Douglas Shawn Hill

I'd lost contact with Doug and only today learned of his passing when I was hoping to get some info about a scope. Doug was a great mentor, a kindred spirit, and above all, a great friend. He was always willing to share his knowledge, and his time. Goodbye old friend!

I went to Wholesale to shop on the 30th of July and noticed that you weren't around the gun counter, then to my dismay seen the notice that you'd passed.

I'd known Doug for only a few years, met him at the store and found him to be a wealth of knowledge in the shooting sports. He really mentored me into the beginning of my pursuit for accurate rifles. I bought a few rifles from him over the past few years.

Aside from the steel and glass that was his passion, Doug was a great guy who loved life and people. He took genuine interest in people's lives and enjoyed it when I brought my family into visit. Tho I never really knew him well, I was honored to have known him and will miss him.

Jason Toews.

Ouch When you said see ya later I didn't know you meant that. I too will always remember the "Good morning Beautiful" The whole facial smile when you said Hello. Also the many chats on life and how to live it better. And the Wrenches you know what i mean, so much time spent looking for those silly things. It really just seems like wasted time now. Thank you for the time I was so privelaged to know you for. I will never forget the chats about your car, and my nickname i will remember forever.
"MS. Foose"
Rest peacefully Doug Happy Hunting
Miss ya
Krissie

Doug was my friend, my soul mate, and I loved him as a brother. I have so many wonderful memories of our experiences and times when we shared a place, when we traveled to different countries around the world, when we spent hours at the range, or a day in a gopher field, when we tried to catch an elusive trout all the while marvelling at the beauty of nature, or, when we were just relaxing, sipping a Courvoisier or a beer and talking about everything from sports to philosophy to politics. We had an exclusive club - Doug, Gale and me. The three of us had so much fun and I have so many good times to remember.

I wasn’t ready to say goodbye Doug. I will remember you forever and will miss your smile, your laugh, and you so very much. Love you Dig. Hope you are catching 20 inch browns and found a field where you can't step but on a gopher. See you at Shunda my friend.

Everyday I hear your voice, but your not there. Your laughter,your words of wisdom, and your caring nature will never be forgotten. My memories are of the good times we shared. Cheering the Oilers on win or lose. Drinking beer with Eric Brewer, laughing when he's asked for ID. Singing oldies at BP with friends at Chistmas. The void that is there with your passing will never be filled. I am proud to say you are a friend and that you will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace

Doug I always enjoyed our conversations, be they business or pleasure, guns or gophers you always made the time and were a true gentlemen. The world has lost a great person, I a friend, you will be missed but never forgotten.

Knowing my father touched so many of your lives means more than I am able to express...

Thank you.

Ahhh, Doug. You were always the best guy to see for help. You truly are irreplaceable. You will be sorely missed by your fellow outdoorsmen.

Doug, I still can't believe you're gone. I will always be grateful for your friendship and for everything you taught me. You were a great friend, and it was an absolute honour knowing and working with you.
Rest in peace, Doug. I'll miss you.

Today when I was told of your passing I was and still am stunned. We stood shoulder to shoulder and talked guns and shooting and reloading and on and on. It was my honor to have known you and shared these great times with you Doug. On either side of the counter Doug you were one of the very few genuine people I have met. Down the road I will join you in the great hunt save me a few gophers old pal.

I went in to wholesale today looking for my friend Doug and found out about his passing.He helped me as I was getting into reloading and I always appreciated his very knowledgeable advice.I especially appreciated how we would just share stories of hunting and of course gophers.I will miss seeing you behind that gun counter but I'm sure you are in a better place. You will be missed and are irreplaceable. My heart goes out to your family and other friends. I sincerely hope that wholesale sports in edmonton will have a memorial plaque made in his name for the excellent customer service he provided there.

I never know what to say at times like these so I'll just say that you were a wonderful guy to work with and that I'm glad that I can say that could call you a friend.

Rest in peace.

-Shawn

Damn Doug, today I went into the store looking for your familiar face and noticed a sign saying that you'd moved on to a better place. And now I'm sad because I never got to tell you how much I appreciated your helpful advice and straight talk about rifles, shotguns and reloading. You were a true friend and inspiration. I have so many fond memories of our conversations...and more than a few pieces of steel and glass thanks to your suggestions and help. Your qualities as a sincere, helpful guy are rare!

So I don't know where or when we might meet up again, but in the meantime, every time I pick up my Marlin Reminton 35, Wingmaster 20, Ruger 204, and many others, I will be thinking of you. RIP my friend. And don't worry, we won't let the gophers outnumber us!

I will always cherish our conversations. You had a wonderful knack making everyone around you feel special (especially me - "Hello Beautiful"!). You were a teacher and a mentor to many and considered a true friend to quite a few. May you be surrounded by old and new friends and finally go on that big African hunt you dreamed off... RIP Dougie.. I will miss you.

My life has changed with out you Doug! Who will i run to when i don't have a answer about a firearm? Who will I talk to about them crummy Seattle Seahawks? Thank you Doug for making the last five years I spent with you so much fun. You have taught me so much about Reloading,firearms and most important to be a better person. you are true friend to me and some day we will meet again in the big hunt in the sky. R.I.P my friend

Doug, I will never forget all the wonderful things you have said to me. When i would come to work in a bad mood you would always say something to make me feel 10 times better. Every time i go buy a new pair of shoes i will think of you. I will miss you so much, you will always be in my heart. God bless

Thank you Doug for being a great teacher and mentor. I will always remember your wealth of kindness and knowladge that you passed on to so many. I was very lucky to have worked with you and known you. My favorite memories of Doug are his tales of his trip around the world and his witty way of getting people to understand what he was trying to help them with. Thank you again Doug for your friendship, rest easy my friend.

It was a privilidge to meet and have known you. You will always be on our minds especially when Jenny makes her peanut butter cookies, that we always made sure you got. Thank you for all of your help when I first started at Wholesale Sports. You will be greatly missed. In our memories.

I will miss you dearly. I know the angels will look over you until we meet once again.

Doug, we had a plan to go to Africa this September. The reservations were made. When you told me you had to back out out because of your health I said dont sweat it we can go next year. I am so very sorry that I was wrong. I believe you will be with me anyway.

Doug, you were a great teacher and mentor, but most of all a true friend.
I am truly lucky to have known you and work with you. Your knowledge and stories will always be remembered and passed on. You will be missed greatly my friend. Rest in peace Doug you won’t be forgotten.

Doug had a wealth of knowledge of the outdoors and was always wanting to share that with people. He taught me allot about fly fishing and i am grateful to have met him. He always had something nice to say and had a kind heart. He will be greatly missed.

Doug, I will always remember our conversations. The way u supported my son, Kevin, and the high regard u had for him was very special, and made me so proud. Rest in peace, and know that u have touched many hearts. You will be missed by many.

Doug, you became one of my best teachers and friends that ever came around in my life. I will miss the times at work talking about firearms all the way to what the Oilers should do this year. Wholesale will never be the same without you, because a great man and teacher was lost. Everyone you have ever been close to has a hole in there heart with your passing and everyone will miss you.

A true loss to all that knew him, even just for a day.

Doug, our memories go back a long time, to the 70's, and they're cherished. Never did get you on that caribou hunt so we'll be looking for you this fall. Take pride in that you lived a proper life and were respected and honest. I never heard anyone complain about you, but rather only heard good compliments. You'll be missed by all!!

Doug was a mentor and friend back from his time at Jack's Gun Rack (from the mid to late 1970's).

Always quick with a smile and a good word, Doug combined his considerable and detailed wealth of firearms-related knowledge with a casual and friendly attitude that never seemed tired when it came to helping out a customer.

Doug, you're going to be missed by a lot of people. It's sad to see you go, but I'm confident that you are in a better place now.

Rest easy, old friend.

Found a pic of him on Canadian Gunnutz from a customer who knew him well.

I lost a great teacher and a friend. Doug you will be missed big time and you will always be in my prayers. I learned a lot from you and you got me into reloading and answered my all my questions. May Almighty bless your soul.

Doug, you were a great person.. words can't explain how much you will be missed. Everytime we talked, you always knew the small things to make a person feel special.
you will never be forgotten. rest in peace.

I'll miss your outspokeness & knowledge of life Doug, you were a friend, inspirator & mentor which nobody could have asked for anybody more or better. You'll missed & remembered in the outdoors community, your knowledge & commitment that you've contributed shall never be forgotten my friend.

Rest in peace.

The store sure isnt the same without ya Doug. I really dont have anyone to talk hockey with anymore. You always had a smile for everyone in the store and a good morning for everyone to. Y ou will be missed by everyone at work.

Happy Hunting..

Doug,I have learnt many things fron you over the seven years I knew you. You were a great mentor to me, but most of all a huge resource of knowledge and a mentor for my son Adrian. My garage will be empty and Adrian's mechanical skills will drop without your car to fix.
May the fishing be great and the gophers huge where you now are. God bless.

Doug, I will miss your bright smile and big hello. You were a great mentor and never hesitated to answer any question I asked you. You had this great way of responding back in a way that I could oftimes figure out the answer myself, and if not you were always kind in your response. You were a great teacher! Your encyclipeadic knowledge of all things guns and of life experience will never be matched, I will miss you and the place will not be the same without you. May God bless you as you rest in peace.

Doug you were a true friend and I will miss you. I wish that there was more time to learn from you and talk about the stuff we never finished talking about. You will always be a true friend and I am sad to lose you friend.

I can’t believe you are gone. Doug you were a true friend, co-worker, mentor and teacher. You taught me so much about the business and how to live life to the fullest. I will miss your cheerful greetings and your laughter at work and at home. I will miss our sitting by the fire and smoking a fine cigar, sipping on a port (or two) and listening to the 70’s and 80’s music. You will always be in my thoughts. Rest in Peace Doug.

I never knew doug very long, but he'd taught me a lot in the short time i worked at wholesale sports with him. Not only have i lost a great teacher, but a good friend. Doug was always there for me when ever i had questions about guns and reloading, and i feel honored to have gotten to know him and i only wish i could have fully thanked him for all he's done for me and i regret not haven been able to say goodbye to this remarkable man. I will always remember you.

Doug was a true sportsman, enthusiastic mentor, and great friend. He has forgotten more than I will ever know in regards to the outdoors and I hope that one day I can have the following of supporters that he did. You will be truly missed my friend. I can't believe you are gone. Its with great sorrow that I write this. I can only hope that you are in a happier place and your family is in a state of repair and happiness for the life they shared with such a great human being. You were always kind and good spirited. You taught me so much Doug, your presence in this world will be truly missed. Thank you for all you did for me. I'll cherish your memory always my good friend. God Bless!

Doug was a great guy. I feel I was lucky to have met him and I'm sure there are a lot of people that will surely miss him.

You made a great impact on my life when I first met you. You have taught me lots. I will never forget such a good friend, I made in a short time. You where also a mentor to so many of us, that you are going to be dearly missed.

Still cannot believe you are gone...And it is taking me so long to write this. I remeber coming to Edmonton and meeting you at the old store, showing me that guns are not so scary. Thank you, my teacher and friend.
You have ALWAYS been there for me and helping me find my way.
I hope that you will be happy gopher shooting and fly fishing up there with the rest of the good people.
Good bye my sweet friend....

July 1, 2009
You were a remarkable fellow and had great taste. Thank you for being part of our family for so many wonderful years.

I will miss you deeply doug. You were a true friend. There were many things that we had talked about doing but never made the time to do. My visits to the store will be empty now.

You will be greatly missed an may your memories carry within us. I will miss walking into the back an hearing you say "hello beautiful" and/or "how are you doing today" its sure going to be different without you around. You were a great person with a generous kind heart. May you never be forgotten!

I will always miss your "hello beautiful's" and your hugs. You were a great friend and will never be forgotten. Love Always

To a friend and co-worker that always made me feel beautiful. I will miss you.

Every day that I now come into work, and know I will never hear "good morning beautiful" again from your kind heart hurts. You were a teacher and a mentor for many friends in this life, and it will never go unforgotten. We shared many laughs and many cries, but I now know you have gone to a place without pain. We will see each other again one day, and until then I will always remember your kind words, your generous laugh and beautiful heart. You will be so very missed. All my love.