In mourning...

[MVE]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you do find some comfort knowing that he passed surrounded by family and loved ones.

 

[Rip Van Dan]

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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Very sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully you have some recordings around of the music you made together.

 

[lbbc]

So sorry to hear of your loss

 

[Ghook]

Godspeed Bobby Neal

 

[Bulltrout]

That is terrible news. My condolences to you and his family.

 

[JRA]

good that he was not alone when he passed. sorry for the loss of your loved one.

 

[ctbass]

Peace.

 

[andruca]

Always sad to hear. Sorry 4 your loss. Pass your pal's memory on. That's the way people live on in the end, as this song that's stuck with me forever reminds (best mourning song I know). If he represents good moments to you, you'll think of him often, he'll live longer, sounds like the kind of afterlife I'd like (it might look like just YOUR mind, but it's also still HIS imprint living in it). Make it your job to give the man the afterlife he deserves.

 

[vin088xk1]

So sorry to hear, in our thoughts

 

[garp]

Sorry for your loss. That is a terrific photo by which to remember him – surrounded by the things that bring us musicians joy.

 

[dragonflyrock]

Reading this immediately tugged at my heartstrings. My condolences to you and your other bandmates.

 

[bassbrad]

RIP Bobby, Boogie On. It is especially hard to lose a brother in music, I hope your band can pick up the pieces.

 

[TimBosby]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. RIP Bobby.

 

[ShredLikeTim]

Sorry to hear that. He knew you and his wife were there at the end. Rest In Peace Bobby, you are in good hands.

 

[Yaralag]

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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Very tragic. Way too young... Sorry for your loss.

 

[BassikLee]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Wisebass]

Hi Tim

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

Wise(b)ass

 

[dbsfgyd1]

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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I’m sorry for your loss.

 

[TimC82P]

I really appreciate the kind words of support I have received here. The week after Bobby's death was an ordeal for me. I'm still processing. I haven't picked up my bass yet, but I know how emotional it will be to play again. I know Bobby would want us to keep playing. That would be the best way to honor his memory.

Again, thank you all.

 

[TonyP-]

My condolences

I’m glad your still going to keep going . It is the best honor you can do for your friends that you create with.