Arthur’s post on the whistle deployment thread was his very last one. I am really sad to report that he succumbed to a heart attack.
His 51 years were filled with much love toward a great many.
Music was his great joy.
I hope his sweet wife Anne won’t mind my telling you this sad news.
Lets set some time aside to remember Arthur with a tune or two.
Mine will be Tapps and Amazing Grace.
Prayers are surely welcome, too.
Mack
Yes, his passing took me by great surprise. We were just working on putting some of his songs online. Here is one he wrote:
http://free.gentle.org/users/gospelhymns/Whistle/Magdalene.htm
[edited to correct a typographical error]
Oh, gee…
i have never talked to him on this board but my thoughts goes out to his wife and his family.
My heartfelt sympathies to Arthur’s family and friends…
May the music he made live on in their hearts.
All the best,
Andrea
My sympathy to the family as I know some of what they are going through right now. My father died at 48. I just had a heart attack followed by bypass surgery. Warning: heart attacks are not always the big chest crushing pain you read about. 1 out of 5 is like mine, totally silent. I felt nothing more than a little tickle in my chest and some breathlessness. After having the heart attack I passed a stress cardiogram. Only the nuclear scan showed up the damage. Do not dismiss chest pain as nothing to check out. Keep playing the tunes it is great therapy. Still here and still whistling. I was real lucky.
Ron
I’m so sad to hear about Arthur’s passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends and I shall play laments for him.
51 years are too few. My condolences to his wife and all who loved him.
It is always a great loss to the world when someone’s music is forever silenced…
All my sympathies,
Paul
Very sad news. Arthur and his family will be in my prayers. Here is a link to the Tribute to Ed Reavy. http://www.reavy.us/the_poem.htm It seems somehow appropriate.
God Bless,
Paul
Too soon, Mack…Too soon. I wish I could have known him…
Best
Byll
My condolences to Arthur’s family.
What a song that is, Walden! Thanks for pointing us to it.
Carol
I did not know this man either, but my respect and regards to his family, friends, and his memory. The posts to this thread alone are proof of this mans worth and contributions to the world during his time here, and I agree… 51 is too few in years. It is obvious to see he will be missed, and I wish I could have known him. I will be sure to take a moment of silence, and dedicate a tune to him at the next hoolie.
And that is a good song!!
Take care,
John
Sorry to hear that. Kind thoughts and prayers for his family. Thanks, Mack.
TW
Didn’t know him but read his posts. I kind of feel that all people on this board are friends so my heartfell sympathy goes out to his family. 51 is no age to be gone.
As another who only knew him by his posts, I can only say that when one person and their music is taken from this world, it is a very sad time for us all.
~Larry