Author Topic: Paul (TBO) (Read 13537 times)

smokin_dave · « **Reply #105 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:36:27 PM »

Wow.I don't really know what to say.This saddens me terribly to hear such news.I'm sitting in a truck stop in Hammond LA and just popped in to check on things and.....man.My heart goes out to Paul and his family.I have the last Alembic catalog incased in plastic and I'm quite sure Paul wrote the various discriptions on the basses available within(please correct me if I'm wrong on this).When I get home,I will pull out the catalog and read it again from cover to cover.And Bonnie was alway's one of my favorite Alembic basses to look at.Just a fantastic looking bass.As I go to pick up my load in Baton Rouge tomorrow and drive it to Laredo,there will be much sadness in my heart for Paul.You will truly be missed.
S.Dave

danny_bryant · « **Reply #106 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:51:42 AM »

I often dont get a chance to post anymore on the thread due to my schedule but I have talked to Paul on ocassion. He always had the ability to make us smile and shed light on anything we had to say on this board.

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #107 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:52:36 AM »

Thanks Bob, knowing that made me feel better, too...

bassman10096 · « **Reply #108 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:30:48 AM »

The COTM is so, so fitting. Thank you Mica. I don't know of anyone here who so vividly expressed his appreciation for his instrument. Just another of the things that make Paul exceptional. Thanks, Bob, for sharing all of our thoughts with Paul's family and for helping us feel a bit more connected.
Bill

j_gary · « **Reply #109 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:06:30 PM »

Peace brother Paul, Peace.

wayne · « **Reply #110 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:09:20 PM »

May we all play with a little more Passion - a little more Joy.

May we all LIVE with a little more Passion - a little more Joy.

For Paul(TBO).

God Bless.

C-Ya......wayne

paulman · « **Reply #111 on:** February 03, 2009, 06:40:15 AM »

Whew, just shocking! A reminder of how we all need to stick together, and let each other know we care. I never say goodbye, I say Take care man.

Paul, take care man. Hold the Alembic tight, and go with the spirit.

bob · « **Reply #112 on:** February 03, 2009, 11:19:14 PM »

It's over. Around 9 pm Tuesday, local time, Paul simply stopped breathing.

His wife Chris, brother Gorik, and a few other relatives were with him. Incredibly, Paul's father had passed away in the morning, though at least that was not nearly as sudden or unexpected.

I seem to have run out of words, but there will never be a shortage of wonderful memories.

basstard · « **Reply #113 on:** February 03, 2009, 11:56:18 PM »

Until the very end, I was hoping for a miracle. But miracles don't happen...

Goodbye Brother Paul. We will all miss you...

jacko · « **Reply #114 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:05:34 AM »

Thanks for the news Bob, as heartbreaking as it is. Like Jarek, I was also hoping for a miracle but at least Paul's suffering has ended. My heartfelt condolences go out to his friends and family. We never met but paul was like a best mate whenever he was on this forum and i now feel a huge void where he once was. A sad loss to us all.

Graeme

jaybass · « **Reply #115 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:22:02 AM »

My condolences to the family and friends of Paul.
Great man, great humor, great bassplayer.
Joeri

pierreyves · « **Reply #116 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:24:26 AM »

Goodbye Paul, I'm sad even I don't know you.

bsee · « **Reply #117 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:27:52 AM »

My deepest condolences to all who feel pain at the loss of our friend Paul. I was very sad to hear the news of Paul's illness. Sad for him, sad for his family, and sad for all of us here. With the news that he has passed, I hope we can now be at peace as Paul is.

Miracles do happen every day. Paul's passing is very sad and just so senseless, but we have to do all we can to maintain hope and a positive outlook.

-bob

smuprof · « **Reply #118 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:46:38 AM »

I never knew Paul, but by the posts here the world has lost one of the best ones at an unfortunate time and in an unfortunate way.

Paul, you've left a legacy in friendships and community that is far too rare today. Thank you for lifting us all.

My condolences to his family and friends.

John

edwin_van_huik · « **Reply #119 on:** February 04, 2009, 02:17:25 AM »

My friend Paulus is in Bass Heaven.

Edwin Van Huik.