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 Bill passed away unexpectedly this afternoon while recovering from successful back surgery. He was 77 years of age and a true renaissance man. He had the right stuff, and was the master of many things, and a master teacher who shared his knowledge freely when asked, though few mere mortals will ever rise to the level of his capabilities. Condolences to his Wife whom he dearly loved. Bill Bagwell will be sorely missed by many. Over the previous week, some images of Bill's accomplishments, including snapshots from two videos of African Safari with BPCR, were posted as hero worship by me, not meant as elegy until the unexpected now. Bill gave his permission for me to do that, while he was laid up in the hospital after the back surgery. I hoped it might cheer him up while he was rehabbing post-op. The salute to Bill Bagwell is at latter part of page 10 through page 14 of this thread: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/15694480/10![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/151879.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/151898.jpg) Ron, Thank You Sir for putting these up, was so glad I spent the weekend with him a week before his surgery, I wore his steel out to 500 meters with my old 15 pound 45-110 bull barrel rifle and 518gr paper patch bullets, he had the biggest time laughing his butt off watching through the spotter, it was a great weekend, but sadly now, the last. What he could do with rifle and blade was mind blowing, I will dearly miss my old Friend.
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Will go cry myself to sleep now, and say a prayer for the Bagwells. Good night.
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So sad to hear. I remember talking to Bill for hours multiple times after getting my first Sharps. He never seemed to mind sharing the knowledge he’d spent a lifetime acquiring. I’m forever grateful for that. He’ll surely be missed.
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RIP Sharpsguy...his bio proves that he lived a good life and contributed greatly to society. Prayers for his family and those closest to him.
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Bill was quite the fixture around here, it won't be the same.
Those of you who knew him well, I'm sorry you lost a friend.
Condolences to his family and friends, Rest in Peace Bill.
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RIP Bill, one of the good guys gone, but not forgotten.
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Riflecrank,
Thank you very much Dr. for your report and kind words of this exceptional man. They make me wish that I took time to know him. No doubt that many others here would say the same.
Best regards to you in health and happiness.
Last edited by Happy_Camper; 02/17/21.
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Sounds like a stand up guy I’m sorry we lost him! RIP
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Condolences and Godspeed.
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In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
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Thanks for these posts regarding sharpsguy - it is rewarding to know about men so accomplished and good at what they do - and in life. I appreciate and admire great shooters and he, obviously, was that. My condolences go out to his wife and to those here who knew him as a friend.
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As some others I met him at a Campfire hog hunt.....condolences and prayers to friends and family
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Sorry to hear. May he rest in peace.
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My condolences to his entire family......Godspeed Mr Bagwell
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Vey sad to hear. My condolences to the family.
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