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BADMINTON BC MOURNS THE PASSING OF GIL MURRAY

It is with heavy hearts that Badminton BC shares the news of the sudden passing of former Badminton BC President and founder of Black Knight, Gil Murray on August 31st 2016 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Gil touched the lives of so many badminton players and was a staunch champion of Badminton BC. 

Gil was a hardworking man his whole life, whether it was building a business from the ground up, fishing, fundraising or loving, he did nothing half way. The badminton & golf communities benefited from his involvement for many years. He was the founder of Black Knight.

A Celebration of Life will take place on September 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave., Bby. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Country Meadows Senior Men's Golf Club referencing Gil's pet project, prostate cancer research.

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