Don't know if everyone has heard about this tragic, freak accident. He leaves behind a young family.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/24000143/department-mourns-officer-who-died-in-hunting-accident

Jim was a mainstay on the Missouri Whitetails website. He was actually the first member to sign up there. He signed up, volunteered for military service and kept in touch as he could during his years in the service. Became a LEO and apparently was a good one. I never met him in person but have been told by all that he was a real good dude. He volunteered several times to be a guide for youth hunters. Since we was not killed in the line of duty his family is limited in what they will receive. We are setting up several on-line auctions on Missouri Whitetails to raise funds for his memorial fund. If you want to send a donation directly to the fund that is set up here is the info:
Donations can be sent to:
James Lockard Memorial
c/o Code One Credit Union
PO Box 270020
"HomeofToto" City, Mo. 64127

Thanks for your consideration.
Tim