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  • #881
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    Hey All 17 years ago today we lost our brother Brent
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    Bill had long wavy red hair
    Bill had long wavy red hair and a red beard. He always used to wear a cap with a Hot Tuna patch on it. I think it was a blue cap, Chinese type. I met him in NYC between shows. I was broke and he helped me out. We hit up the Floyd shows at Nassau and made our way down to the Capital Centre by train and hitching for the boys. He told me a weird story about his childhood which lead me to believe he was from the mid west perhaps. I remember catching up with him on the Haight and then at MSG during the Rainforest run. He passed out in a car next to me after booting dope. Worrying! Later he told me someone had taken his money while he was out! Something I never liked about NYC shows, THAT kinda stuff! A bro' named Tanith told me he'd read a newspaper article that said Bill had been shot in the head in Alphabet City. We guessed he'd been trying to score and got robbed! He was a really far out brother and sadly missed! Peace to u where ever u are brother!!! Are you kind?
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    Hey Now! For all those who knew him, Pauli is gone. I heard from The Balloon Lady that he passed away sometime in 2006 in San Francisco. He was apparently homeless and died on the road. He had become mentally unstable after years of "too much of everything". He was one of my best friends, a graduate of the "University of Space", a father, and a son. He is survived by his mother in Missouri. We had many a great adventure together. Pauli remains alive in our hearts, minds, and memories. "Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right" Peace, Jim & Zoe
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    Paul loved the Dead. Paul played his red gibson and he sounded alot like Jerry. Paul was a great friend. We moved out west together in 1984. I taught you how to ski and snowboard. You picked both up and you actually skiied really well. I remember when we hiked into the backcountry by Brighton and your leg fell into that hole and the snow froze and we couldn't get your leg out. I thought you were going to leave us right there. We had fun at the Snowbird, too. Life happened and you moved back east. Speedballs and wild turkey proved to be a bad combination. Paul had a thirst for the fast life. Paul also had a huge bootleg collection. I still have some that I borrowed. Morgantown '83 and Hershey '85, my favorite. I have a graet picture of you at Redrocks '84. I'll post it when I figure out how. You live in my mind Paul. Rest in peace!
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    Great guys that were taken in their prime. Both tragic losses for all involved.Both big fans of Jerry and the fellas. Although Burton could be a handfull at times, there was nothing but love going on here. Both were great atheletes, one basketball and golf and Burton was a gifted scoccer midfielder. Gone but never forgotten Fare the well...my brothers. “The Omnipotent Grateful Dead!”
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    Hey all, I was saddened to hear the news today of a former player I coached being murdered in Conway NH yesterday in an apparent botched robbery. Billy was one of three people killed. My heart goes out to his family at this time of sorrow; his parents and other brothers two of which I also coached.
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    Marty was a good friend of mine while I was stationed in Puerto Rico in the mid '90s. He was the proprietor of the Grateful Bed and Breakfast in Luquillo Puerto Rico. Sadly he died in a fire at his bed and breakfast in early 2001. I first met Marty not long after Jerry died. At the time I was new to the Navy (only out of bootcamp for a few months), and with news of Jerry's passing, I kind of sunk into the proverbial funk. I have family down there, but they had no idea who Jerry Garcia was (my great aunt thought he was a Puerto Rican salsa musician:) ) My barracks-mate found a copy of "Skeleton's Key" at the Exchange and picked it up for me, hoping to cheer me up. One evening, while flipping through the book, I came across the name and address for Marty's bed and breakfast. Holy crap, I thought, that just 20 minutes from base! I called and talked for a while to Marty. I took a few days leave and headed down. It was the hight of summer (the off-season) so I was the only guest. It was nice to hang out with another deadhead after all the previous months of military yahoos. Finally, someone who really understood the gravity of Jerry's death (most of my fellow shipmates made snide jokes to me about Jerry's death). It was a nice weekend. Because I was his only guest, we hung out, visiting his friends in the rain forest, hiking, and BSing. I also taped a ton of shows from his vast collection:) Every few weeks we'd get together for dinner or just to hang out and listen to tunes, talk politics, the Dead, and drink rum and cokes. I can't tell you how nice it was to have a deadhead friend down there. It was a nice escape from the military. Not long after, I was transfered to the fleet, and sent to the "four winds." We exchanged a few letters, but as these things often go, I lost touch. News of his passing saddened and angered me. I felt bad that I had lost touch. He was a great guy, attempting to create a little deadhead enclave in the middle of paradise. He is missed. Fare-thee-well Marty! Your friend, Mike. Yo Soy Boricua!
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    Brad was a good kid from NJ who got into it in the early nineties. He had a nice family and was a solid drummer! A solidly built guy who wore glasses, kinda thick lenses! He was a mellow cat, a lotta fun, too much sometimes! This especially worried me the last time I saw him at the Charlotte shows in '92. He was really messy! Doped out. I was worried he'd get popped as he seemed desperate to make some $ on the lot. I told him to cool it as it was crazy hot out there! He ended up getting put away sometime later. I think he did 2 years in a rehab style bootcamp in NY State. He was clean and started going to college after he got out. He had a nice girlfriend. I remember getting a piece of mail with his address and being really stoked. I opened it and there were photos of him. His mother and brother had written that he'd gone down to NYC to buy some "shirts" from a dude whose name rang a bell. They decided to party for old times sake. He overdosed! We have such blessings, why gamble everything for a buzz? We all need to ask ourselves this question at certain times I'm sure. Love and Light, J Are you kind?
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    A great bro' who spent the later few years of his life based up in Humboldt with his good brother Tom. They lived in a cool dome house! Joe was a fixture in the scene during the era my other friends (see above) and I were around. He was also a fine guitar player who I would have loved to have formed a band with. Sadly it was not to be! Another brother who passed due to a smack overdose. He'd been clean for awhile and relapsed. I would hope that all these losses set an example to our family to not waste our lives in this way. We should do something with our lives to spread the light we have found. I know we are more sensitive people than the rest, but we can't find true shelter in drug abuse. It's just an illusion. We need to look at the way the native Americans embrace sacrament use instead of abusing it. We're given an insight that we need to go out and spread not dull with addictive substances. We have shed too many tears! We need each other here-to support each other in our works. Let's keep on keeping on! Are you kind?
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    A really beautiful sister in so many ways! I heard she died from an overdose. She was into smack. You would never have known to look at her. I had a really freaky experience once. When I was at a Hare Krishna restaurant in New Zealand two girls came in with backpacks and were in line next to me. One with intense blue eyes. They had American accents so I said "hi"! We started to chat. The one said she was from Philly. I said I had a friend from there who died from an overdose. We locked eyes and both said her name at exactly the same time. Wow.........! I felt the presence of Candy standing in the space that was there where we three stood. Powerful! What are the chances of such a thing being coincidence? It wasn't a coincidence, of course. I think Candy was just trying to connect the energy and to send me a little message of love to give me strength at a trying time in my life when I really needed it and was going through some of the toughest times I've ever had! She was a good family sister and will always be missed. Gotta make it to the promised land...! Are you kind?
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Submitted by Anna rRxia on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:41

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Loved this man and his music. Time to put on some music. Ohh, the shape I'm in!
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Submitted by unkle sam on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:09

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Sad, sad news, a real rock pioneer and one of the first singing drummers, loved this guy and his music, so sad, RIP Levon, it's ok, you can put the load on me.
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Submitted by cosmicbadger on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 06:46

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Spare a few thoughts please for the Cambodian environmental activist and very brave man, murdered this week by military police while he was documenting illegal logging. I worked with him a lot. His death is another sad blow to the protection of Cambodia's forests and to the fight against totalitarianism and kleptocracy. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/27/cambodian-soldier-environme…
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 12:59

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Chris Ethridge died April 23, 2012, at 65, in Meridian, Mississippi from pancreatic cancer. Chris played bass guitar and was a member of The Flying Burrito Brothers, along w Gram Parsons, Byron Berline, Al Perkins, Sneaky Pete Kleinow and Chris Hilman. Hot Burrito #2 was one of his country rock compositions. I wore out my vinyl album "Last of the Red Hot Burritos", a live recording with "Don't Let Your Deal Go Down", "Six Days on the Road" and a good version of "Orange Blossom Special". His first band was the International Submarine Band, with Parsons and Hilman, evolving into the Burritos. Chris did a lot of studio work with many other musicians, like Ry Cooder, Leon Russell, Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt. He toured with Willie Nelson for a few years, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwPTYimAE7E&feature=related
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Submitted by boxorain21 on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 17:27

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My lil' dog Texas passed away today. He was 16 years old, he remembered the old days. God bless and keep our animal friends. Let's cherish them in the present and the past. Thanks for letting me share my loss. Cheers fellow music lovers!
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 01:26

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Like marye I am also sorry for your loss. It's soo hard to lose a beloved pet.
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Submitted by Oroboros on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 18:12

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I first saw Doc at a Bluegrass Festival at Mole Lake, Wisconsen. Vassar Clements, John Hartford, Doc & Merle Watson, Lester Flatt Band, and many more, decades ago. But Doc's set seemed so special, Merle took his arm and led him to the chair in the middle of the stage. And then Doc & Merle led us all though a wonderful and intimate evening of music. Happy Trails, Doc. And thanks so much. http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/story/2012-05-29/doc-watson-di… Doc Watson played the acoustic guitar with such pure precision that Bob Dylan once compared his picking to "water running." The folk-music icon, 89, died Tuesday, after a fall last week at his home in Deep Gap, N.C., and subsequent colon surgery. Blind from infancy, Watson grew up playing harmonica and a homemade banjo but learned guitar after his father bought him a $12 Stella acoustic when he was 13. Born Arthel Lane Watson, he picked up the nickname "Doc" at the suggestion of an audience member at a radio broadcast when he was in his teens. Though Watson was instrumental in developing the canon for 1960s folk musicians with his recordings of traditional tunes like Deep River Blues and Shady Grove, he didn't play just the music of the Appalachian Mountains. Before folklorist and musician Ralph Rinzler first recorded him backing old-time banjo player Clarence "Tom" Ashley in 1960, he worked with a local dance band, playing honky-tonk, rockabilly, pop and square-dance tunes. "His adaptations of fiddle tunes to the flattop guitar virtually reinvented the instrument's role in bluegrass," journalist John Milward wrote in liner notes for the 1999 compilation The Best of Doc Watson 1964-1968, which included Watson's versions of the Eddy Arnold country hit Tennessee Stud and Jimmie Rodgers' My Rough and Rowdy Ways. A master of both finger-picking and flat-picking styles, Watson was, along with Merle Travis and Chet Atkins, one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of the '50s and '60s. He played the 1963 and 1964 Newport Folk Festivals and became popular on the folk circuit, especially in New York and California. "He is single-handedly responsible for the extraordinary increase in acoustic flat-picking and finger-picking performance," Rinzler once wrote. "His flat-picking style has no precedent in early country music history." His appearance on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's 1972 Will the Circle Be Unbroken triple-album set took him to a wider audience, including fans of country, bluegrass and blues. "There may not be a serious, committed Baby Boomer alive who didn't at some point in his or her youth try to spend a few minutes at least trying to learn to pick a guitar like Doc Watson," President Bill Clinton said when presenting Watson his National Medal of the Arts in 1997. Watson also won seven Grammys over a 33-year period and received Grammy's lifetime achievement award in 2004. For many years, Watson toured with his son, Merle Watson, who died in a 1985 tractor accident. Merle's memory is honored by MerleFest, an annual North Carolina roots-music festival that the elder Watson hosted. Held on the last weekend in April since 1988, MerleFest draws more than 75,000 annually to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, N.C.
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Submitted by Sun King on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 16:51

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i too just wanted to chime in on doc's passing. my first exposure to doc was on the nitty gritty dirt band's album, will the circle be unbroken. this timeless classic exposed me to an entire world of music, which i'm still hooked on to till this day. i was aware of the dead, but not until a few years later, and blues for allah, did i hear that 'other' element that, for me, is the dead. i guess i was in like 7th grade, and when i heard some of circle, i was mesmerized. it was my good fortune to have seen doc play live on many occasions, maybe as many as 10, including the doc and dawg tour with grissman. he was just one of my all-time favorites, and i am so glad he shared his unique talent with us. rip doc...
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Submitted by Anna rRxia on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 01:29

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Better late than never to the table -- one of the greats.
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Submitted by gratefaldean on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 05:26

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To Merlefest this year (scheduling conflict), despite the nagging voice in the back of my head reminding me that Doc probably didn't have many years left. I should have listened to the voice. RIP Doctor Watson I presume. You made our world a better place.
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 17:57

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of Fahrenheit 451, but he also wrote the film script for Moby Dick, which I never knew. Wotta guy.
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Submitted by gratefaldean on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 08:54

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Ray Bradbury passing means that all of the favorites from my youth -- Asimov, Bradbury, Clarke, Heinlein, Herbert -- have gone from this mortal world. *Sigh*
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 00:11

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poor old soul. i just saw that on the news this morning.how incredible nature is and let it continue to be so.
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Submitted by marye on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 09:07

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Bay Area folks who knew him from BGP (you saw him on stage many times...) will be sorry to know that he's gone. He passed on a few days ago; this article from last year will give you an idea of what he was like and the various doings of him and his brother Bob. I got to meet them once or twice. They were great.
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Submitted by sherbear on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 16:28

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Our beloved neighbor and friendHerb the Hippie. He loved all kinds of Jam Music and The Grateful Dead. He traveled 1000's of miles and lived on the road for years. His motorcycle his only need many miles. Diabetes took him in his sleep as his sugar dropped to it's last low. If you knew Herb; all is handled and there are no calling hours. Herb lived them while he was here. His cat is off to Mass to live with his nephew. If you didn't know Herb, he was a great friend. He wanted everyone to feel free and happy. Now you do. The neighborhood won't be the same. Herb the Hippie was 69. All the best ahead friend, go ride the skies! Happy and free, xo!
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Submitted by tburke on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 15:54

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A very unhappy surprise to hear of Chris's passing. If you can find a copy of "L.A. Getaway" (probably only on vinyl), I recommend it to all. It was a one-time trio with guitarist Joel Scott Hill (with Canned Heat for a while), Chris on bass, and drummer Johnny Barbata (with the Turtles, and later Jefferson Starship). It came out in 1972, and I still treasure my copy of it.
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Eric Sykes - born 4 May 1923; died 4 July 2012. wonderful, inspiring English comic actor and writer. he also co-wrote some episodes of The Goon Show with Spike Milligan and also co-founded Associated London Scripts, wrote some classic Frankie Howerd routines and the brilliant "Sykes And A..." and "Sykes", two excellent BBC comedies in the '60's to the late '70's. hard to explain how much joy he brought to me in my youth; with such superb comic timing and his effortless style, thinking of him brings back the fondest of memories. was also lucky enough to see him in a classic Pantomime (before they were populated by reality-show pond life) alongside the equally talented Jimmy Edwards; watching those two firing on all cylinders on the same stage made one hell of a lasting impression. sadly, sadly missed. bless you Eric Sykes for spreading so much laughter.
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Submitted by eltortugatranquilo on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 15:37

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What a kind and loving send off for Herb the Hippie. What a great person to have as a neighbor....
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Submitted by unkle sam on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 07:37

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Keyboardist for Deep purple, co wrote smoke on the water and others passed away today from pancreatic cancer, he was 71. I saw this guy put this old wooden hammon organ on one leg and spin it around like a top while playing space truckin' in 1973, never saw anyone do that before or since. RIP Jon, your music is etched in my memory forever.
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Submitted by Randall Lard on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 07:24

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Bill Doss - 1968-July 2012. co-founder of Olivier Tremor Control and The Elephant 6 Recording Company.
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Submitted by sherbear on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 16:48

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In Memory of Jerry Garcia, xo. And All the Other Ones Too, xo. Feels like June 12th, kinda. Anniversary's are like that. Sometimes... In the beautiful light of the sunset, I sit knowing one day I'll be next. BUT... You gotta wait your turn or at least try to. Let's party while we wait... shall we? Clink -----> Salute! Love you Jerry! All Heaven's best blessing for you... forever and ever, Amen. XO ------------------------------------------(------@ --------------------------------------(------@ -----------------------------------------(------@ -----------------------------------------(-----@ ----------------------------------------(-------@ -------------------------------------------(-----@ -----------------------------------------(------@ --------------------------------------------(-----@ ------------------------------------------(-----@ --------------------------------------------(-----@
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Submitted by sherbear on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 16:48

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In Memory of Jerry Garcia, xo. And All the Other Ones Too, xo. Feels like June 12th, kinda. Anniversary's are like that. Sometimes... In the beautiful light of the sunset, I sit knowing one day I'll be next. BUT... You gotta wait your turn or at least try to. Let's party while we wait... shall we? Clink -----> Salute! Love you Jerry! All Heaven's best blessing for you... forever and ever, Amen. XO ------------------------------------------(------@ --------------------------------------(------@ -----------------------------------------(------@ -----------------------------------------(-----@ ----------------------------------------(-------@ -------------------------------------------(-----@ -----------------------------------------(------@ --------------------------------------------(-----@ ------------------------------------------(-----@ --------------------------------------------(-----@
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 16:09

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Sorry Gypsy for the loss of your friend. I wonder if I'd ever bumped into him at any of the many shows I'd been to?Looking forward to seeing you at Red Rocks in 3 weeks.
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Allan Horsfall 1927-2012. English gay activist and, as a member of the Homosexual Law Reform Society, helped to bring about the decriminalisation of male homosexual activity in 1967. In 2009 he was interviewed for the Millthorpe oral history project; the recording can be accessed at the Sound Archive of the British Library. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/11/allan-horsfall-obituary
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Submitted by Randall Lard on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 05:52

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David S Ware, born 7 November 1949; died 18 October 2012. 'musically to go so deep that you touch upon those universal forces'
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Submitted by Randall Lard on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 00:00

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Clive Dunn - born January 1920; died 6 November 2012. finally succumbing to the old cold steel. goodbye dear Lance Corporal Jones.
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Submitted by sherbear on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 08:47

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In Memory of All the Soldiers and Veterans of Both Sides of Any Side and Every side... in the Battles of the devil, guaranteeing him a take every time. If we find World Peace- the devil gets shit. The Children are loved and life is not a delivered, unwanted Hell. May you sense my loving Arms, near you, today and forever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GmxMTwUgs The supplication spans more generations than that of only today. A thousand years ago is really only yesterday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHooH4464dQ Thank you whole-hearted-ly for your service and dedication and for shering righteousness in the most- selfless of ways. Is there none intelligent enough to beat the wiles of the devil? Perhaps, I may have to write a letter to help with that. Until peace is on Earth, know your sights are always prayed for, extra. In love and light- God Bless Us- Everyone, Amen.
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Submitted by Randall Lard on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 23:42

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Sir Patrick Moore - 4 March 1923; 9 December 2012. Astronomer, broadcaster, author and xylophonist. To not see and hear The Sky At Night is unthinkable at present. A true inspiration. "He will be irreplaceable, but we can celebrate his long and productive life. He inspired literally millions, young and old, with his enthusiasms for the wonders in the sky,"
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Submitted by Anna rRxia on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 05:34

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A master of his instrument and instrumental in bringing the exotic sounds of the East to us. RIP Ravi. I'm sure we'll be hearing you play in your next reincarnation.
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Submitted by sherbear on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 20:28

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In Memory of... My Father who died yesterday. I am at such a loss. Dealt the Aces and 8's hand and is leaving me behind. He was such an amazing person. I will have to stop back with a story or two. Tomorrow is forever, xoxoxoxo God Bless You- All -EveryOne, XO!
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 09:20

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Sorry Sherbear about the loss of your father.
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Submitted by sherbear on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 16:30

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Thank you marye I am at such a loss I can only await the inspiration that must lie sleeping through this circumstance somewhere I have hope but am in absolute absence of it now. I'll be better on Monday, unquestionably better- is questionable. Thanks a bunch. xo
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Submitted by hockey_john on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 07:04

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Thank you for a forum like this. I know am not alone on how much we miss our loved ones who have departed to early. I have 32 friends lost to our way of living back in the day. Wether car accident or touring in generagl. way to many passed on to early to young. But they will bve waiting for us when we all get home.I know and trust that in my heart of hearts. To name a few would not be fair to all those others so I wont go there. I have to name my Dear Gina who I miss everyday. Life can be so unfair it seems. I know this much when my day comes to go to heaven she will be rite there waiting for me. I know this without conviction. The most gentle love I have ever had. I miss us Gina and yet NEVER had a relationship end in total blissfull love so for this I am grateful. To all that have lost loved ones your in my deepest prayers. Much love to us all here still
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Submitted by sherbear on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 17:24

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It's 1/19/2013, a birthday for remembering! Remembering the greatness and the fantastic-ness of Bear! In Memory of him and In Honor of those he left behind for the threshold of transition into the best "trip" ever. I attempt to not envy but much to my dismay I fail and await my "trip". We all get direction just not all in the same direction. Bear's was awesome and undeniably unique and just being able to sher in that...delightful. He has been such an inspiration to me. I am indebted but free. My taste so comparable to his. My eyes and ears and my world basked in it all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR ...it's like I told you... http://owsleystanleyfoundation.org/index.html
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Submitted by unkle sam on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 12:56

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Just heard Alvin Lee passed yesterday, routine medical procedure gone bad, he was 68. Loved this guys guitar style, saw Ten Years After many times, good times. RIP sir, another one for the heart of gold band. Also just heard that Ed Cassidy, drummer extrodinaire, passed Dec 6th last year, Father Spirit left us with some great music and he was a real sweet guy, massive arms and the upper body strength of a weightlifter, when he shook my hand, you could feel every muscle moving, that's what 75 years of drumming will do to you. He was 89 and played right up to his death. Randy and him are together again in the spirit in the sky band. RIP my brothers
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Submitted by PonchoBill on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 15:45

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...the women all play bingo and the men are gettin stinko and they think no more of Inco on a Sudbury Saturday Night.. Goodbye Stompin' Tom You will be missed around these parts.
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 05:50

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A belated memorial to Ron McKernan. RIP "Pigpen". 9/8/45 - 3/8/73