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My Good Buddy Last viewed: 18 minutes ago

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I lost a good friend Sunday April 28th.

My buddy Dave was found dead of a heart attack at his home by friends.

I had only known Dave for nine years, but we were as close as brothers when he was sober. When Dave drank, he was an impossible oaf (reminds me of me) and hard to love.

Still, we were friends.

Dave was three years younger than me, but his disease contributed heavily to his early demise.

Several of us spoke at his memorial last Friday, and we all agreed that when Dave was off the booze, there wasn't a kinder soul on the planet.

I treasure his friendship and miss him.

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
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Kev, my friend very sorry for your loss !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
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Sorry for your loss.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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Kev my prayers r with you he has a lot of good company in Heaven....gary

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
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once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 12 years ago
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very sorry to hear the news kevin. prayers sent..hang in there buddy.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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That sucks, man. The Demon Alcohol. Sorry to hear.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
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Kev - I lost three friends over the years prematurely, one to suicide, one to heroin and one to alcohol (liver cancer.) It's bad enough when a friend dies, but when the death is premature and self-inflicted, it adds a unique kind of pain and sorrow to the event.

You have my deepest sympathy and empathy for your loss.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I too am sorry to this Kevin. I feel for your loss and my thoughts are with you at this time.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Kev, sorry to hear buddy. Just recently I had to say a very difficult "I can't help you" to my cousin, whose life has been in a spiral after losing his 9 years of sobriety. Your friend has found peace.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

The courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Gary

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks, all !!

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
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