10-23-2015, 01:14 PM
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Please, your help is needed. Greg Hawkins Fund Raiser
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaya...3/?pnref=story
A fellow angler was killed while doing something we all love to do. When Gregg Hawkins left his house on Friday, October 16th, returning safely was probably not a concern of his. Unfortunately, Gregg was killed as he returned to the Mona Boat Ramp on the Stones River outside Smyrna, TN. The suspect(s) is still on the loose and a very small reward is being offered for information leading to their arrest.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
In an effort to raise money for the family and reward amount, the kayak angling community is coming together to raise awareness and funds. This senseless murder happened in our backyard this time. Could it happen in your backyard next time? Please help us spread the word and raise the funds this family deserves to bring these criminals to justice.
If you have information regarding this case, please call Rutherford County Crime Stoppers at 615-893-7867.
Donations can be made via Paypal to:
kayakanglersforacause@gmail.com
Anything helps!
Last edited by Reel Tune; 10-26-2015 at 01:31 PM.
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10-23-2015, 06:53 PM
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nashvillefishingguides.co
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Donation sent.
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10-24-2015, 08:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by agelesssone
Donation sent.
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Thank you
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10-24-2015, 08:42 AM
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Kayak Anglers For A Cause will be hosting a benefit tournament, BBQ sales, and donation booth to raise money for Greg Hawkins family and for reward for any information leading to arrests.
6:30am - 1am
Saturday November 7th.
Murfreesboro Outdoors
2204 NW Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The tournament is a catch photo and release tournament like most kayak tournaments boats, and kayaks will be allowed to fish the tournament. Any public water on the Stones River or Percy Priest will be legal fishing waters. Black bass 3 fish 12" minimum.
Donations and BBQ sandwiches will take place at Murfreesboro Outdoors. 100% of the sandwich sales will go toward the reward.
Even if you're not a tournament fisherman, or not interested in fishing the tournament please come out and show your support.
6:30am - 1am
Saturday November 7th.
Murfreesboro Outdoors
2204 NW Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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10-26-2015, 10:50 AM
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Owner and Administrator
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Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
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Greg Hawkins ...<'TK><
Jeremy, I think every thing went through with P/P ... <'TK><
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11-01-2015, 03:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Lebanon
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How much is the entry fee for the tourney? I've been spreading the word about the bbq as well
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11-04-2015, 08:52 AM
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$40 entry, can fish Stones River or Percy Priest
Raffle starts at noon with $1000's of dollars in prizes to be raffled off. Raffle Tickets are $5 for 1 ticket, or $10 for 3 tickets.
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11-04-2015, 01:30 PM
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Sounds good I'll be there bright and early Saturday morning. Be in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee with a big ol yellow legend with a 150 mercy on the back, come bye if you want to talk fishing or just talk
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11-04-2015, 01:33 PM
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I'm not fishing in the event but I will buy some tickets
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11-04-2015, 01:51 PM
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Unfortunately I have to work Saturday, but I'm going to try to show up around 2:30 for some BBQ, raffles, and a donation.
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11-05-2015, 05:40 PM
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Donation sent.
Prayers to his family.
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11-08-2015, 09:46 AM
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Thank you for all the help.
$18,000+ was raised to go toward the reward to bring Greg Hawkins murderer in.
It warms my heart to see everyone come together for a great cause. There were more than 60 people (kayaks, and boats) that registered for the tournament yesterday, and there were easily 50-60 people at Murfreesboro Outdoors when we arrived at 2:45pm. I heard there were people coming in and out all day leaving donations.
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11-08-2015, 01:05 PM
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Owner and Administrator
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Awsome .... <'TK><
Jeremy, as usual thank you for championing this worth while project. It warms the heart to see the Fishing community come together. Thanks again... <'TK><
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11-08-2015, 01:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkwalker
Jeremy, as usual thank you for championing this worth while project. It warms the heart to see the Fishing community come together. Thanks again... <'TK><
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X2, good job bro.
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11-08-2015, 01:38 PM
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Oh it wasn't me. It was a collaboration of great folks. It shows how close we are no matter what we fish for, out of, no matter how affordable or expensive our gear is. Life is too short to not help others in need. It's times like these we need to stick together closer than ever.
Last edited by Reel Tune; 11-11-2015 at 07:37 AM.
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