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In mourning...

Godspeed. Sorry for your loss. I lost a lifelong friend at about the same age last October. Although, he passed after a four year fight against cancer. I can't imagine how hard it would be to lose someone as abruptly as you have. Strength to you in this time.
 
So sorry for your loss and hearing the story brought back memories of almost exactly three years ago when we lost our lead guitarist. No words, but try to remember all the good times you had together with your mates. RIP Bobby.
 
My lifelong friend, brother, and bandmate Bobby Neal died suddenly yesterday after a brief illness. He was 55.

He took ill after rehearsing with us on Sunday. By Tuesday he was unresponsive. He was in ICU until Saturday, when it was apparent that the physicians' efforts were not reversing his condition. I was with him and his wife Saturday morning when she made the difficult decision to stop treatment and put him on comfort measures only, and later that afternoon when he peacefully left us, surrounded by family and friends.

Treasure your friends, especially those you get to share this gift of music with.


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My sincere condolences on your loss.
 
My lifelong friend, brother, and bandmate Bobby Neal died suddenly yesterday after a brief illness. He was 55.

He took ill after rehearsing with us on Sunday. By Tuesday he was unresponsive. He was in ICU until Saturday, when it was apparent that the physicians' efforts were not reversing his condition. I was with him and his wife Saturday morning when she made the difficult decision to stop treatment and put him on comfort measures only, and later that afternoon when he peacefully left us, surrounded by family and friends.

Treasure your friends, especially those you get to share this gift of music with.


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So sorry about this. Thoughts and prayers.