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Loss in my model club

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Feeling blue today as my local band of pirates lost our secretary/chapter contact, William Conley. Bill has been a fixture in our club for 38 years. He is a USAF retiree.

He will sure be missed.
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jssel wrote:Feeling blue today as my local band of pirates lost our secretary/chapter contact, William Conley. Bill has been a fixture in our club for 38 years. He is a USAF retiree.

He will sure be missed.
Sad news, 38 years is a big chunk of life to dedicate to something so respect due. Plus USAF is something too, do you know what he did?.
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From time to time, life gives us an individual who inspires and leads without the need for reward or praise. They are usually the people we miss most.
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Sorry to hear that, Jeff, one of our members passed yesterday also. He was noted for meticulously kit-bashing quirky 109 variants in 1/72 and for converting 3 different HO diesel engines into 3 completely different engines, again meticulously.
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Condolences to you and your club mates Jeff.

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Sorry to hear about that, Jeff; my condolences.
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Bill was NCOIC of the dental clinic at the local air base K I Sawyer. Did a couple of tours in England at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Upper Heyford. Upon retirement was pilot training records person for American Eagle airline. Bill was a bit of an authority on the 410BG and loved the A-20.
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It's always sad when a club loses a long standing member. I've been with my club for over 30 years and in that time, we have lost a fair number.
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Sorry to hear this Jeff, a sad day indeed for you and your club. My condolences.
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Many condolences Jeff. Sounds like your friend was a great guy. It's hard when a close friend passes. Sometimes they're closer than family.
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My most sincere condolences to his friends and family. I know from experience that it is hard when a good friend passes.

All the best.

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Sorry to hear that, Jeff.

Always sad to lose a long time pal.

Best regards, and condolences to his family.

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