Eagle's Last Flight

[Gary G]

Willam "Eagle" Prisavage, Rest In Peace:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39041

No words can express the sadness I feel for the loss of a true friend.

Gary

 

[WoodWrangler]

I am shocked to hear of this and saddened to. A strong personality, and an amazing talent. Best wishes to his family through this time.

If you don't know eagle, take a moment to look over the net at some of his amazing craftsmanship. Some of it exists here: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1092

I also found this in his NCWW profile:

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/members/eaglesc/
A lathe is nothing more than a tool not a definition of what I am.
I am not a "turner" just because I use a lathe. I am not a "table sawyer" becase I use a tablesaw.
I craft pens using my brain, my eyes and my hands along with different tools.
Call me a pencrafter."
Eagle 9/22/07

 

[cptully]

Gary,

Unfortunately I never had a chance to meet Eagle.

My deepest sympathies!

Chris

 

[JackLeg]

I'm very sorry to hear of this. I only met him once, but his work spoke volumes. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family, now and in the future.

 

[TracyP]

I am saddened to hear this. I have enjoyed looking at his work on this wonderful site. My condolences to the family.

 

[cskipper]

Wow - that is a shock. Eagle was definitely a unique personality with an amazing talent. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

 

[ScottM]

I too never met him but enjoyed his wonderful craftmanship. I would have loved to see him in action. I hope his family will take comfort in knowing he truly lives on through the wonderful pens and other items he made. If any one sees the family please express my sadness for their loss.

 

[Mark Fogleman]

Sorry to hear this. An artist and a unique personality for sure. His sig line pretty well says it all:

"A lathe is nothing more than a tool not a definition of what I am.
I am not a "turner" just because I use a lathe. I am not a "table sawyer" because I use a tablesaw.
I craft pens using my brain, my eyes and my hands along with different tools.
Call me a pencrafter."
Eagle 9/22/07

 

[Robert Arrowood]

Man thats sad news. I was wondering the other day where he had gotten to. May his beautiful works of art live on.And may Eagles last landing be soft. He will be missed. Fly FREE EAGLE !!!

 

[pcooper]

I would like to add my condolences to the family and his friends on the loss of a true craftsman. I enjoyed his work. His work inspired me to try and to learn. He will be missed.

 

[b4man]

He certainly made an impact on all who came across him and his works of art.
I hope there are tools in Heaven and he makes his way there to rest in peace.

 

[CaptnA]

Just as so many have said on the sites, he was an amazing artisan and an interesting sort of fellow.
He inspired me. I was having problems with getting started in pens, and he offered me all the help he could. He gave me his cell phone number and said just call and I can talk you through anything you need.
Certainly speaks volumes to me of his character and his artistic sharing nature. Very much exemplifies the spirit and sense of community this site manifests.
Fly home Eagle! Soar among the winds~

 

[Tar Heel]

About 4 yrs ago, a bunch of us woodworkers met at Woodcraft, toured Tom's shop, and ate lunch at the then Don Murray's BBQ. Eagle drove up from SC. This was before he became so well-known for his pen craftsmanship. He was a nice guy with a unique personality who absolutely loved BBQ (about as much as I do). Believe me when I say the man could really put away the "Q". It's a shame that whatever it was that caused him to leave this forum occurred. He definitely was an artist with an artist's personality and had a lot to offer. May he rest in peace and my prayers go out for his family.

 

[nelsone]

That is not the kind of news I wanted to see this morning.

Eagle was an amazing talent. His last post here caught many by surprise, but it was so typical of him! In case anyone wondered, Eagle still kept an eye on the forum. He emailed me after I did the walnut pen with the cherry inlay. Although he wouldn't share his secrets, I think he enjoyed having someone "figure out" how he did something!

I will miss him being around!



Gary, thanks for the notice.

 

[bluewing92]

Eagle will be miss by all. Our prayers go,out to his family and friends.

 

[LeftyTom]

Carla and I send our heartfelt condolences.

 

[PChristy]

I too would like to add my condolences - I never met Eagle but after looking at his wonderful work I know that God gave him a wonderful talent - my prayers and thoughts go out to his family

Phillip

 

[DaveO]

I asked Eagle if he would tell me his real name before he had the falling out with this site. He told me I would see it on his obituary. I laughed and commented that I hope to know it much sooner that then. Dammit this is not the way I wanted to figure it out. I am deeply saddened by this new. I considered Eagle to one of my special friends, one that I was proud to say..."Yeah, I know Eagle, we talk on the phone, and he calls when ever he is passing though town in case I'm free".
A brain aneurysm is so sudden and unexpected. I bet he was conceiving his next impossible marvel, and his mind just said that's too much
If anyone hears about any funeral arrangements, I would like to pay my last respects if possible.
Rest in peace Eagle, so many have learned and been inspired by you. We all appreciate it.

Dave

 

[gator]

Here is the link to "Eagles" Obituary. Click on William Prisavage.

http://www.kornegayfunerals.com/index.cfm

George

 

[sapwood]

Never had the opportunity to meet Eagle, but I certainly saw the wonder of his work. No doubt, his unique talent will be missed. And I appreciated his teaching/sharing technique of challenging others to accept the dare of learning new skills. :icon_thum

Roger