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Topic: In Loving Memory of Richard Elkins 5/27/47 to 9/1/09 |
Richard Elkins
From:
California, USA
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Posted 15 Sep 2009 4:57 am |
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Richard Allen Elkins, a lover of playing the steel guitar and spending countless hours on this website, passed away at around 3pm on tuesday sept 1. I am his daughter, Lacey. I found him lying on his back as at his steel guitar. It appeared as if while he was playing the guitar, he heart just gave up and he fell backwards off the seat. My father was all I have ever had and all i have ever known. He has been the only reason I had not given up on life. My father was a well loved, respected, fun loving, free spirited, forgiving and caring person. All he wanted was to see his little girl get her life together before he passed. That was his only wish. And that didnt happen... It all happened too soon. Well, to end this, I just wanted to say that he loved this site so incredibly much and was always calling me downstairs to show me things and he would always be so happy and proud when he did. Thanks to all of you who help make this site possible. My dad truly loved it...
In loving memory, Richard elkins. (a father, grandfather, mentor, friend and so much more) |
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Larry Miller
From:
Dothan AL,USA
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Posted 15 Sep 2009 5:06 am
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JERRY THURMOND
From:
sullivan mo u.s.a.
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Posted 15 Sep 2009 5:28 am
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This is very sad news, your father was much to young to pass on. Lacey you will be in our prayers.
Jerry |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Posted 15 Sep 2009 5:43 am Re: In Loving Memory of Richard Elkins 5/27/47 to 9/1/09
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| My father was all I have ever had and all i have ever known. He has been the only reason I had not given up on life. My father was a well loved, respected, fun loving, free spirited, forgiving and caring person. All he wanted was to see his little girl get her life together before he passed. That was his only wish. And that didnt happen... |
That little girl can still get her life together, in honor of her Dad. I am very sorry for your loss..
Hook
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ray qualls
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas (deceased)
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Posted 15 Sep 2009 7:21 am
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Lacey, so sorry to hear about your Father. Sounds like you had a really strong bond with him. God Bless you and be strong for him. From all the members of the KSGA(Kansas Steel Guitar Association), condolences to you. Ray
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Member(KSGA)
Inducted into KSGA
Steel Guitar Hall of Fame 2008 |
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Skip Cole
From:
North Mississippi
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Posted 15 Sep 2009 11:15 am
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Lacey, i'm very sorry for your loss , may God comfort you through your sorrow.
Skip |
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2009 2:20 pm
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Lacy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
God bless,
Donna and Tommy Dodd
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Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
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Come visit my steel guitar store on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/zoomwithaview
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Jerry Humphries
From:
Jasper, AL.
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Posted 18 Sep 2009 2:48 pm
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| I agree with what Hook said, but would also like to add this. God put us here for his purpose. Find that purpose in life. Jerry |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 18 Sep 2009 3:12 pm
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Lacey, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Richard, please know our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tony
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders , Eastman Mandolin ,
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jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
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Carl Johnson
From:
Cortez, CO, USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2009 12:27 pm
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Lacey, so sorry to hear about your dad. I didn't know him well but I felt like we were on the road to being friends. Hang in there.
Carl Johnson |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2009 1:44 pm
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| lacy, know that we are with you at this time. our condolences and prayers. bruce & lynn |
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Louie Hallford
From:
denison tx
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Posted 10 Nov 2009 9:33 am
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Lacey,sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.I will pray for you with understanding. I ask that you pray for my daughter who is also undergoing some stuggles.
Fortunately she has not suffered a great of loss as you have with the loss of a parent. God Bless and strenghten you. |
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Ray Riley
From:
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2009 8:16 pm Lacey
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| May you find peace. We will pray for you and your family. Ray |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2009 3:47 pm
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Lacey, the steel guitar community is sorry for the loss of your Dad as Dad's can't be replaced. Please don't give up on yourself and your family however and think of dad each & every time you have no desire to try & get it right. Do it for him. Thanks for making us aware of his untimely death and will pray for you & your family through these most difficult times. This steel community has been a real blessing to so many and in many different ways.
Kevin |
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