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Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/18/07 01:17 AM
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birddog14
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sad news...Texas game warden Justin Hurst was killed early sat morninng 3-17 while on duty. He was to celebrate his 34th birthday today. He leaves behind a wife and 4 month old baby. I hope the guy who did this rots http://www.khou.com/news/local/crime/stories/khou070317_tnt_gamewarden.2057e5b4.htmlusually the TPWD will set up a fund for the family, but I haven't seen it yet. I emailed TPWD but most likely won't hear from them until monday or so. If I hear of a memorial fund I will post it.
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/18/07 02:54 AM
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ripgere
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He was a good friend of mine at A&M. A great guy and great Aggie. Everyone please say a prayer for his family. He will be greatly missed. HEAR!
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/18/07 02:21 PM
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fourtrax
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Thats sad!!Paryers on the way for his family and friends.
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/18/07 05:08 PM
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whitetailfanatic
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GET A ROPE! PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF THE FALLEN GW,
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
[Re: ripgere]
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03/18/07 05:20 PM
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Greg
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What a shame! ripgere... you make sure you do your buddy proud and make the next Aggie Muster... I'm sure you will.
Prayers sent to the family.
-Greg
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/18/07 08:03 PM
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John2
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That is really sad.
Prayers for his family
Not all those that wander are lost..
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/18/07 08:43 PM
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easton1025
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Dont know if it is still true but years ago many insurance companies would not write life insurance policies for Federal or state game officers..Please post a specific fund for the wife and child if you run across it..Usually his hometown bank will set one up...
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/19/07 01:58 AM
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Team Hillbilly
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Prayers for his family Yes, easton1025 you are correct, when I was working as a Federal Warden(SA), we couldn't buy life insurance with most companies, the Gov. had insurance set up for us, but it was very limited. Please post information on the specfic fund for the wife and kids. Thank God they got the man that shot him also.
Team Hillbilly I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left. Paralyzed Veterans of America
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/19/07 02:10 AM
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BigBow
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last yr we raised some $ at the get together...this might be a good place for it this yr...
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/19/07 11:39 AM
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OutdoorTexan
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=====================Update=======================
Saturday Officer Hurst would have celebrated his 34th birthday. He leaves behind a wife, a 4 year old son and countless friends and family. He was a man of great faith, and it is said that faith showed in the way he lived.
I personally did not know this officer but over the weekend I did an IBEP bow hunter class for 2 game wardens. It would have been 3, but one of those had to go down to assist with the investigation. You could see the hurt in their faces and hear it in their voices as we had open discussions on this.
Officer Hurst's services are schelduled for 11 am on Wednesday March 21 at First United Methodist Church of El Campo. Please show your support any way possible. And the next time you run across a game warden, thank them.
I will NOT mention the name of the shooter in this case. However, as an update, he was moved to Harris County (Houston) on Sunday and charged with capital murder of a police officer. I am sure additional charges of attempted capital murder, felony evasion as well as others will be filed.
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
[Re: OutdoorTexan]
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03/19/07 01:09 PM
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ripgere
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Here is the info for Justin Hurst's Memorial Fund. Thanks for your support!
Memorial fund donations may be made to Operation Game Thief, % Justin Hurst Memorial Fund, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX, 78744
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/19/07 08:24 PM
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It is always bad for everyone when things like this happen. Mine and Lora's thpoughts and prayers go out to this officers family, friends, and colleagues.
When I first read this post, I didn't realize that this officer was working in an area of such rampant poaching activity.
Since Lora and I have been in Fort Stockton on our hunts, some of our mail piled up on us. In going thru it, there were two copies of the Lone Star Outdoor News. In the February 23 issue, in the Game warden Blotter section, there is an item detailing the fallen wardens participation in apprehending a person, that was being pursued after shooting on of the decoy deer that TP&W uses.
In the article, it is reported that Officer Hurst, had stopped this same individual two nights earlier, for shining a spotlight from a public road. I wonder if there is a connection in all these incidents.
As some one else mentioned, GW's are the only LEO's that know going to to check out a camp or a vehicle, that the people they are fixing to be dealing with are also carrying firearms.
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/19/07 10:00 PM
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fourtrax
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Quote:
last yr we raised some $ at the get together...this might be a good place for it this yr...
Very good Idea Wes!
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
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03/20/07 01:45 PM
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birddog14
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Marcia Gillespie Administrator Texas Game Warden Association (501 C 3) Non-profit organization Game Warden Peace Officer's Association P O Box 1930 Kyle, Texas 78640 www.TexasGameWarden.comor you can send it to --- Memorial fund donations may be made to Operation Game Thief, % Justin Hurst Memorial Fund, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX, 78744 or you can donate in to his fund with the Texas Game Warder Association Marcia Gillespie Administrator Texas Game Warden Association (501 C 3) Non-profit organization Game Warden Peace Officer's Association P O Box 1930 Kyle, Texas 78640 www.TexasGameWarden.com
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Two local funds
[Re: birddog14]
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03/20/07 04:59 PM
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Winnsborobassbuster
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Justin P Hurst Memorial Prosperity Bank PO Drawer G El Campo, TX 77437
FUMC El Campo* 1001 Ave. I El Campo, TX 77427
*donations to church need to be marked in Mr. Hurst's name
Last edited by Winnsborobassbuster; 03/21/07 03:50 PM.
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Re: Two local funds
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03/21/07 09:52 PM
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KeithB
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Justin, a great guy, and one guy who never thought he was above the law when he went to work. He'll be missed. He was a great asset to the community as well for speaking to various organizations, civic groups, and the kids. I was just speaking with him a few months ago about poachers during dove season, and to have this happen to him.
It was a sad day for El Campo, and an even sadder day when we realize he left behind a family including a 4 month old son.
To an honest person, may he rest in peace.
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Re: Two local funds
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03/26/07 03:19 PM
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85aggie
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Thoughts and prayers for his family. Being an Aggie myself, it pains me to hear of another's Aggie's death, especially since he was just doing his job and was killed by some poachin jackass!! The poacher needs a long fall from a short rope IMO.
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Re: Texas Game Warden killed by poacher
[Re: birddog14]
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03/26/07 10:57 PM
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BOWHUNTER1296
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The 100 CLUB is another way you can give money for Justin Hurst. They gave his wife a $10,000 check right away to help with any costs. They are a great club.
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