Sad news - Dave Williams
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Dave was held in the higest regard amongst his friends at the Armagh Pipers Club. On Monday last 6 of us were playing after the classes, and 4 of us had Williams' sets. He was always a gentleman, accommodating and just a hell of a nice guy. And he made the best pipes you could ever wish for. Our thought are with his family now
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Sad news - Dave Williams
Great Man, Great Pipemaker, Deep Deep Loss
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Dave Williams
Dave's death really is a huge loss to all who knew him. Dave was to be the resident reed maker for this year's William Kennedy Piping Festival in Armagh. His absence will be sorely felt by all.
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I remember seeing Dave's stuff in the Lark in the Morning catalog: "The best pipes we've seen," and wondering what they were like. Over the years I've never heard anybody describe him as anything but a gent and very helpful to one and all.
Also when I saw Paddy Keenan at the Alberta Street the pipes were just sitting on the stage. Paddy didn't have to tune up at all. The hop shaped tuning pins weren't something you'd see every day. Or the fellow with the metal regulator caps. Great stuff - you'd almost detect a sense of humour in it.
Also when I saw Paddy Keenan at the Alberta Street the pipes were just sitting on the stage. Paddy didn't have to tune up at all. The hop shaped tuning pins weren't something you'd see every day. Or the fellow with the metal regulator caps. Great stuff - you'd almost detect a sense of humour in it.
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Terrible news about Dave. I never met him but had talked with him on the phone several times and he was always pleasant and generous with his time. I have a practice set that he made and the chanter is just fabulous. He was making a set of drones for me and I was looking forward to the day when I could fly over and actually meet him in person. Rest in peace Dave...
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This is the worst possible news. Dave was a wonderful human being as well as a maker of the most beautidul pipes. His legacy will live on through all the lucky people who own and play his instruments.
I feel very privileged to have known Dave. He was a good friend - I will really miss him.
I feel very privileged to have known Dave. He was a good friend - I will really miss him.
Jim Horan