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Blake McCracken Obituary
A memorial service will be held at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 at 3 PM on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Shiva will be held at the family home 1 to 7 PM for 7 days.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blake McCracken
Carolyn Meinel
November 4, 2022
One day in 1965 Black visited my parents' ranch. I put him on our QH gelding, an own son of Three Bars, a famed TB foundation sire of the QH breed. https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/three+bars. That gelding was super energetic and muscular, but Blake rode him easily. He told me he grew up riding his parents' horses.
Steven Rupert
November 6, 2020
I still think about you often Dave. Thanks for the great memories.
Vicki M
September 17, 2013
I am almost a year late. I met Dave through the HighRoad website. I met him in person at PG county and had the pleasure of spending an afternoon or two with him at the range learning about shotguns. So sad. I have been out of the circuit for a while and missed this until now. Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends. Hopefully time has eased the pain and brings you peace. Miss ya Dave.
Steven Rupert
January 17, 2013
I am just stunned to find out that Dave had passed away. Dave and I have been friends for nearly 20 years and I can't convey the loss I am feeling.
Dave was a great father and was so proud of Sarah and Ben (rightfully so) Dave also caredfor my kids and was always so very kind to them. He once came by to take my daughters on a promised Limo ride...they were so excited.
Dave and I shared many hunts and fishing trips together and many great times. I am grateful Dave and I got back in touch last year and were able to have one last hunt together.
I will miss you Dave. You were the big brother I never had.
Love your friend,
Steve
Carolyn Meinel
December 15, 2012
I knew Blake when he was a student at the University of Arizona. He used to hang out at the Lutheran Center, where we met. One time he rode one of my geldings, an own son of Three Bars -- not a horse for the faint of heart! I recall that Blake also was a friend of Loren Carpenter, another Lutheran Center type, who was notorious for experimenting with homemade explosives, with painful but nonfatal consequences. Loren went on to found Pixar, all's well that ends well. Our days at the Lutheran Center were magical, and Blake was part of the magic.
Vetle Valsgård
November 30, 2012
I'm terribly saddened by the loss of Dave.
He was a really great guy and will be missed.
Vetle
Norway
Heidi LaPorte
November 20, 2012
Dave I miss you. Words are inadequate. You were a good man, a mensch, and a strong presence, a loving father to your children, a loving husband to my sister, and a constant caring brother to me. I appreciated you when you were here, but now that you are not, I can't help but remember all the things you did for me and there were many. I am thankful beyond measure for the times you were there. Thank you.
Kathy Beale
November 14, 2012
Words are inadequate to express the shock and sadness I feel about Dave's sudden death. Know that I am here to support you during your grief. Peace and Prayers.
Mark Melmed
November 13, 2012
I received this email from Veronica Levin, a descendant of Aunt Rachel nee Melmed:
May He rest in peace.
Regards,
Verónica Levin.
Rob Hummer
November 13, 2012
The Internet firearms (shotgunning) community will sorely miss Dave's sage advise and knowledge. He always came across as a total gentleman.
RIP
Mark Biggins
November 13, 2012
Thanks for the help at Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center.
Dan (IDriveB5) Zimmerman
November 13, 2012
I was having trouble shooting my shotgun back in 2005 and like he did for so many others, Dave stepped right up to help. Within an hour I was dusting clays like never before. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have crossed paths with Mr. MrCracken.
November 13, 2012
Mark Melmed
November 13, 2012
Mark Melmed
November 13, 2012
Tim and Vickie Marquart
November 12, 2012
It is with great sadness that I express my condolences towards the entire McCracken family. I am on staff at THR and for a very short period of time knew Dave in that regard, though I read his posts for years. Please accept my families condolences.
Roy Hale
November 12, 2012
Never met Dave Face to face The knowledge and grace he shared to us who just knew him online made thuosands feel like we he was a brother . The loss Dave feels like we lost a brother. Rest in peace Dave , I am looking forward to finally shaking your hand on the other side
ALONZO MOORE JR
November 12, 2012
you were a wonderful guy you will be miss by all
Sheree Browning
November 12, 2012
It was such a pleassure to see your face everyday at work. Dave, your were such a good guy and you will be missed by all.
Elmer
November 12, 2012
Dave touched people all over the world through his internet work. The loss we who only knew him online feel, must be a speck of sand, compared to those who were blessed to have him in their lives. I ask for God's comfort to his family and friends for their irreplaceable loss.
Thank you Dave, we'll meet one day my friend.
Dave
Barbara & Mark Melmed
November 12, 2012
Rest in Peace, Dave, you will be forever missed by all who knew you. Your family will go from strength to strength in your memory.
Laurel McCracken Williams
November 12, 2012
David was my cousin, but he was more than that...he was funny, very kind, and valued family very much. May he rest in peace.
Becky
November 12, 2012
I will miss the many stories you would share with me. You were such a kind man and you had a way of making everyone feel as if they had been your long time friend. You will be missed.
Matt
November 12, 2012
He will be missed.
Matt, Germany.
Ivan Rasmussen
November 12, 2012
Dave will always be remembered. He will be missed. He was a true gentleman.
Walkalong
November 11, 2012
Dave will be missed by many.
Ken O'Donnell
November 11, 2012
Dave, the legacy you left at The High Road will live on. You were one of the best. My condolences to family and friends.
Carol Heft
November 11, 2012
Rest in peace, brother in law. You were loved, and love never dies. My heart goes out to Rachel, Ben, Sarah, and Ryan.
A gun forum fan
November 10, 2012
Dave, as a forum Moderator, was a true Gentleman and inspiration to those of us who only knew him from this venue. His understated eloquence and knowledge was something for all of us to aspire to. He will be missed.
November 10, 2012
My sincere apologies to all friends and family of this beloved lost one. Take courage in the scripture found at Phillipians 4:7.
November 10, 2012
Rachel,Sarah,and Ben...Wishing you comfort.Love,Ginger.
Alfred Chun
November 10, 2012
My family was blessed to have known Dave. He was a great friend to all of us. Dave was a great mentor and teacher to the scouts of Troop 461, Bethesda, MD. Dave will be missed but not forgotten.
Al Thompson
November 10, 2012
Dave and I co-moderated for over ten years on a couple of different boards. I miss him terribly, but am comforted knowing we will link up one of these days.
November 10, 2012
Dave reintroduced me to the joys of shotgunning, and he was a mentor to countless others.
RIP Dave, they don't make them like you anymore.
Barbara Quintin
November 10, 2012
My good thoughts to all of you.Dave was a good husband and father. Love to you all.
November 10, 2012
I have many cherished memories of Dave, Rachel, Sarah and Ben (many were before Ben was born). He was a man full of love, as their whole family is. May all that love sustain them during this sad time.
November 10, 2012
The few times I had the pleasure to meet Dave, it was just that - a pleasure. I'm holding you in my hearts Rachel, Sarah and Ben.
Chris Kornmann
November 10, 2012
BA/UU/R Keep doing so while busting clays in Heaven. You will be missed in the community. Prayers for your family in their time of grief.
Jerry Sartain
November 10, 2012
Thanks Dave for taking time for others. I appreciated your friendship and wit. Rest well my friend.
Lea Colley Perez
November 10, 2012
He was a kind, loving,and sincere man.
To know him was to love him. He will be truly missed.May he be free from pain and suffering.
Luis & Lea Perez (Cousins)
Al "Doc" Spiniello
November 10, 2012
Smile down upon us my unmet friend. Take comfort in and rest assured your legacy will continue to educate and guide others for years to come.
November 10, 2012
I never met Dave in person, but got to know him online over a decade ago - first at the old GunSpot forum, then at thehighroad.org where he moderated the Shotgun forum. I never knew Dave to be anything less than a gentleman, and I will miss his patience, kindness and good example more than I can say. I pray that those who loved him find that peace which passes all understanding.
jfh THR
November 10, 2012
Dave was a good influence in my life for nine-plus years. Thank you.
Sam Owens
November 10, 2012
Goodbye to a great mentor, teacher, and friend. You'll be greatly missed, but your work will live on.
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