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Topic: Don Helms |
Bobby Caldwell
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St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 7:06 am |
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Lets not forget Uncle Don, who passed in August of 2008. He was one the finest musicians and true gentlemen I ever met. Thanks for the memories Uncle Don. Rest in peace dear friend. You are missed and thought of often, Bobby
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Danny Hammers
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Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 8:07 pm
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Thanks Bobby ...for this post
Aug. 11 2008
A small Memorial to Don I put on Joe's web site
http://joeturnersoundtracks.com/jt.htm
With Don playing Cold Cold Heart
There is not a day goes by that in some way, that I don't think of Don. I still talk to Hazel about once a week.
Don was my very best friend and I miss him so much.
And your right, he was a true gentleman
Danny
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Doyle Weigold
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CColumbia City, IN, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2008 10:52 am
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| Bobby and Danny, the band I am in backed Don and, correct me if I'm wrong, I beleive his name was Melcalf, doing a "Hank" tribute show. I have been in the buisness over 50 years and have backed a number of Nashville Acts. I have never worked a show that was as strong or emotional as that was. I beleive I had tears comin' down my face the entire show. A Pickin' Bro. Doyle |
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Rob Parker
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Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Dec 2008 1:02 pm
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Mr Weigold,
That may have been Chris Malpass..He and Uncle Don used to do lots of shows together..He is a young kid from North Carolina.Great talent.
RP ...'come on in'... |
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Tommy Shown
From:
Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 11 Dec 2008 7:36 pm Don Helms
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| I was shocked the day I found out that Don Helms died. He was true master of the steel. And he will be missed by everyone. |
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Stephen Gregory
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Posted 12 Dec 2008 5:40 pm
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| Actually, Don passed away about 4 months ago, just a few weeks before the ISGC. We certainly do miss him. |
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Terry Wood
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Marshfield, MO
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Posted 16 Dec 2008 3:22 pm
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Yes, I miss Don too!
Please remember also to pray for Hazell, Don's wife; they were together since grade school. I'm sure she misses him more than any of us. She is such a sweet, dear lady.
Next, Don and Zane Beck were two guys who told me how it was back when I was a kid starting out on steel. THey gave me some of the best advice that any musicians ever gave me. I ain't never forgot it either!
Also, Don and I talked about his relationship with the LORD, I am confident he's with Jesus now too.
But I sure miss all those guys: Don Helms, Julian THarpe, Speedy West, Zane Beck and others.
GOD bless!
Terry Wood |
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