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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2016 08:50pm - Edited by: toyota_mdt_tech
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OK, the grandfather on the show "Gold Rush" passed away peacefully in his sleep. I know many cabineers watched that show including myself.
If anyone here has watched that show, you know he was the most liked character on the show. A wise old man for sure. RIP
http://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2016/03/john_schnabel_grandpa_of_gold.html
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2016 11:11pm
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he was my favorite on the show...
a fine man with great family values!!!
RIP GrandPa John~~~
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upndown
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2016 07:34am
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Not much more rewarding than a proud Grandpa! RIP
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hattie
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2016 12:02pm
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This is so sad.  We loved this old guy. The relationship he had with Parker was just amazing. I am sure Parker must be devastated. He learned so much from Grandpa. RIP Grandpa John. You will be missed.
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Just
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2016 08:29pm
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John was a lucky man .. I spent the day with my 17 year old grandson .. He called this morning and asked if I would show him how to service the big tractor as his dad was away . Its a big monster of a thing with 8 giant tires and a 800 cu. in CAT engine . We did it all ,9 different filters , 20 gallons of assorted oils . 20 some odd grease fittings ,new HD 1200 watt battery , air in all 8 tires , 350 L of fuel ,and a wash .. I am beat !! wish I could do it again tomorrow . TO YOU JOHN RIP
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AK Seabee
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2016 01:36am
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Rest in peace John! I do agree he was the best character on the show although I didnt watch the show all too often. A great role model for all!
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suburbancowboy
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2016 11:30am
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I have to agree with all the comments. He was my hero and I want to stay as active and motivated into my old age as he was. I will miss his smile.
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hattie
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# Posted: 4 Apr 2016 03:33pm
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Last night Gold Rush had a great remembrance show for John Schnabel. It was beautifully done! I cried when John started singing "Goodbye, my friends, it's hard to die when all the birds are singing in the sky". It was just amazing!
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 4 Apr 2016 06:29pm
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Quoting: hattie Last night Gold Rush had a great remembrance show for John Schnabel. It was beautifully done! I cried when John started singing "Goodbye, my friends, it's hard to die when all the birds are singing in the sky". It was just amazing!
I saw that episode, yes, that song by Terry Jacks. Was a sad episode for sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPcc1ftj8E
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