John Fabian passes - OnLine Memorial Service

Michael Barone · Post by **Michael Barone** » 30 Jan 2010 4:46 pm

Ann, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. This sad news is shocking. John's friendship and tremendous presence in the industry will be missed.

Mike

tom anderson · Post by **tom anderson** » 30 Jan 2010 7:01 pm

You have all my sympathy and prayers.

Jay Dee Maness · Post by **Jay Dee Maness** » 30 Jan 2010 7:19 pm

So very sorry to hear of this. Jaydee

Bob Kagy · Post by **Bob Kagy** » 30 Jan 2010 7:23 pm

I'm deeply shocked. My sincere comdolences to you Ann.

J D Sauser · Post by **J D Sauser** » 30 Jan 2010 8:41 pm

I can not believe this! I am so sorry. Sorry I didn't call for the last years, just to say "hello". Didn't, I don't know... I don't know what to say... I was so looking forward to see him and you Ann again, some day.
I was just thinking about my days in Dallas with John... the way I got to know, well, you all and a bit of Texas.

You have my most heartfelt condolences... It almost sounds too formal, to say so, I feel so devastated I can not only imagine how you will feel.

... J-D.

Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 30 Jan 2010 9:06 pm

The Pedal Steel world has lost a giant in the industry.

John shared so much valuable information with myself & everyone over the years...always willing to give the proper assistance to specific challenges.

I know he will be missed by myself & many others.

Betty & I send our condolences to Ann & the family.
Al Brisco

Rob Segal · Post by **Rob Segal** » 30 Jan 2010 10:08 pm

I am shocked; this is a terrible loss to so many personally, and to the steel guitar world as a whole. John was always a friend and forthcoming to me; and he was filled with precious understanding about how to build steel guitars. Ann, please accept my condolences,

Rob Segal

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 30 Jan 2010 10:40 pm

So sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to John's family and friends.
Mike Cass

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 30 Jan 2010 10:59 pm

Again, I wish to express my sadness at the loss of such a great man, and as an added blow, the demise of a great steel guitar. This makes my Carter guitar that much more special to me. R.I.P. good buddy.

Dave Ristrim · Post by **Dave Ristrim** » 31 Jan 2010 6:09 am

My God! This is shocking, I feel awful and send my deepest condolences. I've known John for many years and never even considered the steel guitar world without him.
A very sad day for me and everyone else John knew.

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 31 Jan 2010 6:14 am

What a total shock!

Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. John was one of the first people I met in the steel guitar community years ago. It was always a pleasure to talk to him about steel and other topics as well.

He never indicated that he was ill even the last time I saw him about a month ago. This is a big loss to our community.

Rick Winfield · Post by **Rick Winfield** » 31 Jan 2010 6:26 am

Ann & Family,
Please accept my heart felt sympathies & condolences.
The "steel guitar world" is at a loss without him.
Rick

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 31 Jan 2010 7:41 am

Ann & Family -

This is a complete shock as so many have already said.

I only ever had a handful of conversations with John but each time his love and dedication to the steel guitar as well as his commitment to the quality of Carter guitars shone through.

Hs passing is a loss for all of us and even those of us who barely knew him will miss his contributions. This is a sad day and our thoughts are with you.

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 31 Jan 2010 7:43 am

A leaf dropped 7000 miles away; I heard it here just now. Condolences to you and the family Ann and a wish for the strength to deal with it all. steve t

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 31 Jan 2010 8:37 am

I was saddened by the news of John's passing. My condolences to Ann
Bent Romnes

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 31 Jan 2010 9:03 am

Ann, You and your family are in our prayers at this time. sincerely, Brian and Meryl Henry

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 31 Jan 2010 9:33 am

I never met John personally, but the responses here on the forum speak volumes about the kind of person he obviously was.

My condolences to Ann and family on your loss. John has certainly left a legacy to be proud of.

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 31 Jan 2010 10:12 am

Ann I am Very sorry about John, May God Bless You and Your Family In These Troubled Times, Randy Gilliam.

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 31 Jan 2010 10:17 am

Our prayers are with you Ann. John will be greatly missed by all.

Steven Black · Post by **Steven Black** » 31 Jan 2010 10:35 am

So sorry to hear this sad news, John has given me inspiration on the steel guitar, he also gave me confidence back towards this fine instrument, also he has touched so many peoples hearts, he really cared about what people thought, he and Bud carter was the only ones who could really build a guitar with a high quality sound and still be light weight and have all the standard features of a traditional steel guitar, the pedal changer on the Carter is the best changer a steel guitar could have, Ann my prayers are with you and John is at peace with God, hang in there. Steve Black.

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 31 Jan 2010 10:59 am

So sorry for your loss Ann. John will be missed.

John Groover McDuffie · Post by **John Groover McDuffie** » 31 Jan 2010 11:01 am

Ann, I am very sorry for your loss, and for the loss to the steel guitar community. My sincere condolences.

Doug Dietrich · Post by **Doug Dietrich** » 31 Jan 2010 11:02 am

Ann, I just found out about John. What can be said at a time like this? I am stunned and feel so so sorry for you, your family and the Carter family. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you. I feel so honoured that I was able to work in St. Louis with John, you and the rest of the Carter people. If there's anything at all that I can do please don't hesitate to ask. It's such a helpless feeling but I would be happy to help out in any way.

Deepest sympathy, Doug Dietrich

Rich Peterson · Post by **Rich Peterson** » 31 Jan 2010 11:15 am

My condolences to Ann and the family. While we steelers have lost a brother, you have lost a life partner and love. Our thoughts are with you.

Alan Kendall · Post by **Alan Kendall** » 31 Jan 2010 11:18 am

Ann I am so very sorry to here about John. My heart goes out to you at this terribly sad time.

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