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In loving memory of XavierG / "X-Man"

Discussion in 'In Memoriam' started by KatieG, Jun 17, 2019.

  1. Jun 17, 2019 #1
    KatieG

    KatieG

    Jun 17, 2019
    It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my Dad (username: XavierG) on October 4, 2018.

    He spent many years on this forum discussing one of his greatest passions and thoroughly enjoyed the sense of community he found here.
     
  2. Jun 17, 2019 #2
    kesslari

    kesslari Groovin' with the Fusion Cats Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2007
    Santa Cruz Mtns, California
    Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
    I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hope that time is allowing you and your family to heal from the grief, and that his memory is with you in joy.
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2019 #3
    Chris Fitzgerald

    Chris Fitzgerald Student of Life Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 19, 2000
    Louisville, KY
    Your father was very kind to me back in the days when I first joined almost 19 years ago, and generously helped me with technological issues a number of times. I will remember him well. RIP Xavier.
     
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  4. Jun 18, 2019 #4
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    :(

    Thank you for you contribution to this community sir. Fly on in peace.

    And thank you for letting us know, Katie. Prayers out to your family.
     
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  5. Jun 18, 2019 #5
    Joshua

    Joshua WJWJr Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Aug 23, 2000
    Connecticut
    I remember him, too. RIP, X-man.
     
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  6. Jun 18, 2019 #6
    DirtDog

    DirtDog

    Jun 7, 2002
    The Deep North
    RIP XavierG.
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2019 #7
    cm3ohana

    cm3ohana Supporting Member

    Aug 1, 2005
    I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, KatieG. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2019 #8
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    I'm so sorry to hear. Please know that I held your dad in high esteem.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2019 #9
    Mike N

    Mike N Missing the old TB Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 28, 2001
    Spencerport, New York
    RIP, XavierG.
     
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  10. Jun 19, 2019 #10
    beaglesandbass

    beaglesandbass Think first, then post? Staff Member Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Aug 14, 2001
    Philly Suburbs
    Oh no. I'm sorry to hear Katie. I remember him being a co-moderator with me in the early days of the forum. He was always a great guy when I talked to him.
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2019 #11
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Central Texas
    I fondly remember you dad, Katie. My condolences...
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2019 #12
    Ryan L.

    Ryan L. Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Aug 7, 2000
    West Fargo, ND
    I remember him well. RIP.
     
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  13. Jun 19, 2019 #13
    Michael Jewels

    Michael Jewels

    Nov 29, 2000
    Queens, N.Y.(Near JFK Airport)
    Oh, man, what terrible news!

    I was quite friendly with your father, Katie.

    He was one of the first members here who actually encouraged my corny joke telling. ;)

    And when he told me he was involved with helping a school in your area with musical instruments, I sent him a few.

    We were supposed to meet here in New York about 15 years ago, but I forget what happened; whether our schedules conflicted or the trip was cancelled. Either way, we never met in person, and I regret this.

    And he talked about how much he loved his family often.

    I am going to miss your father, Katie, he was a good man.

    The world is a poorer place for him not being here.

    I hope you and your family have found peace with his passing.

    Rest in Peace, Xavier, my friend. :(

    Michael Jewels
     
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  14. Jun 19, 2019 #14
    kobass

    kobass Supporting Member

    Nov 3, 2003
    Outside Boston
    Katie, So sorry to hear of this. I remember your dad as well.

    RIP Xavier.
     
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  15. Jun 19, 2019 #15
    smperry

    smperry Administrator Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member

    Nov 3, 2003
    Bay Area, CA
    I'm so sorry to hear this! XavierG was such a great presence in the forums, and was very kind to me personally in the early days of the forum. We chatted a bit offline too. Xavier was such a genuine and kind person.

    Thinking of you and your family at this time KatieG.
     
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  16. Jun 19, 2019 #16
    Ronzo

    Ronzo

    Jun 10, 2002
    Deep down in Florida
    So sorry for your loss, @KatieG . It’s our loss, too.

    RIP Xavier. :(
     
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  17. Jun 20, 2019 #17
    Yogi Bear

    Yogi Bear

    Aug 14, 2000
    So sorry to hear this. XG was a great guy and someone I fondly remember speaking with him "back in the day" here on TB. My condolences.
     
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  18. Jun 21, 2019 #18
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Always helpful and friendly. That's how I'll remember Xavier. Your father was a good man Katie.

    -Mike
     
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  19. Jul 2, 2019 #19
    KatieG

    KatieG

    Jun 17, 2019
    Thank you to everyone for your kind words. I am glad to know that he had so many friends both online and offline who enjoyed having him around. He will be missed dearly.
     
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