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Topic: Rest In Peace, Dean Forshee
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Smiley Roberts
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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posted 07 February 2000 09:42 AM
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What can I say that hasn't,already,been said?
R.I.P. Dean Forshee.
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Rick Tyson
Member From: Ohio
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posted 07 February 2000 09:52 AM
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It is so tragic and sad when someone, a friend, is taken away from us. We always wish we could have them back , even for a moment.
God bless you Dean
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Graham
Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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posted 07 February 2000 03:04 PM
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 Dean Forshee, R.I.P. |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 07 February 2000 04:32 PM
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I will be there Saturday------------------
Carter D10 8p/10k
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Dave Boothroyd
Member From: The Malvern Hills
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posted 08 February 2000 03:26 AM
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I'd just like to add my tribute to the many.
I only knew Dean from his emails, but it's not hard to recognise one of the good guys.
Deepest sympathy to all his family.
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Smiley Roberts
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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posted 08 February 2000 07:07 AM
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Sorry for the double post. I didn't realize this thread was 2 pages.
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Jerry Stubblefield
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posted 08 February 2000 09:56 AM
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I played in a band with Dean in New York City in the mid-late 80's and had just sent him a tape of some recent efforts of mine and had received a tape of him playing in a band called the Howlers, which sounded really good and it was a pleasure hearing again some of Dean's signature licks plus a lot of new ones. For those in this forum who didn't know him personally, I'd like to say that Dean was a true professional, the kind of guy you hope to work with but too often don't get to. His playing was always better than he thought it was, but he didn't waste time and effort beating himself up either. He was just a great musician, period, not just on the steel, his main axe, but he was a wonderful vocalist and highly accomplished guitarist too. And as a person, he lit up the room with his wit -- always had a funny when one was needed -- knew how to open a vent for a session that was under pressure -- knew how to offer and take criticism -- in other words, he knew how to work, or as I said before, he was a real pro, make no mistake. God knows we can't spare ANY pedal steel players, but we sure got ripped off this time. My heart goes out to Dean's wife Susan and the whole family, especially the little step-grandson Calvin ("Calvinator" to Dean) who Dean obviously adored. There's so much more I could say about Dean, but I get the feeling it's pretty well known anyway among his friends and colleagues what a great, special guy he was, and how much he'll be missed.
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John Steele
Member From: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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posted 08 February 2000 02:25 PM
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I would like to also express my condolences
to Dean's family. I'm very sorry for your troubles.
Unlike alot of internet groups, this bunch seems to be a family, and although I never had the pleasure of meeting Dean, I've thought of his family a hundred times this week.
Peace,
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Dave Burton
Member From: Richland,Wa. USA
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posted 08 February 2000 11:23 PM
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Deans family. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Dean but from all of your posts I feel I now do.I will be attending a memorial in Seattle this Sat the 12th for I lost my Niece in that accident. There will be pictures of the people we lost and I will feel a definate tie with now two of them.The steeling community is a close one and this thread has helped me to deal with the loss.I will say a prayer for Dean and his family when I am there and thanks to everyone. Dave Burton Imagine the jam session they are having in heaven. |
RickRichtmyer
Member From: Beautiful Adamstown, MD
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posted 09 February 2000 03:43 AM
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My condolences go out to Dean's family. They are in my prayers.------------------
Rick Richtmyer
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Bob Putnam
Member From: Cherry Valley, IL
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posted 09 February 2000 11:34 AM
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Dean,May You Go In Peace. Bob Putnam |
BobG
Member From: Holmdel, NJ
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posted 09 February 2000 11:58 AM
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I never knew, met,spoke to or emailed the
man yet I find myself constantly thinking about him. All I can say to the Family is
"I'm deeply sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers".
I also play in his honor.
BobG (brother steelman).
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Dave Van Allen
Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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posted 09 February 2000 12:06 PM
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I am also sadenned at this news.Not to seem frivolous, but does anyone know if Dean's pictured Zumsteel was on the plane with him? I have an image in my mind of an NTSB investigator trying to figure out what part of the plane the changer mechanism came from... R.I.P Dean
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Joe E
Member From: Plainfield,IL
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posted 09 February 2000 01:35 PM
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Heaven's done called another steel player back home!RIP Dean |
Paul Stertz
Member From: Pittsburgh,Pa. USA
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posted 09 February 2000 02:40 PM
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I, too, have never had the opportunity to meet Dean in person. I only knew him through his posts on this forum. Forum members here are like a big family, and it is especially saddening to hear of a loss of a fellow steeler and forum member. My prayers go out to Dean's family and others that were close to him.R.I.P. Dean, God Bless the Forshee family. |
Bob Taillefer
Member From: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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posted 09 February 2000 07:17 PM
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Very sad indeed. I never met Dean but read his comments on the Forum. May he rest in peace. Regards Bob |
Larry Hendrickson
Member From: New Glarus, WI
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posted 09 February 2000 08:13 PM
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Dean Forshee R.I.P Larry------------------
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Larry Hendrickson
Member From: New Glarus, WI
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posted 09 February 2000 08:37 PM
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Dean Forshee R.I.P Larry |
Bill Llewellyn
Member From: San Jose, CA
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posted 10 February 2000 12:08 PM
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I think Dean's passing touched us all here in a number of ways. First, he was a friend, or acquaintance, or at the very least a fellow forumite, with whom we all shared a common love of the PSG. So we lost one of "our own," and that's always a poignant thing. Secondly, he was involved in an airplane crash. I'd guess we all fear that calamity to one degree or another, for ourselves and for others, especially since we're so helpless to do anything about it (in a car one at least has the feeling - whether or not it's really true - that one can control something about a potential crash). And now we know someone who actually went through the worst of the worst. (Sigh....) And thirdly, Dean, at 47, was about the average age of all of us steelers. So perhaps his passing has made us think a bit more about our own mortality, which as classic middle-agers we've probably been thinking about more and more just because of the phase of life we're in. Sorry to seem so somber, I don't really mean to be. It just really gives you a lot to think about.[This message was edited by Bill Llewellyn on 10 February 2000 at 12:11 PM.] |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 10 February 2000 03:31 PM
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Bill, you are pretty much on track. As you know, I lost my oldest sister last month and that really started me pondering my own death. Now, Dean...Well it's tough. I know I will snap out of it.------------------
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Ronney Bailey
Member From: Albuquerque,New,Mexico
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posted 11 February 2000 07:17 PM
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I didn't know Dean personaly and guess I never had talked to him or anything but He sure was a great steel player and friend to all and very loved by all he will be well missed Rest well my friend Psalms 23 |
Jeff Hogsten
Member From: Flatwoods Ky USA
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posted 12 February 2000 04:02 AM
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I just learned about Dean today and was shocked. Although we never meet personaly we had many phone converstaions and did quite a bit of business together.He was one nice person. In all of our transactions he would always tell me if you arent satisfied with it just send it back.Ill always remember him fondly Jeff Hogsten ------------------
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Mike Dennis
Member From: Stevens Point WI.
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posted 12 February 2000 05:03 AM
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We are having a very beautiful early morning, orange sky sunrise here in central Wisconsin... my thoughts are with Dean and Ronnie... |
Chuck Campbell
Member From: Manassas, VA, USA
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posted 12 February 2000 05:58 AM
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Although I didn't know Dean, I have enjoyed his post on the forum. My condolences go out to his family and friends in thier time of sorrow |
Chuck Campbell
Member From: Manassas, VA, USA
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posted 13 February 2000 05:01 AM
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Although I didn’t know Dean, I have enjoyed his post on the forum. My condolences go out to his family in their time of sorrow
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