Not what was found, but what was lost

[RelicMedic]

I have only been metal detecting for 10 years, but 9 of those years was spent detecting with my best friend, my digging buddy, my diving buddy, my boating buddy...my everything buddy, Ralph. If anyone has watched my videos, you will either see or hear Ralph in almost every one of them. On Thusday, January 12th, at 12:30pm, Ralph died of a massive heart attack while driving into his driveway, with his son by his side. This is by far, the biggest loss I've ever experienced. I feel lost. We had big plans for 2023. I'm thankful that we were able to get out at the end of November before the freeze. We had alot of fun on that hunt. Ralph got a clipped KGII a KGII Hibernia and some pewter spoons. I found some 1700s open work buttons and a couple of beautiful pewter rat tail spoons. We found 2 other sites that we were going to hit as soon as the ground thawed. We had a bottle and scallop dive coming up. None of that is going to happen now, and I'm crushed. Please, people, take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. 52 is too damn young. RIP brother

 

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[lenmac65]

That is so sad and tragic. My condolences to you and your friend’s family.

 

[JohnnyMac]

I have only been metal detecting for 10 years, but 9 of those years was spent detecting with my best friend, my digging buddy, my diving buddy, my boating buddy...my everything buddy, Ralph. If anyone has watched my videos, you will either see or hear Ralph in almost every one of them. On Thusday, January 12th, at 12:30pm, Ralph died of a massive heart attack while driving into his driveway, with his son by his side. This is by far, the biggest loss I've ever experienced. I feel lost. We had big plans for 2023. I'm thankful that we were able to get out at the end of November before the freeze. We had alot of fun on that hunt. Ralph got a clipped KGII a KGII Hibernia and some pewter spoons. I found some 1700s open work buttons and a couple of beautiful pewter rat tail spoons. We found 2 other sites that we were going to hit as soon as the ground thawed. We had a bottle and scallop dive coming up. None of that is going to happen now, and I'm crushed. Please, people, take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. 52 is too damn young. RIP brother View attachment 2065917

God bless.

 

[The Rebel]

I'm sorry for your loss as well as his family's. True friendship is a rare thing and to have a buddy that is into the same things as you are is even rarer. Take solace that he's now in paradise but you will be with him again someday.

 

[Gare]

I have only been metal detecting for 10 years, but 9 of those years was spent detecting with my best friend, my digging buddy, my diving buddy, my boating buddy...my everything buddy, Ralph. If anyone has watched my videos, you will either see or hear Ralph in almost every one of them. On Thusday, January 12th, at 12:30pm, Ralph died of a massive heart attack while driving into his driveway, with his son by his side. This is by far, the biggest loss I've ever experienced. I feel lost. We had big plans for 2023. I'm thankful that we were able to get out at the end of November before the freeze. We had alot of fun on that hunt. Ralph got a clipped KGII a KGII Hibernia and some pewter spoons. I found some 1700s open work buttons and a couple of beautiful pewter rat tail spoons. We found 2 other sites that we were going to hit as soon as the ground thawed. We had a bottle and scallop dive coming up. None of that is going to happen now, and I'm crushed. Please, people, take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. 52 is too damn young. RIP brother View attachment 2065917

Relic WHAT a FANTASTIC REMEMBRANCE you just paid him. I am SO sorry for your loss. You both were lucky to have that closeness !1 and prayers for his family also

 

[RelicMedic]

Relic WHAT a FANTASTIC REMEMBRANCE you just paid him. I am SO sorry for your loss. You both were lucky to have that closeness !1 and prayers for his family also

 

[releventchair]

My condolences.

 

[Lenrac2]

Sorry for your loss. 52 is too young.

 

[Digger RJ]

I have only been metal detecting for 10 years, but 9 of those years was spent detecting with my best friend, my digging buddy, my diving buddy, my boating buddy...my everything buddy, Ralph. If anyone has watched my videos, you will either see or hear Ralph in almost every one of them. On Thusday, January 12th, at 12:30pm, Ralph died of a massive heart attack while driving into his driveway, with his son by his side. This is by far, the biggest loss I've ever experienced. I feel lost. We had big plans for 2023. I'm thankful that we were able to get out at the end of November before the freeze. We had alot of fun on that hunt. Ralph got a clipped KGII a KGII Hibernia and some pewter spoons. I found some 1700s open work buttons and a couple of beautiful pewter rat tail spoons. We found 2 other sites that we were going to hit as soon as the ground thawed. We had a bottle and scallop dive coming up. None of that is going to happen now, and I'm crushed. Please, people, take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. 52 is too damn young. RIP brother View attachment 2065917

So sorry for Your Loss!! A Hunting Buddy always has a special Place with Us!!! Prayers for All involved, and this to pass in a Good way and many Good things to come!!

 

[CRUSADER]

Sorry to hear that, & yes too young.
I've seen similar at my place of work & I make a point of trying not to 'waste a day' & get work into balance, so to speak.
Keep doing what you love in memory of him.

 

[RelicMedic]

Thank you all. I bought an urn pendant and his wife is giving me some of his ashes to put in it. That way, I can take him with me every day and to the sites we wanted to get to before he died. I think that's the only way I can keep going with the hobby.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thank you all. I bought an urn pendant and his wife is giving me some of his ashes to put in it. That way, I can take him with me every day and to the sites we wanted to get to before he died. I think that's the only way I can keep going with the hobby.

Sure, whatever you need. I'm pretty sure he would want you to continue your hobby & continue the plans you had together. Find him in it.

 

[Jorgeke]

I have only been metal detecting for 10 years, but 9 of those years was spent detecting with my best friend, my digging buddy, my diving buddy, my boating buddy...my everything buddy, Ralph. If anyone has watched my videos, you will either see or hear Ralph in almost every one of them. On Thusday, January 12th, at 12:30pm, Ralph died of a massive heart attack while driving into his driveway, with his son by his side. This is by far, the biggest loss I've ever experienced. I feel lost. We had big plans for 2023. I'm thankful that we were able to get out at the end of November before the freeze. We had alot of fun on that hunt. Ralph got a clipped KGII a KGII Hibernia and some pewter spoons. I found some 1700s open work buttons and a couple of beautiful pewter rat tail spoons. We found 2 other sites that we were going to hit as soon as the ground thawed. We had a bottle and scallop dive coming up. None of that is going to happen now, and I'm crushed. Please, people, take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. 52 is too damn young. RIP brother View attachment 2065917

So sad

My condolences to you and gis family

🙏🏾

 

[creskol]

Sorry for you loss. Maybe you can keep his spirits alive by bringing his son into the hobby and hunting with him. Like Crusader said, I, too, am sure your buddy would want you to continue on.

 

[river roamer]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your best friend

 

[RelicMedic]

Sorry for you loss. Maybe you can keep his spirits alive by bringing his son into the hobby and hunting with him. Like Crusader said, I, too, am sure your buddy would want you to continue on.

I'm trying. I mentioned it to him but it's hard to say if he will get into it. I sure hope so

 

[HIGHSTRUNG]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to all involved.

 

[angelito1]

its extremely rare to find a hunting buddy that sticks with you no matter what, you were blessed (as he was) for the great times you had together. may God keep you safe in your future hunts and my condolences to you and his family my prayers go out to you

 

[old texan]

Thank you all. I bought an urn pendant and his wife is giving me some of his ashes to put in it. That way, I can take him with me every day and to the sites we wanted to get to before he died. I think that's the only way I can keep going with the hobby.

RM - this may sound kind of weird but i think he is now in a better position to help you and he will - keep us posted

 

[Gare]

I'm trying. I mentioned it to him but it's hard to say if he will get into it. I sure hope so

I am sure his son has other thoughts he is thinking of now. Might try again much later