David W Baines

[BoNeS]

Rest in peice Dave

You will be missed m8

[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.

[DAFY555]

This is very sad news indeed.

A lovely chap, who would help anybody.

My sympothies to his family.




Regards


Daz Ford

[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.

[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.

[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

[Backache]

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

[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