If you have not already, I heard that Byron Ferguson passed away sometime today due to a massive heart attack. This is all I have heard.
From Terry Harris of The Archery Hall of Fame:
"Everyone, it is with a heavy heart that our archery family has just loss of of the greatest archers in our modern archery history. My friend and Archery Hall of Fame Inductee has just passed away. I won't go into any details here but anyone that knew Byron, knew he was a down to earth man who loved archery with all his heart. Byron had entertained huge crowds world wide, national and international T.V. and did untold benefits to help children. I miss him already. Please keep Wanda, Zack and his family in your prayers."
R.I.P my friend
Until I see you again.
Rest in Peace Mr. Ferguson.
My son and I got to meet and talk with him a couple of times at ETAR. My son was a young preteen at the time but Mr. Ferguson gave him his undivided attention.
R I P sir , you were a legend among men .
What a shock.
I had the opportunity to meet him a few year's ago and he was a joy to visit with.
He will be truly missed.
My condolences to his family. A great pleasure watching and listening to him. A very humble man.
Shick
Sad news to hear. RIP Sir.
How sad....truly a great archer, hunter, and human being.
Very sad to hear this. I had the opportunity to speak with him on several occasions. R.I.P. Mr. Ferguson.
Never met him, but wish I had. RIP Byron!
Very sad to hear. I saw him perform at the Deer and Turkey expo in Lansing one year and met him after the show. He was a great ambassador for our sport and will be missed. His book "Become the Arrow" was very good; I'll pull it out and read it again in his memory. Prayers for his family and loved ones.
Prayers for All his family this is very sad to hear .
Sorry to hear, another icon gone.
RIP Sir
I was so sad to hear this. Watching him on American Shooter was one of my happiest childhood memories. I was never lucky enough to meet him, but I owe him a lot. He was a true gentleman.
How sad that on a Traditional Archery site such as this there are Only 14 posts, ( 14! ) honoring the passing of a True Archery legend.
Rip Byron. A legend and inspiration for so many of us. This hit me hard. Prayers for the family.
Very sad to hear of Byron's passing. Saw his show many years ago and had the chance to talk with a few years back in Indianapolis. Fine gentleman whose contributions to traditional archery are too numerous to mention. RIP Mr. Ferguson.
A fellow Alabamian. So sorry to hear this. My prayers for Byron's family.
Sad news. Byron was a legend. Enjoy the mansion in the sky.
Our Brother comes to you as swift and straight, as an arrow shot into the Sun...
Welcome him to his place at the Eternal Campfire. We will see him again....
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Hell of a shot, and a very good writer and spokesman/advocate for traditional archery. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sad for sure. RIP...
Just got back from a week with no cell service and was looking forward to seeing what was new on here. This was not the topic that I wanted to see! I always enjoyed watching Byron, even before I started shooting trad. Condolences to his family!
Prayers for his family. I had the pleasure of meeting him and seeing one of his exhibitions a few years ago at one of Terry Harris's rendezvous in Alabama a few years back. He was a heck of a shot and a great speaker/writer. He will be missed.
Another great man, passing into the night.
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May God rest his soul. A true ambassador for traditional archery.
Just now seeing this.....
God Speed Byron. Thanks for entertaining me during my youth. :campfire:
Was honored to have guided for him in 1989....A wonderful gentleman and an exemplary model for traditional archery. May he rest in peace...Thank you, Mr. Ferguson...