Landon Smith (Hunter-27) has passed away

[jeff]

Friends

I've just learned that our great friend and long-time IAP member Landon Smith ([profile]hunter-27[/profile]) died on August 14th. Landon had been recovering from a stroke he suffered in March, and multiple subsequent surgeries. I don't have any further information.

Landon's wife Lisa had previously been in touch with Mike Broberg, and Mark Gum had visited Landon a couple times and given us an update. Perhaps Mike or Mark have additional information.

Landon was a member of IAP since 2007, and had been extremely giving of his time and effort to run contests at Bash time, and swaps during the year. I was always impressed with his logical thinking and calm demeanor, and I enjoyed speaking with him on the phone several times. I will miss his contributions and his presence here, and the IAP has lost a great friend.

Today is his birthday; he would have been 42 years old.

EDIT: Here is a link to Landon's Obituary

 

[mredburn]

Thank You Jeff I will miss him.

 

[SteveJ]

That is way to young for a man to die. Please pass on our condolences to his wife.

 

[PaulDoug]

Very sad to read, he will certainly be missed.

 

[philb]

Very sad, have never spoken directed but had seen the contributions to activities he had made towards IAP and everyone always spoke highly of him.

 

[alphageek]

The world and IAP are worse off without him. He will definitely be missed. Maybe we can do something in his name for the next bash?

 

[longbeard]

Didnt know Landon, but always recognized his avatar in the threads.
He will be missed. Sad to hear.

 

[Dale Lynch]

may he rest in peace.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

He was always a strong supporter of the Bash, and a good person to boot - I'm very sad to read this today...

 

[skiprat]

Gonna miss you Landon.
Condolences and very best wishes to his family.

 

[Pioneerpens]

Very sad to hear! deepest sympathy to his family and friends!

 

[stonepecker]

May he rest in peace.

And if there is a woodshop in the next life.......He is most likely turning pens from some really great wood.

 

[Brooks803]

Landon was a great guy. His contributions to this site have been priceless. I believe that I was lucky enough to be his last pith partner. I did an exchange with his son at the same time. I got to know him well during that time. I'm gonna miss him.

Jeff, is there anything we can do for his family? Take up a collection or something like that?

 

[alankulwicki7]

Wow. So sad....

 

[JP61]

Very sad indeed, may he rest in peace...

 

[PenPal]

For many years I was in touch with Landon by phone and E Mail and on the forum. Yes he became involved over time in sharing activities, whenever he was into a new project he used to touch base with me, I learnt more about him from the obituary thank you for that and the advice.

Kind regards to the family and the forum family.

Peter.

 

[InvisibleMan]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear this.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

So sad, he will be missed.

 

[BradG]

Such a shame to hear. no age at all... Rest well Landon, I'm sure Gods workshop will be a thing of beauty

He will be remembered by many, and will continue to live on these forums

Best wishes to his family

Brad & Jen xx

 

[JohnU]

Very sad to hear this. My prayers go out to his family and friends for their loss of a great man. May you find peace my friend, you will be missed.

 

[edicehouse]

I am sorry to hear the loss of our friend.

 

[tim self]

He will be sorely missed. Lifting his family up for their loss.

 

[CaptG]

I had the opportunity to speak with Landon several times. He was a friend and will be missed. My prayers are with his family.

 

[ed4copies]

Landon was a rare individual!

In the face of numerous health challenges, he was ALWAYS willing to do more for IAP. It was never a matter of asking for his help, he was there to pick up the reins as soon as he saw the need.

IF you are judged in afterlife by what you GAVE in this life, he will be seated on a very high throne!! And he will be sorely missed.

 

[Whaler]

He will be missed.

 

[keithbyrd]

I never met or talked with him but I appreciated his contribution to anyone and everyone on the site. God bless his family and friends.

 

[joefyffe]

I'm sorry to hear. I feel cheated that I never had the opportunity to meet him this side of the clouds!

 

[BRobbins629]

Rest in peace good man.

 

[penmaker1967]

i never met him in person or talked to him on the phone but had many talks through pms about the piths that he run he will truely be missed

 

[sumterdad]

So sad my heart goes out to the family

 

[Jim15]

Very sad day. He will be In my prayers.

 

[greenmtnguy]

Sorry to hear this. He will be deeply missed.

 

[Scott]

I am very sad to hear this! He was always a strong supporter of this site, and a good guy. I will miss him.

Scott.

 

[ironman123]

May God's comfort and strength be with the family. He will be highly remembered on IAP.

Ray

 

[Pete275]

Thanks for letting us know Jeff. Landon was a good friend to many of us here on IAP. I spoke with him several times via telephone and always enjoyed the conversation. He was very helpful to me when I first started turning and I will miss him very much. Rest in Peace Landon.

Wayne

 

[Leviblue]

Thanks for the update Jeff. He'll be missed. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Jim Burr]

Not a good thing to hear, but God bless the man, a good friend to us all. Rest easy Landon, and in peace.

 

[BayouPenturner]

my prayers go out to his family.

 

[plano_harry]

Thanks Jeff. We will all miss him.

Harry

 

[reddwil]

I will truly miss Landon. After meeting him here on the IAP i had the pleasure of meeting him in Nebraska on our yearly hunting trips in his home town. We had several nice visits over the years, sharing stories of hunting and pen turning. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I will miss you brother, gods speed. You will be missed.