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Bill Rainey aka bronicabill has passed away
May 19, 2026, 05:37 PM
mark60Bill Rainey aka bronicabill has passed away
Very sorry to read this, my deepest condolences.
May 19, 2026, 05:56 PM
BelwolfMy condolences, he will be missed.
“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it.”
― John Adams
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May 19, 2026, 06:02 PM
ScreamingCockatooWe had something in common.
We talked about Bronicas years ago.
I used to shoot with a Bronica myself.
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
May 19, 2026, 06:54 PM
clipper1Sorry to hear this. RIP, Bill and condolences to his loved ones.
May 19, 2026, 06:56 PM
tatortoddSad news
He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity
DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. May 19, 2026, 07:05 PM
armoredRIP, you will be missed.
May 19, 2026, 07:10 PM
HK AgThanks for letting us know.
HK Ag
May 19, 2026, 07:56 PM
chbibcI am so sorry. My condolences to the family.
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May 19, 2026, 08:32 PM
Appliance BradOur community is diminished at the loss of him from it.
Another long time member who will be missed.
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May 19, 2026, 08:58 PM
mojojojoPlease accept my condolences.
Icarus flew too close to the sun, but at least he flew. May 19, 2026, 10:08 PM
SigFanI enjoyed his posts; he will be missed here. My deepest condolences.
Regards From Sunny Tucson,
SigFan
NRA Life - IDPA - USCCA - GOA - JPFO - ACLDN - SAF - AZCDL - ASA
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May 20, 2026, 01:46 AM
iron chefBill was highly regarded here as evidenced by his fundraiser last year.
https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...935/m/4910055715/p/1He & I had traded parts and exchanged congenial emails a bit. RIP & blue skies, Bill.
May 21, 2026, 05:41 AM
ruger357Very sorry to hear this.
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