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Vale AndyF

#1 Post by little arrows » Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:54 pm

It is with a sad heart I write to share with you the passing of a fine English chap. A fellow archer and ozbow member. You have all seen his outstanding fletching, as he shared with us all, the pride he took in his work.

You have lost your battle with cancer my friend, your pain in over and may you Rest in Peace.

It was our privilege to know you sir.

Goodbye Andy.

Sue and Steve.

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#2 Post by bigbob » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:04 pm

my God didn't even know he was ill! My deepest condolences to all his family and friends. Great guy.
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#3 Post by hunterguy1991 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:06 pm

So sorry to hear of his passing!! Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

His work was second to none and absolutely inspiring.

May you rest in peace mate!

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#4 Post by Gringa Bows » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:09 pm

RIP mate

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#5 Post by wishsong » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:10 pm

Very sorry to hear ,
Only corresponded a few times , passed way too young.
I didn't know he was ill.

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#6 Post by The Ranger » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:17 pm

Unfortunately I didn't know Andy that well, I'd only spoken to him a few times, but I do know he was a top bloke. My thoughts go to his family and friends.

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#7 Post by Roadie » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:21 pm

It was a pleasure to know and shoot with you Andy.
The time and drinks we shared will be with me forever.
My thoughts go out to his Family and in particular Ceclia.
No more pain for you my friend and only Fond memories for me. Roadie & Heather.

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#8 Post by Outbackdad » Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:11 pm

Sorry to hear of the lost of an Ozbow member.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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#9 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:58 pm

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.

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#10 Post by Ian Turner » Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:31 pm

Very sad news to hear indeed and his passing will be felt by many and to Cecilia my sincerest condolences Andy commented to me last we met how you had been wonderful throughout this ordeal.
To Andy keep on rockin it up there Ace (of Spades) have a beer with Lemmy.
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#11 Post by Eoin Mc Carthy » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:50 am

Travel well my good frend. You will be dearly missed.

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#12 Post by longbow steve » Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:28 am

Andy, saw you only a couple of months ago and was excited with the prospect of you moving to the Mountains. You were one of the good guys, always smiling and happy. People gravitated to you.
I am glad to have met you and called you my friend. You will be sorely missed. Steve

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#13 Post by BowmanBjorn » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:23 am

Andy i only met last year, he had this crazy enthusiasm for shooting and instantly dragged me into the world of Warbows an introduction i'm glad i had. i wish we could have shot another end together before you left.

you'll be missed mate for the banter, the advice but most of all just the friendship.

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#14 Post by Chase N. Nocks » Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:13 pm

Sad to think we won't enjoy the pleasure of Andy's posts in the future. :sad:

Deepest sympathies to his loved one and family.

He will be missed.

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#15 Post by UPTHETOP » Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:39 pm

Deepest sympathies to family and friends, a fellow fletcher and a wonderful person.

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#16 Post by perry » Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:28 pm

I only knew Andy by reputation, deepest sympathies to Andy's Family and friends, Rest in Peace.

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#17 Post by weaponhead » Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:22 am

An absolute gentleman, and passionate trad archer very glad to have known you and be influenced by you into making fancy arrows. RIP mate you will be missed.
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#18 Post by temudjin » Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:38 pm

Very sorry to hear of Andy's passing - he was such a great friendly guy and a keen trad archer - you will be missed mate. Condolences to Cecilia and family and friends.

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#19 Post by Jeffro » Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:50 pm

Andy was widely known in advertising circles too and I've seen many tributes to him on Facebook.
Andy I felt much sadness when I found out about this mate. Your happy, funny and friendly nature and just your presence at the wise mans at hunter shoots will be widely missed .
RIP Andy

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