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Topic: Jerry Byrd
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DeWitt Scott
Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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posted 06 March 2005 11:53 PM
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Word has come to me that Jerry suggested that he be admitting into the hospital. He was admitted on Saturday. He also requested that his "Living Will" be brought along. I will do my best to keep you informed of the outcome of this latest situation in Jerry's life. I played my set in Dallas on Sunday morning on my Rickenbacker Frypan and I purposely played "Drowsy Waters", "Hawaiian Wedding Song" and had Rob Parker sing "The Night I Came Ashore". There was a time in my performance that I pictured Jerry sitting beside me. When I returned home at 1:00 am on Monday morning I got this sad news from Al Stotler. My prayers are for Jerry. Please keep Jerry in your prayers too. Scotty |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 07 March 2005 07:24 AM
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Hi Scotty, Thanks for letting us know. and thanks for playing 'Drowsy Waters". Jody. |
Bill Ford
Member From: Graniteville SC Aiken
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posted 07 March 2005 04:02 PM
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My best, and prayers to the undesputed "MASTER" of steel guitar. Thanks for the update,Scotty.Bill |
Bill Stafford
Member From: Gulfport,Ms. USA
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posted 07 March 2005 04:41 PM
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Jerry's presence was felt all weekend on that stage. Thanks for the information Scotty, I know what terrible news this is for you and for all of us who love Jerry so much. Prayers to him and for his family from this man who absolutely loves Jerry Byrd. thanks for all you have given to us, Jerry.Bill Stafford |
Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 07 March 2005 05:15 PM
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Scotty-Thanks for keeping us informed about Jerry. My prayers are with him....al
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George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 07 March 2005 08:26 PM
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Words fail me.  |
Gene Jones
Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA
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posted 08 March 2005 09:19 AM
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Like George, words fail me at this time. I am also one of those whose playing was influenced by Jerry more than 50 years ago, and he will always be known as one of the Icon's of the steel guitar!
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DeWitt Scott
Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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posted 08 March 2005 02:53 PM
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Jerry Byrd update. I talked with Kaleo today and she tells me that Jerry is still in the hospital. He has had many visitors and also has "perked up" some and may start therapy soon. Of course, this is good news, especially when tomorrow, March 9th is his 85th birthday. Kaleo also told me that they have closed the post office box number. Mail will be forwarded to their apartment for a limited time. Scotty |
Roy Ayres
Member From: Starke, Florida, USA
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posted 08 March 2005 02:54 PM
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Laurie and I are both praying for Jerry. He and I were on the Opry at the same time back in 46/47 -- him playing with the great Red Foley. I recall sitting by Jerry during one of their rehearsals at WSM and carrying on a conversation with hime while he never looked at the steel and never missed a note. He was one of my "heroes" back then and still is.Jerry, you have literally thousands of friends and admirers, all of whom are saddened by your illness and are pulling for you. ------------------
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Stoney Stonecipher
Member From: Knoxville, TN
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posted 09 March 2005 07:21 AM
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Thanks Scotty for the update on Jerry. We are still praying for him.........Stoney |
Lefty Schrage
Member From: West Union, Iowa, USA
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posted 09 March 2005 07:56 AM
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Appreciate the update on Jerry, Scotty. We continue to pray for his recovery. ...lefty |
Bobby Caldwell
Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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posted 09 March 2005 09:58 AM
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God bless my friend Jerry Byrd.Bobby
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Ron Whitfield
Member From: Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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posted 09 March 2005 10:04 AM
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Happy Birthday Jerry!Let's all do it again next year! |
DeWitt Scott
Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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posted 10 March 2005 02:01 PM
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Jerry Byrd update. Jerry is still in the hospital and as he has received many visitors wishing him well he is a little bit more uplifting. However, at this writing he is still not eating. He celebrated his 85th birthday, March 9th, in the hospital and we all are please with that. I will keep you updated as time goes by. Scotty |
Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 11 March 2005 06:08 PM
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Scotty-Thanks for the update. There must be something that Jerry can eat to help him gain strength.
Maybe something like "Ensure" to drink with all the vitamins, Minerals and protein..al------------------
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Denny Turner
Member From: Northshore Oahu, Hawaii USA
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posted 11 March 2005 07:49 PM
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Thanks a mil for the updates Scotty. I had been monitoring another message chain in *No Peddlers* with additional updates on Jerry's current challenge, ...and I overlooked checking for other message chains in other sections so wasn't aware of this one until now (Duhhhhh.....!).A steady flow of cards to and prayers for Jerry seems most helpful at this time. Aloha,
DT~
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