Donnie was a friend of 37 yrs.In 1985 he started hunting.In '85 or'86 he bought his first gun,an 870 Rem.,12 gu.I helped him pattern the gun w/various ammo.We had a large group that hunting together initially but that number dwindled as life took it course.Me and Donnie stuck it out,though.He became an excellent hunter.A natural.Donnie passed this summer at 47 years of age.We always discussed hunting,tactics and areas.We were planning for this season.I will continue to hunt because that's a part of who I am.It will certainly be different,thouth.Nothing can change that.At least I know he has an eternal future.