

dogcatcher 110,840
bill oxner 91,416

R.I.P.

I will miss him.

My deepest condolences. Prayers for peace.

My condolences to you and your family.

Thanks for letting us know Blackpowder. Your Dad as you know was a special man that lives on through his Family, Friends and many others that he touched with his calls, wisdom or just friendly talk with others.

RIP Mavin You are missed Sir.

Sorry for your and your family’s loss may he rest in peace.

I remember there was a post years back when Ballinger was voting to be wet again and he had information about how many saloons that little twin once had. I posted it would interesting to know since that is were my lease is and he posted a newspaper article or something from the early 1900’s that had the names and addresses of the saloons.

RIP Dogcatcher.

He will definitely be missed. RIP,sir.

I'm very sorry for your loss and he will be missed greatly on THF. He was a good one.

Very sorry for your loss. I never met him in person but we communicated a couple of times. He will be missed.

Never met him but we messaged each other several times. He was always helpful. Glad he achieved the #1 spot on the THF. Sorry for your loss Blackpowder.

Sorry to hear. Condolences to you and your family. Rest In Peace Dogcatcher

Met him and wife in 1998 when we were rv'ing in Ruidoso,nice man for sure.

RIP Marvin

He was a good one. RIP

Very sorry to hear this news. Your father will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.

RIP Sir.

RIP

He was a good man with a great heart. He will be missed!
Rest In Peace DC !

corrected the date,sorry

Think I have one of his calls somewhere still. He'd send me links to Chevy Chalets for sale back in the day after I wrecked mine. Dad's are special, I'm sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss. RIP Dogcatcher

Interesting man with interesting posts. Rest in Peace and condolence to the family.

His Memorial Day picture bombs were the best posts on here.

Praying for comfort and healing in this time of loss for your family.

Thanks for letting us know. Marvin shared some neat stories with me.

I’m sorry sir 🙏

Sorry to see this, he will be missed. Rest in Peace

Same here. I valued his point of view because he lived it. He really will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear this news. I offer you and your family my sincere condolences. He was a good man.
Rest in peace Marvin.

I met Marvin many years back. I bought several of his handmade calls. Great craftsmanship,beautiful calls,sound great and work.He always asked about the family. We met up one time for a couple calls I bought from him. He gave both of my young boys a call that was made out of a brass shell casing. He had etched their name on the shell casings. Really neat! It was greatly appreciated. I always enjoyed his postings on the forum. He will sure be missed.

RIP Marvin, condolences to the family

So sorry for the passing of you Dad. Prayers for you and your family sir.

Prayers sent for you and yours. Like for so many others on here, he was a presence that will be missed. May he RIP

Damn, losing some good folks

Wow Marvin was a great guy, spoke to him over the phone few times and he was sharp.

Nam followed this soldier home, rest in peace sir.

Prayers for you and your family and friends

dc, Godspeed. For the family, SO sorry for your loss.

Don’t know how I missed this…RIP Marvin

I missed this too, caught up in Dove season I guess.
RIP Marvin...

Never met him but he seemed like a good guy. RIP.

Blessings and prayers.

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RIP Dogcacher, you will be missed here.

My condolences and prayers. He was a very positive influence here on THF and will be missed.

Keep your head held high @ your powder dry.
Tis sure your dad tis mighty proud of ya.

Twas looking threw the ones that gone ta the happy hunting grounds.
They come from all walks of life. But all shared the same passion.

ta Dogcatcher & the many others. All are missed.
Prayers for those who are saddened.
The memories shared are the true Trophies.

RIP Dogcatcher….Godspeed