RIP Diboll (Bart)

Hello all... I have not been on the forum much in the last few months because of various reasons but i recieved a text from member Diboll's girlfriend tp say that he passed away this past Tuesday.. I only knew Bart through this forum while selling a few razors to him.. I do remember that Bart was all in on the SR shaving as some of you might recall that if something went up for sale that Bart was ready to buy :)... I was able to find out that Bart was a veteran and served in Vietam.. My condolences went out to his family and thought i would share his passing on to the rest of you... Thank you, Scott

Sorry to hear that. I remember reading his posts and eventually matching the name to a picture after the Charlie Lewis meet pics went up.
Condolences to his family.

This is a sad day. Bart was a wonderful man. Big heart and smile.
I was fortunate to make his acquaintance at the Texas meet. A fine, decent fellow.
Surely he shall be missed. Rest in Peace, Bart.

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Thank you for sharing the news, Scott.

That is sad, sad news.

I too, had the pleasure of meeting Bart and spending some time with him at the Texas Meetup.
He was truly a great guy and will be sadly missed.

R. I. P. my friend

Pete <:-{

It's never a good day when I hear of a fellow forum member passing. May he R.I.P. My condolences and sympathy to his family.

Bob

Very sad news. Bart seemed like a stand up guy, and those whom met him confirmed this.

My condolences.

I'm very sorry to hear this of a fellow forum member, as well as a fellow Vietnam veteran. RIP, Bart.

Sorry to hear of Bart's passing. My condolences to friends & family.

I'l move this thread to the "Hall of Remembrance" forum & remind everybody to uncheck the sig option when replying.

Bummer news.
I met him in Texas as well. Very like able fellow for certain.
My condolences to his family.

That is sad news.

I wasn't fortunate enough to have met him, sounds like the kind of guy that I would have liked.

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

This is a sad day. Bart was a wonderful man. Big heart and smile.
I was fortunate to make his acquaintance at the Texas meet. A fine, decent fellow.
Surely he shall be missed. Rest in Peace, Bart.

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Thank you for sharing the news, Scott.

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+1 I was wondering what and how I should say it and I realized this is better than I could do!

Being away from the forum for awhile, I didn't know him too well. He seemed like a great guy and from what I've read here today, I know he will be greatly missed, both by his family and friends, and this community as well.

I didn't know him but my prayers are with his people. Rest in peace brother.

Yes, anytime a forum member leaves this world it's just a loss for us all.

My condolences to all who knew him.

Noooooo! He was going to a cowboy shoot next month and he was going to come by.

RIP Bart. And the best to his family. Its always a sad thing to loose a member in this way.

Rest in peace. I've known him for quite a bit. Communicated with him and if memory serves right exchanged some vintage razors or something like that. Always known him as a friendly and helpful person. Stand up guy.

I will miss him.

Sounds stupid to say, but at least he got to go to the Texas Meet a short time before passing. He really got jazzed about razor making and was grinder shopping. Better to be jazzed about something in your last few months than sitting around waiting to die.

That’s a damn shame. RIP, Bart.

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Originally Posted by bluesman7

Sounds stupid to say, but at least he got to go to the Texas Meet a short time before passing. He really got jazzed about razor making and was grinder shopping. Better to be jazzed about something in your last few months than sitting around waiting to die.

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Not at all. Passion is what makes every minute worth living.

This is a very sad news indeed :(
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
I know we all will miss him greatly.

RIP Bart! My condolences to his family and friends.


Mike

Oh man that is sad to hear

Talked to him a few times over the years, seemed like a great guy..

Rest easy Bart

Last we talked he had surgery on both eyes and was excited about having 20/20 vision again. He made it a point to get a new driver's license without the "corrective lenses" requirement.

RIP, Bart. Indeed, it's comforting to know that Bart made the TX meet-up not too many months ahead of his passing.

Bart was genuine and easy going, the kind of person I would like to drink a beer with. My condolences to his family and friends.

Thanks for letting us know.
I had hoped to see him again at this next Texas Meet.

He was really glued to that grinder at the latest Texas Meet ! :)

So sorry to hear about Bart. Nevah met him,but he bought a few razors off me. Prayers sent to his family.

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Originally Posted by bluesman7

Sounds stupid to say, but at least he got to go to the Texas Meet a short time before passing. He really got jazzed about razor making and was grinder shopping. Better to be jazzed about something in your last few months than sitting around waiting to die.

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^^^This all day every day. Though we only talked a few times over the years in passing, he will be missed. You have to respect a guy who was hardcore all the way to the end.

farewell my fellow Airborne brother, we shall meet again

Had not come back here since i put up the post regarding his passing.. Very nice to see all of the posts.. I did know Bart a little better than presumed from my post and from what i did know of him he would have said "All this fuss about me? just bury in the back 40 and thats good enough:.. I had more contact with things we had in common not SR related.. I told him that i had to get going soon because I am volunteer driver taking medicare patients who cant drive/no transportation, etc to Drs/Lab/Hospital visits,etc.. Well wouldnt you know he had a number of Veterans in his neck of the woods doing the same for them, And on his own dime!! One guy i remember him saying that he took 3 days a week over 150miles round trip.. So we talked quite a bit about that and i could tell by his language that it was really hurting to see a lot of his Service brothers of the Vietnam era passing away by age and health problems.. Impression i got was a small amount of Survival Guilt. ): ):
Thank you ScottGoodman.. You reminded me about his love for Skeet/Trap shooting.. I mentioned that i had been out for grouse and woodcock and that if my wife was relying on me to bring home dinner that it was going be salad.. All i got was a lot of green and brown foliage ;).. Had a good laugh about that and then tells me he is an Avid shotgunner but isnt real good, just fun.. Tells me some of the numbers for hits to misses . Believe when i say i didnt hear many misses.. lol, Humble to soul
Lastly we talked on a number of occasions about motorcycles.. Always seemed to have been brought up when im looking out the window with blizzard type conditions and he's looking out his saying its ki d of chilly hear today with highs in the upper 50's but as long as no rain he'd be on bike in the afternoon.. Poor guy.. Felt awful for him having to decide on if its a medium or heavy jacket day. ;)
I am sorry about such an extended post but he deserved better from me and i felt bad for not spending the 10min to do it..
I never met Bart in person and would have really liked to have been able to.. He seemed to be one of those men that was humble, honest, gave and did not want anything in return, respectful, never remember any post or comment he made in a negative way or intent.. I would bet all my wifes jewelry :) if anyone had been to his funeral that you would have overheard a lot of indivdual stories Bart had done for people because he wanted to not because had to...
Thanks for anyone who read this rambling post
RIP brother!
Scott M Wyatt