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DaFace

11-08-2021 04:30 PM

I was just poking around at his recent posts and noticed this one from not too long ago. Impressive that he had such a positive attitude about it.

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief (Post 15767156)

This is probably a good place to leave this.

March 15th I was diagnosed with uncureable/inoperable stage 4 stomach cancer. I've been doing chemo and the usual treatments since then. We did scans last week to check progress and the chemo isn't working. So they're turning me over to hospice.

I'll still be lurking, but probably won't post much. It was great meeting a bunch of you over the years and thanks for the great entertainment on here. Don't feel bad for me. I've had my bucket list completed for years and I'm in good spirits still.

Take care and GO CHIEFS!!!

IowaHawkeyeChief

11-08-2021 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15943348)

I was just poking around at his recent posts and noticed this one from not too long ago. Impressive that he had such a positive attitude about it.

Thanks for posting, sounds as though he was in a good place and lived a full life.

booger

11-08-2021 04:36 PM

Sounds like he gave it a helluva fight against cancer. Sounds like a great dude and friend/family/brother. Sincerest condolences to you and his entire family and friends. You’re doing great with the stories for those of us who didn’t know him. That’s a wonderful way to honor him along with your plans in the great outdoors where you guys hung out. Sounds like he lived life to the fullest and with a smile on his face. Damn hard to beat that! Times like this are always rough. Hang in there Bwana

RIP Hondo

Dartgod

11-08-2021 04:54 PM

I can't say I spent much time interacting with him. I'm sure I met him at one of the many CP gatherings over the years.

That said, I'm truly sorry for the loss of your friend Bwana. I have a couple of buddies like that from CP and I'd be devastated if either of them suffered the same fate.

RIP

WilliamTheIrish

11-08-2021 04:55 PM

Bwana (”Bawan”),

Buddy, I hope all is well with you. Am sorry to read of this loss. It’s tragic. First images I’ve seen of RMC. And as somebody mentioned earlier, that name “Hondo” fits the man.

May he travel quickly to the next life.

seclark

11-08-2021 05:59 PM

Rip Hondo
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REDHOTGTO

11-08-2021 06:17 PM

always sad to lose a friend, lost 6 last year myself, it never get easier

Katipan

11-08-2021 06:29 PM

💔

Halfcan

11-08-2021 06:35 PM

Sorry for your loss- I always really liked him.

Did he go to Chrisman in Independence?

Al Czervik

11-08-2021 06:39 PM

Damn sorry to hear that Bwana......
Dudes like that dont come around that often anymore.
RIP Hondo

TinyEvel

11-08-2021 06:44 PM

Shit. I had no idea. Was it cancer?

I met Hondo at one of the bashes, and we became friends, kept in touch on Facebook. Dude was legit a man. This is pretty shocking.

Wes was 100% solid. RIP Hondo.

Dayze

11-08-2021 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15943348)

I was just poking around at his recent posts and noticed this one from not too long ago. Impressive that he had such a positive attitude about it.

damn.

that's impressive; I hope I'm that calm / content in a situation like that.

The Franchise

11-08-2021 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel (Post 15943598)

Shit. I had no idea. Was it cancer?

I met Hondo at one of the bashes, and we became friends, kept in touch on Facebook. Dude was legit a man. This is pretty shocking.

Wes was 100% solid. RIP Hondo.

Stage 4 stomach cancer, apparently.

Mecca

11-08-2021 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15942594)

I'm guessing it's not going to get better, unfortunately. CPers were relatively young and healthy when the board was started a couple of decades ago, but now we're not getting any younger.

RIP Hondo, and condolences to all who knew him well.

I thought about this the other day..I signed up here when I was 22, now I'm 41, that's crazy.

Chief Roundup

11-08-2021 06:58 PM

Damn, R.I.P. another good one gone.

Bump	11-08-2021 07:09 PM

Sorry for your loss, my condolences.

TimBone

11-08-2021 07:38 PM

It's a real bummer to continue seeing these kinds of threads. RIP.

Condolences on the loss, Bwana.

lewdog

11-08-2021 07:57 PM

Bwana,

Your guys stories on this board sure reminded me of home. And Hondo is like many Montanans, just real. I can't explain the people there but it makes a man better. He seemed like a good one.

mlyonsd

11-08-2021 08:52 PM

Prayers to rockymtnchief's family and thoughts to you Bwana.

Do us a favor and whenever you're up on the mountain toasting him do one for you and him and then one for the rest of us.

Ming the Merciless

11-08-2021 09:01 PM

damn man. he was lucky to have a friend like you. RIP .

this year has been pretty tough.

Braincase

11-08-2021 09:12 PM

I am sorry for his passing.
I am happy he was able to see the Chiefs win another Superbowl in his lifetime.

philfree

11-08-2021 09:27 PM

RIP RMC. Seems Chiefs Planet is taking a lot of hits. At least our comrades got to see us hoist the Lombardi and two Lamar Hunt trophy's. God bless their families.

Chiefs=Champions

11-08-2021 09:41 PM

Sorry to hear that. RIP

wazu	11-08-2021 10:54 PM

Beautiful tribute, Bwana. Sorry to see us lose another great one.

teedubya

11-09-2021 12:13 AM

Damn, Wes. Loved that dude. Great guy. RIP, bro.

bevischief

11-09-2021 12:30 AM

Damn. He will be missed.

Simply Red

11-09-2021 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty (Post 15942592)

Well done Bwana. This one hits pretty hard. Hondo was a hell of a guy and we've shared lots over the years as we connected on the Chiefs, telecom, the whole Wyoming/Montana thing, etc. I know he's in a better place now and the suffering is over.

Hondo, this is for you buddy. :toast:

https://i.imgur.com/heRxkvH.jpg

I'm also very thankful to have met you Monty, and same could be said of your hospitality and kindness. I miss chatting with you buddy.

Monty

11-09-2021 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 15944366)

I'm also very thankful to have met you Monty, and same could be said of your hospitality and kindness. I miss chatting with you buddy.

You too my friend and appreciate your kind words.

Oh, wait. You seem nice. :thumb:

cdcox

11-09-2021 07:25 AM

RIP, Hondo. My condolences to all his family and friends.

luv	11-09-2021 08:26 AM

:( RIP

tredadda

11-09-2021 08:50 AM

RIP. Sad to see another one go.

Otter

11-09-2021 09:00 AM

I feel like I know him through Bwana and I'm sorry I've never had the chance to meet him personally.

luv	11-09-2021 09:49 AM

Just had time to go through and read Bwana's stories. I should learn not to do stuff like that I work. Very cool.

My only story is picking him up from the airport when he flew in for a bash. I believe KS Smitty was with me. I know there was a tailgate in there somewhere, too, but my memory is hazy (thanks, alcohol). Wish I remembered more.

Great guy.

LongSufferingToady

11-09-2021 12:26 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great friend. RIP.

duncan_idaho

11-09-2021 12:56 PM

Godsdamnit

So sorry to hear this. Sorry for your loss, bwana and hope your good memories continue to bring you comfort.

tmax63

11-09-2021 02:21 PM

May the good Lord have him in Heaven an hour before the Devil knows he's dead. RIP

jallmon

11-09-2021 03:37 PM

RIP

stevieray

11-09-2021 06:13 PM

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Oh man, I've been dreading this day.

Still feels like a ton of bricks.

First and foremost, my sincerest condolences to you Greg. You were closer to him than any of us. I know your heart is hurting brother, and I feel for you. When you tip one out, please know I'm with you in spirit. You were a great friend to Wes, and the impact will last forever.

Wes was a bad ass. Hunter, fisherman, avid outdoorsman.

Dude was a Cowboy, and not the urban kind. Wes could've been dropped into the Wild West of the 1800's and would not only survive, he'd look good doing it.

Bad ass. Brother rode a Vmax."Nuff said.

Always hoped we'd go riding one day. I'll think about him out on the road.

After he posted about being sick, he would still like my artwork on facebook. I'd reach out and he wouldn't respond...Understandable, Wes wasn't the kind of guy that wanted someone slobbering all over him like a colicky child.

A good way to describe Wes is across between Jimmy Stewart and Steve Mc Queen, with a splash of Chuck Norris. Someone you would be glad to call friend.

I will miss him dearly.

stevieray

11-09-2021 06:18 PM

ThyKingdomCome15

11-09-2021 06:24 PM

Sounds like a great guy. Thanks for informing us. Hope his friends and family are doing ok. He will be missed. RIP

Otter

11-09-2021 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana (Post 15942976)

The Cooter Hill story:
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...66&oe=61AF579C

So I had always heard stories about this guy, Hondo used to rodeo with back in the day, a black guy by the name of Cooter Hill.

On my birthday a couple of years ago, a buddy of mine drove down to Billings from Great Falls to hang out and go to dinner on my birthday. We end up jumping an Uber to a local western streak house/bar. We are sitting at the bar BSing with the bar tender, drinking beverages, when this guy walks in. Really friendly guy all smiles and about everyone in there seemed to know him. About that time, his cell phone rings and his ring tone is the "Where the white women at" from Blazing Saddles. Everyone was cracking up.

Shortly after that, I heard someone call him Cooter. I walked over and asked him if he knew a Hondo. He gets an ear to ear grin and says "He's a good buddy of mine, we used to bull ride together." Cooter came over and sat with my buddy and I and starts telling some Hondo stories from back in the day.

Hondo was supposed to come down and join us, but he ended up being on call and couldn't make it.

I decided to give Hondo a call and was giving him crap about some of the stories I just learned about. Hondo explains that one night in their rodeo days, they were trying to check into a hotel and the only room left in town was a single bed unit. With that being it was the only choice, they had to take it. I guess at least it was a king bed. Hondo says, "Cooter is the first guy I slept with, ask him". I lean over and said "hey Cooter, Hondo claims you are the first black guy he slept with, any truth to that?" Cooter about fell out of his chair, he was laughing so hard.

I handed the phone to Cooter so he could say hi to Hondo and after about 30 seconds, he starts cracking up again and handed me back the phone. I asked Cooter what Hondo said and he said Hondo told him, "Greg doesn't like black guys." You had to know Hondo's sense of humor. We all had a good laugh over that little deal and sat around killing off many cold beverages the rest of the night.

That is a great story.

For all the daredevil stuff I've done and do in life bull riding is not on my list. I'd sooner drop a cinder block on gas pedal of a running car while in the passenger seat and see where things go.

Balls of steel.

BIG_DADDY

11-10-2021 09:36 AM

Sorry for your loss Greg. I loved hearing your background with him. Thanks so much for sharing.

Iowanian

11-10-2021 11:24 AM

Sorry to hear this news Bwana.

He always seemed like a "real one" in my interactions with him and I enjoyed the posts he made here. My condolences to his family and to you as his friend.

spanky 52

11-10-2021 04:22 PM

I'm sorry for your loss.

bevischief

11-12-2021 01:21 AM

At one of the last Bash's at Nozers, my brother and I got to spend few hours with him. Had a great time. Not the crystal plunger Bash.

bevischief

11-12-2021 07:54 AM

It getting to be so long ago. That might have been be where did the 3 generations photo.

bevischief

11-12-2021 07:56 AM

Now my nephew is working on number 2.

booger

11-13-2021 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter (Post 15945900)

I agree, that story cracks my ass up :ROFL:

kccrow

11-13-2021 01:16 PM

RIP. Sorry for your loss Bwana, and thanks for sharing the great stories.

Bwana

12-01-2021 12:16 PM

Thought you guys might enjoy the obit.

https://www.stenbergfuneralhome.com/...#/obituaryInfo

stevieray

12-02-2021 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana (Post 15985038)

Thought you guys might enjoy the obit.

https://www.stenbergfuneralhome.com/...#/obituaryInfo

thanks for sharing!

The wifey and I are going out on the 4th to celebrate 29.

I'll raise a glass or three.

:)

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