Loading ...Memorial to Irish
everyone please read this post
-> Posted by redneckokie1 @ 10:32 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
i got a call from mexico this morning informing me that jack keane, aka irish, was killed in a car wreck just south of the border. pat is apparently ok and ambulatory. i will update as more information comes in. please remeber pat in your prayers.
rno
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-> Posted by dbbaba @ 10:44 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
My prayers to his family
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redneckokie1 @ 10:32 am
-> Posted by ipso_facto @ 10:46 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
That is about as shocking and horrible as it gets. I am totally saddened to hear of this. This is a great loss for everyone here. Goodbye Jack you were a good man and your passing leaves us all poorer. Goodbye friend. RIP
My commiserations to Pat.
ipso
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Absolutely Horrible
-> Posted by aspengold @ 11:00 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
news. I loved the no holes barred attitude of Irish. I wish I would have been able to meet him at some point. It seems he lived his life as he wanted. May his wife be ok and if there is anything we can do for her let us know.
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ipso
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Absolutely Horrible
-> Posted by aspengold @ 11:00 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
news. I loved the no holes barred attitude of Irish. I wish I would have been able to meet him at some point. It seems he lived his life as he wanted. May his wife be ok and if there is anything we can do for her let us know.
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RNO- I can’t believe Irish was killed…
-> Posted by freestate56 @ 11:02 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
My sympathys to his family. What a shock. God Bless Him.
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rno just called a bit ago
-> Posted by WANKA @ 11:03 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
and i’m very sorry to hear of jack’s fate. i hope the best for pat and my deepest condolances. john wj
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wow…good bye Irish. You were loved in the Goldtent Forum
-> Posted by eeos @ 11:06 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Jack was a favorite poster of mine and it was good to meet him in person. He was a good man. The whole eagle eye clan will sadly miss him. We’ll keep his family in our thoughts and prayers. MiniIrish, your pops left some big shoes to fill.
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I R I S H
-> Posted by Just_Buy_It @ 11:12 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
May you rest in PEACE, friend.
THANKS A MIL always for your sense of humor, straight shooting and that huge heart of yours.
JBI
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no it’s not him on wikipedia
-> Posted by eeos @ 11:14 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
but our Irish was just as decorated in the Goldtent Army where he was a faithful commander of the troops, always kept the moral high and his troops well fed.
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Jack
-> Posted by leuko @ 11:15 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
The news saddens me very much to hear of the loss of a friend. My prayers are with Pat.
RNO could you please email me. Leuko
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IRISH
-> Posted by Samb @ 11:19 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
This news is such a sudden shock as to put me in denial. This is just so hard to believe. Loved his never give up spirit…RIP Irish…you are already sorely missed.
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RNO
-> Posted by AuGirl @ 11:21 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
This is very sad and shocking news . I am stunned..He was one of a kind … RIP Jack ..
Please keep us informed on Pat and let us know if she needs anything.
Sincerest condolences to Pat and the family
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RIP Irish
-> Posted by commish @ 11:30 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Am totally shocked.
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R.I.P. – Irish
-> Posted by frr @ 11:31 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
We’ll be missing you! You’ve done a lot of good and I’m happy to have been able to participate in a small way.
My condolences and go to you and your family – ever
frr
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May he rest in peace………….
-> Posted by whatsup @ 11:33 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
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IRISH
-> Posted by floridagold @ 11:34 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Such horrible news.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and all the family and all Irish’s friends. May you Rest in Peace Irish
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So sorry to hear about Irish!!!!!
-> Posted by Polly Metallic @ 11:37 am on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
How very tragic. Mr Metallic and I so enjoyed meeting Jack and Pat. We visited their home in Belize while they were away and spent some time chatting with one of his employees and a friend who were staying there. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Pat and prayers for her recovery.
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Shocked and upset
In Irish, I found a kindred spirit who put his money (and everything else) where his mouth is.
I looked forward to his posts and his insights.
He performed where others talked. He gave up an easier way of life to protect his families future. But he did talk of the dangers he traversed quite regularly.
I lived in Ireland for 12 years and feel I knew him, but I hoped to meet him.
Condolences to Pat and all his friends, a stunned Richy
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Irish
-> Posted by Floater @ 12:03 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Sorry to hear the sad news. He was unique and individual. My condolences to his family and friends on this sad day
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-> Posted by floridagold @ 12:05 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Jack
-> Posted by ipso_facto @ 12:11 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I am sad to hear you had to go
You’ll be missed at the Tent by many
and as far as dry eyes around here
I’d guess that there aren’t any
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Irish
-> Posted by jayhawk @ 12:19 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Awful news. One of the true characters in the tent. He and his irrerverent ways will be sorely missed.
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Irish
-> Posted by Margaret @ 12:26 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I didn’t meet him but I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family. He was obviously a very good man.
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RIP Jack
-> Posted by newtogold @ 12:40 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
My condolences to his family and his GT friends
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Wow shocking news about Irish
-> Posted by Buygold1 @ 12:41 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Life is so fragile. We get immersed in everyday life and then poof – it’s gone. Especially brutal for his family, I hope the best for them.
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RIP Jack
-> Posted by beastie @ 12:44 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
He was a great guy who always looked out for his friends before himself.
My sincerest condolences to his family.
RNO if you have the funeral information I would like to send some flowers.
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Oh man…just had time to read about Irish Jack
-> Posted by Fullgoldcrown @ 13:21 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Absolutely unbeleivable
Anyone who knew him knew he had an air of indistructability about him
I have many many stories of the guy…character of characters
There are many people who have contibuted to the creation and nuturing and growth of this Place we call Goldtent
Without Irish…there would be No Goldtent ! Period
He was THE catalyst
He brought us all together and demanded we become a community …and we have
He has met more Goldtenters than any and all of us put together
Of all the losses we have seen this will be the greatest
So Sorry Pat…prayers with you and Jack’s Kids and Mom
Love from Mme Crown and the whole group at Tottsville Dental and A Taste of Freedom Inn
Remembering your visits fondly
Fully
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Floridagold,
-> Posted by Brrrmystr @ 13:22 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Jack would have loved the Amazing Grace tribute.
I have been in strong denial all morning and hearing that brought me to tears.
What a HUGE LOSS to hundreds of people that came to count on Jack for everything. It will take an army of strong-willed, highly energetic, fearless, loving, caring, risk-taking, quick-talking, and selfless souls to fill his shoes.
Jack, the Good Lord must have needed you because you were doing so much here that it is hard to believe that He would have called you home at this time. RIP my dearest friend.
We are doing our best to care for Patty.
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RIP Jack
-> Posted by goldielocks @ 13:39 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
This is so unfair. So full of life. He”ll go straight to heaven. Somehow I can’t see Irish resting in peace. Just not fair the good always have to go first
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Jack
-> Posted by Dusty @ 13:54 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
My gut feels as though I have been kicked by a mule.
I feel very fortunate to have met Jack and Pat on one occasion and they went out of their way to make that meeting happen. So much like Jack and Pat.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and all of their loved ones.
Dusty
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IRISH
-> Posted by onthebeach @ 14:07 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Thank you Irish, for the Tent and for all your contributions. I am stunned and saddened. God Bless You Irish. RIP.
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Jack
-> Posted by fitnessfirst @ 14:44 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I was looking forward to going to Belize
some day and meeting Jack. I spoke with him once on the phone. I wanted to go for a ride in the golf cart with Jack.
ff
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Irish
-> Posted by silver_rider @ 14:44 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I am on the road from OK and saw the posts about Jack. I am shocked and saddened. He was one of a kind and genuinely desired to help people. He will be missed greatly. My condolences to Pat and the family.
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RNO
-> Posted by goldielocks @ 14:53 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
She is probably in shock tell her to hang in there. They were a good friend to many I’m glad you are there as a good friend to them. Jack was one of a kind. He deserves a Viking funeral. I mean that in a good way
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May 23 2012 forever to be know in Goldbugdom as
-> Posted by Fullgoldcrown @ 15:09 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
…..The Great Irish HUI reversal…
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@ all Irish Tributes
-> Posted by Fullgoldcrown @ 15:12 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
….”.What an Outfit ! “
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-> Posted by redneckokie1 @ 15:18 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
i think i can help with the golf cart thing. find yourself a motorized vehicle. measure the width and heighth. set two telephone poles 12 inches less than the width of the vehicle. hang another post 12 inches less than the height of the vehicle. get a good running start and cruse through the opening. i almost forgot; set the posts at the edge of a 12 foot drop off. you will get the point as quickly as sitting on a tack.
rno
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Irish
-> Posted by Sinbad @ 15:26 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I just got to the office and checked the Tent like all days. I am truly shocked at this news – it will take awhile for it to sink in. Thought Jack would soldier on despite any and all adversity. Very sad for Pat and family.
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Fullgoldcrown @ 3:12 pm.
-> Posted by Just_Buy_It @ 15:29 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
My favorite one, going back to our days at that other site, was…..
………….. C H A R G E ! ! ! ! !
JBI
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The Great Irish HUI Reversal
-> Posted by whatsup @ 15:30 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I like that! He is certainly in the right place to assist gold bugs
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Irish
-> Posted by Kentucky2 @ 15:34 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Wow what a loss. I know he is singing in heaven. RIP
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IRISH
-> Posted by North @ 16:17 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I just checked out the tent and read the sad news about Jack. He will be missed by the many who met him. I was only in his company for a few hours in person, but he made a big impression on me. My sincere condolences to Pat and her family. RIP, Irish.
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In Honour of Irish and his Goldtent Community 4 Bullish Posts made Public
-> Posted by Rambus @ 16:20 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Peace Irish
We never met but you are Legend
www.rambus1.com
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thanks for popping in Rambus
-> Posted by eeos @ 16:25 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
from one legend to another….
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Irish “Danny Boy”
-> Posted by winedoc @ 16:27 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
At Tottsville IV, A Taste of Freedom Indeed, Irish and Val D’Or Kid sang “Danny Boy” to Mrs Winedoc, he loved his choir and all his Goldtent Friends.
Cherish those memories, for he touched all of us…….
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Irish
-> Posted by aufever @ 16:27 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Thank you for all the information and wisdom you shared with us. Life is so precious, and so fragile.
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Irish-I never met him
-> Posted by Auandag @ 16:28 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
But he must have been some kind of guy, with all the heartfelt tributes to him here-My condolences to the family
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Sad News
-> Posted by BJ @ 16:33 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I only knew him as Irish,
or that guy posing in a tu tu,
or that guy that was way too optimistic,or that guy that was way too enthusiastic,
or that guy that should seriously consider decaf,
or that guy that always volunteered first,
and hands down made the best oatmeal.
mostly I will remember him as that guy that told me that under the tent you meet the fineset people in the world.
My wife ant I want to express our deepest sympathy to his family.
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We Miss You Already Irish
-> Posted by buff @ 16:45 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Jack had a big heart. He would stop and talk to anybody and immediately befriend him or her in the process. He was extremely insightful and skillful in reading people. He was pugnacious, unrelenting, earthy and caring.
Jack lately, I felt, was finally in his element, acting as broker in multi-faceted Belizean financial arrangements. He had hit his stride and was about to successfully negotiate the Belizean political and business system.
He had a great sense of humor. I recall the time we went to a small store in Dangriga for some groceries. In Belize, virtually all stores have at least two cashiers, the better to watch each other in effort to forestall employee pilferage. This time though, there were three cashiers. “Which one of you,” Jack asked, “is watching?”, to which they gave each other and then him a strange look, certain he must be some crazy Gringo. “Which one of you is watching the watcher?”, he continued, to which the clerks looked only further bemused. “And,” he persisted, “which one of you is watching the watcher watching the watcher?” By now I was almost peeing my pants but he was indefatigable and continued in this vein for another minute. You had to be there but it was one of the funniest moments of my life.
Jack’s biggest failing, IMO, was his tendency to persist in trust those who failed to retain his trust. Once he considered a person a friend, his tendency was to accommodate that person for aberrations and was inclined to ascribe a positive motive to negative behavior. That was a weakness that I pointed out to him on occasion and one to which he begrudgingly agreed. Even with the Jamaican, he always hoped the guy would come around and fulfill his obligations, sadly never to happen in Jack’s lifetime.
Jack knew so many people, I can’t say I was his best friend but he was certainly mine. We who knew him are enriched by knowing him and grieve his passing. His shoes will not be filled.
mobax
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The Irish bottom
-> Posted by Buygold1 @ 17:14 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
That was the most encouraging performance in the pm stocks in a very long time. Seems kind of unimportant at the moment though
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ELEGY FOR IRISH
-> Posted by North @ 17:21 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
First he scared us with a firecracker
he lit on the lawn. We jumped.
Then he sat down to talk about things spiritual.
What an immense being, I thought,
as the explosion could not contain him,
nor my feeble thoughts of God.
Sometimes we meet people
who see things bigger than they are,
with more colors and complexity,
and we realize that they see things this way,
because they contain these colors,
this complexity, just with the ringing sound
in their voice, with a glance
from their eyes.
We need not know anything more,
not their politics or social status,
for these will merely shrink them down
to normal human size,
where, in fact, they are oceanic,
reflecting the sky, its flights, its moods,
its infinite canopy above us.
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Farewell Brother
-> Posted by Farmboy @ 17:22 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I remember his ultra white Chicago legs as we sat out on the dock of the Belize Yacht Club. It was late in the evening. Starry sky overhead, a gentle Caribbean ocean breeze, and a moon that seemed to be ten times its normal size. A Chicago city boy and a Georgia farm boy, what an odd pair at first glance. Doubt either of us would have spoken if I had met him on some City Street, or he had drove by while I sat on my John Deere. Jack and I talked about a lot of things that evening. One of the topics was Legacy.
We had met several months earlier in Atlanta. Jack had driven down in his Cadillac and we had lunch at the Atlanta Farmers Market. I picked the place, not having ever met him before, I wanted the home territory advantage if things went awry. All we had ever done is toss posts back and forth at Czar Vronskey’s website, when we where able to log in. I knew Jack was into Silver and Gold. That was about it.
The meeting started out with the normal get to know you chit chat. We spoke of our families, some of our background. Talked about Silver and Gold. And talked about God. And politics. He bent my ear for hours. They finally told the two of us we had to leave, it was time for the cook to go home. We parted as friends. Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Jack knows how easy that is to do. I was impressed with his broad knowledge on many subjects. And it was a pleasure watching his six draw quick smile and those intense Irish blue eyes interact while he talked. There was a passion inside in he could not easily contain. A passion for life. For what was right. He did not tolerate Gubberment lackeys or fools well. I liked that.
Somewhere during phone calls or emails over the next month he asked where would I go If things got bad in the United States. I told him I liked Belize. Small in size, plenty of natural resources, small population, no conflicts, and they spoke English. Only place in Central or South America that catered to my way of talking, even Southernese English. We decided to make an exploratory trip together . That’s how we ended up sitting on the dock, speaking of Legacies.
We had spent a few days looking into business opportunities. Talked with Offshore Banks, met with an attorney. Looking into the feasibility of Belize as both an opportunity and possible safe haven. That evening, the discussion turned a bit more serious still. Talk of leaving the Country we knew and loved and seeking a new ‘home’. Something we really in our hearts did not want to do, but then, there was our families, children, and friends to consider. What if things got so bad we had to leave to survive or have anything approaching a normal life? We spoke of instead of leaving money, what if we started a business, bought a house on the beach, what if our Legacy would consist of such things. A place of beauty, and refuge if need be.
Jack was the first to sell his home and move with Pat to Belize. I can think of no better man, or team, to start a new life in another country. His drive, instincts, energy all so vital. And did he have dreams! Jack envisioned other Americans seeking refuge. Especially those who had an understanding of thing political, and knew the value of an ounce compared to digital savings in some bank. He was not doing this only for himself. He was blazing a trail so that others could follow. Preparing a beach head that would be a little smoother for the next brave heart.
So tonight, as I sit and think of the many good times I enjoyed in his company. I think his Legacy is far greater than even could imagine sitting on the dock. I think his Legacy includes many friendships he as made along his journey South. The Inspiration he handled out by the bucketful to those around him. The Hope he applied like salve to the wounds of his fellowmen wounded by watching the destruction of our Freedoms and Values. He shared a vision, for those who had lost theirs. It was hard not to be around Jack and not get a dose of Courage. He made you want to yell, “Charge’. The times he would call me on the phone, just to sing a song. Usually something from his church choir. And then just hang up. Leaving me sitting in my chair, with goose bumps, but always feeling better.
Yep, his Legacy is a lot of love he spread around wherever he went. And caring, and giving, trying to help others. And I know at least once, he gave a Silver Dollar tip to a waitress at the Georgia Farmers Market. That was my friend Jack. Im glad his work here was done, and he got his promotion, but I’m gonna miss em. Who else would leave a song on my answering machine?
Bye Jack, Best, Forever, Farmboy
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Irish
-> Posted by molyminer @ 18:22 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I never met Irish except through his postings from 2003 until the present. He will be greatly missed
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Missing Irish
-> Posted by MiniIrish2 @ 18:27 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
This is Jack’s youngest daughter Jacqueline. Thank you so much for all your thoughts and condolences. I loved reading the many stories about my Dad and that you all cared about him and that so many of you knew what a great person he was.
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Goodbye Irish…
-> Posted by Chord(In Search Of The Lost) @ 18:28 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Deeply saddened to hear this terrible news about Irish. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Goldtenters everywhere in the world will miss you.
RIP Irish.
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RNO
-> Posted by winedoc @ 18:29 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Andre and Marie are pretty broken up too
Were you able to give them a call, I emailed you his number
Winedoc
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MiniIrish2
-> Posted by ipso_facto @ 19:15 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Hugs! This is a very sad day. Your father was a great guy, a special person. I never met him but posted alongside him and traded ideas for 10 years and I feel like I knew him well. We share your loss.
Best, ipso
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IRISH
-> Posted by Miami @ 19:23 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I don’t post much, but I read the tent everyday. I am greatly saddened by the news of his passing. I lived vicariously through his life in Belize. I don’t know how many times I thought of going to Belize to check it out and always thought I had a friend there to show me around. Although we had never met or spoken or exchanged any form of communications I was sure by his postings that any tenter would be welcomed. I’ve lived sixty year on this earth and that is the first time I have ever said that about someone I have never met. He will be dearly missed. And Belize once again returns to just another foreign country in my mind.
Irishisms
-> Posted by buff @ 19:34 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
“Hey, how about a hand here!” culled from an unfriendly remark I made when he continually failed to lock my vehicle door while in infamous Belize City.
“We’ve only known each other for one day and already we’re sleeping together” uttered during the day of our first meeting and while sharing a room in the Belize City Mopan Hotel.
“You’ve been Belized!” (i.e., shafted), that was Jack’s favorite.
mobax
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First goldbug I ever met
-> Posted by Admin @ 19:57 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Tot’s 2 arrival …first time for me meeting a goldbug of any sorts… from the ground floor heard someone loudly snoring away on floor two … I looked at the A Taste of Freedom Inn waitress and she said ” That’s Jack!” … we walked up, knocked on the door, a quick silence and small cough, the door opened and there was Gold-Eagle Irish…first goldbug I ever met. Straight down then the stairs for what he loved most – coffee –
Never to be forgotten,
auDept
Every conversation that I had with Jack he always mentioned his love Pat – my hopes and prayers right now are with Pat and miniirish
Irish,,,the tent is going to miss you…we started this thing together, laughing and joking on the phone for checkout and then post one, two, and three…now approaching 1 million…RIP
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MiniIrish2 @ 18:27 pm
-> Posted by grin @ 20:06 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I am so sad to hear this, he was quite a character, and I will always remember him.
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Irish & Pat
-> Posted by buymore @ 20:17 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Wanka & I enjoyed their company over drinks at the Casa Marina one balmy day. A great afternoon. I had hoped to do it again with them in Belize. He was often in my thoughts. great people. Perhaps at another time.
buymore
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MiniIrish2
-> Posted by newtogold @ 20:50 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
May our Heavenly Father’s infinite love, grace, and comfort be bestowed on you and all your family members in the difficult days ahead!
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jack and pat are wonderfull folks….wj
-> Posted by WANKA @ 21:33 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
that is my feelings now and as of a few years back when i met them before they moved to beleize. my initial aquaintance with jack began back in the v-ster-boppers days around 2003 when a bunch of us started a private yahoo group called ‘goldbugz’. a simple relief to get out of the confines of v-ster where a group of us could openly stay in touch by email and telephone and meet in person accordingly. the GBZ gang here knows who they are each and every one and jack was part of the troup.
jack and pat visited me and my wife back around 2004-5 area and stayed at the casa marina about 3 short blocks from my old house and spent about a week here in kw and having the time of thier lives dining and drinking [lots of coffee for jack since he was a non boozer] and taking in the sights of the island. one of the afternoons we hung out at the beach bar resturant at the casa marina the entire afternoon which is what buymore spoke of in his post and the talk the comaradrie the laughter the joking and some serious thoughts on gold and silver are highly memorable. jack and pat a good team for sure and the girls [pat and my wife noemi] got along terrificly.
one thing that stands out in my memory was a real comedy when jack wanted a box of 32s since florida is sure not like chi-town and i called my barber to put a box on the side and jack would be there shortly to pick it up. jack was astonished that the barber shop was also a gun dealer with a showcase of guns and ammo supplies ‘right out in the open’. he spoke about that to no end. i told him kw is a very safe place….and polite too! [smile]
the passing of jack is soul touching to me especially so as it was an auto accident something we all joked with him about in driving golf carts. for the newer tenters jack was a catilist in the tents begining in putting audept’s plan foward with himself fullgoldcrown and myself. thats why he was in early evolutions always noted as an admin but never given the back room bunker dashboard keys since he could scramble a computor just by looking at it.
the thought of you being gone weighs heavy
god bless you jack you are missed. john
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Irish – In Denial & lost for adequate words
-> Posted by Deadeye1 @ 21:51 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Irish was my kind of guy. Always optimistic, awaiting the next rally, gusher, strike or the next victory but would settle of helping anyone in need. A “Damn the torpedoes” type guy, the greater the challenge, the tougher the obstacle: the greater his determination to find a solution or a way around the problem. Leaders are not supposed to go like this. I am reminded of George Patton another great leader killed in a car accident. Deadeye
the eye of the sh!tstorm
-> Posted by redneckokie1 @ 22:07 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
has arrived. i was just going over the list of things irish and i were going to do tomorrow. the local spit and whittle club will be devastated when i show up tomorrow without irish. they always look forward to his arrival and this time is no different. they always wanted to know every detail about his travels through mexico and always commented on his sanity. the sadness will continue tomorrow.
rno
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Irish
-> Posted by Aguila @ 22:16 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
We need a boat.
This isn’t creme! It’s 1/2 percent low in milkfat! Don’t dose bastages don’t know how to grade creme? Anybody can tell just by the taste!!
“My people” are ready…
Ahh it’s only a small dent.
We will win in the end buddy
I lost your phone number. Give me a call.
Were gonna get this dang thing off the ground yet
I know we as a group can not only do this, but do it well.
HAAAAAAAAAA
Love ya buddy
I ain’t built to cut and run
One thing for sure — nobody was more responsible for the finest sand supply at the highest quantity in many years in Belize than Irish.
Ms. Aguila and I are shocked. It wasn’t supposed to be like this we reckon. Our support to Pat and Jacqueline and family is sincere, contact us anytime, anytime, here in Alabama. MiniIrish- yes he was a great person with great dreams, great drive, great accomplishments he leaves great memories in our minds and he has made great changes in the direction of many lives including mine. My path has been changed for the butter… err better, and I appreciate it.
Who else would bring their own creme to a fine restaurant? I must admit that it was fine creme though. I’m selling all my Philip Morris USA (Marlboro) stock first thing in the morning.
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wow
-> Posted by Fullgoldcrown @ 22:43 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
I have never seen anything quite like what we are seeing here at Goldtent Today
This is one hell of a spontaneous Irish Wake
All of your comments are being compiled into one big post for posterity
I would like to share a couple experiences i had with Irish:
Irish (his Handle was Keano back then) announced his desire to take a ride up to Canada and see FGC and Mme Crown)
He showed up in his beat up old Cadillac about 8 hours late …seems he drove all the way from Chicago to Detroit and noticed he had forgotten his Passport…Pat told me later…he simply said Oh SH!T than turned back went all the way back to Chicago stopped into his home for 10 seconds picked up the passport and headed back down the road without another word about that !
This was mid January and i told him he was nuts to come up here at this time of the year….but when he arrived we had been having a warm snowless winter
He parked his cadillac in the parking lot beside our Inn and I noticed he was wearing moccasins with no socks…
Apparentely thats all the “shoes” he brought
well next day….the blizard of the decade hit !
The Cadillac completely dissapeared for about a week
was a fun week and he kept walking around in those moccasins nonetheless
Next time he showed up mid day….Irish always like to show up with a BANG
so while I was working ….this is a true story….on a patient in an operatory overlooking the back yard and had just put the forcepts to a tooth ready to extract it…I hear a loud Booooom…I jumped back into my seat and the tooth came out in one fell swoop !
Irish had decided to announce his arrival with real fireworks…I kid you not !
I also remember watching the Suerbowl in a local bar with Irish on the phone to his 24 hour broker buying Palladium Futures .
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Irish
-> Posted by Hollywoodgold @ 22:41 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Shelley and I send deep condolences to Pat. Our hearts are with you.
Farmboy and Mobax have written great tributes to Jack so there is little more I can add. He was a special person, and the mold was broken after he came along. Jack was the one who named me Hollywoodgold at one of those first meetings in Tottsville at the inn. Shelley and I spent last Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Jack and Pat’s home in Belize, and the next day Sunday he left on this trip headed to redneckokies. You can imagine the shock at this news. We are still in Belize at this time. Jack and I had a long discussion, the sum of which was that about eighteen months ago, he determined to begin a new approach to the gravel situation. He had spent these months strengthening alliances and making new friends, and in fact, on the day we arrived he received news of a strong bond that had been formed. He was elated and extremely happy. Just add our names to the long list of those that will miss him.
Richard
P.S. From Shelley I cannot believe that on Saturday afternoon Jack and I were sitting in the airport literally holding hands talking, laughing, and hugging bye-for-now. We had such a great visit. Jack cooked up a storm of great food treating us like royalty. He and Richard at the kitchen table, Pat and I in the living room gabbing. It was wonderful.
Hey Irish, RIP
-> Posted by Israeli @ 23:25 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
And give our regards to Humanoid.
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My God, I can’t believe Irish is gone…
-> Posted by cannuckgold @ 23:38 pm on May 23, 2012 :: Edit post
Very sad day. My prayers and best wishes to his wife and family.
He’s the guy that got me over here at GT. When we were all at the other site…I got this email from Jack, saying “Hey Cannuckgold, we got something great going on over here, come check it out” and he pointed me to Gold Tent. It was on my list to meet him some day, he seemed like a guy with such a gusto for life, and a caring guy, and not to mention hilarious!….
The choir of angels have another heavenly voice to join in the refrains…and I am sure, to stir up a little…..
RIP
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To a good man..
-> Posted by Scruffy @ 7:11 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Wow, just checked in and saw the news about Irish
….to a good man and a rare friend… may you find your heaven. You will be missed, but never replaced.
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Special coffee is ready
-> Posted by MadMike @ 5:35 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
In honour of a great man. Ladybug and I were shocked to hear the news. We met a few times, including Tottsville and while we were in Belize 4 years ago.
To me he was a fellow history buff, the Battling Bastard of Belize. (said with total respect)
“wound my heart with a monotonous languor”
I salute you, Jack. Rest in peace, pal.
Augirl
-> Posted by goldielocks @ 2:51 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Thanks for the pictures of Irish. Hard to wrap my mind around this. He’s like a bright star that just dissapeared unexpectantly. He was hard to hold back from his adventures. That was Irish, always thinking always on the move. He lived life the way he wanted to. Thats what freedom is all about. Won’t be the same without him. But he’s out there somewhere and he’d say keep on keeping on. Hed say Charge tenters.
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IRISH!
-> Posted by silvertri @ 2:10 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Logged on to the sad news, cant believe he is gone I always thought of him as indestructible, he was a long way ahead of the curve, he knew how this would end for his country and had the guts to do something about it, my sympathy to his wife and family who were his rock and reason… only the good die young…sad but true….
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AuGirl
-> Posted by Sinbad @ 2:05 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Irish was never too concerned about making the cover of GQ. Mocs were the footwear of choice.I think the shorts and t-shirt in that picture had a few miles on them too. But, I have known him to wear a suit on a couple of important occassions…one being invited to join the Elks Lodge. He was suree excited that night.
His passion and boundless energy in everything he did amazed me. Always going flat out everytime I was with him. He was always looking for the next opportunity. I remember when he showed up at Tottsville. Godfather and I were on the patio out back and his entrance was as always an event, his legs covered with bug bites from working at the gravel site, and you knew with his arrival the meeting would be an event to remember. And it was.
Relocating to Belize is still an option Dani and I are considering. Jack was the trailblazer and convinced me and many others that was the place.
I would have a drink to his memory, but he was partially instrumental in my giving up alcohol completely over a year ago. So I will drink some Maxwell House and celebrate his life-too short, never dull..
The last time I stayed with him in Belize we had a few
disagreements and argured into the late night. He said the great thing about about real friends is they can fight and be better friends for it.
I had planned to go to Belize in March. But, my Mom’s health issues caused me to postpone the trip. I will regret not having made that trip then always. So much was left unresolved which all seems so unimportant now. We’ll catch up in the next life. I will miss him-he was a unique individual.
I hope Pat gets though this alright. If you read this Pat and need anything,
anything at all call me.
MO-email when you get a chance.
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IRISH
-> Posted by greensea @ 1:42 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
A friend I never met. A teacher I learned from….one who shared his dream and put wings under the dream…..we are blessed to have shared part of his journey in life. Now may our journey be better for his sharing with us….with gratitude and sympathy to his family and friends.
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I am shocked and saddened beyond words
-> Posted by Maya @ 1:31 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
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Farewell Irish
-> Posted by LP_ @ 0:44 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
You will be sorely missed.
With a sad heart,
LP
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Irish
-> Posted by Ike @ 0:41 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
May God be with you Jack.
Just getting caught up on this board.
Glad his daughter has a link and membership.
Bless you gal. Please stick around.
And Pat too.
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Irish
-> Posted by AuGirl @ 0:37 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Bud, look what you’ve done now..You left a huge hole at the tent with your passing. How are we going to fill it? I know, I know , we got the best gravel in the world.. sheesh .
We were like oil and water sometimes, but I’m gonna miss you much ..
RIP and keep singing , smiling and joking..
I know you’ll always be with us
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I’d Rather Believe……
-> Posted by silverngold @ 9:57 am on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
……. that Irish just got a PROMOTION!!
R.I.P.
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Irish
-> Posted by goldentriangle @ 12:19 pm on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
I never met him but like many of you I felt that he was on a quest for the good of all of us. What a whirlwind of activity and inspiration. I too will miss him.
goldentriangle
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Posted by ez @ 14:08 pm on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Each of us, blessed to know, or read, Irish, hurt… deeply.
Beyond the many gifts he held, and gave, the plans he followed, he walked the talk.
He lived in the moment, thinking ahead, but never leaving the moment God had granted him. He lived, a shining light of soul freedom, unencumbered by rules of binding normalacy, with a genuine love of others, shown by action.
His shoes, difficult to fill, as no one can. The paths he left, will continue, in the hearts, minds, and actions of those he touched.
Little Irish, your Dad, was, is, and will be loved.
Miss Pat, our door and hearts are open to you.
ez and family
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goldielocks and Buygold
-> Posted by AuGirl @ 18:11 pm on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
You’re most welcome. I was happy that I had those pics and could post them for all to enjoy.. Only Jack could get away with wearing flowers in his ear , a baseball cap that says “What goes on in Belize , stays in Belize” while batting his devilish blue eyes .
God only knows what he was thinking.
Sinbad @ 2:05 am
-> Posted by AuGirl @ 18:09 pm on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Thanks so much for your heartfelt post. You had me both laughing and crying. It encapsulates him well. He has left an indelible mark in some peoples lives, he has.
To your point :
“So much was left unresolved which all seems so unimportant now”
So true ..sadly.. It’s no secret that Jack and I also had disagreements over the years .
We had a tenuous truce (smile) going on from our last e-mail exchange. No seriously, we had made peace. But you know he loved to argue, and I was always happy to oblige. (gg)
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Irish, R.I.P.
-> Posted by amals @ 23:06 pm on May 24, 2012 :: Edit post
Catching up with posts…Stunnned and saddened. Deepest condolences to all the family
