BAD NEWS: It Is With Regret

[CXM]

I received the following information this morning regarding Jerry Paregien who for some time was a moderator here and has been a friend to a number of us.

"It saddens me so much to have to inform you of the following text that I from Muriel...

Jerry is in hospice with kidney failure. He went to the ER with a GI bleed and experienced multi system failure. His kidneys are slowly giving out now. He is resting confrontable and is in no pain. He is anxious to get to his forever home.

She went on to say for me to let ya'll know as he has so enjoyed our little group.
I'll keep ya'll informed but please keep Jerry and his wife Muriel in your prayers."

This is surely not good news. I'm sure he and his family would appreciate your prayers and good thoughts.

V/R

Chuck

[ToddSig]

Chuck, thanks for the update on Jerry. He has been missed. In my opinion Jerry and his book Decoding the FEG Hi Power was responsible for changing many Hi Power enthusiasts mind on the quality of FEG pistols, and having them as a true alternative to FN High Powers. He was also greatly responsible for describing the various FEG Hi Power clone models and how to distinguish them.Jerry was always so willing to share hi knowledge on FEGs either through his early blog and then through his book and continuing with his forum posts. I learned much about Hi Powers through Jerry's posts and his willingness to share. My thoughts are with him and his family.

On Amazon
www.amazon.com/Decoding-F%C3%89G-Hi-Power-Jerry-Paregien/dp/1495488365

[CXM]

You are exactly right Todd.

Jerry's book was one I enjoyed a lot... I am so pleased I could get it.

Jerry will be a sore loss to the shooting community.

V/r

Chuck

[Mister Coffee]

Thanks for posting this info, Chuck, sad though it is.

[sams1]

Thank you, Toddsig for posting the link to Jerry's great book! I have one but just purchased another, just to have it and maybe gift it to another HP/FEG lover.

Jerry was very active in the firearm industry beyond just FEG pistols.

The below is his BIO as shown on his book listing on Amazon. He was a very special man that did a lot for our community and especially for our country (L.E) - Thank you Jerry! RIP.

"About Jerry Paregien:

Jerry Paregien is retired from the California Highway Patrol where he served for 28 years. During this time he served as a Firearms Training Supervisor in four different C.H.P. facilities and completed a number of police firearms instructor training programs. After retirement, he authored the California Probation Officers Defensive Pistol Training Course for use by County Probation Departments statewide. Mr. Paregien is an active firearms writer and match program designer who has written range and firearms safety procedures and manuals for his local East Tennessee gun club. While most of his writings gravitate towards the semi automatic pistol, Mr. Paregien is presently hard at work on an extensive classroom presentation about the double action revolver, a favorite subject from his law enforcement years. He is an active shooter and Life Member of the National Rifle Association."