Kent Christopher

[Eagle Owl]

This was posted on another falconry list.

Friends,

I am extremely saddened to tell you that Kent Christopher died today
after a skiing accident. A service will be held at his house in Rexburg
next Saturday, between 1 and 4. More information will come. Melissa
Rogers circulated news of Kent's accident this morning, and heard from
Vic Hardaswick about his death.

No more thoughtful and passionate falconer ever flew a hunting hawk. No
one has worked harder on behalf of our native grouse and their
habitats. I don't know of anyone with a bigger heart. His most recent
writing about NAFA was trying to promote unity and civil discussion of
issues. We all ache in learning about an untimely and unanticipated
death, but Kent's loss is particularly poignant given the schism and
crisis in NAFA, and the upcoming annual Dubois sage grouse festival in
mid-April, which Kent inspired and organized. This guy was a great
American.

While many of us have been involved in various disagreements over the
years, we all share the same basic values and perspectives as Kent. Now
is a good time to put aside old animosities and come together to move
forward the initiatives Kent began on behalf of our sage steppes and on
behalf of falconry in North America. It's the very least we can do.

Doug Pineo

[Judd Casper]

This is terrible news for American falconry....Ive got some old video of Kent hunting sage grouse with Spike his Jerkin the guy was a class act.

Sam

[HawkMom]

It would be needless to say that the Grouse Festival should be named to acknowledge his dedication and contributions to the conservation of the four prairie grouse species.

More information on the Grouse Festival available at the following: www.grousepartners.org

[heatherk]

This is terrible news for American falconry....Ive got some old video of Kent hunting sage grouse with Spike his Jerkin the guy was a class act.

Judd- My name is Heather Kirkpatrick. I am Kent Christopher's step-daughter. My mom, Georgia, and I are interested in the video you have of Kent hunting grouse with Spike and would be willing to pay for any expenses to have a copy of the video made and shipped so that we can have it as a memorial of his life. If this is possible we would very much appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Thank you much!

Respectfully,
Heather

[Falconry Equipment International]

OmG he was on the phone a while ago talking to me about my setter and her pups to be :roll::cry: what a gent he seemd to be , we also talked skiing I hyad read writings of his some years ago and was very much looking forward to speaking to him again in the near future. A aflconer of clear talent that will be missed by many.

[vikingg]

Mr. Christopher , I will always love you you have inspired me as a young man and have met alot of beautiful people related to falconry . I have came along way and have never gave up on you . I still care for this beautiful place and will never let legbah bring me down . I miss you and think of you often . Viking

[SANBoPC]

Kent's death was a great loss not only to American falconry and he's still remembered by his friends.

Trevor

[Gull Whacker]

This is a great loss to our sport, our condolences and thoughts are with Kent's family.