Freeper Eaker (Tom Eaker), has passed on.

3/21/2017 | various sources

[Lazamataz]

Beloved Texan Freeper, Tom Eaker (Eaker on FR), has left us.

Prayers to family and friends in this most difficult time.

[2111USMC]

Prayers up.

Damn.

[ichabod1]

Very sad. Condolences.

[Lazamataz]

I’m not cussin ya out bro — well, not too much — but this was Donna’s call to make, to announce the cause of death. This was TOTALLY her call. Perhaps you can have the admin moderator remove this over-the-boundary post of yours.

[penelopesire]

Such very, very sad and heartbreaking news. Mr. Pen and I are praying for TheMom and her family. We love you guys. I remember my first shoot and TheMom and Eaker taking me under their wings and making me feel like one of the family. Riding on the ferry to the little island in Rockport! I was the strange little tag along in the back seat and Eaker & TheMom could not have been kinder. Over the years I got to know Eaker better and liked him even more. So so sorry to hear this news. He will be missed. There are no words other than to let you know we are sending love and prayers your way.

[NEMDF]

Prayers for all who will miss him.

[luvie]

It sure seems to. :(

[Lazamataz]

You know, of all the people I met at the shoot, Eaker was the only one I liked.

Kidding. Sometimes a little mild humor helps -- and that little semi-joke is totally one Eaker would have appreciated.

[Rebelbase]

RIP, Eaker. Was it his father or Grandfather who was General Ira Eaker of WWII fame?

[luvie]

Hahahahahaha!

*BOOP*

[OneVike]

Prayers for your family in their time of sorrow, and may the Lord great you with blessings dear friend

RIP Eaker

[Liberty Valance]

Oh no. This can’t be. Someone please tell me this is not true.

[AppyPappy]

What a terrible shame for his family. May they find comfort during this time.

[ex-snook]

God’s blessings on you and yours.

[penelopesire]

So awful. I am just shocked silent by it all. Mr.Pen is not taking it all well either. He had gotten to know both over last few years and really liked John and Tom. He is coming home for lunch today..which he never does. It is all just too much. May they both rest in the heavenly peace of God’s love and grace.

[Zippo44]

I just had lunch with him like two weeks ago. This ain’t right. Tom, you will be missed.

[Delta 21]

WOW. this had to be sudden. We were just bitchin about the same thing just a few days ago.

This getting old shit sucks.

Praying every day that we will ALL meet on that beautiful shore.

[rockrr]

Very sorry to hear of his passing.

[DoughtyOne]

So sorry to hear of this.

Prayers for family, friends, and associates...

Don’t at all like seeing good people go.

[Tax-chick]

I’m so terribly sorry to learn this dreadful news. I will always remember his participation in World War II discussions as well as the stories others shared about him.