doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com Sorry to Announce the Passing of Tony Treadwell...

I am a solitary old cuss, with few friends and very few close ones. Yet like all of us here, I felt that I had become close to Tony, through his generous sharing of his work, his beautiful family, and the consummate courage with which he faced the tragic circumstances of his early passing. This has affected me much more strongly than I ever would have predicted. I have lost one of my few good friends, and will treasure his memory.

I,too, feel like something very dear to me has been taken away. He was a great person and I will keep his family in my prays. It is very sad that I will not be reading his posts anymore. Boy, will I miss them. Frank Halsey

Truer words have yet to be spoken. I've read this thread time and again, almost not accepting that he's gone. I'm almost glad Marie communicated her recent message through Doug. I'm not sure I could have handled the emotional roller-coaster of seeing a post from Ballistix999 suddenly come in.

A post caught my eye yesterday with a title that reminded me of what Tony may write, and I had a moment of elation - followed by the realization that it wasn't Tony's kind, knowledable, courageous words.

I keep trying to buy the hardcover book today, I guess, in an attempt to grasp that last bit of Tony.

I was planning a trip to the UK in May and was hoping to meet Tony, but didn't want to bring it up until we were closer to the date - not wanting to put pressure on him. I'm bummed out that I'll never get that chance - although happy he was able to share what he did.

I'm really sorry for the passing. He was kind and positive even in his last days.
R.I.P.

I just returned from a five day hiatus, only to learn this shocking news. Would that I had known him better, but his example will serve as inspiration for me always. Rest in peace.

Tony was such a talented knowledgeable Gentleman concerning Guns , but I learned much more about bravery and how to conduct one�s self in the face of death from him.

I am humbled.

My prayers go out to his loved one�s.

I heard of Tony's Passing as I returned to Maine, What a loss to everybody, but the greatest loss is to his Wonderful Wife Marie, Son Will, Daughter Izzy. I really wish I could have worked along-side him on a gun project. The"Trade" has lost one of its Brightest "STARS". Our Condolences to the Family, Tony will not be forgotten in my Workshop!
From Eileen & David Trevallion

It was a sad day.

All. As a close friend and shooting buddy of Tony's I would like thank you for your very kind words posted on this forum. Tony was a truly amazing and influential friend and his friendship knew no boundaries. I am lucky to shoot with one of Tony's restoration, a lovely Charles Lancaster with damascus barrels, a real beauty which I shall treasure forever more.
Tony leaves a gap that will never be filled. His positive, fun loving attitude to life leaves us with many happy memories that in time will bring back the smiles. He was great friend and an amazing man and my life is richer for his friendship.
Thank you.

Welcome Richard. Come on in and stay a while. Any friend of Tony's has to be a friend of ours. If you look back, you can see he was was pretty well liked around here and is very sadly missed.

I trust you're shooting the boxlock he restored the year before last?