Counting my blessings
Bill was not only pivotal in the refurbishment of the G.B. Paralympic Shooting Team's facilities at Stoke Mandeville, which took 4.5 years of many of our lives to achieve, but in fact he was first to bring it to our attention. His input into the sport, across many different platforms, was of great value.
A great loss to the sport.
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Gob smacked to hear about this.
Always had time for a chat when I called.
RIP Bill you will be missed.
Matt
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Very sad news , my condolencies to his family and friends .
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Indeed this is a sad loss to the whole international airgun community. My condolences to his family.
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RIP Bill, a great loss to the world of airgunning , my condolensces to his family and many friends
regards Brian
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Been away from the sport for a while, but very fond memories of Bill, lovely man and always helpful.
Very sad news.
Derek
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Absolutely staggered to hear that very sad news.
A great loss, my thoughts are with His Family and Friends.
Gareth.
As Pete said, an outstanding ambassador for the sport, it's a great loss to the airgunning community.Originally Posted by snock
Bill was not only pivotal in the refurbishment of the G.B. Paralympic Shooting Team's facilities at Stoke Mandeville, which took 4.5 years of many of our lives to achieve, but in fact he was first to bring it to our attention. His input into the sport, across many different platforms, was of great value.
A great loss to the sport.
My thoughts are with his family.
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I had a few ' lengthy ' chats with Bill over the years , another person that did a lot of work behind the scenes .
My best wishes to his family
Dave
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RIP Bill.
A friendly face at the game fairs will be missed
Shooter of ten chickens
I have just heard this sad news on another forum, Pontefract air rifle club, who have had a long relationship with Bill and Air arms as they supplied all our "Club guns" and pellets too i believe, just one of the many things behind the scenes that they did for our sport, a great loss. I met Bill a few times while at the gamefairs and while i don't know all the details i do know he wasn't always in the best of health and when i met him at the last one he probably should have been at home instead, but he didn't let that stop him.
Rest in peace Bill.
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Secretary of the DTSGB.
Bill was a true friend and always thought of others before himself. DTSGB cannot thank him enough for all his help. Why do the good ones have to leave before their time?
Rosie and all at DTSGB
Last edited by Rosie.; 08-03-2012 at 04:11 PM. Reason: spelling mistake
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Spoke to Bill on several occasions-a true gent that will be sadly missed.
Very sad news today.
R.I.P Bill.
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I'll echo that.
Met Bill on a few occasions and as others have said, a true gent and always helpful.
RIP Bill. Condolences to his family.
Bob
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