R.I.P. Dave Barry ( The Minder )

maddog · 17-06-2012 1:05pm #1

It is with a very heavy heart that I've just heard the very sad news that one of our best known and well liked custom aeg builder and A.R.U. Team member has passed away this morning due to a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and team members, rip Dave you were a true gent!

Regards,
Bren
Fingal Airsoft

Southern Dandy · 17-06-2012 1:16pm

maddog wrote: »

It is with a very heavy heart that I've just heard the very sad news that one of our best known and well liked custom aeg builder and A.R.U. Team member has passed away this morning due to a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and team members, rip Dave you were a true gent!

Regards,
Bren
Fingal Airsoft

Ah no way, I hope this aint a sick joke?

maddog · 17-06-2012 1:17pm

Southern Dandy wrote: »

Ah no way, I hope this aint a joke?

Why would anyone joke about something like this?

Southern Dandy · 17-06-2012 1:19pm

maddog wrote: »

Why would anyone joke about something like this?

Im really sorry fella meant nothing by it, but the amount of crap people have posted here lately dude you just dont know what people are capable of sometimes.

He was a lovely fella, dealt with him once and like you said a gent.

clubberlang12 · 17-06-2012 1:34pm

Very sad news. Dealt with Dave a few times and was also always willing to offer advice. A gentleman. A big loss to the community. Rest In Peace.

Puding · 17-06-2012 1:41pm

My thoughts go out to family and friends at this time.

Never had the opportunity to meet face to face but always enjoyed bouncing ideas about due to our different approaches to the hobbie.

chris20 · 17-06-2012 2:12pm

Have dealt with Dave and gamed with him many times,he was a complete gentleman and will be missed,rest in peace Dave

Phil Taz · 17-06-2012 2:42pm

RIP in Dave, My thoughts and prayers go out to Family and Friends.

swiftblade · 17-06-2012 2:58pm

So sudden. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

defenderdude · 17-06-2012 3:11pm

Very sad news indeed.

RIP Dave.

MagicIRL · 17-06-2012 3:16pm

Having played with and against both Dave and A.R.U. on many occasion in Fingal, I must say he will be so sadly missed. Always a great sport and as kind a gent as you could ever meet. Passionate about his sport, and always had time for others (Even my odd pesterings here over boards PMs)

He was such a legend within our small community. Everyone knew of Dave and his immense AEG building abilities, and also of his kind heart and good form.

R.I.P. Dave - From all of us here at Viking Company.

se conman · 17-06-2012 3:41pm

I never had the privilege to meet the man in person but his reputation reached to every corner of airsoft in Ireland , on behalf of myself , Section 8 and the committee of the IAA , we offer our condolences to Dave's family and his very many friends in the sport of airsoft. RIP.

eversmann · 17-06-2012 3:46pm

A gentleman, RIP

Stone.cold · 17-06-2012 3:50pm

On behalf of everyone in Shadow Company & M.A.C our deepest condolences to his Family, May he rest in peace

andy_g · 17-06-2012 3:55pm

Sorry to hear the news. He was a pure gent and will be missed in the community.

You'll never run out of BB's where you are now mate.

On behalf of the Mod team we off our condolences to his family and friends at this time and our thoughts are with them.

Andy/Boards Mod team.

Witcher · 17-06-2012 4:06pm

Wow, thats shocking, always enjoyed looking at his pictures. His work will be his legacy in airsoft. RIP

Masada · 17-06-2012 4:11pm

RIP Dave, He was a nice guy at heart.

thehorse · 17-06-2012 4:21pm

RIP Dave , you'll be missed man!

A.T.F · 17-06-2012 4:45pm

Shock is an under statement, it is beyond belief ,Dave is one of those guys that eveyone likes and everyone has a chat with in the safe zone ,there has been many times were Dave played along side us and the banter was always great always backed you up on the field and the ARU guys where lucky to have him as team mate ,Myself and the rest of the lads from Airsoft Tactical Force are saddened and shocked at your passing Dave , Rest in peace Dave you will be always in our thoughts and prayers ,Alan captain ATF

stigmau5 · 17-06-2012 5:24pm

Rip Dave
You where a pure gent
Condolences to your family in this sad time

tommy gun · 17-06-2012 5:31pm

Shocking news.Have had many dealings with Dave.Absolute gent.
R.I.P Dave.

Darth Phoenix · 17-06-2012 5:42pm

Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear of this, Only met the man once but have kept in contact ever since through pm's.
An absolute gentleman and always there for advice on anything airsoft related.

My condolences to his family and friends.

It was a privilege and honor to have known the man.

R.I.P Dave

Ciaran

Soups · 17-06-2012 6:39pm

Thank you to everyone!

For all your kind thoughts and words, Dave was a stall-worth of our team and a great ambassador for the sport of Airsoft, a kind heart that had no bounds, just loved getting out and "drilling with his Black and Deckers" and lovin the comradeship shown by all the Airsofters he knew.....Never to be forgotten a gent and great friend !

ARU Capt.

sharpy2010 · 17-06-2012 6:56pm

Never had a chance to meet or deal with Dave just admired his collection of weapons. He sounds like an absolute gent to everyone he met or dealt with and a guy like that will be sadly missed in this world (both airsoft and the real world)
My condolences to his family and friends I know its not easy to lose someone close to you so my thoughts and prayers for ye on this sad time.
RIP Dave

shane_rafferty · 17-06-2012 7:45pm

Was shocked to hear the news today,
Played a few games with and against Dave,
such a nice and honest player all ways there if you need any advise,
thoughts and prayers with Dave's family, team mates and friends
R.I.P Dave

Inari · 17-06-2012 7:56pm

I couldn't believe it when I heard about this today - as Damo said it, I actually thought it wasn't real. I thought he was saying that something had happened one of Dave's loved ones; I never imagined that he had passed away.

Dave is one of those guys that had time for anyone who would listen, and was renowned for answering everyone's questions - though the trick was always to get him to stop talking! He would spend forever trying to give an absolutely comprehensive answer.

He will be sorely missed by the Airsoft community, and I'm sure that he was/is even better thought of in personal life.

It's a sad day today

Blazer · 17-06-2012 7:59pm

RIP Dave.
Only dealt with him through boards but he was always happy to help out and a gentleman to deal with.
A big loss to the Airsoft community.

Bobby Baccala · 17-06-2012 8:04pm

I havent been active in this part of boards for a while now but im shocked to hear this, always a very constructive and helpful poster, my thoughts go out to his family.
May he rest in peace.

jayod30 · 17-06-2012 8:45pm

Oh my god, just seen this. Absolutely terrible news, shocking. God bless his family.

Having been lucky enough to have met with Dave in the past all I can say really is what a terrible loss not only to his family but airsoft as a whole. Always so helpful and always willing to give advice when needed. Devastating:(

R.I.P

Kristov · 17-06-2012 9:07pm

Sorry to see you go Dave .....
You will be missed .....

My condolences to all .....

TheDoc · 17-06-2012 9:12pm

Sad news to read,

Was always fond of him, was a nice guy and always willing to lend a hand and was a really social person in the field.

TerrenceAnth · 17-06-2012 9:56pm

Shocking news about Dave to think we all went to the compound together last weekend and this weekend hes gone. Rest in peace Dave you will be missed at Fingal.

glicster · 17-06-2012 11:11pm

just seen this now,shocked to say the least.
only dealt with on boards never face to face but was always a gent and a fantastic supplier of quality surplus stuff.
atleast these last few years he was indulging in something he loved so much and made a great name for himself for doing so,a master aeg builder and also a sharer of knowledge. RIP Dave

Rooky1 · 17-06-2012 11:21pm

A massive loss to the Airsoft family.

A huge loss to our team A.R.U.

Our hearts go out to your family and friends.

My friend you will be missed now and always.

kieranfitz · 17-06-2012 11:26pm

R.I.P. Dave.

The_Joker · 18-06-2012 7:24am

Unreal!
Dave it was a pleasure to have known you, you were a pure gentleman.
Rest in peace my friend.

You were Dave Barry and Terry McCann
Rolled into one, The Minder to us all,
You were fun, genuine & smart and
Anyone who knew you had a ball.
You are missed more than we can say
But we will skirmish again my friend
On some bright and sunny day.

War Machine 539 · 18-06-2012 8:05am

Shocked to say the least. A complete gentleman who had time for everyone. Rest in Peace.

Thehandviolent · 18-06-2012 10:37am

R.I.P. Dave, I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but from what ive read you were a gentleman, and a loss to the airsoft community. Make sure our maker takes his hits.

sci-ops · 18-06-2012 12:50pm

R.I.P Dave, never really got to know you, but had the pleasure to game with/against you once or twice....

My deepest condolences to Family and friends alike.

Danin · 18-06-2012 1:03pm

Sad to hear this news, our thoughts are with his family from all in Tigerland

Soups · 18-06-2012 2:51pm

To all,
Arrangements for Dave Barrys funeral :- Whitehall church Tuesday @ 6pm, then burial after 10am Mass Wednesday Whitehall Church.Barry David Balrothery North Co Dublin and late of Santry and former Nurse of St. Ita’s Hospital Portrane, June 17th 2012 (suddenly) beloved husband of the late Bríd, sadly missed by his loving Partner Hazel his son Alan, sisters Patricia, Nora and Helen, brother Peter, Shauna, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law. nieces, nephew, relatives extended family and friends Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from Lanigan’s Funeral Home Beaumont Road to the Church of The Holy Child Swords Road Whitehall arriving at 6 o’clock. Funeral on (Wednesday) after 10 o’clock Mass to Dardistown Cemetery.

MindPhuck · 18-06-2012 3:12pm

i just wanted to offer my condolences.

T.1.O · 18-06-2012 5:02pm

R.I.P Dave, may you rest in peace, your guns will always live on and you have inspired many, my condolences for your family and friends.:(

Kristov · 18-06-2012 9:58pm

From all the staff at MIA .....
Our condolences to Daves family and friends.
you shall be missed by all ......

Rest in Peace ......

THC AIRSOFT F · 18-06-2012 10:51pm

RIP Dave

madmaxi · 19-06-2012 12:42pm

Gone and not forgotten, Rest in Peace.

Fiona & Steve

TommyKnocker · 19-06-2012 1:32pm

RIP Dave (The Minder).

Only knew him through boards, but seemed like a really nice guy.

Thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.

scar 101 · 19-06-2012 4:06pm

R.I.P. Dave

Didn't get the chance to meet him in person but was a nice guy and was a true gent.
He will be missed.

Condolences to his Family and Friends

Zomg Okay · 19-06-2012 4:52pm

R.I.P.

zero19 · 19-06-2012 11:22pm

R.I.P. Very sorry to hear this...

thermo · 19-06-2012 11:38pm

RIP mate, you will be missed.

R.I.P. Dave Barry ( The Minder )

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