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Contributions

Contributions may be directed to any of the following

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Condolences for Zane Wilson

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From : Dan and Holly Justice(Jay's parents)
To : Mrs. Nicki Wilson
Date: March 1st 2004

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From : Dan and Holly Justice(Jay's parents)
To : Mrs. Nicki Wilson
Date: March 1st 2004

We are so sorry for your loss. Jay tells us that Uncle Zane was an awesome man. We'll look forward to meeting you at Amanda and Jay's wedding in October.
Again, our sincere condolences to you and your family.

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From : Nikki
To : Niki
Date: March 1st 2004

I just wanted to say how sorry I am. He was such a sweet man. I remember going into the shop with my dad when I was little and he was so great. He let me play with things and showed me diffrent things. I thought he was the neatest person in the world. Mr. Wilson will always be in my heart.

Sincerly,
Nicole Lucas

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From : Dan Sparks
To : Zane Wilson
Date: March 1st 2004

May God be with you all in this sad time. I have know Zane since
the 1960's.
I live now in Iowa and my heart is saddened at your loss.
God Bless

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From : Barbara and Wayne DeYoung, 226 Westwood Road
To : Mrs. Nicki Wilson
Date: March 1st 2004

Our deepest sympathy from your neighbors at 226 Westwood Road. Although we did not know you or your husband personally, we saw Zane often with his dobermans while we walked our huskies. We are extremely saddened by such a tragic and senseless act to one of our neighbors. I know that you have family to give you support but if you ever need anything from me or my husband or if you need someone to walk your dogs or take you shopping or to dinner, please feel free to call us at (614) 268-5952. Please know that you are in our prayers. We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband.

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From : Tim and Tom Ball (appreciative customers)
To : Family and Friends
Date: March 1st 2004

Zane was a pretty cool dude. A real Conservative that we and many others could really relate to.
A war hero, historian, and gentleman that will be missed by all that had the opportunity and pleasure to
know him.

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From : Sharon Titus
To : Nicki
Date: March 1st 2004

Nicki,

I am really sorry to hear about your loss! Larry & I both wanted to express our condolences. Take Care!

Sharon

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From : Joel A.M. Tavormina RPh.
To : The Family of Zane Wilson
Date: March 1st 2004

Dear Nicki and Roc , Our thoughts and prayers are with you . He will long be remembered as a true sportsman and all around good person . He cosigned for me to get into OGCA 35 years ago , and I've not forgotten his kindness and trust for doing that favor . Let me know if I may be of help in any way .

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From : Maj Pat Calhoun, USAR (Ret.) of Canal Winchester
To : Wilson Family
Date: March 1st 2004

As a greatful customer and fellow veteran, I'm deeply moved by Zane's tragic death. Please accept my sincere
condolences, and those of my cousin Bill
Mitten of OGCA and my fellow Tri County
Sportsmen members.

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From : Jeff Ison
To : Zane's family
Date: March 1st 2004

My heartfelt condolences. I will miss Zane terribly! I will miss his never ending stories, his sense of humor on just about every subject we spent hours talking about, as I often stood there at 10 minutes after 5 and the B.S. still flying as the phone was ringing with Nicki on the other end wondering where he was! I will miss his never ending knowledge that I believe will never be replaced. I will always remember all the hellacious trades we made between each other, and the hours bantering back and forth about what each item was worth along with the bits of information we exchanged as friends.
I will aways remember how we greated one another when I came into the store
with a smile and a handshake with our how are you,s to begin a fresh B.S. session or a new round of trades. You will be profoundly missed! I am so saddend by this happening that I had a very disturbed rest friday with all my "Zane" memmories flooding my thoughts. Rest in Peace Zane.
Your Friend,
Jeff Ison
719 Fairlawn Dr.
Columbus, Ohio 43214

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From : Carol Horvath
To : Wilson Family
Date: March 1st 2004

I was so sorry to hear of the death of Zane Wilson. I am a Clintonville resident and was a customer of "Mr. Zane's" as I called him. He was such a nice man. I am interested in edge weapons and he was always so helpful in talking about whatever history he knew regarding the items I asked about and purchased.

I hadn't been in the store for awhile and almost stopped by earlier last week. I'm sorry I did not.

I sincerely hope his son continues the store. I remember he told me one time when I asked about seeing some items in one of the cases (which was blocked by so many other things that it could not be accessed), that he was in the process of clearing things out and his son was or might be putting some things on the internet.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Carol Horvath

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From : Dena
To : Roc
Date: March 1st 2004

Dear roc- I am so deeply saddened by the viscious murder of your father. I have never forgotten those years back then and I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your mom and am praying that you personally will find the son of a bitch who did it. I know you will. Be strong for your mom and take care of her now. If you track him to Reno, let me know. We all carry weapons out here. Be strong and know that you and your mom are in my prayers. Love D

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From : Lynn, Patrick and Girls
To : Roc, Judy and Mrs. Wilson
Date: March 1st 2004

Dear All,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time.
If we can be of assistance in any way, do not hesitate to call.
With friendship and sincerest sympathy--
Patrick, Lynn, Halle, Kate & Abby

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From : John Haueisen, Worthington, OH
To : the Wilson family and friends
Date: March 2nd 2004

Zane was a fine man, who set a good example for us all. In addition to his military service for our country, he knew that the right to be armed, the right to self-defense, is essential to a free people. Zane died defending that right, and perhaps if others had used force against those murderous criminals, Zane would still be alive today.

By defending himself, though fatally wounded, he injured one of his assailants, leading to their capture. He insured that the rest of us are safer, (but only if we follow his example, and do not give up our right to self-defense.)

He was a true and good American, and it would be a better world if there were more like him.

My sympathies to his family and friends, you have lost a treasure of a good man.

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From : The Shah Family
To : Zane Wilson's Family
Date: March 2nd 2004

My husband & I were past neighbors. I am so sorry for your loss.
I wish you and your family strength during this most difficult time and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Tushar & Danna Shah

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From : Donna L Carter
To : Mr & Mrs Roc Wilson
Date: March 2nd 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time. Please remember the wonderful qualities of "grandpa" and stay strong together. Sincerely, Donna

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From : M.L. "Joe" Hoover
To : Nicki & Roc Wilson
Date: March 2nd 2004

Nicki:
Was so sorry to read that Zane had passed. We are spending the winter in Cape Coral FL.
Zane was a friend of mine and even though I had not seen him for some time. I still remember the good times we had working together. He will be greatly missed by you because he was more than a spose he was your buddy. My best wishes for you and Roc for the future.
Sincerly,
M.L. "Joe" Hoover (IBEW 683)

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From : M.L.Hurt
To : Zane Wilson
Date: March 3rd 2004

Dear family of Zane Wilson
I was very sorry to read about the loss or your husband of 53 years that is a life time. I lost my mate one day after out 26th wedding anniversary so I know the pain and hurt you are going through. I found comfort and encouragment from the bible. I just wanted to share that with you and your family. As we all know the bible is the source of truth and it holds out awonderful hope for all those in the grave. At John 11:25 Jesus said "I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE HE THAT EXERCIES FAITH IN ME EVEN THOUGH HE DIES WILL COME TO LIFE" Nicki millions today do not believe in aresurrection, but does their unbelief in a resurrection make it easier for them to face the positive hope of living again and seeing dead loved ones retutn to life? For the person who believes that God exists belief in a resurrection is not difficult. It is reasonable for us to conclude that the one who originally started out human life is wise enough and powerful enough to restore the dead to life recreating dead humans. This one JEHOVAH GOD has promised such a resurrection and given reassurance that such is possible by resurrecting his only begotten son JESUS CHRIST.
I hope these few words have given you someting to think about and has lightened your grief strenghtened your faith in our heavely father,JEHOVAH GOD(Psalms 83:18) For more information regarding the resurrection please contact your local Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah Witnesses or speak to the next one who comes to your door.
Sincerly
M.L.Hurt

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From : Jill Dunn ( Vogel)
To : The Zane Wilson Family
Date: March 3rd 2004

Dear Mrs. Wilson, Roc and Judy,

It's been along time ( six years) since I worked for Cavin and Judy Carmell. Cavin was our best man and one of my best friends. I bought my first gun from Zane. It was a gift for my boyfiend and now husband LCDR Grant Dunn, USN. I had to fly with the (45) on a plane to take it to him in Virginia for Christmans in 1997. Zane recommend this special gun for me to carry concealed. I was so proud to show the airline ticket counter at Port Columbus the firearm (to declare) and wanted to make sure all the passengers around me knew I had it with me. I had to mention out loud that Virgina already had passed a concealed carry law. Zane was also a great source of information for me when I wrote a college paper on the right to bear arms in Ohio. I got an A and Zane was really pleased. I admired Zane and he is a hero in my eyes, he without doubt saved others by his actions on February 27. He stood up for what he believed in and I am proud to say that I knew him. I wish I could take away your loss and pain. I am praying for all of you now.

Warm regards & sympathy,

Jill & Grant Dunn
175 McGrew Loop
Pearl Harbor, HI 96701
808-484-9030

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From : Ted and Shirley Spellmire
To : The Wilson Family
Date: March 3rd 2004

A good man, a good American, a defender of his country and of the individual rights given in our Constitution. Especially, a friend we were proud to know. He fought the good fight. Rest in Peace.

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From : Harry & Charlotte Johnston-Heidelberg Dist.
To : Greg Petrella
Date: March 3rd 2004

Greg, our sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
The Johnston's
Heidelberg Distributing
Cleveland, Ohio

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From : Patrick, Mary Louise, Pat, & Theresa West
To : Sherry, Todd, Jill, Cassie & Jake Wehner
Date: March 3rd 2004

We are sorry to hear so late of the loss of your mother. We will keep her and you in our prayers.

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From : John R. Murphy Jr
To : Zane Roger Wilson
Date: March 14th 2004

I am so sorry about Zane's death. We met on the troop train to Boot Camp during Worl War II and then ran into each other after the war when we were both electricians. We worked on several jobs together and attended many meetings and IBEW functions together over the years. He will be sadly missed.

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From : Jan Hall
To : Wilsons
Date: February 8th 2024

My late husband Scott Hevelin was a vet and a gunsmith. He considered Zane to be a true legend. It was always interesting to see what was at the shop. I was just telling someone today that Zane's store wasn't the average store.

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