Huckleberry Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Jailbird was one of the most unique people I have ever known. He had a knack for helping new shooters and was always in the Gunfighter catigory. We were shooting pards since the mid `80s. Jailbird loved the alias in that he dressed in a white and black striped outfit most of the time. If you think the Jailbird outfit was hard to walk into McDonalds after a shoot with him wearing, how about the day we hit the streets after the halloween shoot with him wearing that COW outfit! It was a Holstein cow costume with utters and horns and a tail with his full beard, that he once got stuck in his `97, anyways...Get it.... a COWboy. I use to say to folks.... we were with the Circus or Rodeo. I will miss the Bird. RIP Maybe this picture link will work.... it's a video My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Gambler Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Huck, your pic link doesn't work. I remember him in that jail suit when I met him for the first time at Hang Em High. He also made some sweet bullets for the 32's Prayers are up for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeweler jim Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thinking this link might work... http://www.blackartsphoto.com/p686149515/h16adcf9e#h16adcf9e And yes he will be missed... For those in our area there will be a memorial service at the McHenry Moose Lodge on Saturday June 23rd from Noon to 4PM. (On the west side of Rt. 31 just south of Johnsburg Rd.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Jailbird was also JEDI GF #57. Condolences to his family and friends. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Bandit Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thinking this link might work... http://www.blackarts...dcf9e#h16adcf9e And yes he will be missed... For those in our area there will be a memorial service at the McHenry Moose Lodge on Saturday June 24th from Noon to 4PM. (On the west side of Rt. 31 just south of Johnsburg Rd.) The password is goodguys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly SASS #45219 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I had the pleasure of shooting with Jailbird a number of times. I know I'll miss him. He helped lots of new shooters, so his heritage will carry on. RIP Jailbird. Thanks for posting this thread Huck. DD-MDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Prayers up for his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dan,SASS#27235L Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Here is another picture of him. LINK: He was a great guy........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly, SASS #18106 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I've known Jailbird for over 30+ years; we always competed against one another in various shooting disciplines. Whenever the word "character" is used he will always come to mind. We had a lot of good times together; he'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeweler jim Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 The password is goodguys Thanks for the assist Bandit. I thought that it let you in without it. Wrong as usual and I corrected the date to the "23rd" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Prayers up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Jerry was a great guy. I had the fortune to call him friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thinking this link might work... http://www.blackarts...dcf9e#h16adcf9e And yes he will be missed... For those in our area there will be a memorial service at the McHenry Moose Lodge on Saturday June 23rd from Noon to 4PM. (On the west side of Rt. 31 just south of Johnsburg Rd.) I'll be there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I didn't know him. However as part of the SASS family he will be missed... Prayers up GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I didn't know him. However as part of the SASS family he will be missed... Prayers up GG Gunner, he was one warped individual. You would have liked him... Heart as big as all outdoors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeweler jim Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Gunner, he was one warped individual. You would have liked him... Heart as big as all outdoors... Yep, that kinda defines him. "Bird" took my kids under his wing when they started SASS and I was forever he his debt for his encouragement and ongoing mentoring with them. We would also spend some time swapping stories in his basement on some occasions when I'd be buying bullets from him. For some reason this one bothers me more than most, perhaps because I might be considered as warped as he was without his many talents. "Birds of a feather..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yep, that kinda defines him. "Bird" took my kids under his wing when they started SASS and I was forever he his debt for his encouragement and ongoing mentoring with them. We would also spend some time swapping stories in his basement on some occasions when I'd be buying bullets from him. For some reason this one bothers me more than most, perhaps because I might be considered as warped as he was without his many talents. "Birds of a feather..." Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Harry, SASS #24924 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 That's a tough one. If I had to pick someone to posse with, Bird would be top of the list. I remember him standing on the gallows at Hang Em High. Great picture. All I can think of is what he echoed when we saw him coming-- --- - " DA BIRD" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockingbird, SASS #22893 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Sorry to hear of Jailbird's passing, he was a character indeed and a fine shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Prayers up ! RIP Pard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucumcari Tim Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Prayers to all......sorry I never had a chance to meet him. Looks like a pretty fun guy. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel-eye Steve SASS #40674 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 He will be missed! I always enjoyed being on a posse with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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