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Topic: My Dad Has Passed Away |
Bill Cunningham
From:
Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 6:13 pm |
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Today was the funeral for one of my best friends and my first musical mentor; my dad. I began playing bass with him in 1970 and played rhythm guitar behind him in fiddle contests as a kid. When I began learning steel guitar, he sat and patiently played rhythm guitar behind me for endless hours. We played together regularly until just a few years ago as his health declined and he stopped playing.
http://www.banisterfuneral.com/obits/obituary.php?id=400635
Looking forward to picking with you again some day!
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Bill Cunningham
Atlanta, GA |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 6:35 pm
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Bill, my condolences to you and your family. You are fortunate to have had such a wonderful, close relationship with your Dad through music. I know you'll cherish that your whole life. Peace, bro'.
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www.JimCohen.com
www.RonstadtRevue.com
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Tommy Young
From:
Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 7:08 pm
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My condolences to you and your family Bill..May GOD BLESS
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TOMMY YOUNG
MAX-TONE MODIFICATIONS
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 7:13 pm
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Bill...
Meriul joins me in sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad...it is never easy to lose a parent. May you find peace.
Billy and Meriul Easton
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Billy & Meriul Easton
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 7:33 pm
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Bill,
It was good to see you, your family and friends yesterday at visitation. You're in our hearts and in our prayers.
Donna and Tommy
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Donna Dodd
Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
- from movie Six Degrees of Separation
Come visit my steel guitar store on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/zoomwithaview
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Sid Hudson
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 7:52 pm
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I'm sorry for your loss Bill. I have the same relationship with my dad who is soon to be 85.
I dread the day.
Last edited by Sid Hudson on 25 Nov 2013 8:24 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Roy Rosetta
From:
Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 8:12 pm
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Bill, mine and Barbara's sincere condolences for the loss of your dear dad. Father's are very special.
...Roy and Barbara
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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 8:18 pm Your Dad
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Hi Bill,
So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Losing a parent is a day you don't forget, but nothing beats a strong father - son relationship. All of God's blessings and comfort to you Bill
Sincerely,
Craig, Debra and Mallory |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 9:24 pm
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Bill my friend, I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that the memories of you and your dad making music together helps you get through this period of grief.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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pdl20
From:
Benton, Ar . USA,
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 11:05 pm Mr. Cunningham
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Bill, so sorry for you loss, I know it will be hard to handle for a long time ,but always remember that you will see him again at the appointed time and will never have him pass away again. it will be as God has promised a joyous reunion in Heaven. God Bless. Rudy
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Mullen G 2 D 10 8 & 6 , Emmons D 10 8& 6 Evans Amps , Revelation,MPX1,Steward PA 1000 rack, Steelers Choice Cross country Seat ,Hilton Pedal, Curt Mangan strings . When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 26 Nov 2013 6:11 am
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| Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. I clicked on the link provided and read the entire obituary. That's a nice picture of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
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Jason Stillwell
From:
Caddo, OK, USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2013 6:41 am
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| Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family at this time. |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 26 Nov 2013 7:19 am
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Bill,
My condolences to you and your family. You're lucky to have had such a close and musical relationship with your dad.
Chuck |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2013 2:24 pm
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bill, so sorry to hear this.
our prayers & condolences to all the family & friends
bruce & lynn
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Chris Boyd
From:
Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Buck Reid
From:
Nashville,TN
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 5:12 am
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Sincere condolences Bill. My Dad and I had the same type of relationship... we lost him a little over a year ago and I know how you feel. Keeping your family in our thought's and prayers.
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 5:48 am
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Hello Bill;
So sorry to hear of your great loss.
My condolences to you and your family Bill.
Ron
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"Tone is in the hands. Unless your wife will let you buy a new amp. Then it's definitely in that amp."
We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head 
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them. |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 5:58 am
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| Sorry to hear this, your in our prayers...David & Red.. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 6:38 am
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Very sorry for your loss, Bill.
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Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
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Dan Burnham
From:
Greenfield, Tennessee
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 7:19 am I'm Sorry
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Bill,
So sorry for you loss,
Dan
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Lonnie Portwood
From:
Jacksonville, fl. USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 3:20 pm
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Bill, My wife and I have been attending the annual Fiddlin contest in Hiawassee for many years and remember when your Dad MC'd the program and occasionally played with the Band. He was a jewel, and you are fortunate to have had Him as long as you did, and you certainly are a "chip off the same block". You are in our thoughta. Lonnie and Johnnie Portwood
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Music is probably the most "spiritual of mankinds emotions, and when practised with a pure heart, can lead one into the presence of God, who invented it. Lonnie Portwood |
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John LeMaster
From:
North Florida
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 4:35 pm
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Bill, my prayers and condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
John L.
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bob drawbaugh
From:
scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 7:37 pm
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| Bill, I'm sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family will be in my prayers. |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2013 9:02 pm
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| Condolences Bill.... your dad certainly passed the musical torch on to you! God bless him and send peace to your entire family in this sad time. |
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