In memoriam - Lori Spears of Travel Express passed away

[AfricaHunting.com]

As someone who shares the same passion for flyfishing, and the outdoors, it saddens me to see a wonderful sportswoman have to leave life so soon.

I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries, but I paid for a memorial tree to be planted in Lori's name, and I signed the card from ......
"The good folks at AfricaHunting.com"

@Brent in Az, That's a very thoughtful and kind gesture from you and wish I thought of it myself. Since I knew Lori personally for so many years, my wife and I sent a bouquet from us personally. She cared a lot about our community and was certainly an important part of it. Thank you for doing that.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

To all who have posted in this thread, I would like to personally thank everyone of you for the kind words and gestures, I know it means a lot to her family and loved ones.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

As someone who shares the same passion for flyfishing, and the outdoors, it saddens me to see a wonderful sportswoman have to leave life so soon.

I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries, but I paid for a memorial tree to be planted in Lori's name, and I signed the card from ......
"The good folks at AfricaHunting.com"

I wanted to share your message here.

 

[MAdcox]

This is a shock. I just got flight confirmations from Lori on June 3rd.
I've only met her a few times at AH Dinners and DSC, but she was always a pleasure to speak with and a huge help with all of my travel plans. She will be very missed and a huge loss to our hunting community.
Prayers for all her family and friends.

 

[David AK 53]

As someone who shares the same passion for flyfishing, and the outdoors, it saddens me to see a wonderful sportswoman have to leave life so soon.

I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries, but I paid for a memorial tree to be planted in Lori's name, and I signed the card from ......
"The good folks at AfricaHunting.com"

Thank you for including all of us. Very thoughtful.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

@Rob404, I saw that you also sent some flowers and wanted to thank you.

 

[Brent in Az]

 

[Rob404]

@Rob404, I saw that you also sent some flowers and wanted to thank you.

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Your Welcome, RIP Lori

 

[IdaRam]

@Brent in Az , a very thoughtful and kind gesture. Thank you for allowing the group of us to participate in this beautiful message of support to Lori’s loved ones. I am certain it means so much to them.

 

[Happy Myles]

I am stunned and shocked. She was still so young, has her cause of death bern released?

 

[hawkeyesatx]

I’m sorry to hear of what so many people have described as an amazing person!
My condolences go to those who knew her.
I wish I could’ve had the opportunity to get to know her.
May she Rest In Peace.
I hope the ones she left behind get to mourn her loss.


Hawk

 

[johnnyblues]

How very sad. Much too young. I’ve spoken to her several times over the years and even though I’ve never used her I believe she was a trusted figure in our sport and a tremendous huntress. My condolences to all.

 

[Bullthrower338]

As someone who shares the same passion for flyfishing, and the outdoors, it saddens me to see a wonderful sportswoman have to leave life so soon.

I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries, but I paid for a memorial tree to be planted in Lori's name, and I signed the card from ......
"The good folks at AfricaHunting.com"

Very thoughtful Brent!

 

[whitetail]

Very sad to read this- she has helped me multiple times on my trips over to Africa. I wish her family the warmest of condolences

 

[Hoas]

I know some of you knew Lori well so I wanted to pass on this information if anyone wanted to send some flowers to her celebration of life ceremony this weekend. It will be held at the Daly Leach Memorial Chapel on Saturday June 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM in Hamilton, Montana, in the Leach Community Room.

Here is the link to Lori's obituary:

Lori Spears Obituary | Jun 4, 2021 | Hamilton, MT

Share memories & support the family

www.dalyleachchapel.com

It was truly a pleasure to have gotten to know Lori. She will be missed dearly.

 

[Brent in Az]

@Brent in Az, That's a very thoughtful and kind gesture from you and wish I thought of it myself. Since I knew Lori personally for so many years, my wife and I sent a bouquet from us personally. She cared a lot about our community and was certainly an important part of it. Thank you for doing that.

Thank you for the kind words, Jerome. I certainly wasn't trying to overshadow anyone. with some losses of family/friends in my life recently, seeing good people passing on too soon, hits close to home.
Someday, I hope someone plants a tree for me. Its a good tribute. Peace!

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

As someone who shares the same passion for flyfishing, and the outdoors, it saddens me to see a wonderful sportswoman have to leave life so soon.

I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries, but I paid for a memorial tree to be planted in Lori's name, and I signed the card from ......
"The good folks at AfricaHunting.com"

Incredible gesture sir. Thank you.

 

[Brent in Az]

Incredible gesture sir. Thank you.

Thank you, Marius. A little tribute from all of us.

 

[wlambert]

Like many, I only knew Lori by way of the three safaris for which she arranged travel - the third of which I am currently enjoying. We spoke now and then and exchanged many emails during the past seven years. I will miss her partnership greatly and I send my most fervent prayers for her family and friends.

 

[Brent in Az]

Very thoughtful Brent!

Thanks Amigo. Someday if our paths cross in Morenci, we can sit down for a cocktail or 3.....