Our heartfelt condolences to all of Russell's loved ones, especially Courtney, Ian and Riley. We are sorry for your loss and your pain. This is not something you should have to experience at such a young age. We wish there were some way to ease your suffering. Just know that we love you and hold you in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Michelle and Bobby
So very Sorry about Russ's passing. He will be remembered as one very nice person whose life ended far too soon. Those who have seen or possesses one of his flint carvings will be able to cherish a part of him. Our sincere condolences to his entire family. (A special note to Tanya - - I still have the angel Christmas ornament you gave me several years ago and it has a place of prominence on my tree every year. From now on I will consider it a tribute to Russ.) Peace and Comfort to all. Loretta Ackerley
Dear Family,
My most sincere condolences. My brief time with Russ and his loved ones
at Flint Ridge, Ohio and Lexington Virginia were good times. I will always
remember his smile and enthusiasm. All my love and tears.
Don Muscher, Luray Virginia
My love, prayers and sympathy go out to you all!!!! Thinking of you in your time of need. Russell was a wonderful person with such a warm personality. I was blessed to have known him growing up. Love to you all!!!
Russ was a ray of sunshine when he attended the Letchworth knap-in and all who knew him enjoyed hanging out with him. My favorite memory to share of a fun time with Russ was at the 2015 Letchworth Knap-in. One of the highlights of the show is when a "10-speed" is held. This is where you bring a rock to the knapping circle and then each rock is numbered by the amount of participants involved. You them draw a number and the rock that has that number is the one you have to make an arrowhead out of in 10 minutes. Two awards are given at this contest, One for "First Blood" (The knapper that gets cut first) and the other is the best made point voted on by the crowd watching this event. Once the contest began it wasn't long before Russ won the first blood award and he was so proud of it! I ended up winning the other award so Russ and I had this fun time to share. I will always think of him every time our group of flintknappers get together and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family in this terrible time of loss. He will live on in all our memories!
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences.
Love and hugs to you all.
Lifting up in prayer the entire Hill family and my sweet friend Lora. I'm so sorry for your loss may you all find peace and comfort in your memories and knowing that Russ loved you all with his whole heart.
Cindy, Larry, Nicole & the rest of my East Mountain Family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Russell. May you find peace and joy in his children. While his body is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in the leaves of fall, the snow of winter, every new flower & the sun shining on your faces. May he rest in peace knowing he will continue to be loved & remembered. Again, my deepest condolences.
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