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Topic: Van Manakas Father passes |
Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 22 Dec 2009 6:49 pm |
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Zeses Manakas passed away Dec. 18th. Mr Manakas was the father of guitarist Van Manakas who has been a mainstay at the PSGA shows in Norwalk, Ct.
Please keep Van and his family in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 23 Dec 2009 2:14 am
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My deepest sympathies to my old friend, Van. He and his family will be in my thoughts.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, Quilter TT-12 & TT-15, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Mike Gross
From:
Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2009 3:11 pm
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All of Susan and my kindest thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to Van and Patience at this time. These two talented and wonderful people deserve all of this.
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 23 Dec 2009 4:41 pm
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Van,
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Chuck |
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Jack Stanton
From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
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Posted 24 Dec 2009 7:45 am
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Ben,
If you speak with Van, please give him my condolences. |
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Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 24 Dec 2009 8:51 am
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| I will Jack. I never met Mr Manakas but after speaking with his family and friends I believe he was the kind of father we all should be like. |
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 1:25 pm Van's Dad
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I know Van. He is a shining example of quiet and unassuming greatness. Colossal talent, dedication to his art and his family, intellect and compassion are apparent in all he does.. I am certain that the "apple" did not fall far from the tree. What finer living testament to your Dad could you express?
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Van from your friend and fan, John.
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 1:29 pm
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Well said, John. You've described Van perfectly. A remarkable musician and human being.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, Quilter TT-12 & TT-15, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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