David W Baines

[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]

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Surely this post Should be linked to main report

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


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[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

[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

[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.

Keith

[Steve Valentine]

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

[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.