I just learned of Red's passing. While it has been a few years since I've seen him, I always fondly remember time spent with him at various competitions going back to the 1980s. He was a great asset to the shooting sports and someone who made life better through his presence. He will be missed...
My Husband Vince Polifroni and Red were shooting friends at the Sudbury Revolver Club. Red & Shirley were a very nice couple. I had the good fortune to visit with them every labour Day weekend in Sudbury for the longest time. Vince and I even visited them one time at their home. Red was very well liked and will be missed. Perhaps he and Vince are shooting up a storm in Heaven. Vince has had a 2 year head start to prep the ranges in Heaven.
My sympathy to Shirley and Family.
Very sorry for your loss. I only met Red once, in the Heart Institute, where my father was also a patient. He would have wanted to send his condolences but he passed in Jan.
McGregor Scobie was his name but I cannot remember where he knew Red from, sorry.
Susan Gillan
Shirley, Rodney and Doug,
Our deepest sympathy; we were very sorry to hear of "Red's" passing. He will be remembered because of his passion for the outdoors, hard work, and dedication for any project he tackled.
Bruno & Rose
"Aunt" Shirley, Doug and Rodney.
Our deepest condolences from Nora (Hastings) and my husband Donnie on the passing of "Uncle" Red. Our thoughts are with you.
Red was a teacher of patients, courage, dedication and all round positivity. He made a point of bringing many together in friendship. There was just nothing like sitting with Red and having a good chat. He was there when needed and when others we not.
Red will be sadly missed by us... Miss him already...
Dave and Sandra
Dear Shirley & family
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend Red. He will be greatly missed by all. We have had many good memories over the years during the summer BBQ and Christmas parties. Red was a wonderful teacher and mentor and will always be remembered. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love George & Brenda
Our deepest condolences from Janet (Penney) and my husband Rick on the passing of Red our thoughts are with you Shirley Douglas and Rodney. The years we spent in the old schoolhouse on Dirleton Corners as your neighbours were an amazing time I did not know Red as well as you Shirley and the boys but you seemed like a very close family. You are in our thoughts.
Shirley and Family
Many, many happy times with our shooting fraternity. Red was a true friend and keen marksman and coach. Will always remember. Regards Ron & Tina Lyon, Smithsd Falls Handgun Glub
I was saddened to hear of Red's passing. It's hard to believe that I've known Red for 30+ years in the shooting community. I know his friends in the Canadian Shooting Sports Association and the Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario will miss him. It was always a pleasure to be around him, to listen to his viewpoint and absorb his knowledge. A great worker, coach, instructor, mentor and friend.....
Dear Shirley, Doug and Rodney,
Although I have not seen any of you or Red for many years, you were certainly very much a part of my growing up years. I have fond memories of living down the road from you and what good friends you and mom were Shirley. I was saddened to hear of Red's passing and wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers through these difficult and sad days. May God give you His comfort and peace in the coming days.
Janice and Reg
Red had a positive impact on the lives of many, many people over a period of many decades, and I am proud to count myself among them. His kindness and dedication to those in the shooting community -- as a true friend and mentor, as well as the man who actually did so much to run the club, teach new shooters, run matches, and so much more, cannot be overstated.
He was an amazing man, and he will be missed by all. I am lucky to have known him, to have learned from him, and to have counted him among my friends.
All of us at the Arnprior & District Rifle and Revolver Club feel the same, I know.
It was very sad to hear of Red's passing. Red may be gone but he will always be in our memories, remembered for being a "doer" and for his trademark chuckle. He will be very much missed by so many.
Red has been such a strong presence in so many lives. A humble man of integrity and unyielding sportsmanship who enriched all those he came in contact with. From serving his country to serving his community, he was outstanding in his conduct. Red never waivered in his passion to support all shooting disciplines and was a true inspiration. You will be greatly missed Red....' but never forgotten'.
The Board of Directors and staff of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association offer our deepest condolences to Red's family at this time.
Red was an amazing man and all that knew him held a genuine affection and the highest esteem for him. His contribution to our community over so many decades was a gift to so many and appreciated by all.
From all of us at the CSSA, thank you Red. You will live forever in the many hearts you touched.
I have known Red for many years. He taught me much and he was a very fine man, an excellent coach and a friend. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
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