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| Thomas MacDonald |
Posted - August 29 2004 : 10:11:06 AM
It is with great sorrow, and a heavy heart, that I bring you the news of our good friend Scott Bubar's passing !
I received the following e-mail from Scott's son , Jonathan ( his pride & joy) and its contents left me stunned and saddened.
"Hi Tom,
For the several past months my father has been in poor health. I recently finished a vacation with my father in Maine where his health was increasingly deteriorating. On August 24, my father died of heart failure. It was my father's wishes that I would inform the members of sword forum if he ever died. I was hoping that you, Tom, would be able to relay this message to the members of the forum. I am sorry for putting this burden on your shoulders, but at the present time I am having trouble registering with sword forum. I am also unaware as to where on the forum my Dad has posted. Once again I apologize for putting this burden on you, however I would really appreciate it if you could inform the members. -- Thank You, Jonathan Bubar"
My reply to Jonathan & Family :
Dear Jonathan
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad .... this comes as a real shock !
Please express my deepest condolences to your family, and of course to you, his pride & joy!
(he spoke to me often about you, as I did with him about my daughter Rachel, he was very very proud of you!)
I will of course notify his Forum friends on Sword Forum, NetSword, MyArmoury, and the Mohican boards, to which he was such a great contributor & friend !
I feel honored that you asked me to do this for Scott !
Your Dad was a very special man .... I'm glad that I had the chance to speak with him on the phone a few times, share many a good e-mail, and of course the hundreds of Forum discussions ! ( Scott always raised the most interesting questions, and usually found the answers before most of us :-)
He will be missed ....
Rest in Peace, my friend, the pipes will lead you home !
Please keep in touch, Jonathan ! -- Thomas aka Mac
God Bless you, Scott ! Your friend, Mac |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - August 25 2006 : 10:28:20 PM
I have seen his name on the boards but unfortanely never really got to know him. My deepest condolences to his family and all those who have loved him. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - August 25 2006 : 08:17:41 AM
Amen to that, Sachem! It doesn't seem like two years, yet at the same time it seems like he has been gone forever. He truly was one helluva guy.
The Sarge |
| richfed |
Posted - August 25 2006 : 06:33:21 AM
Time flies, and Scott is still sorely missed! |
| Thomas MacDonald |
Posted - August 24 2006 : 12:16:39 PM
Just wanted to acknowledge this day, August 24th, as it's been two years now that we have been without the kindred spirit of Scott Bubar !
They say as long as you remember a person they are never really gone, so with this in mind, I raise my glass to parted friends, and cherish the memories of days past !
Till we meet again, Rest in Peace, my friend, Mac
*Here is a thread I posted last year on some of the boards Scott frequented (I may have missed posting it here ?)
Remembering Scott ... and the Molly Stark !
This coming August 24th will mark the one year anniversary of the loss of our good friend [URL=http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=2182]Scott Bubar[/URL]!
(alias Sikandur here on NetSword, and Deacon Frye on the Pyracy Pub)
I did not want to let this date pass without once again mentioning how much we miss our old friend, and to remember fondly all the great discussions, comments, and humor, that he brought to the many boards where he participated !
Scott had a soft spot for cannons .... and he seemed to take more than just a little interest in the period that founded his country, the American War for Independence !
It is with that in mind that I bring you (and Scott, as I’m sure he’s reading along here :-) the following !
Last weekend the family and I took a short trip up north, via Rt. 13, and passed thru the New Hampshire town of New Boston. I’d been through New Boston many times in the past, actually having partied there sometime in the mid-80's .... (but that’s another story) ....but never put two & two together to realize that this was where the famous [URL=http://www2.new-boston.nh.us/Pages/NewBostonNH_About/mollystark]Molly Stark [/URL] cannon resides, given to the town by none other than New Hampshire’s most famous soldier
[URL=http://seacoastnh.com/framers/stark.html]General John Stark[/URL] !
[URL=http://www2.new-boston.nh.us/Pages/NewBostonNH_About/mollystark]History of the Molly Stark Cannon[/URL]
“The famous Molly Stark cannon, captured from the British at the battle of Bennington (VT) by New Hampshire troops under the command of General John Stark on August 16, 1777, has for many generations been the proud possession of the citizens of New Boston. She is two hundred and twenty years old, having been cast in Paris, France, in 1743. Old Molly, as we affectionately call her, has had a most glorious history, serving under the French flag once, the British twice and the American twice.”
–excerpt from “The New Boston Artillery Company and Molly Stark" Clement A. Lyon 1963
In 1743, the cannon and a mate were cast in Paris, ornately decorated with a shield and crown flanked by American Indians armed with bows and arrows. Both cannons traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to protect the citizens of Quebec. The British forces at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham captured both of the cannons in 1759. Once again, both cannons changed hands when they were surrendered to General John Stark at Bennington in 1777.
“the fruits of the victory were four pieces of brass canon, several stand of arms, eight brass drums, a quantity of German broadswords, and about 700 prisoners.” Our gun, Molly Stark, was one of these four pieces, it being a four pounder.”
The Molly Stark cannon (named affectionately after General Stark’s wife) served in defense of the British siege at Detroit, Michigan, during the “Second Revolutionary War” the War of 1812, and was actually recaptured by the British after the surrender of the city. As fate would have it, the Americans captured Old Molly from the British once again, this time at the Battle of Fort George during the same war.
Prior to his death in 1822, General John Stark removed old Molly from storage at the first arsenal built by the United States (in Watervliet, New York “The Arsenal City”).
Old Molly was retired from active duty and presented to the New Boston Artillery Company of the 9th Regiment of the New Hampshire Mi |
| richfed |
Posted - October 31 2004 : 06:13:45 AM
The man made an impact, didn't he! |
| Thomas MacDonald |
Posted - October 29 2004 : 8:30:32 PM
Thanks to Red Maria & John Maddox Roberts for informing me about Scott's participation on the Pyracy Pub forums .....
I've added a few of my original posts to the thread John started there, concerning the loss of Scott !
You can view/join there discussion at this link: Pyracy Pub
Slàinte, Mac |
| Enchilada |
Posted - September 26 2004 : 09:25:07 AM
I was sorry to hear of Scott's passing, and send my sincere conolences to his family. It's sad to lose a Mohicanite.
May he know the greatest joy in his final reward of Heaven!
Enchilada |
| Dark Woods |
Posted - September 25 2004 : 12:21:17 PM
I have been away from the board for a while, so I belatedly add my condolences.
May the perpetual light shine upon you Scott, and may you rest in peace. |
| Bea |
Posted - September 06 2004 : 3:55:10 PM
I only found out today about Scott's passing and I am deeply saddened by it. I enjoyed Scott's posts very much and his deep understanding when it came to European topics in the Lion's Den. His posts will be greatly missed..My condolences go to his family!! |
| Ithiliana |
Posted - September 05 2004 : 6:07:53 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about Scott's passing!
His comments and ideas were interesting and insightful, and his absence will be a loss on this board.
May he go to a better place.
-Lori |
| Jo |
Posted - September 05 2004 : 5:24:35 PM
My most deepest and sincere thoughts and prayers to Scott's family; I am saddened that his "aim small, miss small" signature won't grace the pages any more. I enjoyed his posts. Again, my deepest sympathies to his family. My prayers are with you.
Jo |
| ccorner |
Posted - September 04 2004 : 11:00:33 PM
I will miss Scott's humor and wonderful passages he posted. I'd like to send my prayers to his family in this difficult time.
I know this is late, but the previous reply wasnt posted for some reason.
God speed Scott.
Carol |
| Jacy |
Posted - September 03 2004 : 03:41:48 AM
I wasn't going to add anything to this post as I didn't know Mr Bubar but I do send my best wishes to his family at this side time and hope that they can comfort each other.
Jacy x |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 10:39:03 PM
Ditto to the above comments. The dedication is a very nice touch.
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| Kaylynn44 |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 7:33:31 PM
I just saw the dedication. That was really nice Rich!!! Scott will always be with us. 
Love,
Kay |
| Thomas MacDonald |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 4:20:36 PM
I would also like to join the tribe in giving thanks for the nice dedication to Scott! Very fitting indeed !
I got the following message from an 'ol friend of Scott's, Susan J Boulton, who writes:
"Hi Mac, How are you doing?
Me not too bad, this thing with Scott has knocked be back some what.
I have tried to register at the LOTM site to thank them for dedicating the site to Scott, but for some reason it won't allow me. I keep hitting agree and it keeps throwing me back to the main page.
Will you thank them on my behalf it is a wonderful thing.
Sue...."
Slàinte, Mac |
| caitlin |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 1:56:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
What a nice thing to do, Rich! Dedicating the Mohicanland Forum Board to Scott is very fitting. (See the main page of the Forum.)
Well done, Sachem.
I concur, very fitting indeed! 
caitlin |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 12:27:47 PM
What a nice thing to do, Rich! Dedicating the Mohicanland Forum Board to Scott is very fitting. (See the main page of the Forum.)
Well done, Sachem.
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| Thomas MacDonald |
Posted - August 31 2004 : 10:22:42 PM
Hi Wilderness Woman
Hmmm ... I know Jon had a few years on my Rachel, who's just turned 13 this August, so I'd guess him to be about 17-18 by now !
I remember Scott once posted a picture of Jonathan, behind the wheel of a sailing boat, but I've searched about the Forums and came up empty? (probably lost during the many board update switch overs)
Susan Boulton may know for sure... I'll ask her next time we chat!
Take care, Mac
quote:
Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
Tom, do you happen to know how old Jonathan is? I had the sense that he is still quite young... early teens, perhaps?
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| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - August 31 2004 : 9:30:17 PM
This is so strange, but that is nearly exactly how I had pictured Scott's appearance in my mind. I don't know why, really... just something about his very dry sense of humor, and his "brainy-ness."
Stephanie, thanks for looking up that obit. Valedictorian, Yale... this doesn't surprise me at all. He was, indeed, a very intelligent man.
Tom, do you happen to know how old Jonathan is? I had the sense that he is still quite young... early teens, perhaps? |
| Dillon1836 |
Posted - August 31 2004 : 7:56:02 PM
Well,I never really knew him, like some of us here, but like the rest of yall I enjoyed his posts and replies. My prayers go out to his family.
~Wade |
| Dances with Beagles |
Posted - August 31 2004 : 7:18:56 PM
He will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed his posts, as I am sure he enjoyed posting them!
I keep seeing his avatar in my mind, and thanks for posting a photo.
Nancy |
| Many Flags |
Posted - August 31 2004 : 4:51:01 PM
As Malcolm stated earlier, he had met Scott at White Plains reenactment and he assures me that the likeness is what he remembers of Scott.....Many Flags |
| alikws |
Posted - August 31 2004 : 4:31:02 PM
picture helped put a name to a face.. belive he was active in the rendesvous world, although no mention made at canoe-vous this weekend... |
| Stephanie |
Posted - August 30 2004 : 11:17:31 PM
from Legacy.com:
Scott Bubar, a Stamford, CT resident for the past 16 years, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT. Born May 31, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harley Marshman and Margaret Weber Bubar. He was 53.
Scott grew up in Darien, CT and graduated valedictorian from Darien High School. He also graduated from Yale University. He was a long time employee of the Stamford Hospital most recently working as a case manager.
He is survived by his son, Jonathan Aston Bubar of Stamford, CT and his long time companion, Pauline Costanzo also of Stamford, CT. He is also survived by one brother Mark S. Bubar of Riverside, CT and a half-brother Robert Bruce Perkins of Mandeville, LA.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Mark Scarlata of Stanwich Congregation Church in Greenwich, CT. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stamford Health Foundation, 2015 West Main Street, P. O. Box 110315, Stamford, CT 06913.
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