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Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:37 pm
by FRJ
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:32 am
Good Evening
It’s taken me almost 3 weeks to be able to read all of the posts on this thread. I am moved by all of the messages. I love my Dad very much and to see others had so much respect and love for him makes my heart smile. Thank you all for your memories and kind words. He loved AAPK and one of my “tasks on the grizzly list” (per Dad) was to login and let everyone know he passed. I didn’t have to do that because his buddies on this forum care. Thank you all.
Jerry Downen’s very proud daughter,
Jenni
God Bless You, Jenni.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:18 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Thank you Jenni and sincere condolences. I know you miss him. So do we.
Ken
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:13 pm
by Steve Warden
God's blessings to you, Jenni.
May He pour out upon you and yours His everlasting peace and comfort.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:29 pm
by 1967redrider
Nice to see your post, Jenni. Thank you.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:53 pm
by wlf
Sad for your family and us, he will be missed.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2026 5:54 pm
by glennbad
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:32 am
Good Evening
It’s taken me almost 3 weeks to be able to read all of the posts on this thread. I am moved by all of the messages. I love my Dad very much and to see others had so much respect and love for him makes my heart smile. Thank you all for your memories and kind words. He loved AAPK and one of my “tasks on the grizzly list” (per Dad) was to login and let everyone know he passed. I didn’t have to do that because his buddies on this forum care. Thank you all.
Jerry Downen’s very proud daughter,
Jenni
We're all very sorry for your loss, Jenni. I'd like to thank you for reaching out to us. All too often, when a member passes, we rarely hear from family. We understand the reasons why, so we do appreciate hearing from our knife family members' families, as it allows them to live on a bit for us. We're all here for you, so if you have any questions about knives, or just need to vent, please do!
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 4:00 am
by MissouriGuerrilla
Condolences to you, Jenni. Thanks for coming in with the kind words. May God bless you and hold you close.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 10:58 am
by Miller Bro's
So sorry for your loss Jenni.
Here's a link to a thread your father made in 2015 showing how much he liked AAPK and it's members.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=43910
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 12:15 pm
by woodwalker
May God bless and comfort you Jenni.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 2:48 am
by boots2112
orvet wrote: ↑Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:55 pm
There are many very wonderful things about being a long-time member of AAPK. But there is an occasional downside as well. Today is one such day as I say goodbye to a long-time personal friend and a great friend of AAPK, Jerry Downen, aka: jerryd6818.
A few minutes ago, I received a call from Jerry's daughter. She told me Jerry had passed away about 3:00 AM this morning. He had been in the hospital and was then on Hospice care for a few days. Jerry was a very active member of AAPK for 15 years and contributed a great deal to AAPK in his 39,415 posts!
I know Jerry will be missed by a lot of you here on the forum. He had a very eclectic taste in knives, but he liked anything with the Marine Corps emblem on it, including one or two that I made for him.
Jerry, my friend, I miss you! I will miss our talks on the phone discussing knives, the Marine Corps, and baseball, esp. your beloved Cubbies. I'm glad you we're able to see them win the World Series! I will miss you my friend. May God bless you and keep you and may you rest in peace. Semper Fi my brother!
May be gone but not forgotten, RIP Jerry.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2026 4:07 am
by Unk
Well, I just saw this sad news. What a loss. Jerry and I shared a love of Camillus 72s and Schrade 863s. It is strange, but I have been carrying the same little Case 63090 everyday for the last 15 years, and a couple of weeks ago I suddenly decided it was time for a change. So I picked a nice old Camillus 72 out of the pile and have really enjoyed carrying one again. I guess Jerry was right.
Prayers to his family. He sure will be missed here at AAPK.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 1:24 am
by Umcknifeguy
This is a huge loss for this community. I haven't been on here for a month or so, so this is the first I heard of it. My condolences and prayers go out to his family. Jerry, we're gonna miss you bud. We sure won't forget about you.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 4:53 pm
by TripleF
OMG......I am just seeing this now. So, so, so sad for me to know of this.
The man was so influential in my life. He sent me out first tent so I could take my grands camping 11 years ago.
He was a huge supporter of me.
I am saddened.
RIP my dear friend.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 12:02 am
by Nev52
I have not been on here for awhile. I was shocked to read about Jerry. When I first joined he reached out and welcomed me to the site. So sad to hear of his passing. God bless Jerry and his family.
Rod (NEV 52)
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 1:02 am
by doglegg
Nev52 wrote: ↑Fri May 01, 2026 12:02 am
I have not been on here for awhile. I was shocked to read about Jerry. When I first joined he reached out and welcomed me to the site. So sad to hear of his passing. God bless Jerry and his family.
Rod (NEV 52)
Nev, your story seems to be oft repeated.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 1:52 am
by jerryd6818
Would anyone have information on this knife?
Thank you,
Jenni
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 2:36 am
by Reverand
I don't know the specifics Jenni, but it looks like a Camillus TL-29 Electrician's knife that has been modified, rehandled in micarta, and had two custom shields installed. I am guessing that it was a gift to your father.
Hopefully someone who knows more can see this post and give mire details.
I will try to research some old posts and see what I can find in the meantime.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 2:45 am
by Paladin
Reverand wrote: ↑Mon May 04, 2026 2:36 am
I don't know the specifics Jenni, but it looks like a Camillus TL-29 Electrician's knife that has been modified, rehandled in micarta, and had two custom shields installed. I am guessing that it was a gift to your father.
Hopefully someone who knows more can see this post and give mire details.
I will try to research some old posts and see what I can find in the meantime.
I'm thinking this work looks like Ivoryman.
Ray
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 2:52 am
by Reverand
Found it!
Doc B customized it and sent it as a gift back in 2020.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... om#p834016
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 2:31 pm
by doglegg
Great work Reverand. Doc B never post anymore. Thanks for sharing the knife Jenni.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 12:49 am
by jerryd6818
Thank you!! I have so many knives to look through, it’s overwhelming. I’m not sure where to start when I get them all back home. I know I’m probably doing the forum thing wrong but this group is a wealth of knowledge.
Jenni
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 12:59 am
by Paladin
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2026 12:49 am
Thank you!! I have so many knives to look through, it’s overwhelming. I’m not sure where to start when I get them all back home. I know I’m probably doing the forum thing wrong but this group is a wealth of knowledge.
Jenni
We will always be happy to help you through this.
Ray
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 1:03 am
by doglegg
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2026 12:49 am
Thank you!! I have so many knives to look through, it’s overwhelming. I’m not sure where to start when I get them all back home. I know I’m probably doing the forum thing wrong but this group is a wealth of knowledge.
Jenni
Your doing just fine.
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 3:25 am
by 1967redrider
Mystery solved!
Jenni, when it was posted 2 years ago that your father was moving, I posted he would need one of these just for his knives.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... y#p1144638
Re: Sad Announcement
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 5:10 am
by cudgee
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2026 12:49 am
Thank you!! I have so many knives to look through, it’s overwhelming. I’m not sure where to start when I get them all back home. I know I’m probably doing the forum thing wrong but this group is a wealth of knowledge.
Jenni
If you need help you just ask.
