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It's difficult to explain how I can be so sad over the loss of a man I never met, spoke to only once, and emailed maybe a couple dozen times.
But, on most days, I looked forward to 'hearing from' Tony more than I did most other people. His passion towards guns, restoration, learning, life, sharing, and family were infectious.
How he maintained such an amazingly positive attitude will forever perplex me - but will also forever inspire!
I am the proud, proud owner of his first Purdey restoration, and promise Tony will live in my memory with every shot fired.
My prayers and condolences go out to Marie, Will, Izzy and all those affected by the much too early departure of Mr. Treadwell.
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Very, very sad news. I conversed with Tony by email at times and considered him my friend. He recently told me he will very much miss his family and working on old English guns, which he thought so much of. I will miss him as will many others. Condolences to his family.
Socialism is almost the worst.
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The loss of one of us diminishes us all. Condolences to his family and all his many friends. Godspeed Tony.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. - Albert Einstein
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I dunno what to say; aside from,"Bummer." I just had this message from Tony at 2:15P [his time?] yesterday regarding a hard copy of his book. I didn't open it until this morning. We'd had an on-going dialogue for a long while .. on numerous subjects. Here is his last comunique to me:
"Hi ____ , I'm just waiting for one to be delivered to make sure there are no errors/problems/quality issues.
It'll be fulfilled out of the USA so you would have to then send it to me for signing I'm afraid but I would be honoured to do so.
Regard,
Tony"
Wot can a person say about such a fellow(?), aside from the fact that I am honored to have known him & considered him a friend? It just breaks my heart to learn of his passing. As may be seen from his above remarks, he was consistent throughout his ordeal; he NEVER flinched. I can't really express the respect I have for that and for Tony. God bless you, my friend, you will be missed, already.
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Tony has set benchmarks for positive attitude, gentlemanly behavour, willingness to share, passion for old guns, and sensitivity and sensibility for their for their restoration. I regret not having met Tony, but am oh so glad to have crossed ways with him, if only in cyberspace.
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Godspeed Tony. You will be missed. We were extremely fortunate to have shared some time and space with Tony Treadwell.
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My condolences to Tony's family and friends.
I always read what he wrote and admired him for sharing what he knew with others.
MP Sadly Deceased as of 2/17/2014
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Vic, Give me a call ASAP....trevallion.
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Tony has set benchmarks for positive attitude, gentlemanly behavour, willingness to share, passion for old guns, and sensitivity and sensibility for their for their restoration. I regret not having met Tony, but am oh so glad to have crossed ways with him, if only in cyberspace. I couldn't have said it any better.
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just got in from playing a fiddle gig,was in good form ,come to my favorite site & saw those first horrible words....
Man, old Tony was a real piece of work, wasn;t he ?
I am an emotional bloke, & have been crying for ten mins, especially seeing his beautiful kids picture.
Damnit..it ain't fair.
But I thought he was one hell of a brave n lovely man
god bless you Tony,all my best to his family
love xxxx
Roger Burridge
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