Circa 1976 to 1984:

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Last image above, left to right, 3 bladesmiths, Don Hastings, Bill Bagwell , Bill Moran, and a Dean of Students at Texarkana College B. R. Hughes.
Four founders of American Bladesmith Society in 1976, if I read this correctly:

http://www.americanbladesmith.com/index.php?section=pages&id=117

B. R. Hughes wrote that and was referred to as another "Bill" in a quotation spoken by Bill Moran.
That would mean three Bills and a Don, above.

Ron aka "Rip" for Riflecrank Internationale Permanente
NRA Life Benefactor and Beneficiary
.458 Winchester Magnum, Magnanimous in Victory
THE WALKING DEAD does so remind me of Democrap voters. Donkeypox.