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Post: Passing of Moran (Topic#761021)

jackknife
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Germantown, Md.
Reg: 01-20-03

02-12-06 09:38.54 - Post#860518

William F. Moran Jr. passed on at 3AM this morning from complications of colon cancer.

He was one of the greats of the knife making world, and one of the pioneers of custome knifemaking of the 20th century.

knife collectors as well as his friends will miss him.

rnhood
Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Raleigh, NC
Reg: 01-09-06

02-12-06 09:49.57 - Post#860522
In response to jackknife

I am sorry to hear this and, offer my prayers and condolences to his family and friends. His legacy will live on thanks to his passionate contributions to the cutlery field.

MikeStewart
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Upper Peninsula,MIchigan,...
Reg: 03-14-03

02-12-06 09:59.06 - Post#860528
In response to jackknife

This is Sad News Indeed.

Bill was a Mentor and Inspiration to literally Hundreds and Hundreds of Bladesmiths and Knifemakers, including me.

He devoted his life to furthering the Trade and was a True Master of Steel and more importantly--a Master Teacher.

All of us that knew him have been blessed to have him in our lives.

He will be Missed but his Legand will live Forever.

Rest in Peace Bill--You Done Good.

Mike.......................

BRKCA MIKE #01
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Nasty
Master Member KnifeNut!
Nasty

Loc: On the edge...
Reg: 03-21-04

02-12-06 10:39.22 - Post#860554
In response to MikeStewart

We have all been blessed to have him and his influence in our knives...

Smoke and Song today for him and those he left behind.

BRKCA Mike #69
Moderator at the Khukuri Cantina

"Life has a special flavor to those who fight for it that the sheltered never know"

Steve1701D
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Northeast IN
Reg: 11-30-99

02-12-06 11:27.55 - Post#860588
In response to jackknife

Sad news for the knife community.

Some nice pics of his shop here:

Steve

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Play 13!!

Manodegat2
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Louisville, KY, USA
Reg: 07-24-03

02-12-06 12:23.37 - Post#860629
In response to Steve1701D

Another of the great ones gone.

RIP, Mr. Moran.

Mike Adkins,
Louisville, KY, USA

Imaginary friend to the stars.

Franciscomv
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Argentina
Reg: 01-21-05

02-12-06 12:34.43 - Post#860635
In response to Manodegat2

I'm very sorry to hear that, my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

I'll drink to him tonight.

Eliminate warning labels: help natural selection!

LOOP

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birdog4

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birdog4

Loc: W Pa.
Reg: 11-30-99

02-12-06 13:36.36 - Post#860686
In response to Franciscomv

Bill Moran was a gentleman in the finest sense. RIP

There is no limit to what you can do if you don't care who gets the credit. Ronald Reagan

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brian w edginton
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Loc: NSW, Australia
Reg: 11-30-99

02-12-06 16:31.41 - Post#860802
In response to birdog4

I hadn't heard.
I wish his family well.

brianWE
Rule of thumb: "If you aren't prepared for all possible answers, don't ask the question".

theoldawg
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Loc: Mt. Airy, MD
Reg: 09-10-05

02-12-06 17:11.58 - Post#860833
In response to brian w edginton

Bill Moran was not only a legendary craftsman; but, a true Gentleman ~ First ~ Always.

"I sleep with one eye open; and, I don't ever leave no trail..." Buddy Guy

John
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