PIZ Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, PIZ said: sad news, for sure. sign this petition if you want to see Ezra a buffalo bill. This is an idea of Ted Kayaman from Facebook. We are trying to get the Buffalo Bills to sign Pancho Billa to a 1 day contract so he'll always be a part of the Buffalo Bills. Please vote, and share with all your friends!! This needs to happen!!!!! Make Pancho Billa a Buffalo Bill Sign Pancho Billa to a one day Contract Edited May 12, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) On 5/10/2019 at 2:27 PM, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: Ed gets it, he's already got it. I can't wait for him to get it on Sundays. He and JA will be the faces of the franchise for the next 10 years. Buffalo is in good hands. Edit: Good luck Ezra, I have a family member in hospice now. It's difficult and not an exact science. 9 months in and she is doing 'well' I wish Ezra and his family well. Circling my wagon for you Ezra, thankful Ed took time to visit. Edited May 12, 2019 by RocCityRoller 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Aw man, so sad to read that update. Pancho and his family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Poor guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Very sad to hear the news about our good friend Pancho. I know many prayers from the Mafia are being sent his way. Let’s continue to pray that Ezra and his family find peace and strength. And let’s hope Pancho takes a miraculous turn and knocks out this miserable disease. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: Poor guy You shouldn't think of it that way..he's going out with love and he will be a legend forever here in Buffalo and to Bills Mafia. We salute him and we will get him a Lombardi...one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) We are all praying for Ezra! I believe in PanchoPower! ? Edited May 12, 2019 by wppete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Maybe the Bills can put up some Pancho insignia above where the 12th man is on the wall....at least for the season. Maybe longer. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 4/14/2019 at 10:45 PM, LeGOATski said: ?... I'm Jeff Tough to do when GOD is playing CB.... God tripped the CB and put a perfect spiral in his hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills super fan Pancho Billa does not appear to be doing well. Billa, whose real name is Ezra Castro, is battling cancer. His lifelong companion, Veronica, shared a message with News 4, stating "It has become difficult for Ezra to breathe, so he has been on a constant medicine drip to keep him confortable. Pancho has been asleep, not moving, and non-responsive since this past Thursday." She went on to thank the Bills Mafia for their continued support and love. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/pancho-billa-s-partner-shares-health-update/1998735167?fbclid=IwAR3_aUTKOCRYfTwMaSQuzN8z03C71Aut6Rw3i1iHueLejqVzSFK_7B_kd04 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Petition looks for Bills to sign Pancho Billa to one-day contract Sign Pancho Billa to a one day Contract The Buffalo Bills have virtually finalized all of their major signings at this point in the offseason. However, a Bills fan has started a petition for the organization to offer at least one more contract. A change.org petition is seeking signatures to fulfill the goal of the Buffalo Bills signing superfan Pancho Billa to a one-day contract. The petition, aimed with the intended audience of the Buffalo Bills Front Office, hopes the organization will recognize Ezra Castro, affectionately known as Pancho Billa, for his involvement within the Buffalo fan community. The petition has been signed 6,290 times as of Sunday night. The goal for the petition is 7,500 signatures, which would be quite a feat for a movement that started only a couple of days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 hour ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: Petition looks for Bills to sign Pancho Billa to one-day contract Sign Pancho Billa to a one day Contract The Buffalo Bills have virtually finalized all of their major signings at this point in the offseason. However, a Bills fan has started a petition for the organization to offer at least one more contract. A change.org petition is seeking signatures to fulfill the goal of the Buffalo Bills signing superfan Pancho Billa to a one-day contract. The petition, aimed with the intended audience of the Buffalo Bills Front Office, hopes the organization will recognize Ezra Castro, affectionately known as Pancho Billa, for his involvement within the Buffalo fan community. The petition has been signed 6,290 times as of Sunday night. The goal for the petition is 7,500 signatures, which would be quite a feat for a movement that started only a couple of days ago. Had the pleasure of getting to know Pancho at McFadden's and the many other Bills bars in Dallas starting in 2011. From what I know of him Im not so sure he would want to be signed to the team. He was very happy being one of us...a "fan" and prided himself in being the biggest Bills fan he could possibly be. I like the gesture but, again, don't think this is something he would have particularly wanted. With that said, prayers to him that he wakes up and can make that decision if they did offer it. I would like to see his mask and uniform put on display somehere in New Era and future stadiums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 hour ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: Petition looks for Bills to sign Pancho Billa to one-day contract Sign Pancho Billa to a one day Contract The Buffalo Bills have virtually finalized all of their major signings at this point in the offseason. However, a Bills fan has started a petition for the organization to offer at least one more contract. A change.org petition is seeking signatures to fulfill the goal of the Buffalo Bills signing superfan Pancho Billa to a one-day contract. The petition, aimed with the intended audience of the Buffalo Bills Front Office, hopes the organization will recognize Ezra Castro, affectionately known as Pancho Billa, for his involvement within the Buffalo fan community. The petition has been signed 6,290 times as of Sunday night. The goal for the petition is 7,500 signatures, which would be quite a feat for a movement that started only a couple of days ago. Great guy, but sorry, not on board with this. One day 'retirement' contracts are for players, not fans. If the Bills want to honor him with a decal or moment of silence before the home opener (assuming he passes of course), that'd be great. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 2 hours ago, rodneykm said: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills super fan Pancho Billa does not appear to be doing well. Billa, whose real name is Ezra Castro, is battling cancer. His lifelong companion, Veronica, shared a message with News 4, stating "It has become difficult for Ezra to breathe, so he has been on a constant medicine drip to keep him confortable. Pancho has been asleep, not moving, and non-responsive since this past Thursday." She went on to thank the Bills Mafia for their continued support and love. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/pancho-billa-s-partner-shares-health-update/1998735167?fbclid=IwAR3_aUTKOCRYfTwMaSQuzN8z03C71Aut6Rw3i1iHueLejqVzSFK_7B_kd04 Just read this on wivb's site directly. Cancer blows chunks and I hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 53 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Great guy, but sorry, not on board with this. One day 'retirement' contracts are for players, not fans. If the Bills want to honor him with a decal or moment of silence before the home opener (assuming he passes of course), that'd be great. Yeah agreed. Love Pancho, but there are other ways to honor him. There are some people who want to put his name on the Wall and I think that’s taking it a little too far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, CajunBillsBacker said: Yeah agreed. Love Pancho, but there are other ways to honor him. There are some people who want to put his name on the Wall and I think that’s taking it a little too far. I think they should have a Pancho decal of some sort and put it on the wall for a year right under the 12th Man. He is no better than any of us fans. I’m sure he would say the same thing BUT he has become a symbol for us and it would be cool. The Bills recognize what this guy is all about and made him part if the Oliver selection. Something for a year would be nice. Even if it’s a black ribbon above the 12th Man. Edited May 13, 2019 by Binghamton Beast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I think a patch in his honor on the Jerseys would be appropriate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Returntoglory said: I think a patch in his honor on the Jerseys would be appropriate. A Sombrero patch! Edited May 13, 2019 by cd1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 May he be in comfort this day? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syhuang Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 hour ago, KD in CA said: Great guy, but sorry, not on board with this. One day 'retirement' contracts are for players, not fans. If the Bills want to honor him with a decal or moment of silence before the home opener (assuming he passes of course), that'd be great. Buffalo Bills brass doesn't agree with you: Or teams around the league, for example: https://www.chargers.com/video/bolts-surprise-young-fan-with-one-day-contract-166476 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, cd1 said: A Sombrero patch! Awesomeness! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I think there is a difference from making a sick kid's day and allowing him to experience 'a day in the life'. IMO, the Bills have done a great job honoring and bringing joy to pancho and his family. If and when he leaves this earth, maybe the Bills can decide to honor him with a large photo/mural in the concourse or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Ezra, you have fought the good fight, buddy. You have proudly circled the wagons and our love shall always be with you. You can rest now, brother. You've earned it. We will pick up the flag. God Bless you and, most importantly, God Bless your family. Edited May 14, 2019 by dollars 2 donuts 2 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 2 hours ago, CajunBillsBacker said: Yeah agreed. Love Pancho, but there are other ways to honor him. There are some people who want to put his name on the Wall and I think that’s taking it a little too far. I agree. He is a guy all of us can admire but I don’t think even he would agree with this concept. Some of his charm is that he is an every day guy like the rest of us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 54 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Ezra, you have fought the good fight, buddy. You have proudly circled the wagons and our love shall always be with you. You can rest now. You've earned it. We will pick up the flag. God Bless you and, most importantly, God Bless your family. I've heard of people experiencing miraculous recoveries. Pray that Pancho would be so blessed. He has touched pretty much all of us. God bless Ezra and his loved ones. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 take OJ down from the ring, replace with Pancho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 51 minutes ago, x-BillzeBubba said: take OJ down from the ring, replace with Pancho let's not get carried away 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Codyny13 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 8 hours ago, cd1 said: A Sombrero patch! This would look awesome on my bills satin jacket. Def something you should look into making into patches and stickers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 11 hours ago, cd1 said: A Sombrero patch! This is a shirt I would proudly wear. Make it happen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Pancho Billa is our brother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 14 hours ago, buffaloaggie said: I've heard of people experiencing miraculous recoveries. Pray that Pancho would be so blessed. He has touched pretty much all of us. God bless Ezra and his loved ones. I hope and pray so, BA, but also there comes a time when even the family lets him know audibly it is OK. ...this isn’t fair. I know life isn’t fair for any of us...but this just truly isn’t fair. He should be here with his family, of course, but also with us as his beloved Bills turn things around this year. ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I like the idea of a Pancho statue outside the stadium holding up one hand for a good luck high five as fans walk into the stadium. Kinda like the ND Play Like a Champion Today sign that everyone touches on their way into the game. He'd like that too, being in the crowd was his thing, not on the stage. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Edited May 14, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LabattBlue Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Just now, Da webster guy said: I like the idea of a Pancho statue outside the stadium holding up one hand for a good luck high five as fans walk into the stadium. Kinda like the ND Play Like a Champion Today sign that everyone touches on their way into the game. He'd like that too, being in the crowd was his thing, not on the stage. While it is a very sad story, all of the suggestions(1 day contract, decal on uniforms, some kind of a symbol on wall of fame, tshirts, statue, etc...) are an insult to long time fans(STH) who go back to the rockpile days, been to all 4 Super Bowls, traveled all over the country to follow the team, attended numerous training camps, and stood by this team for 60 years of a lot of ***** football. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornette's Commentary Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. He who believes in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. 18 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 This is very sad. RIP Pancho. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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