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Phil Hall Australia (Verified User) Posts 1320 Dogs 21 / Races 21 13 Oct 2021 08:51
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sad day indeed RIP condolences to his family
Mark William Claxton Australia (Verified User) Posts 958 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 09:05
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Paul Wheeler took the industry to a whole new level. Something we should all aspire to, no matter what our status. RIP PAW.
Tony Gallagher Australia (Team Member) Posts 5907 Dogs 12949 / Races 40209 13 Oct 2021 09:32
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I am so sorry to hear this. Paul was there to help all. His forward thinking, leadership and the initiative he showed in guiding the sport will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Paul. My condolences to his family.
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4316 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 09:36
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Thanks to his wonderful breeding campaigns, we all will benefit for years to come. R.I.P. Paul.
Rest In Peace. A legend absolutely no doubt about it.
Glenn Hatton Australia (Verified User) Posts 4852 Dogs 92 / Races 98 13 Oct 2021 10:26
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Had the pleasure of many a chat with Paul about all things Greyhounds. He was always respectful & giving of his time. Quite a gentleman & definitely dominated the sport for years. His breeding knowledge was second to none.
Rest In Peace Paul.
Ryan Vanderwert Australia (Verified User) Posts 5956 Dogs 8 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 11:45
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I remember talking to PAW about Bartrim Bale before he became a sire. He gave me as much of his time as I needed.
Deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 17:45
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Such sad news,our industry has lost an absolute gentleman. Paul will never be forgotten,his involvement in Greyhound Training,breeding & rearing will always be seen as the benchmark for success.
Sincerest Condolences to Paul's Family & his many many friends.
RIP Paul.
Steven Martin Australia (Verified User) Posts 7681 Dogs 180 / Races 66 13 Oct 2021 19:46
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Very sad news. He has left us far too early, at just age 65.
The greyhound industry will be much poorer without him.
His knowledge of the greyhound breed was without peer.
Condolences to his family.
R.I.P.
Branko Lezaja Australia (Verified User) Posts 663 Dogs 2 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 19:47
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My condolences to the family & friends of legendary owner & breeder Paul Wheeler , R.I.P
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19486 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 13 Oct 2021 19:55
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My condolences to Jan, Brendan and all the Wheeler family at this sad time.
I had the pleasure of knowing Paul's father Alan Wheeler when I was training in the early 80's and met Paul then who was a few years older than me
Both Alan and later Paul were always giving of their time and their advice freely on training and breeding and its not hard to know, from those early times, why and how their family became the force it became.
His legacy and the progression he brought to our sport in racing and breeding is forever etched in greyhound racing history
RIP Paul
Rod Strachan Australia (Verified User) Posts 3610 Dogs 46 / Races 16 13 Oct 2021 20:16
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Huge loss for our industry at really such a young age. RIP to a legend to all facets of greyhound racing. Thoughts and condolences to the Wheeler family at this terribly sad time.
John Katakasi Australia (Verified User) Posts 1 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 20:22
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Paul was such a mis understood person, the epitome of the tall poppy syndrome. Those who were privileged enough to know him would agree, a man so generous with his time, only too willing to help others, impart his wealth of knowledge not only for the betterment of the industry, but to the person who took the time to ask for his help. A pioneer, forward thinker, giver, and such an engaging personality. He gave so many people in the industry help, support and advice so generously. Its hard to quantify the true effects of his positive influence in this industry and the people in it. Someone who truly loved what he did, and was just so much in his element when he was surrounded by dogs. It is so sad that the industry he lived for, that his active involvement was so far removed from him at the time of his passing due to the actions and attitudes of narrow minded grandstanding bureaucrats. I dont think it was something Paul ever got over or really recovered from. I am grateful to the time I spent with Paul, the advice and conversations we had over the years about greyhounds, breeding, business, the future of the industry and life in general. RIP Paul you are a great man. My condolences to Jan, Brendan, Scott and the rest of the family.
Bruce Teague Australia (Verified User) Posts 2092 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Oct 2021 21:08
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You can't do much more than be the best in your field - which Paul did year after year.
Let's hope the dynasty will continue. It is a huge force in the operation and success of this industry.
Indeed, a permanent PW page in this directory would be appropriate, perhaps led off by a wonderful record of interview by David Brasch after his visit to the family property. (Tony - let's ask him).
Graham Moscow Australia (Verified User) Posts 1186 Dogs 0 / Races 0 14 Oct 2021 01:57
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I was one of those little guys that PAW gave his time and sound advice. Our relationship was business. We spoke about many different aspects of our industry. PAW was a diamond of a bloke, he would have excelled in any field he put his mind to. Quick logical thinking, kind and courageous man. RIP Paul Thanks for being a diamond Dad will be waiting at the pearly gates mate.
Paul R Wheeler USA (Verified User) Posts 387 Dogs 0 / Races 0 14 Oct 2021 16:18
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I sincerely pass on my condolences.
Paul was nice enough to send Greyhound tapes and information to me in the United States after we had spoken a few times.
Simon Moore Australia (Verified User) Posts 2366 Dogs 32 / Races 393 14 Oct 2021 23:52
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oh wow! so sad. good luck trying to achieve anything close to what he's done in greyhound racing. he's without peer imo.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 15 Oct 2021 00:05
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My condolences to the Wheeler family. A genius and master of the greyhound industry.
Norman Rinaldi Australia (Verified User) Posts 212 Dogs 174 / Races 223 15 Oct 2021 00:23
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Following his father's path with decades of hard work and planned breedings, Paul has left an indelible contribution to the industry.
Sincere condolences to Jan and the whole family and staff. God bless and may he rest peacefully.
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