Comments on: René Remembered

By: Assistent

Assistent — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:45:13 +0000

Rene and Bayanov

In 1971 (?) Rene visited Dmitry Bayanov and his colleagues in Moscow. He brought them the Patterson-Gimlin film and the film has been thoroughly analyzed by the Russians.
Later, it seems to have been some problems between Bayanov and Rene…
because after Rene’s death Bayanov regretted that he had “no[t] made peace with him”.

Does anyone know what had happened between them? Where can I find Rene’s sons?

By: SCREEN7

SCREEN7 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:24:57 +0000

I corresponded with Rene in the early 70′s, and didn’t meet him for another 25 years. When I showed him the letter he had written me, he not only remembered his response, he remembered my letter to him. Amazing.
For an “uneducated” man, he was amazingly meticulous in his scientific approach and methodology. His presentation was masterful, and I’ve never seen another to equal it.
Pig headed, abrupt and nasty if he felt his time was being wasted, Rene was one of those unforgettable people who I couldn’t help but admire. If he’s reading these posts, I know that he’s smiling to himself. Those of us who knew Rene are doing the same, just remembering him.

By: Kopite

Kopite — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:12:19 +0000

By chance I watched Sasquatch Odyssey: The Hunt for Bigfoot again last night and then I come onto Crypto this morning and see this item dedicated to Rene. Kind of spooky.

I would have loved to have met Rene. Can’t believe it’s over a decade since he passed away! Wow.

By: americanprimate

americanprimate — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:19:57 +0000

I personally miss that cantankerous SOB. As rough around the edges as Rene was, he was both a very serious researcher as well as a friend to those who took the time to get to know him. He was a one-of-a-kind character who told it like it was…and made no apologies for doing so. But beneath his hardened exterior, he had a wonderful sense of humor. The turnout at his memorial spoke volumes about the impact he made and the people whose lives he touched. I was glad to be a part of it and to have had the privilege of calling him my friend.

Another great “Horseman” rides away into the sunset.

You are missed Rene.

By: DWA

DWA — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:01:55 +0000

He looks like he just wants to put on those dam casts and stomp all over some Please Help Demented scoftic’s %$!$#!! face.

Even if I finally see a sasquatch one day, I’ll regret never seeing this guy in the flesh.

By: Jim McClarin

Jim McClarin — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:24:54 +0000

Thanks for taking me back to those times, Loren. I have nothing but fond memories of my times with Rene. We all perked up our ears whenever he started to say something because it was always impactful on some level, whether humorous, salty, intense or insightful. I remember his hyper-excited state when we first viewed the Patterson/Gimlin film at Al DeAtley’s house in Yakima in October 1967. Rene was always excited. John Green and Rene together were a study in contrast. John speaks in such an even cadence while Rene spoke in verbal explosions.

In the movie “Harry and the Hendersons,” I felt the Sasquatch investigator was actually a blend of two characters, Rene and Robert W. Morgan. Morgan was a character in his own right, but, like me, did not keep up the pursuit.

By: Ole Bub

Ole Bub — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 15:19:21 +0000

Interesting….for someone to have that much faith and dedicate so much of their life without a sighting….that’s really sad.

I thought Sasquatch was probably a hoax with less than a one percent chance of reality….only after a chance encounter did I have the conviction or the intense interest that accompany’s such an event.

I’m still not sure where I stand on most of this Crypto stuff….though my mind is much more open….

seeing is knowing…..

ole bub and the Sheba dawg

By: mike2k1

mike2k1 — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:28:59 +0000

Very well written. What an honor it would have been to meet Dahinden. I also consider Titmus the fifth horseman.

By: Loren Coleman

Loren Coleman — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:37:07 +0000

None of the Four Horsemen of Sasquatchery (Dahinden, Green, Bryne, nor Krantz) had a sighting. The granddaddy of Bigfootery, or some would say the Fifth Horseman of Sasquatchery, Bob Titmus, did have a few sightings of unknown hairy hominoids.

By: Ole Bub

Ole Bub — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:32:19 +0000

Agreed…an admirable commentary on one of the founding fathers of Sasquatchology, a trailblazer who cleared a path for many to follow….may he Rest in Peace….

How many of the horsemen do you suppose had a “sighting”?

It would have been and honor to meet him….likewise an honor to meet the rest of you folks….perhaps someday…

seeing is believing

ole bub and the Sheba dawg