Kevin Hiller, Discoverer of The Hand Of Faith passed away yesterday

DDancer

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Well Met all,

I received news that a man I prospected with back in 2006 in Western Australia has passed away.
Him and his wife, Bep, spent many hours around the camp fire with myself and many members of JackHammers Army back
in 2006 and though I did not keep in contact the Hillers are people I deeply respect.

Kevin made his fame from the discovery of what was then, and sometimes even now, the largest gold nugget ever detected
by a metal detector. Even after his discovery he and his wife continued to prospect for gold and treasures exploring Australia
to its fullest. And for Me making many treasured memories. I still have his autograph in my copy of his wifes book The Hand Of Faith.
I'll find the Foot mate.

I'll Miss Ya Mate.

Pat Zimmerman.

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keystonecops

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WOW!!!! I woulda messed my pants if I found that. Later Clyde
 

Msbeepbeep

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There goes another great TH'er, at lest he realized some of his dreams! He will be missed!
Our condolences to his family and friends
 

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He sure fullfiled his life with our hobby.
God Bless him.
Rich
 

tinpan

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Hi ,kevin will left in peace at the Eaglehawk Cemetery tomorrow with many other great goldminers.

tinpan
 

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DDancer

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Thank you tinpan.

My respects to Bep and all who have had time with this legend.
 

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