Corp000085 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 On a day when we will all celebrate the future of the Bills, please let us remember the reason... Thank you Ralph, and may you finally rest in peace. Your legacy is secure and your final plans have come to fruition. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGun12TD Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yes! Great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleujob Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 side note, you can find the RCW patches on ebay to put on your jersey, if you are so inclined. I bought a few at the beginning of the season and they look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac4095 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank you Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank you. You could of had a very sweet TBD shirt from the opener with the RCW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garion Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank your Raplh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 This. Ralph did buffalo a major solid by making it very difficult for someone to move the team, then by donating the proceeds of the sale to his foundation. That is so cool it brings a tear. I never want to hear a disparaging word about Ralph ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Great post Corp btw you going to Sabres rampage of the Cnes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gianelli Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 This. Ralph did buffalo a major solid by making it very difficult for someone to move the team, then by donating the proceeds of the sale to his foundation. That is so cool it brings a tear. I never want to hear a disparaging word about Ralph ever again. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) absolutely, A true American, and a good man! I just heard this morning that the proceeds from the sale of the team will be split between the cities of Buffalo and Detroit. This is awesome, I did not hear the details, if someone can elaborate, I would appreciate it. Edited October 8, 2014 by bonechiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 He was a loyal man with character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Great man, great thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Cheers RCW, I just know we have a guardian (last week and the season!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank you - the team, it's fans and the community would not be what it is without you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg793 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 THANKS TO THE GREATEST SPORTS OWNER EVER RIP MR WILSON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks Ralph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Doom Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank you. You could of had a very sweet TBD shirt from the opener with the RCW I was thinking about it, but in the true spirit of RW I was too cheap to buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Great post Corp!! Thank you RCW for not only giving us the Bills but for keeping them in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 can't wait to hear the official amount going to his foundation. maybe half of $1.4B ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 The only thing I want to see is the RCW somehow made a permanent part of the Bills uniforms, like the GSH on the Bears sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Doff my cap and tip my glass in salute. Thank you, RCW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Thank you Ralph Wilson. You were and still are a great man and someone that should be remembered forever. I know your legacy will live on through me. I will forever remember what you have done for me And my friends and family and I will ensure my children and children's children know of your generosity and loyalty as well. Truly a great man. Edited October 8, 2014 by mrags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhIDunno Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Mr. Wilson made it possible for me to make memories that are some of my most precious (and gut wrenching)! I will forever have those feelings in my heart and thoughts in my mind, so Ralph Wilson will forever be, to me, linked to the buffalo bills. I am excited, however, for the future of the team and cheering them on for the rest of my life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whateverdude Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Ralph is cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Ralph is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank you Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thank you so much Mr. Wilson Not only were you our founding father you are also a legend. I can not wait for your statue to be unveiled. May you RIP and may you smile down upon us knowing that the plan you had all along is now in solid place. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 absolutely, A true American, and a good man! I just heard this morning that the proceeds from the sale of the team will be split between the cities of Buffalo and Detroit. This is awesome, I did not hear the details, if someone can elaborate, I would appreciate it. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/171662-ralph-foundation-buffalo-news-reporting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks Ralph his love for Buffalo is very evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 i don't know if i will ever really be able to express what Ralph C. Wilson Jr. meant, and means to me. i don't know if the words would ever do the feelings justice, and i don't know if they could ever get past the frog in my throat or the blur in my eyes. all i can say is thank you Mr. Wilson, we love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 One final tribute The NFL owners approved Kim and Terry Pegula as the new owners of the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, and after the applause died down, there was another round of applause given for the late Ralph Wilson and those who served under his leadership. “I did mention that after the Pegulas were approved as owners how important Ralph Wilson was to the league,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “How important he was to me personally. How much respect I had for his leadership, his ownership of the Bills and what he’s meant to Western New York. I’m confident that Terry and Kim are going to build on that legacy. They will take the Bills to another level and I think Mr. Wilson would be very proud of the outcome.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Nicely done, Corp. Nicely done indeed. Mr. Wilson was a great man and we'll only know the tip of the iceberg of his compassion and generosity. i don't know if i will ever really be able to express what Ralph C. Wilson Jr. meant, and means to me. i don't know if the words would ever do the feelings justice, and i don't know if they could ever get past the frog in my throat or the blur in my eyes. all i can say is thank you Mr. Wilson, we love you. Seems to me you did a fine job with the words you posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 A letter from Mary Wilson At the finale of Wilson family ownership of the Buffalo Bills, Mary Wilson penned a letter to Bills fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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