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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 10 November 2003 09:21 AM
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I just received a call from the mother of my dear friend and fellow steel player Jackie Thompson, (who can no longer speak)and who is gravely ill. Someone has just broken into his home and stole his burgandy Fessendon double 11 string with 9 pedals and 7 knee levers. He believes the serial number to be 33. Should anyone see this guitar I would greatly appreciate your contacting me and I will get word to him and his family who are all very distrought and going through VERY difficult times. Any prayers you could send their way would also be greatly appreciated.....Thank you! |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 10 November 2003 07:04 PM
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That is terrible news. I will pray that he will heal and that his steel will be recovered.......al ------------------ |
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Don Sowersby Member From: New Braunfels, TX |
posted 10 November 2003 07:34 PM
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Reece, what part of the country does he live in? [This message was edited by Don Sowersby on 10 November 2003 at 07:36 PM.] |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 11 November 2003 06:02 AM
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Don....Jackie lives in the Dallas area. |
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RON PRESTON Member From: Dodson, Louisiana, USA |
posted 11 November 2003 08:12 AM
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I say there, It will be really HARD to HIDE one like that. Hope it is recovered. The person, (Or Persons) I'm sure, will NOT even know WHAT to DO with it.  |
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Jim Palenscar Member From: Oceanside, Calif, USA |
posted 11 November 2003 08:12 AM
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Jerry Fessenden told me that the true color of the guitar was reddish "Gentry Oak" formica. |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 11 November 2003 02:51 PM
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I have just talked to my great friend Jerry Fessenden as well as Jackies mother, and the guitar has been located in a pawn shop in Dallas. The police have also identified the person and are going to prosecute. Unfortunately his mother has been told the guitar had been hocked for $400.00, which means that amount will have to be paid before the guitar will be released, then additional charges may be filed against the thief to get the $400.00 back. The only other option is to wait for trial, which the police say could take up to two years, and that could be a lifetime to Jackie. Jackie desperately needs help in getting his guitar back so he can enjoy his remaining time. My dear friend Jerry Fessenden and I are both immediately putting a check in the mail to help out, not only a fellow steeler, but a kind, dignified and gentle man who is most certainly in terrible need. Anyone who wishes to help someone who truly deserves help, who is "one of us" in our elite steel guitar community/fraternity, may send their donation to: Jackie Thompson |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 11 November 2003 04:36 PM
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Reece, My check will be in the mail tomorrow.
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 11 November 2003 10:36 PM
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I'll have a check going out tomorrow. This is a really great community. |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 12 November 2003 08:26 PM
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My check is in the mail too.  Jerry Fessenden told me tonight that Jackie's dad loaned him the $400 to retrieve the guitar, so now we can help get his dad paid back.  |
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Jerry Roller Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA |
posted 12 November 2003 08:48 PM
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I will be out of town on a Medical appointment in Tulsa tomorrow. I will gladly mail a $10.00 check tomorrow. Jerry |
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Bill Hatcher Member From: Atlanta Ga. USA |
posted 12 November 2003 08:54 PM
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It should not cost a penny to get a stolen instrument out of a pawn shop. It is an illegal transaction for the pawn shop owner to buy this guitar. HE is the one who loses NOT the original owner. I just had this happen in the Atlanta area. The pawn shop owner lost the money he paid for the guitar I had stolen NOT me. Just file a police report and verify the instrument and it should cost nothing to get it back. |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 12 November 2003 09:02 PM
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The way Jerry explained it to me was that if the pawnshop wasn't paid, the guitar would be taken to the police station as evidence until the case was resolved, which could be several months. At that time he would get the guitar back at no charge. By doing it this way, Jackie got his guitar back today and the $400 will be added to the judgment against the perpetrator. |
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Kevin Mincke Member From: Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA |
posted 12 November 2003 10:34 PM
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The police should have confiscated the guitar from the pawn shop as evidence. The pawn shop owner is out the money but is possible he can recoup it during the prosecution of suspect(s) involved in the initial theft and sellling stolen property. A judge could force restitution be made at any rate. Glad Jackie got his guitar back! Hopefully they'll charge it out as burglary, theft/possession of stolen property and any other appropriate charges. |
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Ron Page Member From: Cincinnati, OH USA |
posted 13 November 2003 08:18 AM
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quote: Bill, I think I know what you meant but your statement is a little ambiguous. You hadn't really stolen the guitar, had ya? ------------------ |
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Milton C. Willmann Member From: Spring Branch, Texas, USA |
posted 13 November 2003 09:03 AM
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Mr Anderson, I sent you an email that might help Jackie clear this unfortunate situation up. Hope it helps. ------------------ |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 13 November 2003 12:00 PM
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Bill H....Thank you for your comment. I believe some of the laws of your state and the state of Texas could be different. That which I have relayed from Jackies parents within this thread, is exactly what they were told by the Dallas police department. Special thanks to Milton Willman for his interest and valuable input based on his considerable experience. |
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Jerry Roller Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA |
posted 13 November 2003 01:30 PM
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Regardless as to whether the $400.00 should have been paid or not, I feel there is nothing wrong with sending some money. Our fellow forumite steel player is in a bad way and probably has 100 places he could spend some extra money. I am glad to send a small amount to help out and a bunch of small checks would certainly add up enough to do some good. Let's do it. Jerry Roller |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 14 November 2003 08:51 AM
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My money is on the way Maurice, It's nice to be able to help. I'm sure with the steel community behind Jackie, things will be fine. Let me know if any additional help is needed. bobbeseymour |
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Gordon Borland Member From: San Antonio, Texas, USA |
posted 14 November 2003 07:09 PM
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Iam sending a check because of this community. I thought "well why post..just send it" but communacation is what this is all about in this forum. God bless you and your family. |
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Jim Baron Member From: Madera, Ca. |
posted 15 November 2003 06:57 AM
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My check is in the mail this morning... Jim |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 15 November 2003 09:34 PM
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Mine will be in the mail tomorrow. Without this forum, things like this would never happen. Thanks, b0b... |
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Jim Baron Member From: Madera, Ca. |
posted 16 November 2003 07:36 AM
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Was talking with Fessy and apparently Jackie has lost his bar and picks also. Maybe someone in the Dallas area has an extra set they can part with. Jim |
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Hal Higgins Member From: Denham Springs, LA |
posted 16 November 2003 12:40 PM
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Reece....thanks for your post....I know that if it had been my equipment stolen, I would appreciate anything anyone could do to help...as has been said, this is a great community to be a part of.....my $'s will be in the mail tomorrow for our friend and fellow forumite.........May God Bless us all for caring........HAL ------------------ |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 18 November 2003 06:14 AM
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I received a very nice hand-written thank you letter from Jackie, his mom, and dad yesterday. For future reference, his last name is Thomson (no 'p'). Hopefully they are able to cash the checks with either spelling. |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 18 November 2003 01:54 PM
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My french check would be of no use to him, but if anyone I know who has PayPal can e-mail me, I will send $10 to them to forward. Since it's Reece asking, I know this is an approptiate situation to do this. animatic@fr.oleane.com |
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Jeff Evans Member From: Fort Worth (not that other place 30 miles east) |
posted 18 November 2003 09:08 PM
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http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum14/HTML/000577.html Still no "P." |
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Jerry Roller Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA |
posted 18 November 2003 10:28 PM
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David Donald, you can use my PayPal account if you want to. The account name is: jlrsteel@tkrepr.com If you do so be sure and email me and let me know so I will not waste any time forwarding the money on. Jerry |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 19 November 2003 05:40 AM
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Jerry Fessenden said he received a nice letter from Jackie's mom as well. She's VERY thankful to all the people on the Forum who have responded. |
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John Heinrich Member From: Ashland City, TN, USA |
posted 19 November 2003 05:54 AM
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Reece, Is there a place on the web that has a picture of the Guitar? ------------------ |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 19 November 2003 03:13 PM
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I want to thank Jeff Evans for being quick on the up take on this, I have sent $10 to him for Jackie's benifit. Also thanks to Jerry Roller for the offer. Good luck to Jackie and everyone helping out here too. |
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Jerry Roller Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA |
posted 19 November 2003 03:22 PM
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Good going David, I sent my check today. Jerry |
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Ed Naylor Member From: portsmouth.ohio usa |
posted 20 November 2003 03:22 PM
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I sent Bar,Picks, and strings out today. Hope it may help a little. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works |
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Jerry Roller Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA |
posted 20 November 2003 07:50 PM
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Great going Ed!! Jerry |
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Rex Thomas Member From: Thompson's Station, TN |
posted 20 November 2003 08:57 PM
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Alrighty, a 7/8 bar, 1" bar, & a couple of E9 sets I can't use are on their way. [This message was edited by Rex Thomas on 20 November 2003 at 09:22 PM.] |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 21 November 2003 08:37 AM
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John H....There is not a picture of the guitar anywhere to my knowledge. I too received a very nice letter from Jackie and his mother and father. I have also had two very nice phone conversations in which she asked me to thank everyone from the bottom of their hearts for being so kind. In addition to our helping the Thomsons financially, I believe it would be wonderful if some would take the time to write Jackie a cheerful letter and just say hello, possibly without expecting a response, although it would surely be appreciated and very meaningful to him. At times like this I'm especially happy to be part of such a wonderful and giving steel guitar community. |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 23 November 2003 08:47 AM
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Please see "Extended Family" concerning Jackie Thomson! |
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Samuel E. White Member From: Greeneville TN. |
posted 23 November 2003 01:56 PM
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Ha don't tell the mail man I'm going to slip a $10.00 bill in the Enverlope and put some sheets of paper on both sides so you can't see it threw the enverlope. It will be in the mail tomorrow.I need a address Sam White |
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