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Posted: 9/16/2020 10:21:46 AM EDT
The recent thread on manuals reminded me of BROvet04/William Doyal who had a large collection of scanned manuals:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/RETRO_manual_download_buffet/123-701029/ Then I realized it's been a few years since we've seen him. I used to chat with him often from 2013 to 2016. I figured he got busy with life or interests/focus changed and looked him up and realized he hasn't logged onto arfcom since 2018 so I decided to google him and found this: https://www.beckchapels.com/obituary/6550374 Looks like the Patriot Guard were at his service http://www.centexpgr.org/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=18&thread_id=3104 Looking at his obituary "Memorial contributions may be made to Mission22.com" which looks like it's a foundation for PSTD and TBI. We talked mostly retro and I wasn't aware of any personal demons he may have been fighting. I know he had some stuff with the Army and a bad divorce in 2014. RIP William. Sorry if you ever needed someone to talk to and I wasn't there.   
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Posted: 9/16/2020 10:36:46 AM EDT
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I didn’t know this either, but recognize the account for sure. RIP
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Posted: 9/16/2020 11:19:40 AM EDT
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Hate to read this.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 11:41:37 AM EDT
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Damn, a real asset to this community
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Posted: 9/16/2020 12:05:18 PM EDT
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That is very sad news. I sent him quite a few manuals in the day and have emailed him end of last year with no reply and now understand why.....
That is a shame and I know he was a great asset to this community. Thank you for letting us know. |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 12:33:45 PM EDT
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Thank you for posting this sad news BW.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 2:12:14 PM EDT
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RIP!
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Posted: 9/16/2020 3:25:45 PM EDT
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Man, I remember him well from years ago, he was indeed a great asset to the community. Very sorry to hear of his passing, thank you for letting us know, Lionel.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 6:06:45 PM EDT
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Damn sorry to hear this. Had many many good dealings with him, helped him out as best I could with original early correct parts and info when he was building. It surprised him that I knew that the BRO in his user name didn't stand for brother, he was Big Red One, US 1st Infantry Division.
I figured he moved on too. Aten-Hut,,, Present Arms. A Soldier has passed. Rest in peace. |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 7:55:08 PM EDT
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Such a bummer.
 Rest in peace and thank you for serving!
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Posted: 9/16/2020 10:39:06 PM EDT
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Rest easy, brother.
And thank you. |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 10:58:46 PM EDT
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Dammit.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 11:34:42 PM EDT
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Sad news. In the General section there is a Memorial forum. Might post it there also if it is not posted already.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 11:45:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sad news. In the General section there is a Memorial forum. Might post it there also if it is not posted already. thanks just posted there and in the Glock forum where he frequented. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 1:23:44 AM EDT
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So sad to read this. What a loss for his family, friends and community. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 7:32:24 AM EDT
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I can't find the words. So sad.
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Posted: 9/17/2020 7:55:32 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/17/2020 3:20:38 PM EDT
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I’m saddened to hear about BROvet04.
Mission22 is an organization that supports vets with PTSD and other issues. As we all should know, veteran suicide is a major problem, and though it is no longer “22 a day,” last year’s numbers (17 daily) are still too high. Mission22 helps with the issues that can eventually lead to suicide - helplessness, lack of “a mission,” and many others. It’s just one of a number of organizations that veterans such as myself should support as part of taking care of our own. RIP, BROvet04. You are, finally, relieved. |
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Posted: 9/17/2020 4:50:05 PM EDT
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Man that is so sad I had texted him back in may and he would normally reply quickly, now we know why. I would chat with him on and off and was good to talk to. Gonna miss him.
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Posted: 9/20/2020 12:47:29 PM EDT
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RIP Brother
Did some business with him a ways back.... solid guy |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 2:46:25 PM EDT
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Rest in piece...
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Posted: 9/20/2020 6:39:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: RIP Brother Did some business with him a ways back.... solid guy Ditto. Super sad to find this out He was one of the good ones. Rest easy Brother. |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 6:43:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/21/2020 5:02:11 PM EDT
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DAMMIT! Too young!
So sorry to hear that.
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