Author Topic: Paul (TBO) (Read 13428 times)

jacko · « **Reply #60 on:** January 27, 2009, 04:20:30 AM »

I've just got back to the forum after a couple of days and can only say I'm devastated by this news. Paul has always been a shining light on this forum and as he's in Europe, one of the few members I've been able to hold almost real time conversations with. I've missed his contributions for some time and now I understand why he's been quiet. Reading some of Paul's posts has brought both smiles and tears. He will be sadly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

graeme

dean_m · « **Reply #61 on:** January 27, 2009, 04:53:24 AM »

There are times in our lives when someone special enters and really shines a light on our souls. No matter where we are in that part of our lives, or where we are in the world we stop and listen.... and learn! Paul is AND will always be on of those special persons.

It's been a while since I last posted here and for that I'm terribly sorry. It's been just as long since Paul and I have traded posts or talked on the phone. That is something that I will have to live with sadly!
Mica called and left me the message last night and after reading the thread and seeing the picture of Paul that Bob posted, at first I cried and then I laughed. That picture embodies what Paul was all about!!!

I, just as many of us have a million favorite Paul stories but I remember when my wife Rachel was pregnant with my youngest daughter, Paul would call from time to time to ask if I was playing my upright bass for her. When I would explain to Paul that she's not born yet, he would explain right back that even though she wasn't born, she would still be able to hear me and it would help through the pregnancy and after she was born. Well she's 5 now and every time I pick up upright, she stops and listens! He knew!!!!
We take so many things for granted in our lives. I knew at some point we would meet and he would finally get a chance to meet my family and the little girl that he helped to appreciate my bad arco playing!!! Now that time is too late. I guess this will be one of Paul's final lessons to me. I can hear his voice now..... saying don't wait hug the ones you love.......

He used to refer to me as Brother Dino as well and then later as Brother Paul the Fake One. Then that morphed into the artist formerly known as Dino It used to confuse the heck outta anyone that was new to the board. But in Paul's graciousness, he would always explain the whole Brother and Good One, Bad One and Fake One!!!! LOL!!!!!

Brother Paul, you are a gift to everyone that you've touched your life! I know you will check in here from time to time. You are loved here and will be missed.

God Speed

-Dino

bassman68 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:17:53 AM »

Sorry haven't been around for a few weeks...
I'm speechless, My thoughts go out to Paul & his family.

Steve

gtrguy · « **Reply #63 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:21:15 AM »

What horrible news, I am so sorry. He is a great guy. One of those folks you don't actually know but consider a friend.

Dave

mikedm · « **Reply #64 on:** January 27, 2009, 11:03:08 AM »

To me, Paul has laways been the embodiment of what a community should be. We should all be so fortunate to be so gifted and loving, to be missed so greatly and completely.

Paul, you are in my prayers.

Mike

george_wright · « **Reply #65 on:** January 27, 2009, 11:29:19 AM »

I had 35 college sophomores in class this morning. One of the topics was the power of social networking as a strategy for building a community of loyal customers. For the past several years, I have used the Alembic discussion board as the best ever example of this.

As fate would have it, I brought up http://alembic.com/club this morning.

I noticed the new topic, For Paul, immediately. Grasping the import and obviously stunned, I stammered out something about how familiar many of the names were, how this was one of them, what a shock this was.

On the way out after class, one of the students said, Sorry about your friend.

A friend I never met and never knew beyond his posting here, but neverthless a friend.

Geo

alemberic · « **Reply #66 on:** January 27, 2009, 01:26:38 PM »

My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to Paul and his family.

I had the pleasure of meeting Paul at the Northern California Alembic gathering last March. I knew something of him from reading some of his many posts on this forum. I could not play bass due to an injury to my right hand, but I came for the fellowship, and of course brought my Orion. For some reason, Paul noticed it and asked me if he could pick it up and play it, to which I readily agreed. He and I chatted a little bit, as well. I could sense right away he was a unique, talented, and warm-hearted person.

Paul, it was my pleasure to meet you. Godspeed--

Eric

bonesrad · « **Reply #67 on:** January 27, 2009, 01:53:07 PM »

Best wishes from Seattle to Paul and his family.

Bones

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #68 on:** January 27, 2009, 02:46:01 PM »

Very, very sad. I wouldn't say I knew Paul, but I certainly knew his posts. My best wishes for peace and comfort to him and his family.

kilowatt · « **Reply #69 on:** January 27, 2009, 03:33:35 PM »

Paul's humor will be greatly missed. The responses to this post show just how caring a community this is and how much Paul's input is respected. Thoughts and prayers to Paul and his family.

Pete

eastcoastepic · « **Reply #70 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:21:09 PM »

It's amazing how life can be so great at times, and so brutally unfair at others. As sadness befalls us, let us remember Brother Paul for the wonderful musician that he is, and for the great friendship (now matter where you were in the world) that he showed to us all in the Club.
Hoisting a pint in your honour, kind sir; best wishes to you and your family.
Godspeed my friend,
Chris

basstard · « **Reply #71 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:30:10 AM »

This is shocking and tragic news... Actually, I cannot believe it. Paul's always been so full of life and humour...

I don't really know what is there to add...

jazzyvee · « **Reply #72 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:10:37 AM »

I had the pleasure of speaking to Paul a few times a couple of years back when I was touring in Europe with Apache Indian. He was planning to come to the Afro Latin Music Festival in Belgium but something happened on the day and we never managed to meet up. He seemed a very lively cheerful person. How sad that things have happened this way.

Jazzyvee

fmm · « **Reply #73 on:** January 28, 2009, 06:06:08 AM »

How very sad.

Go with God.

dwmark · « **Reply #74 on:** January 28, 2009, 07:13:56 AM »

Just noticed the new category. Nothing new to add, but I share all of the sentiments and wanted his family to know the volume of our feelings.

To be known as a friend I never met and to be loved by people who never knew you. Paul, you have inspired me by giving me a different way to measure my life--a different goal.

Paul, his family and the Club will be in my prayers.

dw