dalbert Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think we will want to do something to memorialize Sandy, here on the board, similar to the "Gordon's Quest" Colt Thompson post. I'm not sure what it would look like yet, and am open to suggestion. I can access all his photos that he posted over the years, and maybe we could use them in some manner. The Gangsters, Outlaws, and Lawmen board, as well as the Thompson board, and a couple of other boards that Sandy frequented here will not be the same without him. May Sandy rest in peace... http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/OCM/Sandy.jpg http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/OCM/OCM-SJ%20shoot.png David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Here's another from a Facebook friend of his: Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hntrdarren Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Very sorry to hear of Sandys passing. My condolences to his entire family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief762 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Sandy's posts were always worth the time to read. What an interesting life he must have had. RIP, OCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I agree with David to make a special place on the site to honor him and his work.Meeting him was on my bucket list, most of the time, life / death isn't fair.We shared many photos over the years, he was a good gun friend.Life is short, a good lesson for all of us.Rest in peace Sandy,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 From Bill Helmer... David,So sudden and so sad. Others have filled in a few details. We go back to aDillinger 'commemoration' when I worked for Playboy, and I visited him andKaren a couple times in Colorado. Rick Mattix is also gone, and the three ofus had great sport with emails. I'm sure Karen has much attention so I justwonder how she's doing.BillP.S. I'd like to think I helped motivate him (and maybe you) in the direction ofTommyguns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) So sorry to hear of Sandys passing.I never knew the man but always found his great knowledge that he shared on this forum to be a inspiration for us to learn and pass on to others as he did in his life. God bless you Sandy, rest in peace. Edited February 20, 2018 by Piep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I sure enjoyed the information he shared on this forum, Our condolences to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azboater Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 My Sympathies to His Family on their LossSorry for The Loss the Boards have Suffered also, I always enjoyed OCM's Informative posts................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANS Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Terrible news. Sandy was such a knowledgeable and funny chap, I used to email him all the time about my "gangster weapons" research. Cheers HANS Edited February 21, 2018 by HANS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 A few more photos of Sandy. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptCurl Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Curl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffen Und Bier Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Sorry to hear. Didn't know him, but enjoyed his posts. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenington Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Sad news! I even didn't know about this. Thanks for sharing mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Another photo of Sandy. Rob Edited February 22, 2018 by ghostsoldier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Looks like he's standing outside the Dillinger home holding the wooden pistol. He sure had a great passion for the history. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 One for you Sandy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 R.I.P. Sandy we had many a note back and forth. It is good he will be remembered here. As so many now have gone. a FEW times I have gone back and looked at the list of friends and gun collectors who I had dealings with. Make everyday count in no matter what you do or Enjoy... Sandy did. Colt21a RON K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph12297 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 So very sad to hear Sandy will be missed, what a great person all around. My prayers are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caponeophile Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/sandy-jones-obituary?pid=188271898 Part of what I call the three amigos, (Mattix, Helmer and Jones). The Elite Afficionados on John Dillinger and other bandit / gangster era research.Their offbeat humor and banter during some email exchanges were out of this world and just plain hilarious! I was lucky enough to be included in some of them and will cherish that until I die.Sandy was the ultimo walking John Dillinger encyclopedia and collector. (Bonnie and Clyde too). He knew most of their families intimately. His collection was supreme. It was later sold and is now in a museum. Master brewer, antique car fanatic, BBQ enthusiast, and all around good guy. Was very knowledgeable on gangster era weapons and their every minute detail.The greatest honor I ever had was his brutally honest opinions on collecting and the compliments he threw my way whenever I uncovered something new for my collection. He will be sorely missed, but not forgotten! We will all meet again one day and shoot the shit as we all did so well on earth! Mario Gomes - www.myalcaponemuseum.com Edited February 24, 2018 by Caponeophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineverlistentoFM Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Sandy was very generous with his time, research, photos, and replies...i will truly miss him. tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC0802 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Have had my head down with work for the last couple of months and just logged into the forum for the first time in a while to update a post on the Gangsters/Outlaws page that Sandy and I had talked about and saw the news. Feel like I got punched in the gut. Terribly sad to hear, he was a great help to me just like he was with so many others working on projects and researching history. I'll be at the Joplin hideout in a couple of weeks for the 85th anniversary of the gun fight, and I don't know anyone else who'd have gotten the same kick out of seeing a photo of Barrow beans on the stove with a BAR leaned against the wall. He'd dug out the original recipe for me some months ago when I mentioned that idea. I'll really miss talking with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Made a stop by a local favorite spot for ya Sandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 It's still hard to fathom that he's gone. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I know, I keep coming up with some questions I would like to ask him. As the saying goes, savor every moment. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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