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Al Braun

 

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Dunnellon, FL, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2009 6:20 pm    
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My Father, Alton J. Braun died last week at 82. A long time steel player, he served in Korea where he formed a band "The Grand Seoul Opry" to entertain the local troops.. He returned to Gainesville, FL where he attended the U of F and played football for the Gators and formed the Suwannee Rhythm Boys with his best friend Tom Murphy. He is survived by his wife Vicki, and a boatload of family I won't bore you with here!

He delighted in playing any form of steel guitar, from dobros to sho buds, as well as fishing, photography, boating etc.

Dad left me his prized 37 Ric B7 which I intend to start my own steel journey on, and will be joining the forum as soon as I return home Sunday after the service on Saturday the 14th.

I know my Dad enjoyed this forum immensely, and I look forward to continuing participating and look forward to the musical journey.

Please keep Al and his wife in your prayers.

Regards,

Hal Braun
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Skip Cole

 

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North Mississippi
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2009 8:17 pm    
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Hal, i would like to offer condolences to you and your family in the passing of your father. May God give you and yours peace and hope in the days to come.

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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 4:12 am    
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Sorry to hear that. As I live in Inverness your dad and I corresponded and he came to our Steel Guitar Club jam in Lake Pansoffkee one time.

Was his obit in the Chronicle? I don't remember seeing it.
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Chris Boyd

 

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Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 4:38 am    
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My deepest sympathies to you and your family Hal...and good luck on your new steel journey..
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Al Braun

 

From:
Dunnellon, FL, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 5:00 am    
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Jack,

Vicki Lynn says hello. Dad's obit was published in the Riverland News on the 12th. If you send an email to deedeebee@bellsouth.net, Vicki will send you a copy of it...

Thanks for your (and everyones) thoughts and prayers..

Regards,

Hal
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Don Sulesky


From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 7:25 am    
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Al
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing.
Drop into one of our FSGC jams some time.
I live in Hernado just a couple towns south of you.
Jack and I run the FSGC club.
Don
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b0b


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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 9:06 am    
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I'm so sorry to hear this, Hal. Your Dad was a member of this forum for over ten years, and an active participant for much of that time. We'll miss him.

My condolences to you and your family.
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Donna Dodd


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Acworth, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 12:39 pm    
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Hal,

I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray that your family's grief will soon turn to a celebration of your father's life.

How awesome that you will follow in Al's footsteps and play his beloved instrument!!

God bless,
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Al Braun

 

From:
Dunnellon, FL, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 4:32 pm    
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b0b wrote:
I'm so sorry to hear this, Hal. Your Dad was a member of this forum for over ten years, and an active participant for much of that time. We'll miss him.

My condolences to you and your family.


b0b, Thanks so much.. you have recieved my membership money, and as soon as I get on my own computer instead of Dad's, I hope to continue his participation, although I have nothing to offer.. I will be looking for a lot of guidance and help!

Thanks all..

Hal
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David Coplin


From:
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 4:33 pm    
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad Hal,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Good luck on your "Steel" journey. Your are in the right place to pick up a lot of help and make a lot of wonderful friends.

David
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Doc Hope

 

From:
Plant City, Fl & Greeneville Tn.USA
Post  Posted 14 Feb 2009 5:01 pm    
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Hal,
I'm really sorry to hear about your dad passing.I know he would be very proud of you playing his guitar.I'm sure you will enjoy being a member of the steel guitar forum.With sincere sympathy.
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Tommy Young

 

From:
Ethelsville Alabama
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2009 8:49 am    
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Hal I send my condolences and sympathy's to you and your family. and on the same note glad to have you as a member of this forum we all enjoy so much and hope you do as well, it will take a while to learn these guitars but worth every minute of the time, even to the family of friends we make here.I'm sure your DAD would love to hear you play his guitar..
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Willis Vanderberg


From:
Petoskey Mi
Post  Posted 22 Feb 2009 4:35 am    
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Hal:
I was sorry to hear of your dads passing. I met him a couple of times at our mutual friend Tom Murphys home.
I have heard many stories about the band him and Tom formed back in the old days.He was a fine picker and a gentleman.It don't get much better than that. I hope you can find some comfort playing the old Rick.
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Hal Braun


From:
Eustis, Florida, USA
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2009 10:14 pm    
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Thanks everyone.. here is a little shot of Dad doing one of the things he loved.. (check the shoes!)

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