223magic Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I had sad news this week, my best friend Tony King aged 46 committed suicide, he shot himself with his shot gun. We spent many enjoyable nights traipsing the Herefordshire and Welsh countryside after Mr Fox, he was a top rifle shot and one of the best I have ever seen taking them on the run with his .223. We enjoyed a day on the pheasants last Saturday, he gave me his day as a gift and as usual he took loads of photos of me missing and generally took the piss, as friends do. We had planned a duck flight tonight, then foxing. He was one of the best shotgun shots I have ever shot with, a current member of the Welsh sporting clays shooting team. I can’t face even looking at my guns at present! But when I do the next Charlie will be in his memory. So sad to lose a fellow sportsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 SORRY- for your and his familys loss-its good to know he had good times in sport- tragic that he took his life with one of the things that gave him pleasure. in sport-gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seprim Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss 223magic, It is a sad thing when someone you have spent so much time with, disappears. Think of the good times and the banter, and take your time. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Very sad to hear of your loss Mike. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sorry to hear about your loss, it's a small world as one of the guns pheasant shooting today was speaking about him too....such sad news.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sorry to hear that Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sorry to hear about your loss Mike even though i did'nt know him it is always sad to hear something like that but just think of the good times you had with him it may just help a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 if i was going to go thats not a bad way,very sad when someones life gets so bad that that is the best option.the only people hurting are the ones left behind.very very sad.sorry for all close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionic Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Mike, really sorry to read this post, very sad. Ionic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratwhiskers Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 This is a sad plight for his family, I hope they manage through these difficult times. I'm sorry to hear you've lost a good friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Really sorry to hear the terrible news Mike, what can one say but remember the good times. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Very sad news, condolences to you, his family and all who knew him. It sounds as if you have many happy memories to treasure, Rest in Peace Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Terrible turn of events - cherish the good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
223magic Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I had sad news this week, my best friend Tony King aged 46 committed suicide, he shot himself with his shot gun. We spent many enjoyable nights traipsing the Herefordshire and Welsh countryside after Mr Fox, he was a top rifle shot and one of the best I have ever seen taking them on the run with his .223. We enjoyed a day on the pheasants last Saturday, he gave me his day as a gift and as usual he took loads of photos of me missing and generally took the piss, as friends do. We had planned a duck flight tonight, then foxing. He was one of the best shotgun shots I have ever shot with, a current member of the Welsh sporting clays shooting team. I can’t face even looking at my guns at present! But when I do the next Charlie will be in his memory. So sad to lose a fellow sportsman. Thank you all, lets close on your thought full comments thank you again........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishdave Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sad news, he must have been in a bad place to resort to that. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Very sad news, condolences to you, his family and all who knew him,,, Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
204 RUGER Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Very sad news. I lost one of my good frinds and shooting pal this year to cancer. Obviously differnt circumstances but also hard to deal with. I think about him every time I pick up my shotgun, had some cracking days on Pigeons with him, the best shot ive ever had the pleasure to watch in action. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm really very sorry to hear about this mate. It's such a tragedy when things like this happen. My thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchking Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just found out what Tony King you are talking about. Tony was one of our customers and a top bloke. He will be sorely missed, His brother Steve must be devastated i know how close they were. Tough times all those involved. ATB SEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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