Lost a former Mentor!

[spitfire_er]

Just found out today that this past Saturday one of my former mentors, Gordy Linnell, had passed away. Several years ago I was able to work in his shop doing a lot of general repair work and muzzle brakes. He was always quite involved in NRA, and local shooting matches among many other shooting related organizations. He ran Northern Rifle Accurizing in Grand Forks, ND where he repaired and built custom hunting and target rifles. He loved working on old US military rifles, shooting and restoring them.

Sad to see another old timer gone!

Gordon "Gordy" Linnell Obituary October 2, 2021 - Amundson Funeral Home

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[pintopete]

Sorry to hear...your sentiments "Sad to see another old timer gone!" are very appropriate as this is all too common in my opinion. With each of these significant, formidable individuals, goes a huge wealth of knowledge and experience. Sorry for your loss...

 

[Bill Norris]

Prayers for Family & Friends. RIP Gordy.

 

[Forum Boss]

74 is too young. Sad to lose another good man who enjoyed the shooting sports.

 

[jdh47]

Condolences. Rest in Peace.

 

[jonbearman]

You were blessed to have him in your life. My sincere condolence's.

 

[acloco]

RIP. Condolences to family and friends.

 

[Loudenboomer]

Gordy had one of those smiles that could melt you. Always a strong influence in Grand Forks area shooting sports. He will be missed.

 

[karrarararararar]

Was shocked to see the next text that he had passed. We will certainly miss seeing him out at the range.

 

[RegionRat]

Sorry to hear the sad news.

Memory Eternal.

 

[nakneker]

Sorry to hear this, my condolences. Sounds like you were lucky to have crossed paths, everyone needs a good mentor.

 

[Intheshop]

Nice write up Spit,am sure you could've gone on .... which is,a heckuva tribute. The lives we touch,in a positive moving way is one of life's little pleasures.

Rest in peace to your bud.

 

[In2chaos]

Hey Spit, Gordy was one helluva guy for sure. There have been so many people that he has touched their lives. He was a font of knowledge, he always had something to try to get you on the right path. One of his passion projects was getting a youth shooting mentorship going in Grand Forks. He did so much for the shooting sports and our rifle range, Forks Rifle Club.

I love this video of him:

We are helping his family liquidate his die inventory from the shop on this link:

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/over-100-reloading-dies-for-sale.4048499/#post-38185383

He touched so many lives, it really warmed my heart to see your post here.

 

[CT10ring]

Just found out today that this past Saturday one of my former mentors, Gordy Linnell, had passed away. Several years ago I was able to work in his shop doing a lot of general repair work and muzzle brakes. He was always quite involved in NRA, and local shooting matches among many other shooting related organizations. He ran Northern Rifle Accurizing in Grand Forks, ND where he repaired and built custom hunting and target rifles. He loved working on old US military rifles, shooting and restoring them.

Sad to see another old timer gone!

Gordon "Gordy" Linnell Obituary October 2, 2021 - Amundson Funeral Home

View Gordon "Gordy" Linnell's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

www.amundsonfuneralhome.com

My condolences, sir. Remember the good times.

 

[rebel]

My condolences, I have been to to many funerals as of late. Have to go to one tomorrow. It sucks, just really sucks that these knowledgeable men are leaving us in droves. God's speed to your mentor.

 

[Sandstorm]

God speed indeed...a real bummer.
Rest in peace Gordy.