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Offline MWirwicki

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Mr. Gary Davis
« on: September 23, 2021, 07:23:51 am »
It is with great difficulty and a heavy heart to provide the news that Gary passed away this morning at 1:00.  Gary's contributions to the selfbow community were endless.  Everyone of us here have benefited in some way from Gary's influence and passion for the selfbow.  Since early Spring, he's had a tough and sudden decline.  He's now in a better place.
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2021, 07:43:04 am »
I'm deeply saddened by this news. Thanks for letting us know, Matt.  RIP Gary.  :'(
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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2021, 08:05:35 am »
So sad, :(  Lost a good friend that's for sure.
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2021, 09:36:47 am »
Sad to hear this.My condolances to his family.
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Offline GlennM

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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2021, 09:45:57 am »
We have lost another titan. Gary was a huge influence to many at Hawkeye Bowmen. We were so honored and blessed to have him at our club where he taught, lectures, waxed poetic, and helped further our skills. He was one of the first big guys in the sport who recognized my meager talents and encouraged me to keep crafting quivers which eventually turned into a 20 year side gig. He credited himself with convincing my wife and I to have our first child. Lol. I will miss our talks, banter, and antics in the hollow. You have made me a better man. RIP my friend.
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Offline osage outlaw

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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2021, 12:52:32 pm »
Gary was a big influence on my bow building journey.  I enjoyed talking to him at the classic every year.  He will be missed
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Offline Otis

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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2021, 02:47:32 pm »
Sad news for sure. Gary was great to talk to late night at the Classic.  You could get some real good stories out of him then.  He will be missed.

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Offline gifford

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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2021, 03:00:24 pm »
Gary will be missed. He was one of the great ones. Met Gary at MoJAM. He was patient, understanding and great help to me as I learned the art of making wood bows. He was a regular at MoJAM for quite a few years.

RIP Gary.

My sincere Condolences to Gary's family.
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Offline PaSteve

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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2021, 04:00:56 pm »
RIP Gary. Condolences to his family and loved ones. Thanks for all of your contributions.
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Offline Buffalogobbler

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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2021, 05:45:27 pm »
I've said it many times before, Gary changed my life,
 I have not touched a compound since he taught me to make a selfbow twenty or so years ago.
 I hope that in heaven as on earth, "osage is king", the supply of staves is endless and all of the angels are ready to learn the art of making selfbows, because I have a feeling that Gary is not done teaching yet.
Rest in peace my friend.
My prayer is that we will meet again.

Kevin
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Offline BrianS

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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2021, 09:01:46 pm »
Sorry to here about Gary Davis passing.
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Offline Hawkdancer

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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2021, 02:48:12 am »
Sad news indeed!  RIP!, Gary!
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2021, 07:12:38 am »
I'm so sorry to hear that Matt. I know you guys were pretty tight. I always enjoyed talking to him at Marshall. Like you said his contributions to primitive archery were endless. With Jim Hamm and Gary passing this year primitive archery has taken a hard hit
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Offline YosemiteBen

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« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2021, 01:14:29 pm »
I did not know Gary except through here and you all. Prayers for your sadness. Remember him with laughter.
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2021, 06:29:52 pm »
Hard to find words
We will miss him for sure
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