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Topic: Mel Remington RIP |
Drew Howard
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Posted 4 Feb 2015 9:46 am |
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Herb called, his wife Melba passed away two days ago, she had been in home hospice and the hospital.
Herb is very much alone now. If you are acquainted with him and in the Houston area, consider contacting him. |
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Ted Smouse
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Austin, Texas USA
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Posted 4 Feb 2015 11:24 am
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Drew,
Thanks for letting us know. Sorry to hear this news. I was just thinking about Herb yesterday, ...although, I think about Herb Remington a lot. I had met his wife, but didn't really know her.
Ted Smouse
Austin, Texas
KOOP 91.7 FM |
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Deirdre Higgins
From:
Connecticut, USA
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Posted 4 Feb 2015 5:57 pm
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My condolences go out to the Remington family.
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 5 Feb 2015 5:38 am
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My deepest condolences to Mr. Remington and the Remington family.
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billchav
From:
Houston, TX USA
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Posted 5 Feb 2015 4:27 pm Melba Remington
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R I P old friend of many years. Mel had several close family ties with several country music legends and was a great entertainer in her own right.
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 6 Feb 2015 5:46 am Happy Trails
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Condolences from George and PJ Piburn.
When I first started Non Pedal with the TSGA in 2002 Herb was there for me in his Aloha Shirt and Hat when I was surrounded by Belt Buckles. He Quieted the area by saying "They just don't Understand".
Herb coined my Nick name Mr.Boards at the the Non Pedal Session which he has supported from day one. |
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Bob Gondesen
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 6 Feb 2015 10:47 am Mel Remington Rip
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HERB , I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR WIFE'S PASSING
MAY SHE RIP , YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS .
BOB GONDESEN
LA MARQUE, TX |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 6 Feb 2015 3:22 pm
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| Herb, You and your family are in my prayers. |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 7 Feb 2015 3:06 pm
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we are so sorry to hear this.
herb, please accept out prayers for you and melba at this sad time.
lovya, herb
bruce & lynn
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David Hubenak
From:
Wallis, Texas, USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2015 10:04 pm
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Herb,
It is very sorrowful to loose your life's partner. Our sincere condolences during this time of sadness. You are one of the most respected and admired men in the music industry and beyond, and I am sure your wife shared the same.
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Bob Strum
From:
Anniston Alabama
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Posted 10 Feb 2015 2:52 pm
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Dear Herb, Carol and I are so sorry for your loss. I remember so fondly that when we were in Austria, you would call Mel each night and express your love for your dear wife. A piece of your heart is aching. May God's grace and presence be near you now.
Sincerely, Bob and Carol Strum |
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Dan Johnson
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2015 7:56 pm Sorry for your loss
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| Im so sorry for your loss Herb, Mel was always so nice to me, she will be missed. |
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 11 Feb 2015 10:26 am
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MEMORIAL TO MEL REMINGTON
I spoke with Herb Remington regarding the loss of his wife, Mel. He said that they had been married for 63 years, and he is taking her loss hard. I reminded him that the last time I visited with him he gave me a recording of several songs entitled "HAWAII SWINGS" on which Mel sang 3 songs. I asked him if I could share these as a memorial to Mel. He liked the idea and said it was alright with him. He also told me that Mel had written 2 or maybe all 3 of the songs while they were traveling between performing engagements during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The following selections are songs which Mel sang on "HAWAII SWINGS" with Herb playing steel guitar. Both Mel and Herb are doing an excellent job on these songs.
You Don't have to be Hawaiian
Home Sweet Hawaii
Muumuus Are Great for Mamas
http://youtu.be/Va00jGOOOho
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Jeff Strouse
From:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2015 12:00 am
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So sorry to hear about Mel. I spoke with her on the phone many times, but never had the honor of meeting her. She was a fine lady. I also have the same Hawaiian LPs of her singing.
She also hand colored some fret boards I had gotten when I custom built a triple and single neck guitar I got from Herb in the 1990s. He was using color on his pedal steels at the time, but not for the non-pedal. So I asked for some, and he made them, and Melba hand colored in the fret boards for me.
My heart goes out to Herb and his family. |
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Lee Barber
From:
Sweeny, TX, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2015 9:32 pm
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Herb,
Sorry I didn't see this till now. Sorry for your lose! Life is strange, in some cases it gives us someone to be a friend, a companion, someone we spend a life time with, and we are never ready when they're gone no matter how much time we think we have to prepare for that moment. Remember all the good times and forget most of any bad memories and celebrate her life with you. God be with you in this time.
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 16 Feb 2015 10:50 pm
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| Herb,condolences from the UK for your loss may she rest in peace. |
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Jeffery Self
From:
Spring City,Tennessee, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2015 5:09 pm
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Dear Mr. Herb,
The Self family mourns your dear loss, may the Lord comfort you in your needs.
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If it's a penny for your thoughts!!!
Why must everyone put in their two cents worth???
Remembering Larry Self (1936-2014) |
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Earl Hensley
From:
Las Vegas Nv.USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2015 2:30 pm prayers
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Herb, so sorry for your loss. Just remember the years of joy and fun. My prayers for you my friend.
Earl Hensley
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Robbie Bossert
From:
WESCOSVILLE,PA,U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Mar 2015 7:11 pm
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Just read this terrible news...My condolences to Herb and to the family and friends.....RIP Mel...
Robbie
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Roy Rosetta
From:
Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 6 Mar 2015 11:41 am
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Mine and Barbara's condolences for the loss of your dear wife Mel. Our prayers go out to you dear friend.
...Roy and Barbara
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 6 Mar 2015 12:41 pm
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| Sorry to hear of your loss Herb. |
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 8 Mar 2015 4:10 pm
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Herb Remington family.
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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
Webmaster, http://www.georgiasteelguitar.com |
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Webb Kline
From:
Orangeville, PA
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Posted 11 Mar 2015 12:10 pm
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| Our sincere condolences, Herb. Prayers for you. |
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Ed Mikenas
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 18 May 2015 9:06 am Mel Remington
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Dear Herb,
Very sorry to hear Mel's passing.
There are a lot of folks out here who support you
during this time.
Sincerely,
Ed Mikenas |
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