David W Baines

[SteveH]

It is with great sadness that I have to report the sudden death of David Baines.

David died this afternoon of a heart attack. I am sure everyone will join me in sending our deepest sympathy to his family.

I will give more details as they become available.

[Retracted_Yeti]

Sad, sad news indeed, my condolences to his family.

Cheers.

Roy.

[Darren Petts]

Dave was one of the giants of the sport. Active with Redfearns, NEFTA, BFTA and UKAHFT. He was also a good friend. Dave will be sorely missed by his family and the sport is vastly poorer today. Nobody I knew worked harder for our sport.

Please do not ring his wife Pauline as her family are not with her yet. My deepest sympathies are with her at this moment.

Redfearns Turkey shoot will still go on on the Saturday - Dave would not have wanted or expected anything less.

[Coney]

Very sad news, my condolences to his wife and family.

Alan.

[Scooby]

Dave, I'll miss you mate:(

[sparky]

This is one bloke that myself and Jane and plenty of other people will sadly miss, not only in the shooting world but he is someone that me and Jane classed as a good friend.

Pete & Jane

[S Hebby]

This is terrible news. What a shock!
We have lost a great friend in Dave.

[Lou Martin]

Devastating news My condolences to Pauline and the rest of his family Dave will be sadly missed by many, a true gent and an ambassador to the sport of airgun shooting, rest in peace Dave I'm glad to have known you mate.

[Pavel]

Very sad news. Totally shocked here. My condolences to his family.

RIP, Dave.


Paul.

[Scooby]

Condolences also from Ian Butler & Steve Paver

[aitch uk]

Dave was a friend as well as a great club member.
Someone you could reley on to do what he said.
Dave mate I will miss you.

My thoughts and condolences go to Pauline and
His family at this sad time.
Aitch

[Neale M]

Dave will be sadly missed by all the MFTA members who knew him.

[Paul Hudson]

RIP Dave :(

Our thoughts are with Pauline and the rest of the family.

Paul.

[aitch uk]

Jeff is not on the net but he sends his
thoughts and love to Pauline and his
family at this sad time.

[The Pie Man]

Totally shocked.
You will be missed by many Dave.
God bless you mate.

[Road Runner]

I was shocked to get a call about this a little earlier. I don't remember when I first met Dave, it was several years ago but I remember both him and Pauline as fixtures, so to speak, at the BFTA shoots and then at the UKAHFT shoots as well. He was a bridge across the two forms of our shooting sports and that was good. He will be remembered in SWEFTA and our Dartmoor Marksmen club for his input into the Grand Prix that we hosted this summer. He will be truly missed both as a good sportsman and as a good friend to us all. My condolences to Pauline and the family.

Keith

[0007ev]

Condolences from NIFTA. A true gentleman who went out of his way to help others. Deepest sympathies for the family.
NIFTA members.

[GMF]

I'm deeply shocked to here this sad news Dave was a true gent and my condolences go out to Pauline and his family at this terrible time

Glynn

[J.C.R.]

One Of The All Time Greats I Travelled With Dave When I First Started In The Sport He Was A Great Inspiration To Me And Lots More, One Of The Original Ft Shooters Sadly Missed,


John Richardson. ...........

[Gwylan]

My condolences to Pauline and the family, Dave was a real "Mr. Nice Guy," who would mess in with everyone. A great loss to the sport.

Gus (on behalf of DMFTC.)

[corb.177]

Being new to the competition scene I only met Dave once at our round of the NEFTA HFT. He had a quick chat about me shooting my TX, and wished me luck as it was my first time.

My condolences to his family.

[Sam Vimes]

I'm stunned. :( My condolences to those close to him.
Competetive airgun shooting will be an awful lot poorer without him.

Chris

[chris semmens]

David Baines was a great man who i knew from the offset of my shooting career. As i grew to love the sport he would give me advice and was a welcoming and kind man. I will miss him and all the kind and friendly talks we had.

It wont be the same without you David.

Condolences from myself, my dad and my family go out to Pauline and the rest of her and Davids family.

Chris

[baxterbasics]

I had the pleasure of Daves company at Lea Valley this year. Helpful and courteous and respected by all. What a sad loss.
My condolences to his family:(

[snock]

I never knew him nor met him to talk to, but there's no doubt he was a big 'face' in shooting.

How very sad.:(

[jinx]

Condolences to the family, R.I.P dwb:(

[Brian.Samson]

I couldn't believe it when I heard, it still hasn't sunk in yet. To say I'm shocked and stunned is the understatement of the century.

RIP Dave

[khamsin]

Very sad news this at any time of year but just before christmas. Is very hard time for the family and for following years to come.

Wishing pauline my condolences.

Dean

[Daveo]

I'm shocked and saddened. I met Mr Baines a few times at Redferms, he was kind and friendly man.
R.I.P.

[kieran turner]

Truly devastating news! Dave was an inspiration to us all and a true ambassador for the sport! You will be missed mate, god bless!

RIP

Dave Baines


Thanks Kieran and Adrian


Our thoughts are with his wife and family.

[sniper22]

shock is my only word to describe the news. a sad day indeed. my thoughts are with his family.

[mk3]

I just cannot believe this, Dave Baines is a name I associate with true legends. It is my pleasure to have known him. Dave you will be sorely missed.

My thoughts are with your family.

Peace be with you .



Owen

[paul.s]

Just heard the news, totally shocked. He will be greatly missed.
Condolences to his family.
Paul.

[I. J.]

Please pass on my deepest sympathies to his family. A very sad day indeed for our sport.

Ian.

[HotShot]

What a total shock this is. I was only talking to Dave on Sunday at the Anston shoot and he seemed like his old self. He went out of his way to bring me some painkillers from his car when I mentioned I had a headache - just like Dave to do such a thing.

RIP Dave - you will be missed by those who knew you and your experience will be missed by those who haven't taken shooting up yet but will in the years to come. A sad day for airgun shooting - whatever discipline you follow.

Dave.

[Buggy2]

I am deeply saddend by this news, David will be greatly missed and my heart goes out to Pauline and his family.

[eresjohnny]

The sport as lost a great man,my deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Redferns will not be the same with out him.

[Dave Benyon]

From all in the NWFTA rest in piece and deepest sympathy to Pauline and family

[Gary C]

I don't know of anybody else who did as much for shooting and shooters as Dave. Honest, genuine and loyal. Everytime I left Dave I felt a little bit better than before I'd spoken to him.

Dave, to those who knew you, you are a giant

RIP

[desedwards]

RIP dave, you will be remembered for all the right reasons, and a big loss to FT.

[g.l.w]

Only met Dave the one time,at the National shoot at Tawd Vale...what a true gentleman, he will be Sadly missed by all . My thought,s go out to his family at this very sad time. Geoff

[bennyblanco]

my deepest sympathies to his family.


he was such a genuinely nice bloke who did so much for the sport.


ben

[Raygun]

I never met Dave but his reputation preceded him.

My condolances to his family and friends.

ATB
Ray.

[Gar73]

Very sad news. My condolances to his family and friends.

Gary

[The Reverend]

I am stunned by this news, Dave Baines was the only man who set a target on peg 13 that I couldn't knock over, I had never missed target 13 before. He was always a gent to me and everone I saw him with, I am deeply saddened and wish to pass my condolences to his family.

Colin.

[Dave Ramshead]

Very sad news, God bless & R.I.P. Dave:(

Deepest sympathy to Pauline & family

[derekwinslow]

Deepest sympathy to Dave's family - for BFTA I suspect he will be irreplaceable.

[wOoDsTeR]

I don't know of anybody else who did as much for shooting and shooters as Dave. Honest, genuine and loyal.

Well said. Keiran just phoned me to tell me about this, sad news and I know he will be missed by all.

RIP Dave :(

[stillair1]

Sad loss of a Gentleman.

[piemanlarger]

Only met the chap twice on this years GP rounds, but he quite obviously was a great chap and did loads for all us FT shooters, plus many other I am sure. A good bloke that will be missed, my feelings go out to his Family especially at this time of year, such a loss.

[suggsey]

A sad loss..and a person that WILL be missed by a lot of people... he was a good man.. and a friend to all that that even spoke to him.... even for a minute he had time for every-one..and lots of good advice... gutted...and shocked...


all of our best wishes for your sad loss pauline & family....

[Kilty]

R.I.P DWB

What a huge loss of a true gentleman and tireless BFTA Comp Sec.

Condolences to Pauline and the Family

Regards

Barry

[barnsley]

He will be greatly missed by the sport and the sportsmen involved, but will never be forgotten.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

God Bless.

barnsley

[ChrisJ]

I met and talked to Dave on quite a few occasions and he also put himself out for me when I needed some new ratchet straps for East Devon FTC late last year, Sadly I never got the chance to shoot with Dave. My condolences to pauline and family from all at East Devon FTC and SWEFTA. RIP Dave ,a true gent and a giant of the airgunning world.

Chris Jones
EDFTC secretary
SWEFTA Development officer

[Gnhouse]

I can't believe I'm reading this. Dave is/was a true giant amongst men in airgun shooting. A great ambassador for airgunnning, I find it hard to think of him not being there

Dave you'll be missed

Garrick

[The Doctor]

I can only add to what has already been written - deeply saddened by this news, its really knocked me for six; rest assured, when I see a target placed almost 40 foot in the air, I will be thinking of you Dave.

A great man, a great sportsman and a great friend.

LeeH

[figjam]

dave, you will be missed very much indeed not only amongst the hft circuit but by many other aspects of the shooting world!
inspiration to the sport, shooters and friends.
hopefully you hit the bull where ever your destination takes you and im sure you'll be enjoyed by many more in your new resting place!

peace be with you and your family!


kenny

[andy_scouser]

Terrible news, as said before, a great loss to the sport.
My thoughts are with his family.

RIP David.

[gotty]

Dave was a great bloke to know im sure you'll all agree. His support to the sport was second to none.

R.I.P MR BAINES

[Cattlevet2001]

Totally stunned. My thoughts are with Pauline and the rest of his family.
A fine ambassador to our sport, who will be greatly missed.

Irreplaceable.

RIP Dave.

[Snapshot]

Although I'm pretty sure David didn't know me from Adam I certainly knew who he was and I can only agree with everyone else that he will be sadly missed.

Jonathan

[BoNeS]

Rest in peice Dave

You will be missed m8

[MattF]

Top bloke.

My condolences to his family.

Will not forget playing twister to see some of Dave's targets.

[macca2]

Shot a round of the nefta hunter with this guy and he gave me encouragement and advice all the way round made it a really great day and won't forget it just like him. Top bloke will be sorely missed the world of airgunning just got poorer by loads.condolences to his family at this sad time

mac

[JamFish]

Dave was a truly honourable gentleman.

He went out of his way to make all new shooters to both wings of the sport feel welcome!

And has been mentioned, every time I address a vertical target I'll be thinking of you mate!

God Bless!

Jamie

Anston FTC

[bugsy]

i am sorry that i didn't get to meet this god of airgunning, from what i have read so far he will be missed by a lot of people

our sympathies go to his wife and family at the sad time

mark and family

[JimB]

I'm another of those who Dave probably didn't know from Adam but in my first season of competition shooting this year I shot two courses that Dave had set and it has been obvious even to me that the man was a master of his 'trade'. That he had a great sense of humour was also obvious from that experience (although I may not have laughed much at the time).

As an ageing and increasingly selfish individual I gained a lot of satisfaction from knowing that the organisation of my new found sport was in the extremely capable and willing hands of the likes of Dave Baines.

The loss to the airgun world is nothing compared to that being suffered by Dave's family and my thoughts are with them in this time of great pain.

[kev hughes]

I've only just got to a PC after hearing the sad news, I'm sitting here gobsmacked and gutted. Dave it was an absolute pleasure knowing you and talking to you, like Pete said you were indeed a friend and will be sorley missed by one and all. My condolences to Pauline and the familly.


Kev

[REDRIPER]

Dave was a great bloke and a fantastic course builder, my condolences go to Pauline and his family,he will be truly missed by all.

[mick a]

Very sad loss my thoughts go to Pauline and her family.

Mick A

[Ridge Walker]

R.I.P. dwb (Mr FT) Very sad loss. My thoughts go to Pauline and her family.

[Chriscase]

Only just seen this thread, very sad news. Our condolences to Dave's wife and family. It was a pleasure to have met him.


Chris & Andrea

[DAFY555]

This is very sad news indeed.

A lovely chap, who would help anybody.

My sympothies to his family.




Regards


Daz Ford

[delta1]

So sorry to hear of Davids passing.

His encouragement of, and attitude toward the sports of FT and HFT were an inspiration to us all.

He will be much missed.

My deepest sympathies.

Richard

[stevew71]

My condolences and sympathies to Dave's family, he set his targets higher than most.

[JerryD]

A Great man, sorely missed by all.

Deepest sympathies and condolences to his family from all at Hereward FT&ARC who had the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful gent.

[El Tel]

One of the Best, will be missed by all those that have had the pleasure of meeting him, my condolences to Daves family.

[Guest]

I met David once at Redfearn. He came across as true gentleman who was only too keen to help.

I can honestly say that I am shocked and saddened at this terrible news.

My thoughts and condolences are with his family and close friends.

Cam

[Acenorth.]

Again, only just got to a PC after hearing this terrible news.

When Sparky told me last night I couldn't believe what he had told me, I was numb. I met Dave back in 2003 and he always had the time to talk and advise newcomers. He even offered to lend me his rifle for one of the rounds, this was after only just meeting me.

I held Dave in high esteem with his approach to air rifle shooting and his diplomacy in the shooting world. He will be missed and my condolences go out to Pauline and the family.

There is no good time to pass away but it always seems to be harder at Christmas.

As already mentioned, everytime I see a 45yard, 50 ft high target that I have to pull a muscle or 2 to shoot, I will be thinking of Mr Baines.

Deepest Sympathy :(

Ian Holmes

[Davestate]

Gutting news. Please pass on my families condolence's to Dave's family.

[Terry D]

Can't believe this, truly saddened. Dave was a thoroughly decent man who did all he could to help others. A terrible loss to his family, his friends, and our sport.

R.I.P. Dave, you were one of the very best, mate.

[maza]

A true Ambassador of our sport he will be sadly missed.......

[Prone Shooter]

I never met Dave but I'm sure our paths crossed on the bbs. As a fellow airgunner I'd like to offer my sadness at Daves passing and add my condolences to Pauline and Daves family. Its particulary sad at this time of year.

Bob

[David Snook]

Sad news indeed...........

I have a special memory of David, arriving back at the Daystate Booth from the "underwater gun" episode, dripping wet with a lopsided grin on his face. It wasn't until later that we found out that he was not a good swimmer.

That was the essence of the man, always up for anything, helpful and full of his unique brand of dry humour.

Not only was he an excellent ambassador for our sport, but also an excellent person where it was a delight and a privilege to know him.

He will be sadly missed.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

David

[Photoguy2910]

I never met David, but from what I've read he was some guy in this sport we all love.

I know it's never a good time to die but I think that at this time of year it's even harder for the families and friends.

My thoughts go to his family and friends.

[Weevie]

Only just seen this and am absolutely left without words.

What frightful news. :(

I only spoke to him a few times and Dave was kind and helpful each and every time.

As has been said the thoughts of all of us are with his family at this awful time.

[Pastor Ammunition]

Very sad news to hear at this festive and family time of year. The sport as lost an ambassador and true father figure.

I spent only a season at Redfearns about 4 years ago and Dave would take time to explain on all things airgunning. Always placing an emphasis on safety and responsibility. Dave thank you for so much.

My thoughts and condolences at this sad time are with his family and close friends.

[Derek Manders]

What a shock.

A smashing guy who's help & advice was freely given, and who's HFT courses were legendary. You will leave someone a hard act to follow Dave. May you rest in peace.

[neumo]

What a tragic loss to the sport of Airgun shooting, to his family & loved ones. He was known all round the country for being one of the nicest, most knowledgable men you could hope to meet. At Redfearns this year he told me eveything that I needed to know about a scope I was thinking of buying in 1 minuite that would have taken ages to find out by myself. His reputation down here on the South coast was a strong as it was all over the country for those of us who have had the pleasure of shooting his courses. Whenever we see a really tall tree we think of Dave climbing up a 30 yard high ladder with a target in his hand & a big grin on his face.

My condolences to his wife & family in thier time of loss.

[roger 62]

Sad and shocking news

RIP Dave

My condolences to the family

R

[Doug F]

A terrible loss to our sport, Dave will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with his family.

Doug...

[Road Runner]

A small tribute (http://www.f.t.shooter.btinternet.co.uk/DaveBaines/Dave.htm) - just five photos

Keith

[JDP]

My deepest sympathies go to his family.
His absence will be sorely felt by all in the sport.

JDP

[airgunner2388]

I am very shocked to hear this very sad news. A very sad day indeed. my thoughts are with his family

[luddite]

David W Baines was a fine ambassador for our sport. I have shot with him many times at Redfearns and he was a true gentleman and a great shooter.
He will leave a void behind him at NEFTA and BFTA that will be very difficult if not impossible to fill.
I for one will think of him everytime I pick up an air-rifle.
We're going to miss David W Baines.

[tyke]

:( This is a very sad day for me and I can only echo what has been said on previous post’s, you will be sorely missed Ladders R.I.P.

[Nev]

I only found out this morning from Sparky and am still in a state of shock. I've known Dave well before we started UKAHFT and first met him at the old Redfearns club site when I attended my first Daystate Challenge.

Dave had done a hellover lot for the sport, FT and HFT, and he will be sorely missed and my heart goes out to Dave's wife Pauline and her family at this sad time.

His ladder antics and excellent HFT courses will always stick in my memory.

Nev

[Supermick]

This is the worst news I've heard this year. A man who has given so many fond memories, from his course building oddities to standing in the lake at the MGF a few years ago, demonstrating a MK3 underwater.

Sometimes life doesn't seem fair..

Mick

[paul james]

I just got a phone call from a friend to tell me this sad news,i have known dave since he started FT and this came as quite a shock.My thoughts and condolences go to pauline and his family.

[Jonathan]

On behalf of Bush Valley Field Target Club and Down Field Target Club, may I extend our deepest sympathies to Dave's wife, family and close friends.

A very sad loss to the sport of air rifle shooting.

Jonathan.

["I AM THE LAW"]

On behalf of all at Pontefract Air Rifle Club we offer our depest sympathy to the family of David W Baines. A "Giant" in our sport who will be sadly missed.

[Slayer54]

I`ve just logged on, I`m in shock!!!! what a loss!!!
Dave Baines a great bloke with a fantastic, wicked sense of humour.
On behalf of North Oxon FTC, i would like extend our deepest sympathy to Dave`s family and friends, he will be truly missed.

[rayowl]

Sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts are for family and friends at this difficult time.
Tony

[Steyr]

They say that when a giant Redwood falls over in the woodlands of America, it doesnt make a sound..................

I don't agree - one of the largest trees in the forest has fallen and I wish I could turn back time and do something about it.

I didn't know David, but I know of his endeavour and unquenchable enthusiasm. This is a rare quality and the gap in the canopy will be difficult to replace.

I have lost many of my close friends of late and as I get older, the phrase "there go I but for the grace of god" is now familiar.

This is sad news.

Maybe even the good lord won't get a clear round now David is setting the course in what I hope is a far better place.

Mr Baines, You have my respect.

[TheShootist]

I've only just heard about Dave and am truly saddened. He will be missed by us all.

My condolences to Pauline and Dave's family.

Tony

[nurek]

This is a great loss, Dave was one of the first people I met at my first UKAHFT shoot.

RIP

Piotr

[Northernspark]

Just got back from holiday to hear this very sad news.

The club won't be the same without you Dave.

Lets hope your ladders take you to heaven.

Rest in piece mate.

Steve

[Gcos]

On behalf of all the members of Thorn Dell F.T.C.

We would like to send our sympathy to Pauline and all the family.
David was a truly amazeing man.The knowledge and help that he gave freely to all shooters knew no bounds.
This is a very sad day for all airgun enthusiasts we have lost a great Ambassador, a Gentleman,and a true friend.

Gerard Costello

Chairman Thorn Dell F.T.C.

[Swifty]

Very sad loss

[sharpeshooter]

Very sad news.

I have not been to the club for a couple of weeks and I have just logged on here to find some news that has deeply shocked me.

Dave gave me alot of help and advice as he did me many people.

R.I.P

You will be missed by us all.

Dave Hill

[Marek]

"Nobody knows day and hours", but .... very sad, great loss.

My condolences to Pauline and the family.


Two my pictures:
David (http://www.wemar.pl/images/David.jpg)
"Last" shot (http://www.wemar.pl/images/David_1.jpg)

[Steve.]

I only met Dave once and got to speak with him for a few minutes but he came across as a true gent.

RIP.:(

[BOB APPLEYARD]

I'm extremely saddened to hear of Dave's sudden death, he was indeed one of the pillars of the sport, and a nicer guy you couldn't hope to meet.
My sincere condolences to his family.

[specky]

very sad news, top bloke

my thoughts go to his wife and family

[Shaggy]

What a shock,
It' a great shame my sympathy goes out to his family.
Our Sport has lost one of it's best Ambassadors ever.

a true air gunner that loved everything about our sport & not just some of it!
I am sure things will never be the same again without 1 of his courses!
God bless Dave.


Darren

[Buzz Lite Beer]

It will be hard to imagine turning up for a NEFTA shoot and not see Dave there amongst us and hearing of the fantastic scores he was capable of. Someone I had just gotten to know but an inspiration in both his abilities and enthusiasm, R.I.P.

[badgeroy]

What can i say that has'nt already been said, Dave always had time to talk to people he will be sorely missed. My condolences to all of Daves family.

R.I.P Mr D.W.B

[draconis]

Our deepest sympathy to Pauline and family, Dave will be greatly missed by all, and the FT circuit will not be the same without him.

Dave and Paula Schofield NWFTA

[sniper-wolf]

R.I.P Dave.

A true gentleman of the sport. A great course-master.
Our sport has lost a true giant.

All my thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family at this sad time.

(I will miss the smell of spam drifting through the air. Especially at the Showdown).

He will be sadly missed.

[BSFNUT]

Very Sad news indeed, my condolences to his wife and family


RIP DWB 'the ladder'



Roger

[nibbley-uk]

Just got back from Wales and heard of this sad news i shot a round with Dave last year and what a top bloke and after all the work he has done in the sport i am sure he will be greatly missed by all.
My condolences to his family and friends.
D.Lindsey

[laity]

Such very very sad news. Our deepest sympathy goes to all the family.




Laity

[Merc]

Cant think of anything to say that hasnt been said.

RIP Dave

Matt

[peterofwales]

Just seen this and still in shock....R.I.P.. Dave

[RIGGERS]

very sad news a great loss to the air gun world condolences to his family.

[sarahhirst]

My name is Sarah Hirst; I am David's eldest daughter. Never before have I seen such devotion & sympathy by so many people some of whom never met my dad. Your words of kindness at such a sad time have overwhelmed myself & my family, we would like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. I am sure you will agree that my dad will be missed by many, but the lives that he touched are better for meeting him.

[Joe]

A certain crass song stated that heaven is a half pipe.... Its not! Heaven is a 60ft ladder in to some cursed awkward tree. Rest in peace mr Baines. Eternal peace. May your eternal Spirit help the rest of us devise entertaining (H)FT couses for many generations to come.

[HFT]

I am in absolute shock as I only found out this morning. I can only echo the comments posted before. My deepest sympathies to David's family.

Gareth Llewelyn
North Oxon

[delta1]

Sarah, thankyou for taking the time to post at such a difficult time.
You know, better than any of us, how your Dad affected those around him.

It was an honour to have met him, and I am sure his example will continue to inspire us. As has already been posted, he will be fondly remembered every time we see a target set impossibly high in a tree.

Best wishes to your and your family.

Richard

[deadeye dick]

I did'nt know the man but from what i've read he was a gentleman. deepest condolences to his family

[clubshot]

Donations

Surely this post Should be linked to main report

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161492


BOB/R

[Tim F]

I have just found out at the NEFTA Closed shoot, I am still in shock.

I will remember him as one of the best FT course setters there has ever been, his laugh, eating spam out of the tin using the lid, his gunsmithing skills ( with a hammer) knocking targets over when he never hit the disc, there are too many memourable moments to list.

All the best Dave, we will not see your like again, but I am so glad to have known you.

Tim Finley

[Herx77]

Didn't know Dave that well, met him at Redferns cold and early one morning,Dave came over and we chatted for a quarter hour, he had an immediate warmth and sense of humour that made you immediately at ease.My loss, I would have liked to know him better.
R.I.P DAVE youv'e gone to a better place where the courses will be a lot harder from now on.
HERX77

[Nicey]

Having only just got myself registered with AirgunBBS, I would like to express my great sadness at hearing the news of Dave's sudden death. He was a very nice man and a top ambassador to our sport.
I have only known David for several years, but he was always very willing to help me with my shooting. It was a great privilege to assist him in the building of this years 'Showdown' and 'British Masters' Course at Newbury back in September 2006. I would also like to pass on my condolences to Pauline and Family at this very sad time.
TonyF

[Jeff Morpeth]

i did not know dave but i can tell by all the posts he was really respected god be with you

[Haakon]

It was with great sadness I clicked on this thread - the subject line - Dave's name with middle initial looked very omnious - and indeed my worst fear was borne out.

Much has already been said about Dave as a friend, shooter and family man and its all so very true.

He'll be sorely missed.

my sincere condolencies to his family.

Haakon

[Enthusiast]

What terrible news, I only met him the once and typically of him, he was helping me when I was in a spot.

RIP David

My condolences to his family

Richard

[stephen_h]

i knew david for just over a year and in this time i learnt lots from him about our sport. it was a great sadness to me when i heard of this loss. i have great respect for what david has achieved within the airgun community. my condolences to his family at this sad time. this is a great loss.

R.I.P david

stephen

[RobF]

Just got back from a net free xmas.

Totally shocked and gutted at the sad loss...happy thoughts of the afternoon spent shooting the breeze at GP8 on a sunny sunday afternoon.

Condolences to Pauline and his family.

Rob

[BEESA]

I never knew Dave , but reading through this thread has brought a tear to my eye . My condolences to his family and friends :( .

Don .

[daystateman]

this is a guy that has touched everyones life that he has come into contact with, a true gent.
very sad news and you will be sorely missed dave.
my thoughts are with you and your family
R.I.P.

[JohnR]

He was a great man in the sport and just a great person I will miss seeing him and chatting to him around the shoots.

JohnR

[philpullan5s]

oh dear
im was so shocked when i saw this thread as all have said before dave was a great man and i remember many times him helping me out and giveing me tips even if it was followed by piss take lol
he will be sadly missed by me
he was one of a kind

my thoughs go out to pauline and the rest of the family

phil pullan

[Michal]

Pity I didn't even know Him :-((. Still, it is indeed a great loss!!
Since some time ago we've had this saying in Poland (actually taken from a TV commercial): "hasten to love people, they pass away so fast..."
RIP Buddy and hope You score many a bullseye
and ... hold on - family and friends
Regards
Michal

[ex-squaddie]

I have only just come on here after a long time away due family commitments.
I am deeply shocked at the news of Davids sudden death especialy so close to christmas.
My sincere condolences go out to his wife.

I have known David for a few years now since becoming a member at Redfearns and always knew him as a very passionate man in our sport.
He was always friendly and helpfull and was always ready to help anyone who needed it.

He layed courses, always up and down trees and was known of country wide.
He strived to create an ever more challenging shot.

He will be missed by many and all at our club.

Im still in shock at the news.

If anyone knows when the funeral is i would be gratefull if they could let me know so i can attend and pay my respects.

A brilliant bloke, true gent and ambassador to our sport.

Rest in peace Dave

Andy

[SteveH]

Mail sent but:-

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Everyone is welcome to attend the funeral

MONDAY 8TH JANUARY
10.45am At All Hallows Church
WESTGATE ALMONDBURY
HUDDERSFIELD
HD5 8XE

WITH INTERNMENT AT CEMETARY AT AROUND 11.30 [JUST UP ROAD FROM CHURCH ]

ANY ONE WISHING TO SEND FLOWERS PLEASE SEND THROUGH
CO OP FUNERAL DIRECTORS
106 ST THOMASAS ROAD
HUDDERSFIELD
HDI 3LL

Tel 01484 - 531441

Flowers can be ordered through any florist - ask for them to be delivered to the undertaker before 10.00 am monday the 8th of jan

[Little Andy]

The best friend anyone could ever have is Dave. No matter what the problem Dave would always have an answer or solution. Even when not well himself he was always there to lend a hand to others. Without Dave i would never have had the chance to field target shoot, he helped me get a gun that suited my disability, helped me set it up and maintain it, even heped me round the course. I will never forget the breakfasts we have shared on the way to shoots. God bless, rest in peace.
my condolences pauline. a great bloke that will be greatly missed.
Little Andy xxxxx

[TerryB]

We have lost a true gentleman of our sport, it is times like these that makes the important things in life much less important.

Let us not forget what he gave our sport, and the great lengths he went to too acheive it!

rest peacefully Dave you are missed.

My sympathy to Dave's family and Friends.

[Grayling]

A MASSIVE shock and a terrible loss to us all. A cracking guy, for me his upright digit target was a corker with the kill zone at the end. They do say only the good go early, this being is a case im point.

CONDOLENCES FOR WHAT THEY ARE WORTH :( to his wife and family.

[luddite]

I have just read this thread all the way through and it has made me feel melancholy.

I feel the poorer for his passing but immensely richer for having known him.
I always felt better every time we met.

I still feel a pang every time I visit Redfearns club.

[TREV RYN]

well i for one cant believe how time flys , it will be 3yrs since we lost poor dave , i still miss the begger , any way god bless you dave:(:(

[Road Runner]

Hi Trev - I look back here from time to time and reminisce a little. I quite agree with you about how the time flies. There is still a page devoted to Dave on the Dartmoor Marksmen web site - here (http://www.f.t.shooter.btinternet.co.uk/DMFTC/gallery/DaveBaines/Bainsey.htm).

Keith

[Dave Ramshead]

well i for one cant believe how time flys , it will be 3yrs since we lost poor dave , i still miss the begger , any way god bless you dave:(:(

Good guys like Dave will always be remembered with the respect they deserve no matter how many years go by Trev.

[Steve Valentine]

3 years already, Hope he's showing St Peter how to set up a rifle properly :)

[sniper-wolf]

I can smell the SPAM as I write this, think I will have a slice on my Christmas dinner to show my respect for the great man. Neil.

[Road Runner]

I see him in my imagination up a long ladder telling St Peter how to set the mother of all courses! It should be quite a show when we get there. Dave's memory will live for as long as we keep thinking back to those great times we shared together - I remember a lot of events, both BFTA and UKAHFT, all around the UK.

Keith

[delta1]

He was one of the people who encouraged me when I first started HFT, and I'll always be grateful for that.

An example to us all.

[wOoDsTeR]

Top bloke!!!. And one thing is for sure, he knew how to set a course out. :)

[IOM]

Never visit the club without I think about the bloke that helped me so much to get started still miss you fella .Hughie