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Re: Sad news...
- Subject: Re: Sad news...
- From: Buckeye <buckeye@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:24:20 -0400
Yes, very sad indeed. He had been on dialysis for some time, and I
think he had been waiting for a kidney downer for some time.
I've "known" him on the Internet (Zep discussion groups, email, and
lately facebook) for about 20 years. I think I met him at two
Zepfests. He was a natural cut up - one of the more naturally funny
guys I ever met. He definitely lived life to the fullest. He also had
a sincere heartfelt side to him. As Nech mentioned, he was kicking
back with a fishing pole for the last couple of months.
Great story Nech, about him pranking you at work!!!
You will be remembered, my friend!
-Bruce
For all of the long timers on here, it is with heavy heart that I pass
on the news that long time FBO-er and DG-er, and all around funny guy,
JR Sroufe, has gone over to play drums with Bonzo. Other than knowing he
had been ailing for years, I was not aware just how dire his situation
was. Apparently he was enjoying life to his fullest posting pics of his
fishing prowess just up till this past weekend. I guess now I'll never
find out just how the hell you got my number to work and then proceeded
to call and berate me telling me you'd punch me so hard you'd knock a
lung out cause your cell service was so bad. You totally had me. I bet
there are others on here that can tell stories of JR's highjinks at
Zepfests past. I shall also never forget you being one of the first
people to burn me a bunch of shows to get my CDr collection going. And
the choice of show was nothing short of classic. Smoking Pig's Burn Like
a Candle. And him telling me "I'm doing it a 1X because it's THAT
important of a show for you to have." A decade later Jimmy thought so
too and gave us HTWWW. I still prefer Burn Like a Candle, and tonight
shall go seek out that original cdr and have a Ballantine just for you.
RIP my friend. You will be missed.