RIP Chuck Burrows (La Bonte)

[50cal.cliff]

I just found out that Chuck Burrows has passed! Many of you would have known him as LaBonte on this forum. He was widely know as The Wild Rose Trading Company!

Here is a quote from another forum!
Chuck Burrows left this earth on Monday after a long and courageous battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Chuck was one of the most knowledgeable people their was when it came to period correct gear. He will be missed!

 

[LRB]

Thanks Cliff. I had not heard. It is truly sad news to me. Chuck had few if any peers in reproducing western, and south western, NA leather and bead working. He had many talents, and was exceptional in them all, and was a man of great historical knowledge. RIP Chuck. I feel honored to have been your friend, even though we never met. Adios amigo.

 

[Artificer]

I am truly sorry to read this, but thank you for letting us know.

I will always be thankful that Chuck was so willing to share his vast store of personal knowledge and experience on this and other forums. He will truly be missed.

Gus

 

[S.Kenton]

Sad news! Always enjoyed reading his posts.

 

[smo]

He will be greatly missed. Chuck was an extremely talented man . RIP LaBonte.

 

[wattlebuster]

He made a knife sheath for me a few yrs back. Very talented man an I enjoyed the few times I got to talk with him on the phone. RIP Chuck

 

[Brokennock]

Sad news indeed. His knowledge and input will be missed. I only knew him/of him through his posts here, may he rest in peace.

 

[Grumpa]

Likewise. He was very active on the Forum up until a month ago. My condolences to all who knew him. We are all diminished by his death.

Because of this Forum, all of the knowledge he shared with us is still available, with the touch of a few keys. Thank you, Claude.

I will now have a drop of Rye in your memory, LaBonte.

 

[Katahdin]

Chuck Burrows left this earth on Monday after a long and courageous battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Reads like Chuck is a good man to have on point.Someone has to be the trusted one to lay the trail to the Great Rendezvous,feeling safe in Chuck getting the job done,He'll be at Point a la Barbe when we all get there,we will fire a Flee de joie, raise our voice in an old voyager song and pull for the fort,the Great Factor is waiting for us.
We are not Human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience,
We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience'
Chuck,Walk tall as the trees.live strong as the mountains,be gentle as the spring winds,keep the warmth of the summer in your heart,and the Great Spirit will always be with you..
see you at the point,we'll be along directly,put the coffee on.

 

[ron wehmeyer]

Truly a sad day. RIP Amigo. DT Ron Wehmeyer

 

[matt denison]

I have great respect for him. His brain was like an encyclopedia. I bugged him several times, "when are you going to write a book?" Then he got sick, too late now. Bummer.....

 

[PaulN/KS]

That is truly sad news. Over the years his knowledge was always freely shared to anyone who asked. He will be missed.
RIP Chuck.

 

[Doc Arroyo]

A fine gentleman that really helped me me with my leatherwork. He was one hell of a mentor, and really surprised me with his support and encouragement. Vaya con Dios, mi amigo.

 

[will5a1]

very sad indeed - RIP Chuck.

 

[rusty]

Chuck was a fine man,I'll miss him RIP

 

[crockett]

The most knowledgeable guy I knew regarding the mountain man era. He once sent me a couple of iron belt buckles gratis. Really good man, will be missed.

 

[rushlake1]

Never will tire of his works....
Another idol passed...
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
I will truly miss his shared knowledge...
Safe travels Chuck.....See ya at the fire...

 

[Rod Lassey]

Very sad news---although we never met face-to-face, Chuck & I corresponded over the finer points of fur trade history. He will be missed.

Rod

 

[BillinOregon]

I am heartsick to hear this. I bought his holster making videos some years back, and exchanged a number of e-mails and PMs with him. He was just a month older than I am. He was quick to answer a request for information, and his posts here and on other forums were absolutely encyclopedic.
Truly a talent that I will not encounter again in my lifetime.
Rest in peace, Chuck.

 

[DEWB]

I only know of him from his posts on the forums and if he had a post I knew it would be a good one. He never tied to slam anyone like some folks do and was a wealth of knowledge. I learned alot from him and wish I could have met him. Well maybe someday. RIP Chuck and prayers for his family and friends. Dew