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RyanHughes

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The person known as "PollyBass" on talkbass took his life, last week.

This is his brother, Ryan, and in his note, he told me to post this on this website.


He said to tell everyone that "Talkbass was a huge part of my life, and almost everyone of you had a impact on my life, and even if you don't know it, helped me with alot of personal issues. Nothing makes your day like seeing bruce and brad bicker, or the great humor displayed by dave, stupid, and the rest. I hope WR is doing a great job in recordings. I know that i'm probably being selfish, but right now, this is the only way out. Thank you for the times.

Casey "Polly" Hughes."

This is hard enough as it is, so if I don't responde to questions that quickly, i'm sorry.

 

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Oh my God, this is just horrible. I can't even believe I'm reading this.


Didn't he just get married?!!? I'm stunned.

RIP Polly.

I'm so sorry Ryan.

 

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i am beyond words....

 

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This is terrible... It's like a slap in the face.

My sincere condolences to all his relatives and friends.

 

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RyanHughes said:

I know that i'm probably being selfish, but right now, this is the only way out.

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I am having some difficulty getting beyond this part.

We have had some discussion threads on this before,
I hope as the discussion ensues, that people who consider
similar actions come to understand the effect on everyone else whose life they have touched.

My condolences, Ryan. We are all sad he felt that he had
no other option, or someone he could talk to when he
felt despair.

I am sure those sentiments will be echoed by many here.

Time will heal the wounds.

Take care
Thor

 

Bruce Lindfield

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As one of these mentioned - I am stunned and speechless.

I can only offer condolences to you and your family Ryan, as others have done.

 

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Im so sorry for your loss, this is just terrible

 

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Ryan and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Polly was an asset to this forum and the world of music. He will be truly missed by all of us. My sincere condolences to all his relatives and friends. Polly will be in my thoughts.

In sadness,
Justin

 

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That's just terrible news. I am so sorry to hear that. He will be missed around here, for sure. I offer my condolances to you and your family, Ryan. I only wish that we could have had the chance to help him, as I am sure you do as well. I'll be saying a prayer for all of you.

 

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Thor said:

My condolences, Ryan. We are all sad he felt that he had
no other option, or someone he could talk to when he
felt despair.

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I never spoke with Polly other then once when he butted in to a disagreement I had with another TB member (he sided against me)... but I read most of his posts and I am sad that there will be no more from him.

and my condolences to his family and loved ones. He was being very selfish.

 

Bruce Lindfield

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speddling said:

but I read most of his posts and I am sad that there will be no more from him.

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I just looked and he made over 4,000 posts - so, quite a substantial "memorial", in a way...?

 

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wow.
this is truly shocking. he always seemed like a fun guy! his posts usually my day brighter .

my condolences to family + friends. truly surprising.

 

Michael Jewels

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Oh my God.

To think that he felt so alone.

I can't even think of anything else to say right now.

RIP, Polly.

Mike

 

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My condolences to you and your family Ryan. I'm shocked. Polly will be missed around here.

 

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Wow man....this freakin sucks......that dude was funny, and always had that cool avatar.......suck-o-rama.....

If I can do anything, please let me know.

-Mike

 

James Hart

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Bruce Lindfield said:

I just looked and he made over 4,000 posts - so, quite a substantial "memorial", in a way...?

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I've read them as posted... no I haven't gone back.

I've read his, much as I've read most all of yours... and most all posts from most of the regulars.

 

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I never really had direct worlds with Polly, but I read many of his posts. He seemed like a great guy and very knowledgible in the world of bass.

My sincerest condolences to you and your family, Ryan.

 

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I am shocked. Polly was very cool; I'm surprised to hear this news. He always seemed like a happy guy.

May you find the peace you couldn't find in life, Polly.

 

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I used to talk with Polly a whole lot in the chat, and we both really wished he could have made it to the Mobile GTG last year to meet everyone. best of luck, Ryan. This will be a hard time for you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.