New Hampshire Black Bears Has Passed Away

[Kev3188]

I’m posting to share the sad news that longtime poster Gary Behrens aka New Hampshire Black Bears has passed away.

From his obituary:

“Gary made an impression on all who knew him with his charisma and talent for conversation. He quickly made friends wherever he went. He loved being the center of attention and entertaining others with his antics… In line with his character, Gary lived his life in his own unique way and apologized to no one for it.”

If you have been on here for any amount of time, you likely interacted with him.

Whether you agreed with him or not, he always made things interesting. Our community will be a little less colorful without him.

 

[Dog Wonder]

I miss him already. RIP Bears.

 

[Seatacus]

So sad to hear. Prayers for his family. We rarely agreed but I knew he had a good heart and meant well.

 

[delldude]

He was a character, no doubt. We had a lot of fun posting, interacting. I miss that.
I had a thought just a couple days ago about him.
Miss ya' Bear.

 

[WeAAsles]

God Bless and Rest in Peace to Bears

Black Bears in New Hampshire

Although black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available. Maintaining a sustainable bear population in New Hampshire depends on minimizing human-bear conflicts. It is illegal to...

www.wildlife.nh.gov

 

[KCFlyer]

Years ago I was on the opposite side of him, oddly regarding unions. He was in KC once to see the Yankees play the Royals. We met for lunch. He (and his wife) were truly wonderful people. Over time, I came to be more on his side than not.. RIP Bear...you were a good man.,

 

[CorvetteMan]

Sad

 

[ThirdSeatHero]

Many engaging threads & discussions over the years. Rest in peace Bears.

 

[eolesen]

Ah well. It was good knowing ya, Gary. He definitely lived life the way he wanted to.

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

Though we rarely agreed on well.... anything, he showed compassion during my recovery from COVID. That is what I will remember most.