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    I posted this early today it disappeared after some people were nice enough to offer condolences. Barney was a 2 year old Scottish Terrier who died this morning. Up until yesterday he was a very happy and sweet dog.He was always wagging his tail and believe it or not he loved the Grateful Dead.When I put on the 70's shows with Bertha, Sugar and Scarlett I would get up and dance, Barney as a puppy would stand on 2 legs I would grab his front paws and we would dance. We did this at least a few times a week. He was very understanding of the two cats we have and put up with a lot from them. At Halloween he would very proudly wear a ridiculous pumpkin costume and walk around the block with my kids and me. He died today from what appears to be an anuerism. We have received dozens of phone calls and visits from friends. He was a great dog and was the first person I spoke to in the morning and the last person I said goodnight to. This afternoon I got the new Terrapin CD and Bertha opened but I just didn't fell like dancing. Maybe in a few days. We love you Barney, And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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    Someone told me blind dave died last year.I used to see him in Chicagoland in the 80's. I even toured with him way back around Ohio and Mich. Anyway, Peace be upon him. eFreak.
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    KottonmouthjeffThe first family who introduced me to the grateful dead lived in west akron (Kalli, Florida Girl, SKY) now just going to shows you always meet new ones Thank you for those memories. See ya in Phili. Stay kind
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    Hey, Pete, coming home just now and read your message. It's funny that you mentioned the boys playing some of my husband's favorites. Listening to Bertha on my way to work this morning made me think of the same thing. Every song played during spring tour will have a memory attached. Listening for the secret, searching for the sound As always, SuzieQ
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    SuzieQ I hope you get the Scarlet/Fire, Lovelight and a few of your late husband Allen's favorites as well. Roll away the dew! Pete
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    into the lovelight after 17 months of living w/o my dancing bear
    It's been a very long strange trip these past 17 months after losing my husband Alan. We went to so many shows during the 70's, 80's, 90's and into '04/'05. Will be seeing the boys in Greensboro and the Hook in two weeks and will be starting a new era of seeing them w/o my bear but want so bad to feel that feeling 'cause the music has never stopped.Hope that Billy will be feeling the lovelight 'cause he so reminds me of my dancin' bear. For years they looked like brothers. I'll be on the floor waiting for "Scarlett/Fire". A new beginning for me that is going to be the rest of my deadicated life. You knew without asking she was into the blues. As always, suzieQ
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    and hugs back to you, gigi-- caroline
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    ((((HUGZ))))!! Peace & Love,Gigi
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    man.....you guys got me crying so early in the day
    may god bless all those missing someone, today, and everyday........
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 05:59

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You know in his autobiography "A Reporters Life" Cronkite mentions "it was louder than the drums at a Grateful Dead concert" I always wondered how he would know that. My kids and I met him once at Epcot it was very early in the morning on a very cold December day in 1985 and we were practically the only people in the exhibit about oil.He was being escorted by a guide and was kind enough to shake hands with my two boys and pose for a picture. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 10:09

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Don't know what else to say, feel very sad. One truly honorable journalist is gone. ********************************** Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain
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Submitted by Gypsy Cowgirl on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 17:37

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Deacon Proudfoot, former President of the Oakland Hells Angels....died 7/4/09-he loved the Grateful Dead, had a production company in the 1980's that brought Willie & Waylon to the Bay Area..............John Collins Dawson IV..........early today 7/21/09, otherwise known amongst us as "Marmaduke" ............"Fare you well, fare you wellI love you more than words can tell"..............."Y' Know Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land"........................................................
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Submitted by Richard Vigeant on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 18:16

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Thanks for everything Marmaduke.
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Submitted by docks of the city on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 19:06

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for what you wrote above. This is such sad news.
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 20:04

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Marmaduke today! this is sad news, so sorry to hear this! and too for deacon proudfoot! thanks for the news GC.
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 17:56

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we're losing a lot of the good ones...
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Sat, 07/25/2009 - 05:31

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Obit in the Miami Herald about John-I didn't know "Marmaduke" and John Dawson were one in the same. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 11:09

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Solid body electric guitar inventor Les Paul died today from pneumonia complications. He was involved with Gibson guitars and multitrack recording.
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Submitted by johnman on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 11:49

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didn't he play in public recently?...sitting in with someone?
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Submitted by marye on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:41

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to Les, without whom the world would be real different...
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 14:36

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No,no,no,!Such crimes can never be forgiven .Enough is more than enough about raping,stabbing, killing women the world over ,for centuries . Those who stay friends with such criminals are not my friends anymore . SO BE IT !!!
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Submitted by Deadicated on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 15:41

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I wonder if you ever imagined your creation would spawn such masterpieces as the ABB at Fillmore East, Blow By Blow, all Led Zeppelin, not to mention a tune or two by Jerry and Bobby and many, many more ... thank you, thank you, thank you. RIP " Where does the time go? "

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Submitted by buddy plant on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 16:56

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...RIP Les, it wouldn't have been the same without you... Les invented the electric guitar, and the process of multi-track recording. Leo Fender invented the solid-body guitar, think Fender Stratocaster here... Leo was a genius too, think of all the Fender Amps he invented... RIP Leo as well...
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Submitted by batcavejoe on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 18:26

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You gave us so much!! Thank you!!
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Submitted by Gr8fulTed on Sun, 08/16/2009 - 06:44

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Les Paul is one of the features on CBS this morning, 8/16, with a short tribute from Joe Walsh.
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Submitted by johnman on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 08:16

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a controversial politician due to his history, he did serve this country for over 40 years. the last of the kennedy brothers. no matter who's side yer on, pls take a moment to ask that his soul rest in peace
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Submitted by Hal R on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 09:06

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for seeking and working to make our country and the world a better place. Your perserverance and determination is an inspiration. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 06:40

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My sister Patty's birthday is tomorrow, she passed away from breast cancer 3 years ago on Oct 17th which is my birthday :(I miss her every minute of everyday, she was my best friend and we went to so many shows together! Now she dances with Jerry! I love you Patty♥ ☆~☆ ♥LOVE♥ღPattyღ♥LOVE♥ღღ☆~☆
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Submitted by Flying_Monkey on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 20:00

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Happy Birthday Pig Pen -- we were going to visit you today after dinner, but discovered that they close the gates at 6:00 p.m. Babs Bergstrom still misses you and speaks very fondly of you. Eternal Peace, Brother ...
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Submitted by marye on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 10:44

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Patrick Swayze, my role model in conference moderation...
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:51

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henry gibson at 73 years...wanna see my silver walnetto or very interesting... but stupid!
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Submitted by johnman on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 12:23

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waaaaaaalnetto......i still have the LP released from "rowan and martin's laugh-in"
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Submitted by NancyJMoran1982 on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 21:47

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My best friend, little brother that made me happy for 10 full years had to depart us. He was a Japanese Spitz. I will never ever forget you and may you rest in peace, Tim!Love you always! Pregnancy Miracle
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 03:33

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you know he served in the navy?
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Submitted by johnman on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 08:43

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though that's all i have been able to find out.
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:53

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yeah, was what i was talking about. apparently, he did 'entertaining' over the PA on the boat.or did they call them 'ships' back then? ( -: peace.
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Submitted by johnman on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 13:20

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a traditional slang term...although submariners call their subs boats. the PA system is called "1MC"...and i have never figured out why, though i know the designations are broken down for different areas of the ship...1MC being shipwide. but now i've gotten away from the use of this forum.....rest in peace leonard "soupy sales" hines. i'll miss you and yer pies
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Submitted by johnman on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 13:25

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has a detailed breakdown of the various circuits and their positions in relation to the interior/exterior of the ship
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Submitted by da roach on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 17:13

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.......what will Whitefang andBlacktooth do now????? Many friends we have-many friends we have lost-along the way........Keep Smilin!!!!
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 17:58

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thought the Soupbone was really named Milton, his brother Lenny (Leonard) Supman; Hines was one Soupy's original stage names, though not his birth name. *** no matter, that which we call a Soupbone by any other name would still throw a pie in your face. ( -: peace.
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 18:01

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by the by, which of you pranksters will admit to actually sending Soupy cash when he asked the kiddies to swipe those pretty green papers with the presidents pics while their parents was sleeping and send them to him?
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Submitted by johnman on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 20:35

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he had 2 brothers, leonard and jack...and hines was a stage name. it was changed because it sounded too much like "heinz"
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Submitted by cactuswax on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 13:46

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Detroit / Michigan heads - and many heads everywhere - might know John Cox, owner of longtime Head shop Three Doors Down in Pontiac. He was stabbed to death on Thursday by some crackhead who couldn't have pulled more than $100 bucks out of the register there. I've been going to Three Doors Down since I was 13 and had to have my mom drive me there, and John himself is responsible for about 95% of my early Dead tape collection. He was surely instrumental in getting me on the Bus, but the main thing is that a kinder and gentler soul couldn't have existed. He probably would have given that crackhead the money if he had asked. Instead we've lost one of the real good ones, in one of the most ridiculous and senseless acts I've ever heard of. Rest in Peace, John, and have a real good time with Jerry.
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Submitted by Hal R on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 13:48

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sorry for your and your region's losss. John sounds like a very good soul. Peace. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Submitted by marye on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:11

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so sorry to hear this. Condolences to all John's loved ones.
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Submitted by johnman on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 22:18

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to hear of your loss.....he sounded like a fine person.......yet another reason people need to be able to defend themselves against scum like the knucklehead that committed this foul act. the bastards can be found everywhere and they only care about their own selfish wants....may your friend rest in peace.
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Submitted by stuman on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 05:34

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Warm wishes to the families of those we lost to war . And many thank you`s to those who still fight for our freedom . Thank you ! Hopes for a very pleasent Vetrans day ! And also warm loving memories of Avanell Pelfrey , my wifes grandmother who we lost this past weekend . We`ll all miss you . Thank you .
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Submitted by c_c on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 03:35

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thought it was just a reccurring bout of anorexia these past couple of weeks, a thing my old lady suffered for years and years, she was always thin but the fuck if she kept the scerect of the cancer from me... and took her from me. RIP; Nao, may the four winds blow you safely home.