NC Photog Dies After Falling Down Airshaft

ShootingStacks

ShootingStacks

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WLOS Photog Has Died!

Our photography staff lost a very talented guy today in John Billingsley. Words can't express what we are feeling right now! John was a local boy with tons of talent. He was the only photog who still edited tape to tape and he made it work! John was a former NPPA member who was opening to learning everyday. This is a very sad day for people of WNC. It's a good reminder to tell your loved ones you love them. We loved you John!

http://www.wbtv.com/global/story.asp?s=11836056
 
Lensmith

Lensmith

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I checked the link...and was surprised to read a story without his name attached.

It made me wonder if he was the victim or if it was a bad link.



If true...his life ended too early.
 
jumpkutz

jumpkutz

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Just go to WLOS home page for info on John. Prayers and condolences to Charlotte market folks.
 
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javary

javary

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As a former coworker of John's I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. WLOS lost a talented shooter and good guy, a guy I consider a friend. My heart goes out to his family and his extended family in TV news...
 
jumpkutz

jumpkutz

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Allow me to extend further condolences to those of you who actually worked with John in Greenville/Asheville/Spartanburg market. I didn't realize WLOS was actually in Asheville. Again, Thoughts and prayers to all affected.
 
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Imachief

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John left his beloved North Carolina mountains and came to work for me for a brief time. I remember him as a good natured young man on a quest to be the best he could be. Unfortunately for me, the call of home was too great and he returned to WLOS.

We are saddend by his passing. I am grateful for the opportunity to know him, and for the opportunity to work along side him. I remember him well, and pray for his friends, family, and colleagues.

Our community has suffered a loss, and we are greiving.
 
SeattleShooter

SeattleShooter

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My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. It hits hard when you read how young he was. Stay strong, out hearts are with those that knew him!
 
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JimmyS.

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It's always difficult to learn when a friend and collegue leaves us. This kid was so young, too young for this to happen. I was in high school when this kid was born. My thoughts and prayers are with John, his family, and friends.

A few years ago, one of my "kids", a young man I trained, from the Gitzo tripod to the the editing system, died in an auto accident. Chris Cloppas was young as well. He was talented, funny, and a hard worker. Chris' dream was to work in movies. One of the last times I spoke with him... I took him to lunch and gave him some paperwork and info on a steady-cam class that was going on in Austin.
Now, I wish I woulda tried to talk him out of going back to teach at the New York Film Camp. Chris.. You had a lot of friends down here... Just like John. Although I didn't know John, I'm sure he and Chris coulda been friends. I'm sure they are upstairs talking about the latest camera technology.

Rest In Peace.
 
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