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Topic: Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes |
Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 7:25 am |
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Tom Palmer's son, Franklin, and daughter Danielle, just reported on facebook that their Dad, Tom, of D2F covers, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday at his desk. I'm sure many of us have purchased Tom's covers for our steels, amps, volume pedals, etc. Tom always put out a quality product and was a great person. Rest in peace, my friend, you will be sorely missed in the steel community.
Here's a photo of Tom...
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 8:00 am
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| So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, brother. |
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William Morgan III
From:
Hephzibah,GA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 8:20 am
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May I offer my deepest sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Every time I called and ordered a cover he always went the extra mile to be sure that I received exactly what I wanted. It was always a pleasure to talk with him. He will be greatly missed by our steel guitar community. His D2F covers and leg bags were always of the utmost quality and fit. Tom always followed up with a call a week later to make sure my order fit correctly. He was a caring businessman and a true gentleman.
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 8:25 am
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| Makes this a very sad day. I will miss chatting with him at steel shows and on the phone. RIP Tom. |
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Bob Littleton
From:
Camas, WA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 10:02 am
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| Oh no! Tom was truly a fine man and a good friend to many of us. He will be missed. This a a real shock. |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 11:11 am
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| I am in shock! One of my very best friends in the Steel Guitar Community. I will miss our conversations very much. RIP, Tom |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 11:40 am
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Wow! Sorry to hear this. I just (two weeks ago) purchased a cover for a speaker.
Condolences to the family. |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 11:50 am
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Tom called me 2 hours before he passed, I was not able to talk as I was setting up for a gig, Patti took the call and I returned it today, only to hear the sad news What a shocker.
Tom was a giver, if more people lived as Tom did the world would be a much nicer place.
I will miss you old friend.
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'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS bars, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Stereo Steel amp, Telonics 15” speaker.
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 11:53 am
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ouch- another great one gone  |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 12:04 pm
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Tom was a really great person to be around, God rest his soul.
My condolences to the Palmer family.
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 12:14 pm RIP Tom Palmer
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I just heard the very sad and shocking news myself via a phone call from Tom's son, Franklin. Tom will indeed be missed by everyone who knew him, especially those within our steel guitar community. My wife, Kathy and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to Tom's family.
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 12:41 pm Tom Palmer
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| Tom and I have been friends since he started d2F Covers, although we rarely saw and spoke to each other. I last saw and spoke with Tom at this years TSGJ in Irving. Kind human being that I really liked. Condolences to his family. RIP Tom my friend. |
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John Brock
From:
Xenia, Ohio
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 12:56 pm Tom
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Wow...what a Great guy...so sad to hear this..condolences to the family. Tom did what no one else could do and a true gentleman.
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Jim Hinds
From:
Gallatin, TN USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 2:02 pm
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So sorry to hear this. I have bought dozens of covers from Tom and spent hours on the phone with him talking about gear. Was always hoping to meet him some day.
My condolences to his family and friends. |
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John Lang
From:
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 6:43 pm
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| Very sorry to learn of Tom's passing. I shared a table at 3rd and Lindsley with Tom, Ray Montee and Gerry Petrovey to enjoy the Time Jumpers a few years ago. What a nice guy Tom was. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends, RIP Tom. |
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George Redmon
From:
Muskegon & Detroit Michigan.
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 6:50 pm
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| I couldn't believe this. I just ordered a cover, and spoke with him last month. All my covers are D2F Covers. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 7:26 pm
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If I'm not mistaken , didn't his wife,Jan, pass away less than a year ago? That could have put a strain on Tom.
I never met him but have a good number of his D2F covers and leg bags here in Beijing, the USA and in Thailand. His products were quite attractive and meant to last a long time . Condolences to his children and other family members. Steve t |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 10:20 pm
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| I learned the very sad news today and was heart broken. Tom was one of my good friends. We went to many Steel Guitar shows together and shared many good times. He will be missed very much. Our condolences to his family. Ray and Sally Montee |
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Duane Brown
From:
Reno,Nevada USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 10:33 pm Tom Palmer
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| I'm stunned. Tom called after the TSGA show to tell me how much he missed getting to see me. He had been caring for his wife for several years and didn't get to shows. After he lost her last year he went to TSGA this March. I didn't go this year and he wanted to see how I was doing. Tom was a friend from the first time we met and was a true Christian gentleman. I will sure miss our visits. |
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Bob Muller
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2017 11:09 pm
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| Very sad and unexpected news. |
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Mike Headrick
From:
South Pittsburg, TN, USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2017 4:21 am
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| I will surely miss my friend, Tom. He lost his wife just months ago after years of Devote care for her in her progressing illness. I just talked to him about 3 weeks ago and he was looking forward to playing out again and wery optimistic about life. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2017 5:14 am
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Very sad news, indeed. My condolences to his family.
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Larry Rafferty
From:
Ballston Spa, NY
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Posted 9 Jun 2017 5:18 am
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Very sad news. Tom was a good friend and skilled craftsman. The last time I talked to him, he said he might
expand his business to making covers for other instruments such as keyboards, accordions, and microphones.
Anyone who ever spoke with him had a friend for life.
Condolences to the family and RIP Tom.
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Mullen D-10 8x5; Sho-Bud Super Pro D10 8x6; PedalMaster 5 Star SD-10 3x5; Dekley D-10 8x4;
Sho-Bud S-10 3x1; Fender Lap/Floor Steel; Peavey Power Slide; Supro Lap Steel; Peavey Nashville 400;
pair of Peavey Vegas 400's; Peavey NV112; Webb 614E with matching extension cabinet; Fender Twin Reverb and 3 cats.
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