RIP Joe Arnold

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The shooting family in Northern NS lost a great guy early this morning. Joe Arnold passed away in hospital after suffering a stroke.

Joe Arnold was shooting since I was a twinkle in my father's eye. I only just met him about a year ago. He was heavily involved with the Pictou County Military Rifle Assoc. over the years and in other venues.

Joe always watched my shooting and quietly gave me coaching and advice. He was a great shooter and a friend. He brought his grandsons to the club regularly to get them shooting.

I recently visited him at home and he gave me a lesson in hand loading and showed me his massive military literature collection, it was incredible.

The club won't be the same without him. I feel cheated because I still had so much to learn from him.

To Joe...
 
Other than being a fine individual and friend, Joe was the number one worker for the PCMRA. They have a nice indoor range and host the Nova Scotia Rifle Associatian Annual Prize Meet for .22 for which Joe was The Boss. Palma and Bisley shooter, friend and co-worker at the club, Barry Langille, commented that "Joe kept the club together" and this included all facets of range maintenance, registration, scoring and all else required. He worked with the Cadets for years and supported air rifle and pistol, attending the Nationals with his grandson. He was an annual particpant in the "Big Gauge" .22 tornament run by Paul Fairclough, which is hosted by four clubs across the Province and of course Joe always scored and supported at all venues.

It was Al Rowlands. fine .22 shooter and former National Team member who called yesterday advising he wasn't doing so well in hearing of his friend's passing and this feeling is shared by all that knew Joe.

Kind regards,

Peter
 
peterdobson said:
Other than being a fine individual and friend, Joe was the number one worker for the PCMRA. They have a nice indoor range and host the Nova Scotia Rifle Associatian Annual Prize Meet for .22 for which Joe was The Boss. Palma and Bisley shooter, friend and co-worker at the club, Barry Langille, commented that "Joe kept the club together" and this included all facets of range maintenance, registration, scoring and all else required. He worked with the Cadets for years and supported air rifle and pistol, attending the Nationals with his grandson. He was an annual particpant in the "Big Gauge" .22 tornament run by Paul Fairclough, which is hosted by four clubs across the Province and of course Joe always scored and supported at all venues.

It was Al Rowlands. fine .22 shooter and former National Team member who called yesterday advising he wasn't doing so well in hearing of his friend's passing and this feeling is shared by all that knew Joe.

Kind regards,

Peter
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Thank You for telling us a little about Joe, Those type of individuals are always missed by many.
May he Rest in Peace.
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