Guffalo Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers Edited June 24, 2012 by Guffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Bills covers I'm very sorry for your loss. Those old program covers he did are really great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBackersChicago Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Deepest condolensces, buddy, our prayers are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Jam Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I am saddened for your loss - Hang in there brother. Thanks for sharing the artwork. Your Father was a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 So sorry for your loss. You have lots of great memories with that artwork. Prayers and God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers Love the covers and the "Buffalo Bill" character! The Patriots / Bills one is classic. I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm sure he will be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phypon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My heart sank as I read your last line. Very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 More of his program covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Very sorry for your loss. Thank you for directing us to examples of your father's work as well. His artwork was very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Love the retro art. Very cool. Might try finding one, framing it, and putting it in my office. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Very cool program covers. Very sad about the reason I got a chance to look at them. Sincere condolences, Guffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Those covers are awesome. I love the old-time college-y feel of the mascot beating up on the other mascot. I wish they still did things like that. May your father rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Very sorry for your loss, Guff. Those covers are really really cool. Any of the original artwork still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Charlie Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 God Bless you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 May he r.i.p. and prayers go out to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers I wish we were all immortal and that your Dad could have enjoyed this year's version of his beloved Buffalo Bills. Perhaps he still can. I don't know. Your Dad is immortal in one sense… besides his children, his works will live forever… and not everyone leaves behind an everlasting legacy as fine as that. May your pain turn to peace. Deepest condolences, Guff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Condolences to you and your family. You father did some great work, you should be proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 So sorry for your loss. Your dad's art work is a unique lasting legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Im sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Godspeed to your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivermont Mike Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers Two of my uncles had season tickets during those early Rockpile years, and I remember seeing the programs at their homes. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Those covers are classic. Would love to see the old Buffalo Bill character re-visited. Thanks for sharing and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers My condolences Guff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Guffalo, I especially felt the sadness in your post when I got to the last part. I'm sorry, man. The program covers were great. A real piece of American history, not just Bills history. Thank you for sharing and, take care. RWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers very very sorry for your loss.. time will heal, but i do want you to know that my father was responsible for exposing me to the bills and your father's art. i was 8 years old in 1960 when my father took me to my first bills game. as i am sure your father was, my father was a huge bills fan as we both jumped on board in 1960. as we entered the tunnel gate on best street , he would buy me the program, sorry for your loss, but your dad was responsible for me having so many great memories and helped establish my long lifeblood to the bills. Edited June 24, 2012 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 That artwork is fantastic. Your father did some really great stuff! I hope somebody who reaches a larger audience picks up this thread and shows them around. My best to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Gifted man. Condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYSONKO1 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry for the loss of your dad. Very few of us can say that we will leave something behind that will be cherished by so many. I think we can all agree, your dad was able to accomplish that. Tyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad Sample Bills covers So sorry to hear of your dad's passing away, my prayers are with you. The community also has lost someone whose work touched many lives but I have a special thank you for the link ... I found the program cover for the very first Bills' game I ever went to with my dad in 1962, which brought back memories of that special man in my life who went to be with the Lord back in 1991. Going to get that one printed and framed ... Edited June 25, 2012 by shoretalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Love your Dad's work! My condolences, Guffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 May he rest in peace.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfreak17 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My deepest sympathies. May he be moving on to better seats where he can see you and the games! God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Cal Bills Fan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's looking down on us rooting as hard as ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 So Sorry for your loss, Cherish the memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Guffalo: I lost my mom 4 years ago on my 40th birthday, and it was tough. Nothing we can say will make you feel better, but know he was part of what generated what we love in our team. Those graphics were fantastic and started it all for Bills fans. I'm sure you are so proud of him, and even though the memories the first year are so hard, it gets better. All the best. MGK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I never knew we used Buffalo Bill as an icon for our Bills. These are cool program covers with flair and character. Your dad was a talented artist and I'm sure a worthy man in many other ways as well. Condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulmac Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My mother had found one of these old programs with your fathers artwork and gave it to me a few years ago...it proudly is framed and hangs in a place of prominence in my office. So sorry to hear of your recent loss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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