Larry Bailey has passed

[Don Hanson]

Very sad news. He will be greatly missed!

[Hans Holzach]

very sad news, indeed! living far away from the US i have never met larry, but i do know that he will be sorely missed. my condolences to his family and his friends.

hans

[Steve Culver]

Very sad news. Larry was always a pleasure to talk to. He will be deeply missed in the knife community.

My condolences to his family and many friends.

[Bob Starkey]

I like to think of myself fortunate enough to call Larry a friend. My wife was saddened to hear of Larry's passing, and she could tell that news has really disturbed me. I will miss him.
Bob

[Dan Cassidy]

I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing today. I valued his advice and insight and will miss him.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends.

[Lin Rhea]

I've had to sit and soak this news in. It's a shock.

I can say that Larry was one of the people that has helped me a lot in the beginning of the CKCA. He was very much a stabilizing influence with wisdom available to those who would listen. I'll miss him.

My condolences go out to the family. Lin

[Marcel Dierijck]

I'm lost for words.

Marcel

[Paul Long]

Originally Posted by Murray White

Kevin -- I have posted in BF but thought here I'd mention that CKCA should likely see if either an award or maybe an annual knife could be created (hunter of course) and maybe raffled with it being called the Larry Bailey Commemorative. Just something to toss around among the collectors and the makers that are CKCA members.

I too have posted in BF, but wanted to agree with Murray's suggestion about a Larry Bailey commemorative event of some sort on an annual basis. He did so much for CKCA and we need to see that new members coming on know of him and his work as well.

Paul

[Pete Crowl]

Just terrible news!!! Larry was such a great man. He was a very good friend and I will miss him and our chats very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[Jon Brand]

Oh my god, I just saw this on blade forums and can't even believe it. I was just on the phone with Larry about three days ago and he told me he was in his favorite chair!! He was one of the nicest guys in the scene and took alot of time to talk to me about collecting and really REALLY reached out to me. I am shedding tears for Larry now and cant see this stopping anytime soon tonight. Wow. Rest in peace Larry Bailey.