mn90403 956 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 It is with Norm's and Jonni's permission that I repost sad news. They want all to know. It is with great sadness that I have to report that our friend and contributor Fred Mason passed away this morning at home with his wife by his side. Fred was a good man, husband and father. He was also a good detectorist and friend to all that knew him. Fred was also a very generous person, at just about every gathering he made a very large pot of "Chile Verde" and shared it with all. R.I.P. Freddy Norm 16 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mn90403 956 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Fred was a friend to many here. He will be missed. I will miss him. His lungs had been failing him over the last few months. I'm hoping he has found a good patch where he is now. Mitchel 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 655 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Never met Fred, but read lots of his post! RIP Fred 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Sorry to hear Fred passed away , my condolences to his family. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,647 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Very sad news!! God bless his family. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt 188 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 That's sad news. We never met, but he was a contributor to all the forums as long as I can remember. May he rest in peace. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pairadiceau 173 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Rest in Peace Freddy. AMEN. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 966 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I. Just got word on this from Norm bad bad news. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C... 696 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 He will be missed-Mike C... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adam 3,114 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 So very unfortunate for us all, and contributions will be missed by many....Prayers for him and his family 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,089 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I'm very sadden to hear this news, we will greatly miss Fred here on the forum, my condolences to his family, RIP Fred. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 911 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Rest in peace prospector. Prayers for the family. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DolanDave 689 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) Really sad to hear this....RIP Fred, condolences to his wife and family... Edited April 17 by DolanDave 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sonoran Dave 2,105 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 RIP Fred. Your chile verde was legendary. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeJ 2,071 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 So sad to hear this. I always appreciated Fred's comments, no matter the subject. RIP Fred. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota Slim 983 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Fred always said "I don't want to lead. I don't want to follow. I'd just like to go my own way -- in peace if possible." RIP Fred. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Relichunter2016 704 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Always enjoyed Fred's post on all the forms, may he rest in peace, condolences to his family. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowbell79 24 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Fred was a very generous man. He sold me his Minelab several months ago and took the time to show me all he has learned over the years. I’ve kept in touch with him on a regular basis sharing with him my own adventures. Thanks again Fred for all you’ve done. I’ll remember you every time I swing that coil. Rest In Peace sir. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bedrock Bob 3,868 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Man what awful news. Fred has been the voice of reason on this forum for about 15 years now. What a guy. He will be sorely missed. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardtimehermit 497 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 R.I.P. Fred, you will be missed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim P. 33 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Sad news for sure, most helpful guy around, RIP my friend. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,593 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Sad news indeed. Very knowledgeable guy as well as a native fellow Missourian. He will be missed. RIP Fred 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pairadiceau 173 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 It is great to see so many posts acknowledging Fred Mason's impact on members here, he was a good man and wonderful story teller. He has been on my mind today. So, here's to Fred Mason: Last year in November, , Fred, Norm their spouses and I were camped on the East side of the river (Colorado), on the western side of the Trigo Mts. south of Quartzsite a ways. I remember sitting by the fire one evening relaxing with my dog and Fred walked over from his trailer with a bottle of Tequila in one hand and a glasses in the other and said, "Would you like a drink?"..... Sure, I said and we had a nice chat by the fire and that is about it. It was a beautiful evening. I miss Fred. RIP amigo. Stay safe my friends. Jeff 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gilaoro 318 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 This is sad news. Has there ever been consideration of establishing a permanent memorial section for passing members? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,609 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 RIP Fred, So sad and a good friend, lots of good memories. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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