Warcodered Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Virginian Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Rest in Peace Ezra. You are also in the hearts and prayers of Wyoming fans as the first Bills fan to greet Josh Allen after he was drafted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gianelli Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Every year in the Ride for Roswell I carry a list of people to pray for, who have or had cancer. This year, Pancho is at the top of my list. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 ....good Lord, did not realize he was so young......robbed of a full life ahead........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Damn RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MtlBillsFan Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Very sad news. RIP Ezra. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Rest well brother. I'll be thinking of you every time Buffalo takes the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Sad news, but not unexpected, as other posters have said. I hope that someone from the upper levels of the Bills organization attends his funeral. It seems to be the only fitting way to honor such a consummate Bills fan. RIP Pancho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Sad news, rest in peace Pancho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Rest in peace my fellow Bills fan. You will never be forgotten here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 So he said when he dies, he doesn’t want flowers. He wants people to donate backpacks full of kids stuff they need. I have the money to donate but no clue how to do something like that. Bills fans donated to a Tennessee charity, how do we help out one of his dying wishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Bills GM, coach reflect on Pancho Billa and a loss that resonates From where he was standing, McDermott could see Castro entering the hotel and observe him approaching the room, and McDermott spoke of “the excitement I felt for him, being able to address the team.” The head coach watched closely as Castro reflected about the similarities between wearing and removing a helmet or a mask, and McDermott noticed how Castro's talk about gratitude – about the everyday trials faced in life in different ways, by everyone – subtly turned the tables, bringing the players in around him as he finished speaking. McDermott and Beane were still working through the loss Tuesday when they paused to speak of Castro. They said it was far too early to think of exactly how the team will honor Pancho Billa in a season that includes a Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys in Arlington, a game that Castro – who grew up surrounded by Cowboys fans – dreamed he would be able to attend. Certainly, McDermott said, the Bills will carry his memory into the season, and he said he was sure Castro, in some way, "will still be watching us very closely." As for Beane, he met Castro for the first time last summer, on the sidelines during training camp at St. John Fisher College. He said he reached out to shake hands and that Castro, in a typical moment of raw exuberance, grabbed Beane’s hand and pulled him in for a full-blown hug. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, stevestojan said: So he said when he dies, he doesn’t want flowers. He wants people to donate backpacks full of kids stuff they need. I have the money to donate but no clue how to do something like that. Bills fans donated to a Tennessee charity, how do we help out one of his dying wishes? There is a Bills fan page I belong to that has close friends of his on it. I will post this as soon as I get word on a new forum. Hoping it stays up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, fansince88 said: There is a Bills fan page I belong to that has close friends of his on it. I will post this as soon as I get word on a new forum. Hoping it stays up. Thanks. Keep us posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Sad news. R.I.P. Pancho. You were the embodiment of what a true Bills fan should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 R.I.P Pancho - I hope you get to meet Tim Russert another fine member of the Bills Mafia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, North Buffalo said: We love you Pancho ❤️ Edited May 15, 2019 by Returntoglory Spelling 5 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Rest In Peace Ezra. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Lets win a championship for Pancho!!! RIP my friend 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, John Gianelli said: Every year in the Ride for Roswell I carry a list of people to pray for, who have or had cancer. This year, Pancho is at the top of my list. Could you please add my wife's name to your list? She has her 3rd round of neck cancer in 9 months. Her name is Jennifer Lynn Hoffman. I would totally get behind a Poncho patch on the helmets or jerseys. Poncho, you spread love not only for the Bills but for humankind everywhere you went. We will miss you. Edited May 14, 2019 by Draconator 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalophil1948 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Its a sad day for the bills mafia. All the strength of prayers and wishes towards his family. Poncho will be remembered for a very long time for his bravery and strength. Viva los Bills!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 His light burned bright for many to see towards the end. It was a journey . it is an inspiration . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Rest In Peace Mr Castro. You used your platform to inspire a fan base and a pro sports team. That’s one heckuva legacy. Here’s hoping one of the donations made in your honor is the one that wins the fight against this deplorable disease. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 ***** cried like a baby watching that tribute video on NFL com Viva Los Bills This man embodied everything good about being a Bills fan. We'll miss you Pancho. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JaCrispy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Pancho is now in heaven- where the Bills are winning the super bowl every day!!! Enjoy the good life my brother! ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 RIP Know that you touched a lot of lives and will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 RIP brother, the true embodiment of Bills fans everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBillsForLife Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billsfan1959 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 RIP my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Razor15 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 My heart felt sadness and condolences goes out to Veronica, Ezra's two children and his family. To be taken at such a young age is just damn unfair, I just don't know how else to say it. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Pancho needs to go on the Wall of Fame at New Era! It's only fitting for the 12th man. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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