Gabriel Martin Rygaard

From Memphis I send my condolences to Mr. Craig Rygaard, the Rygaard family and the Ax Men family. Gabe was a joy to watch. His love for logging was so sincere. Thanks for sharing him with us. God bless. 7.13.25

To the entire Rygaard family both blood as well as family in Christ, community and business: the news of Gabe´s home going, has completely broken my heart. I came from a family run trucking company. Therefore, I felt a real connection to the day in and day out challenges of Craig, Gabe, and Aidens´ work on the show. I also enjoyed the family lifestyle that is portrayed by each member of the Rygaard family and crew. I enjoyed watching Gabe interact with each of the rest of the crew. I have an...

I´m actually watching now and just knew something was wrong and him not being on the show and then I found out. Man... I had upmost respect this guy!! Good son,father, brother, lumberjack and business owner. I´m sure I missed a few. He was a tough guy on the show but you could see how much he loved his life. RIP Gabe

I just found out today believe it or not I hope so sorry I love the show man I know he was the best product ever and the best dad

Was my favorite character on TV. Once, I heard you had passed away, felt my heart sank , as losing a family member. Fly high Gabe

I am truly very sorry for your loss ... I only "knew" Gabe from axe men , but felt a terrible loss when I learned of his passing ... he was and always be mu favorite personality from that show ... you could just FEEL the genuine kindness that exuded from him even when he was being "tough" . I'm very sorry he is gone

Love you dude. Rip

That is rough. I am in shock. Didn´t have no idea. He was one of a kind l didn´t know him personally, but he made me think about a lot of things Because of his good heart and Strong work ethic I wish everybody could be like him. God bless you.