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Keith
A terrible loss to our sport, Dave will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Doug...
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A small tribute - just five photos
Keith
My deepest sympathies go to his family.
His absence will be sorely felt by all in the sport.
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I am very shocked to hear this very sad news. A very sad day indeed. my thoughts are with his family
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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.
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.
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
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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
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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.
"There is only one god and his name is death... and what do we say to him? Not today"
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.
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.
"Put down your weapon and prepare to be judged"
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.
Sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts are for family and friends at this difficult time.
Tony
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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.
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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