Passing of Gail Martin

[woodchucker]

Our Brother comes to you as swift & straight, as an arrow shot into the sun.

Welcome him to his place at the Eternal Campfire.

[stickgunner]

Sorry guys. I was answering a pm and the question was asked about the bowyers that Martin had left. I decided to post it here so all could read rather than getting asked a bazillion more times.  
 I also heard there was negotiations going on as well. I hope it stays state side.
 See you boys tomorrow.

[sagebrush]

That's too bad. I like their bows. He ran a good company and I liked the way they did business. Gary

[tradarcher816]

RIP

[David Bartholomew]

Prayers sent upward for him and his family.

And my heart felt thanks to Gail for what he's done for our shared sport.

[Blackhawk]

Gail and wife Eva were inducted into the Archery Hall of Fame in 2012, and for good reason:

■Founded World Famous Family-Run Martin Archery in Walla Walla, Washington, 1951
■Took Up Archery at 14; Began Bowhunting in Late 1940s
■Martin Archery Initially Produced Custom Arrows, Archery Accessories, Bowstrings, and QualityRecurves; Introduced Its First Compound Bow in 1975, a One-Cam Model
■Purchased Damon Howatt Archery in 1976 and Expanded the Martin Line of Traditional and Modern Bows To Suit Any Archer’s Needs
■Wife Eva, Sons Dan and Terry, and Grandson Ryan Assisted In Building the Martin Archery Business

[joe ashton]

he will be missed.  

[snag]

I had the privilege to meet Mr. and Mrs. Martin in their home while up in that country pheasant hunting. They invited us up to the factory the next day for a personal tour. Very gracious and welcoming folks. I will hold that memory in my heart. I am sure they both touched a lot of people in that way.

[Sirius Black]

[stujay]

Heartfelt condolences to the Martins.

[Sam McMichael]

It is sad to hear the name of yet another archery icon passing on. But these folks sure left a great legacy for us. Let's hope we can all leave something behind that will reflect well on our sport, for we have certainly had many set a good example for us.