Deputy Shot Overnight in Florida Named William Gentry
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Deeply saddened and was fortunate that we had a chance to see and visit with William at the SBE this year.
One nice and personal individual.
Condolences to the family and William you will be missed.
Myron & Daphne
Here are a couple of cues I had the pleasure to view and take pictures of during the SBE event in 2015...
Gentry No. 1
One nice and personal individual.
Condolences to the family and William you will be missed.
Myron & Daphne
Here are a couple of cues I had the pleasure to view and take pictures of during the SBE event in 2015...
Gentry No. 1
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I'm still feeling numb from learning about this today. I spent more than an hour talking with William at the recent SBE. Such a likable and steady man. His passion for cuemaking and the great lengths he's gone to in the service of learning/ improving his cuemaking are an incredible story by itself. It's a sad day in the billiard community. Hat's off to William Gentry for his public service as a sheriff. Very unfortunate to be blindsided by an armed cop hater in the line of duty.
I'm saddened and disgusted when I see stuff like this. How is an animal like this even on the streets? Seems like with his record he should have already been incarcerated for life. Cops like William put their ass on the line for us every day! Perhaps we can do some fund raising to help out the family if needed. Please let us know. Thanks
That's a really beautiful cue! The man had talent.
Since first reading about this tragedy and this shooter, I have been wondering whether in cases like this one would there have been some policy in place for how to best respond to such calls.
Specifically, this bad guy had a history of assaults against law enforcement officers (more than once) and was a convicted felon who is not supposed to possess any firearms. So if there's a call to respond to that guys house where it's alleged that he shot a neighbor's cat (a felon with a gun), then this guy has a lot to lose; he's probably facing some hard time - likely making him that much more desperate and dangerous.
Who knows how much of this info they may have known ahead of time? I'm sure the authorities will be examining all facets of how this horrible event went down and if any measures can be implemented going forward to make responders less vulnerable.
here's a video of the growing memorial and the arraignment of the shooter:
http://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-...s-as-vigil-in-his-honor-is-planned/1166312864
I have to agree with ctyhntr that with this guys history and if FL allows it, I hope he gets the death penalty.
best,
brian kc
Specifically, this bad guy had a history of assaults against law enforcement officers (more than once) and was a convicted felon who is not supposed to possess any firearms. So if there's a call to respond to that guys house where it's alleged that he shot a neighbor's cat (a felon with a gun), then this guy has a lot to lose; he's probably facing some hard time - likely making him that much more desperate and dangerous.
Who knows how much of this info they may have known ahead of time? I'm sure the authorities will be examining all facets of how this horrible event went down and if any measures can be implemented going forward to make responders less vulnerable.
here's a video of the growing memorial and the arraignment of the shooter:
http://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-...s-as-vigil-in-his-honor-is-planned/1166312864
I have to agree with ctyhntr that with this guys history and if FL allows it, I hope he gets the death penalty.
best,
brian kc
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Joey... The Lib's will likely do all they can to make sure that the perp gets all the help he needs. If it was me that could dish out the punishment to the perp he would be pushed out of a plane at 10,000 feet so he has time to think about what got him to that point.
R.I.P sir.
This ****ing sucks... Really sorry to hear this news.
so very sad and my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
First let me say how sad I am to hear this bad news and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Also to what kicked chicken said, it's not 100% accurate felons r a loud to own a gun but it must be a powder gun
or muzzle loader.
And the truth is those can be just as dangerous the more gun powder u use the more powerful it will it.
R.I.P. William G. !!!!!
I am lost words and speechless. Thoughts and prayers to Gentry Family.
R.I.P.
I am lost words and speechless. Thoughts and prayers to Gentry Family.
R.I.P.
Today I woke up and reality set in. William was one of the good guys! He had a likable personality, a dry witty sense of humor and most importantly made himself available for all us. When it came to his passion for cue making, he was striving for perfection like his mentor. I was one of his biggest fans and am proud to own his work. William - RIP my friend .. see you on the other side.
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Its a terrible thing, and as bad as it sounds, it comes with the job and the men and woman of law enforcement and armed forces should get a lot more recognition than they do. Just a few days ago an officer in my town was shot and killed. In a small town like this it really shakes everything up being a highly rare occurrence.
