Apex Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/UKAPU/photos/a.307742816005362.68263.153730731406572/699219383524368/?type=1 United Kingdom Airsoft Players Union I've got sad news to pass on to you all today. This weekend Ian Hay AKA Aitch passed away. Ian was a proper old school core airsoft community member, he’s one of very few people who has stuck with the hobby since the early days and kept on working hard for all of us. Although he used to be a very active player, the thing that particularly amazed me about Ian is that his declining health had him confined to a wheelchair for years now, and not practically able to airsoft, and yet he still remained pivotal in running various airsoft forums and building project guns amongst other things! He’s been there supporting UK airsoft players every day for longer than we can remember. Ian was a vocal member of the community, well informed, considered and always ready to speak out for what was right even when it meant going against the flow. I'm one of many, many airsofters who are eternally grateful for his help and yet never met Ian in the flesh. I've chatted with him off and on since the 90’s, and traded a few guns with him too, but for me personally he stood out as an immediate, and loud, supported of UKAPU when we launched. Ian was always there for me as a sounding board too, a level head for me to bounce ideas off of. His consistent participation behind the scenes and in public helped shape what UKAPU became, as well as the UK airsoft scene as a whole. If you are new to the hobby I just want you to know how important Aitch was to UK airsoft, and if you are part of the old guard, then Ian will need no introduction and I'm simply here to pass on the bad news to you. Please feel free to leave comments below, it'd be lovely if we could pass on some of the communities thoughts to his family.Next time you brew up in the safe zone, raise a polystyrene cup to Ian Hay, Aitch, fallen comrade; the word legend is oft overused, but here it fits the bill. Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Squad 701 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Please feel free to leave any comments for his family and friends on the Comments section of the above Facebook page. Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_XIII Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I never knew the man personally, but losing someone from the hobby and forums like this is always tragic. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in Peace. Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 A great member of these and other forums, he will be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Always had time for him. He will be sadly missed. Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Always remember his great collection of random airsoft guns. Damn shame. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Blimey sad news indeed! Was good to have a chat with him and natter away on the forums. Always enjoyed seeing his collect. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites
badwitchproject Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I didn't really know him but I'm really sorry to hear the news he has passed. My condolences to his family. Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 It's a sad day for arnies and airsoft. We have lost a true gent. RIP AITCH Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 So sorry to hear this news. Condolence to those he knew and loved. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sorry to read this. Link to post Share on other sites
paranoiddroid Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 *fruitcage* hellfire... Aitch has just been a constant in airsoft for me, has always been around and was just always a genuinely awesome guy to talk to and was knowledgeable but approachable. Bought a set of grips off him ages back for a project 1911. The airsoft community is now something lesser due to our loss and all of us shold try to emulate that attitude on the forums and in general. He was a real asset to the sport. My thoughts with his friends and family. Just dam... I wow.. just wow. Link to post Share on other sites
-Drake- Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was really shocked to hear too. I've bought / sold loads too and from him over the years, and we'd usually have a chat the odd time across all the forums too =[ He'll be sadly missed. Link to post Share on other sites
k.a Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 RIP bud, You'll be sorely missed by a great many folk. Link to post Share on other sites
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