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Topic: Brother Jon Light is gone |
Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Dave Mudgett
From:
Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 1:17 pm |
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| This is terrible news. Jon has been one of my favorite people on this forum. We will be, by far, the poorer without his presence. RIP Jon. |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 1:38 pm
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| Very sad to hear this. Jon was a great contributor to the forum and will be missed by many. RIP Jon. |
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 2:13 pm
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Terrible news. We've had many a conversation elsewhere. He'd answer steel questions and prod me for dobro info.
I will sorely miss him.
h
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Howard Parker
03\' Carter D-10
70\'s Dekley D-10
52\' Fender Custom
Many guitars by Paul Beard
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 2:24 pm
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| This is a shock. I was just thinking about taking one of my steels for him to work on. RIP. |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 2:33 pm
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This breaks my heart. Jon and I became good friends during and after the build of his Sierra. He was a mighty fine person and someone that I will miss sorely.
I've been worried since reaching out to him yesterday with no response. He was very private about his illness, but always answered right away when I touched bases to see how he was feeling.
Jon was a talented player and a very good steel mechanic...he will be missed, a lot!
RIP dear friend, I will miss our far ranging conversations. |
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Bill Ladd
From:
Wilmington, NC, USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 2:42 pm
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| RIP Jon. |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 3:26 pm
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Oh my Lord; me and Jon go back to the beginning of this Forum; late 90's when I played with Dale Watson; Jon even came saw us when we played Manhattan, NYC...
Rest in Peace Jon; I'll miss all our great mechanical conversations.
Ricky
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Ian Worley
From:
Sacramento, CA
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 4:34 pm
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| I am shocked and saddened to read this news. Jon was definitely one of the good guys, always ready to help other folks in any way he could. The forum will be diminished without his continued presence, but he left a lot of himself here for the rest of us to remember him by. Rest in peace my friend. |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 4:59 pm
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| This is a shock and major loss to our steel guitar community. Jon was a talented steel mechanic and a helpful friend to anyone in need. His sage advice was an important commodity to the steel guitar industry. RIP Jon, you left us a wealth of knowledge that will live on. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 5:42 pm
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Oh my. I've lost another kindred spirit.
This is sad. |
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 8:50 pm
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| This is a devastating loss - I can't find any words. A wonderful man. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 9:36 pm
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Man, this really hurts. What a great guy Jon was and will always be remembered as. RIP my friend.
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 30 Jan 2025 11:03 pm
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Jon was such a sweet good man. I’ll miss him.
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Per Berner
From:
Skovde, Sweden
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 4:29 am
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| He will surely be missed. Lots of knowledge, always willing to share. |
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Dan Kelly
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 5:02 am
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WOW! I am sorry to hear about this. Jon will be missed. May Perpetual Light shine upon him!
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Hey You Kids! Get Off My Lawn!
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 5:13 am
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| So sad. Thanks for all your contributions - rest in peace, Jon. Condolences to the family. |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 5:43 am
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I too am so sorry to hear this. John was such a nice guy person, and so very knowledgeable and helpful. I played in NYC once and he came out to the show and we had a nice visit. It was great to finally meet him face-to-face after corresponding so many years.
R.I.P. John. You will be missed by so many.
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 6:08 am
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Man I'm shocked to read this this morning. Jon was a really good guy!
I hooked him up with my brother-in-law's band years ago when he was still in Brooklyn.
I'm so sad to hear this, RIP Jon!
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Regards, Craig
I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
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Chris Boyd
From:
Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 7:16 am
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A shock since I had no idea he was ill. One of the most helpful and tolerant people here. Always willing to lend a hand where he could.
Big void left here. RIP Jon. Condolences to the family and close friends. |
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Jim Cooley
From:
The 'Ville, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 7:23 am
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| I always paid particular attention to Jon's postings. I learned a lot from him. He was a great asset to the forum and will be missed. |
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 7:33 am
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| Sorry to hear this about Jon! He was an important contributor to the Steel Guitar community here for many years. I never knew him personally but communicated with him at times. RIP Jon you will be remembered. Prayers for his family and many friends. |
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gary pierce
From:
Rossville TN
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 8:52 am
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| So sorry to hear, I enjoyed his knowledge and post here. |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 31 Jan 2025 10:57 am
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| This is sad.....I go back many years with Jon....R.I.P. my friend..... |
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