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Steve Preston and Austin Lee R.I.P...

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I just received notification from the MVPA that Steve Preston has passed away from an accident at a military show, along with a friend, Austin Lee.

TAPS to our HMV brothers. My condolences to the families.
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Re: Steve Preston R.I.P...

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I saw this posted on several sites now..........It is certainly a sad chain of events. It looks like an explosion in the turret while they were at the range filming, sending 76MM rounds down range.

http://www.bendbulletin.com/home/363419 ... d-in-crash

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/off ... on-n453286

Our prayers out to the family of both of the gentlemen that lost their lives. (Steve Preston & Austin Lee)

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Re: Steve Preston R.I.P...

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Steve and Austin passed away doing what they loved and giving pleasure to others, we should all be so lucky to meet our maker that way....
Vale Steve Preston and Austin Lee

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Re: Steve Preston and Austin Lee R.I.P...

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I am saddened every time one of our brother collectors passes away, I did not know these gentlemen but I do pray for their families in this time of loss.
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Re: Steve Preston and Austin Lee R.I.P...

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My condolences & prayers to the familes as well. Our hobby has lost some fine folks these last few years.
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