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Tragic loss, Gordon Dempsey killed in shop accident.

DesRosiers

DesRosiers

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I have just received the tragic news that long time Alaskan knife maker Gordon Dempsey has been killed in a shop accident. Apparently he lost control of a blade he was buffing and it pierced his heart.
This tragedy has left Gordon's wife, who is suffering from MS, in a terrible position. His friends are working on putting together a fund for his widow. We will post details for the fund when available.
Please keep Gordon's family in your thoughts and prayers, and if you are able, help support his widow in this time of her loss.
 
This is horribly tragic. My thoughts and prayers are offered and I want to help with the fund in what little way that I can.

Eric
 
That is terrible. My condolences to his wife. That is my wife's worse nightmare with me working in the shop all day alone.
BB
 
I am shocked and sick sad. Holy ! When did this happen ?? Kenai will never be the same, what a shame, great man, excellent knives, so sorry. keep us updated on the fund please.
 
How sad.....may God Bless Gordon, his family, friends, and loved ones. May God Speed his wife through this.... :(
 
Very sad, my condolences to the family.

When a fund is set up, I will donate and would be glad to put a link in my sig line.
 
That is very sad news I have always felt the buffer to be the most dangerous tool in the shop. Prayers sent .
 
This is such terrible news, especially on the heels of the news about J.W. Prayers to Mr. Dempsey's family and friends. Let us know when the fund is ready.
 
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