Nervous Guy Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 As I read this thread I realized the magnitude of RW's passing...the reappearance of so many members of this community that have been absent for a long, long time. What a testament to what he had built, not only a football franchise but a community of strong willed and loyal fans. Thank you Ralph for taking the risk and providing millions of people with lifetimes of joy.....and a little frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 ^ What he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) RIP May your family carry on your tradition. sorry if already posted http://espn.go.com/v...d=espn:10672201 NFL.com also has over half a dozen links honoring Ralph Edited March 26, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repulsif Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Life is a short thing... My dad passed away last month at the age of 68. RIP Mr Wilson and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Godspeed Mr Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks Ralph for bringing Buffalo a team to be proud of. It's time for Bills fans to circle the wagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBILLSFAN Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 RIP Mr. Wilson. We will always be thankful that you brought the Bills to Buffalo. I can only hope you created a plan to keep them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedenstearns Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Bills better stay in Buffalo! The least you can do for Mr Wilson! Thank you Mr Wilson for the Bills! Bills are going to the playoffs this year, Fred and CJ will lead the team... just saying it early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO'14 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 RIP TO THE MAN WHO GAVE ME MY TEAM and GREAT MEMORIES AT THE STADIUM AND ON TV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 As I read this thread I realized the magnitude of RW's passing...the reappearance of so many members of this community that have been absent for a long, long time. What a testament to what he had built, not only a football franchise but a community of strong willed and loyal fans. Thank you Ralph for taking the risk and providing millions of people with lifetimes of joy.....and a little frustration. Yep. RIP Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan da Man Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Never thought I'd get choked up, but I did. Thank you for your love and dedication to the Bills and Buffalo, Mr. Wilson. May God bless your family and the Bills!! Edited March 26, 2014 by Stan da Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This hits me hard. I am such a huge Bills fan and I got so many texts from friends and relatives yesterday saying they were sorry to hear about Mr. Wilson. It was like one of my own family members passed away. In fact, thats pretty much how this feels. RIP Mr. Wilson. May you look down and smile on all that you have accomplished. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://www.buffalobi...ash_buf_article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaquin1119 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 RIP Mr Wilson and thank you very much for fighting for our country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Worked late on a project last night and didn't find out until today, losing Ralph hit me harder then I ever would have imagined, RIP Ralph Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Ty 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XakarmyX Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I don't post on this board that often but I feel compelled to right now. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and to all who had the pleasure of working with Ralph. Being from Buffalo I know what kind of person Ralph was and he definitely was not your typical owner. He cared about the community and city of Buffalo as if we were his own family. Reputation is built in a year or even two, however, character is built throughout a lifetime. Ralph was instrumental in the development of what the Bills and what we see today and the league as well. Ralph will always be missed and never forgotten in the heart of every citizen of Buffalo. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I don't post on this board that often but I feel compelled to right now. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and to all who had the pleasure of working with Ralph. Being from Buffalo I know what kind of person Ralph was and he definitely was not your typical owner. He cared about the community and city of Buffalo as if we were his own family. Reputation is built in a year or even two, however, character is built throughout a lifetime. Ralph was instrumental in the development of what the Bills and what we see today and the league as well. Ralph will always be missed and never forgotten in the heart of every citizen of Buffalo. May he rest in peace. I think you should post more often army... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetrap08 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Thank you for some of the best times of my life this is not a good bye but a so long RIP. Mr. Wilson. Edited March 27, 2014 by shadowcat10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would love to see a RWJ patch on the uni sleeves this year and going forward, alla Halas. Ralph earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would love to see a RWJ patch on the uni sleeves this year and going forward, alla Halas. Ralph earned it. yes please. Maybe we could start a thread/petition for that. Make the bills do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would love to see a RWJ patch on the uni sleeves this year and going forward, alla Halas. Ralph earned it. This is a GREAT idea. Let's make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 @JeffRussoWKBW #Bills Doug Whaley and Doug Marrone release statements on the passing of Mr. Wilson. http://www.wkbw.com/sports/Bills-Executives-React-to--252463001.html … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This is a GREAT idea. Let's make it happen. im telling ya. Petition. Or maybe a thread for it with a vote and we forward that over to Russ somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This kinda sums it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would love to see a RWJ patch on the uni sleeves this year and going forward, alla Halas. Ralph earned it. Thought about this last night. I'd say you can count on it, and not just for one season. Hoping so much there isn't another memorial patch/sticker this season as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 You can bet that the Bills will have a decal on their helmet as well as a patch on their jersey. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 You can bet that the Bills will have a decal on their helmet as well as a patch on their jersey. CBF Didn't the Bears also wear a black arm band? And yeah I know they have black uniforms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Didn't the Bears also wear a black arm band? And yeah I know they have black uniforms... actually. They wear blue uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 NFL @nfl 2m The @BuffaloBills left one light on at Ralph Wilson Stadium last night. #RIPMrWilson pic.twitter.com/JvSLYgyeUu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 NFL @nfl 2m The @BuffaloBills left one light on at Ralph Wilson Stadium last night. #RIPMrWilson pic.twitter.com/JvSLYgyeUu *chills* CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 He was quite a humble guy given his wealth and high profile position. Do people remember that for years he drove an old Ford Taurus when he was in town? I always admired him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 One memory or Mr. Wilson that I will never forget was from about 15 years ago when I was at the Ralph for a Bills game and was walking through the concession halls and I see him just walking around and saying hi to fans and shaking hands. I asked him for his autograph on a Bills shirt and he said of course and then shook my hand. What a great man CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 @TheBuffaloNews Roger Goodell focuses on mourning Ralph Wilson, but acknowledges 'we have to find a long-term solution' for Bills http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/03/26/roger-goodell-focuses-mourning-ralph-wilson-acknowledges-find-long-term-solution-bills/ … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 @TheBuffaloNews Roger Goodell focuses on mourning Ralph Wilson, but acknowledges 'we have to find a long-term solution' for Bills http://bills.buffalo...bills/ … This sounds promising! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 yes please. Maybe we could start a thread/petition for that. Make the bills do it. Tell me where to sign....but I have to think you will see the decals and maybe something on the field as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This kinda sums it up... Funny. I saw that image several times yesterday on my phone's facebook app. On the small screen of my phone I only saw a sketched helmet and did not see that the bison shed a tear. Poignant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) yes please. Maybe we could start a thread/petition for that. Make the bills do it. Honestly, I cannot see any reason they would not do it. It would be foolish. The patriarch of the franchise, the only owner. I'm guess the FO is very aware of this almost automatic tribute teams do these days. For starters it would be a huge negative on the franchise , which is certainly not Brandons style. Didn't Kraft put his wifes initials on the jerseys the year she died? Better yet have some WILSON #1 jerseys made up to sell at the stadium. Edited March 26, 2014 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 NFL @nfl 2m The @BuffaloBills left one light on at Ralph Wilson Stadium last night. #RIPMrWilson pic.twitter.com/JvSLYgyeUu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Honestly, I cannot see any reason they would not do it. It would be foolish. The patriarch of the franchise, the only owner. I'm guess the FO is very aware of this almost automatic tribute teams do these days. For starters it would be a huge negative on the franchise , which is certainly not Brandons style. Didn't Kraft put his wifes initials on the jerseys the year she died? Better yet have some WILSON #1 jerseys made up to sell at the stadium. i just don't want it to be done for 1 season. I would hope its perminent. Just like the Bears jerseys. chicago bears jersey sleeve And yes, they should retire a number for Ralph. And make a jersey out of it. Maybe a "O" for the wagons or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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