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#1 Guffalo

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:36 AM

We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad

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Edited by Guffalo, 24 June 2012 - 10:47 AM.


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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:43 AM

View PostGuffalo, on 24 June 2012 - 10:36 AM, said:

We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad

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I'm very sorry for your loss.

Those old program covers he did are really great!

#3 Doc

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:47 AM

My condolences.

#4 BillsBackersChicago

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:47 AM

Deepest condolensces, buddy, our prayers are with you and your family.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:47 AM

I am saddened for your loss - Hang in there brother.

Thanks for sharing the artwork.  Your Father was a stud.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:48 AM

So sorry for your loss.  You have lots of great memories with that artwork.   Prayers and God Bless.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:52 AM

View PostGuffalo, on 24 June 2012 - 10:36 AM, said:

We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad

Sample Bills covers

Love the covers and the "Buffalo Bill" character!  The Patriots / Bills one is classic.

I'm very sorry for your loss.  I'm sure he will be missed by many.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:57 AM

My heart sank as I read your last line.  Very sorry for your loss.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:58 AM

More of his program covers

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:12 AM

Very sorry for your loss.  Thank you for directing us to examples of your father's work as well.  His artwork was very cool.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:13 AM

Love the retro art. Very cool. Might try finding one, framing it, and putting it in my office.

Sorry for your loss.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:22 AM

Very cool program covers.  Very sad about the reason I got a chance to look at them.  Sincere condolences, Guffalo.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:35 AM

Those covers are awesome. I love the old-time college-y feel of the mascot beating up on the other mascot. I wish they still did things like that.

May your father rest in peace.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:40 AM

Very sorry for your loss, Guff. Those covers are really really cool. Any of the original artwork still around?

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:51 AM

God Bless you and your family

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 12:01 PM

May he r.i.p. and prayers go out to you and your family.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 12:02 PM

View PostGuffalo, on 24 June 2012 - 10:36 AM, said:

We lost another Bills fan yesterday. Kevin Weil, an artist and businessman from Kenmore passed away last night. He was responsible for the early artwork for the Buffalo Bills in the AFL in the early 60's. he will be missed, he was also my Dad

Sample Bills covers

I wish we were all immortal and that your Dad could have enjoyed this year's version of his beloved Buffalo Bills. Perhaps he still can. I don't know.

Your Dad is immortal in one sense… besides his children, his works will live forever… and not everyone leaves behind an everlasting legacy as fine as that.


May your pain turn to peace. Deepest condolences, Guff.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 12:03 PM

Condolences to you and your family. You father did some great work, you should be proud

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 12:10 PM

So sorry for your loss. Your dad's art work is a unique lasting legacy.

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Posted 24 June 2012 - 12:13 PM

Im sorry for your loss :(