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Title: A Sad Loss.
Post by: Groundy on May 01, 2017, 11:15:29 PM

I got a phone call early hours this morning That my Uncle ,Bill Wilkie MBE, had died in hospital, he was 95 but had been in Hospital for the past month just fading away he must have been down to a couple of stone in weight,
He was a brilliant musician and a great friend and uncle , I will miss him sadly, He ran the Bill Wilkie Accordian festival for 60 years, Apart from a show of a night with musicians from around the world, He also organised the festival for young musicians judged through the Friday and Saturday of the festival, He would also have some brilliant stories of his time entertaing the troops through the war along with Peter Sellers, Always reminded me of the tv show, It aint arf hot mum...

https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/bill-wilkie-mbe/

Alex

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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on May 02, 2017, 07:12:15 AM

What a loss Alex... thanks for sharing. Sounds a very interesting man. Remember the good times my friend.

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Post by: Oldrottenhead on May 02, 2017, 07:20:48 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss Alex. Bill sounds like he was a bit of a character and lived a full and purposeful life.

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Post by: Redler on May 02, 2017, 07:35:37 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, Alex.

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Post by: Farrell Jackson on May 02, 2017, 08:30:47 AM

Alex, my condolences to you and yours. Your uncle was an interesting guy.

Farrell

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Post by: Speed Demon on May 02, 2017, 08:32:02 AM

Condolences to you and your family for the loss of your uncle.
Sounds like he was a larger-than-life personality.

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Post by: Mike_S on May 02, 2017, 09:33:33 AM

Sorry to hear that Alex - your uncle seemed like he lived life to the full.

Mike

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Post by: TPB on May 02, 2017, 09:52:48 AM

Gone but not forgotten sorry for your loss
Tim

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Post by: Groundy on May 02, 2017, 11:58:50 AM

Thanks everyone, very much appreciated...

Alex

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Post by: cuthbert on May 02, 2017, 12:04:07 PM

Sorry for your loss, Alex. From what I've seen online, your uncle seemed like quite a guy.

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Post by: launched on May 03, 2017, 06:09:47 AM

I looked him up as well - A very impressive individual. He reminds me a little of my grandfather, not a musician but more a mentor of my curiosity. Sad indeed, my condolences.

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Post by: Hook on May 03, 2017, 06:41:57 AM

Sad indeed, I'm am sorry for your loss but his does seem like a life to celebrate.

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Post by: kenny mac on May 03, 2017, 07:10:13 AM

My condolences ,a sad time indeed.
It's was great to see that article celebrating his life.
A very interesting read ,he looked like a great character.

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Post by: ODH on May 03, 2017, 01:21:29 PM

Sorry for your loss, Alex. Take heart he led a long and full life, though

Fascinating read.

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Post by: bruno on May 03, 2017, 01:23:38 PM

Condolences, sorry to hear that.
B

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Post by: thetworegs on May 03, 2017, 02:09:26 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss

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Post by: T.C. Elliott on May 03, 2017, 09:37:21 PM

My thoughts are with you and your family. Cherish the memories and don't forget to smile at the good times if you can manage it.

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Post by: Mach on May 04, 2017, 05:27:06 AM

My deepest condolences go out to you and your family Alex.
Your Uncle accomplished a lot that most only dream about.

Mach

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