bopper2 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I would like to add my condolences to those already posted. BTW, I still have one of those programs, from the Chargers game in October 1962. My first Bill's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Im late on this but Im sorry for your loss...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez 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'm very sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family. Maybe Dad can shine a little light on our Bills this year and make it special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My Condolences, Guffalo. I remember some of that art! I liked his character for Buffalo Bill. Save his artwork, scan it, and save that, too. I have lots from my Dad, including several of his Instamatic camera designs for Kodak (Kodak was a company that made cameras in the silver halide days). I sometimes like to go through his sketches, doodles, and working drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My Condolences, so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry for your loss Guff. Cool program covers that your Dad did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 My family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers! God bless!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sincere condolences, may he rest in peace. Very cool that your Dad was such a unique part of the Bills franchise from the early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Guff I'm so sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 So sorry Guff...I feel your pain...been there. Great artwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 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 Sorry to read about your father's passing, and thank you for sharing some of his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Very sorry for the loss of your dad, Guffalo. Those program covers are some great reminders of the Bills' past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sincerest condolences. Your dads artwork is fantastic. May it bring back fond memories for you and your family. I would be proud to have one or more of those posters framed and hanging in my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Those are cool. Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your loss, but don't forget he can still watch the games from heaven (another advantage to not playing in a dome) Once a Bills fan, always a Bills fan brutha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sorry for your loss my friend. Those were fantastic. Can I throw something out there. Many of us older posters have some dads/uncles that were a big part of the old days of the Bills. Many of them, my dad included have no idea how to navigate the Internet but please point them this way. We could set up a spot for them to tell stories of the old days. I'm 51 but my dad hung at the Rock Pile all the time. Could be some great stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Very sorry to hear about your dad--may you cherish the memories he left you. I'll keep him and your family in my prayers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ennjay Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sympathies to you and your family. May God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reks Ryan Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I hope the memories of your dad and his accomplishments lessen your grief. it's special that he was a part of early Bills history. Whatever happened to the Buffalo Bill character? At what point did he fade from the marketing of the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss. Having lost my Dad, I can appreciate what you are going through. Although there are now words that can ease your pain, I do know that as time goes on, you will think more and more about the good times you had together. All the best to you and your family. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sorry for your loss. Those were some very cool covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm very sorry for your loss Guffalo, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Of course you're proud just to be your Father's son but I'm sure that your chest swelled just a little bit more with pride when they referred to your dad as the home town hero. May time pass and ease the pain of your loss but your dad does still lives, he lives in you. Treasure your thoughts, embrace your memories. It is bittersweet but the beauty of it is those things are personal and your dad shared them just with you. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gianelli Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 God bless, and may he rest in peace. Those were great covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 1340593977[/url]' post='2492351']Sorry for your loss my friend. Those were fantastic. Can I throw something out there. Many of us older posters have some dads/uncles that were a big part of the old days of the Bills. Many of them, my dad included have no idea how to navigate the Internet but please point them this way. We could set up a spot for them to tell stories of the old days. I'm 51 but my dad hung at the Rock Pile all the time. Could be some great stories. Great idea! I'm all for it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words. The obit posted today. One thing that was pretty cool was the year that Bruce and Ralph went into the hall of fame coincided with the 50th anniversary of the AFL. I went with my brother and sister and when we got to the hall, for each team, the original old logo were displayed on large banners around the exhibition space. there was "Buffalo Bill" that my dad had drawn when I was just a pup. At that point Dad was not able to travel, but with dust in my eyes, I called him and told him he was a "Hall of Fame Dad". For Fathers day that year I got in touch with the HOF and they sent me the graphic that was used to produce the banner. I ended up printing up a small banner for him as a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 My condolences. Your Dad was incredibly talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyMark Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words. The obit posted today. One thing that was pretty cool was the year that Bruce and Ralph went into the hall of fame coincided with the 50th anniversary of the AFL. I went with my brother and sister and when we got to the hall, for each team, the original old logo were displayed on large banners around the exhibition space. there was "Buffalo Bill" that my dad had drawn when I was just a pup. At that point Dad was not able to travel, but with dust in my eyes, I called him and told him he was a "Hall of Fame Dad". For Fathers day that year I got in touch with the HOF and they sent me the graphic that was used to produce the banner. I ended up printing up a small banner for him as a gift. Great story. Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your Dad's story......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need therapy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Thank you for posting your Dad's artwork. I always love looking at the artwork on old programs and I appreciate your Dad's style and artistry. My condolences on your loss, I just lost my Dad a couple of months ago and I miss him every day. BTW, my screen name is from a long time ago and has nothing to do with losing my Dad. I always say I've been a Buffalo Bills fan for over 35 years, so I must need therapy. I blame my Dad for getting season tickets for the Bills when I was 4. : ) Edited June 25, 2012 by need therapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Deepest condolences to you and your family....let's hope he can enjoy a Bills superbowl victory this year up in Heaven... Edited June 25, 2012 by smuvtalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Damn, sorry for your loss. Your Dad did great stuff, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Very sorry for your loss Guff. Please accept my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCELL DAREUS POWER Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 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 so sorry for your loss. hang in there! RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Your Dad's artwork is fantastic, and will live on with Bills fans forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AiO Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Guff, I am so sorry for your loss. Totally sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 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 Condolences. Love the art work. He will forever be part of the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Deepest of condolences, Guff. My he rest in peace and my your family's pain at this time be swiftly eased. Edited June 25, 2012 by dollars 2 donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sorry to hear, my condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) My sincere condolences to you and yours. Edited June 25, 2012 by gugny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in DC Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 My condolences to you on the lost of your dad. Thank you for letting us know of his role in Bills history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Great artwork. Very cool. Thanks, Guffalo, for sharing these with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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