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Title: I lost my best friend
Post by: jimilee on March 02, 2017, 06:42:09 PM
My brother, my best friend, the guitar to my bass died yesterday at age 42. He was on a low carb diet and died while working out. They said he wasn't eating enough carbs to keep his heart pumping. He and I started playing guitar about 35 years ago and then I switched to bass.  He and I played a show together for only the second time on New Years, the first being when we were kids in a band together. This is truly the day the music died.


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Post by: add4 on March 02, 2017, 06:50:24 PM
I have no words to express how much I grief for you and your family.
I hope you'll find the strength needed to recover from that pain soon and remember the good things to be remembered.





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Post by: BrianS on March 02, 2017, 06:55:46 PM
My sincere condolences to your family and you. 
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Post by: madbean on March 02, 2017, 07:03:51 PM
Very sorry to hear that Jimi. That is way too young.
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Post by: culturejam on March 02, 2017, 07:06:44 PM
I'm really bummed to hear this, Jimi. My condolences to you and your family.  :'(
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Post by: blackedition on March 02, 2017, 07:11:43 PM
my sincere condolences. r.i.p.
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Post by: juansolo on March 02, 2017, 07:32:55 PM
 :( I have no words. Sorry man.
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Post by: gordo on March 02, 2017, 07:38:57 PM
Very sorry for your loss Jimi.  Big condolences to you and the family.
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Post by: neandrewthal on March 02, 2017, 07:44:43 PM
I'm so sorry Jimi, this must be unimaginably painful  :'(

no hug emoticon?
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Post by: neandrewthal on March 02, 2017, 07:47:07 PM
It makes no sense that he died doing what is supposed to make him healthier. The universe is cruel.  >:(
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Post by: m-Kresol on March 02, 2017, 07:50:07 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. my sincere condolences Jimi.
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Post by: Boba7 on March 02, 2017, 07:50:50 PM
So sorry for you Jimi. I have no words, but you and your family will be in my thoughts for a while. Sincere condolences.
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Post by: davent on March 02, 2017, 07:57:19 PM
Very sorry to hear this Jimi, i'll be thinking 'bout you!

dave
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Post by: jkokura on March 02, 2017, 08:08:37 PM
Oh Jimi. I can't even imagine. Please don't hesitate to give me a call.

Jacob
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Post by: matmosphere on March 02, 2017, 08:11:04 PM
That's way to young. I'm sorry to hear about this man, my condolences.
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Post by: flanagan0718 on March 02, 2017, 08:15:00 PM
I can't even imagine what you're going through...Best wishes man.
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Post by: Haberdasher on March 02, 2017, 08:24:07 PM
shocked & saddened, bro.  give me a shout any time.
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Post by: selfdestroyer on March 02, 2017, 08:42:34 PM
That is terrible news Jimi. I am so sorry, hang in there bud!

Cody
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Post by: midwayfair on March 02, 2017, 09:21:30 PM
Sorry for your loss, Jimi :(
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Post by: AntKnee on March 02, 2017, 09:29:04 PM
My kid brother is the drums to my guitar. Almost lost him to cancer a few years back. I can't tell you how sorry I am for you and your family.
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Post by: lego4040 on March 02, 2017, 09:33:48 PM
 :( So sorry for you and your families loss.
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Post by: zombie_rock123 on March 02, 2017, 09:34:36 PM
Thinking of you Jimi, my condolences
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Post by: Jules on March 02, 2017, 11:20:54 PM
Just awful mate, so sorry  :'(
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Post by: Leevibe on March 02, 2017, 11:37:30 PM
Unspeakably tragic. Really sad for you brother.
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Post by: thesmokingman on March 03, 2017, 12:09:48 AM
sorry for your loss
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Post by: cajone5 on March 03, 2017, 12:26:12 AM
Condolences  :'(
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Post by: jimilee on March 03, 2017, 12:27:57 AM
Thank you all so much for your support. It really means a lot, thank you so much.


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Post by: playpunk on March 03, 2017, 12:34:01 AM
Awful. So sorry jimi
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Post by: nzCdog on March 03, 2017, 12:52:16 AM
so sorry to hear about your loss jimi.  :'(
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Post by: woolie on March 03, 2017, 01:31:06 AM
My condolences on your loss. Very sad.


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Post by: gtr2 on March 03, 2017, 01:53:06 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss Jimi.
Thoughts and prayers...

Josh
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Post by: Urs on March 03, 2017, 02:08:35 AM
My sincere condolences.
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Post by: jubal81 on March 03, 2017, 02:23:54 AM
Really tough. Sorry for your loss, bud.
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Post by: diablochris6 on March 03, 2017, 02:29:15 AM
Sorry, Jimi. My prayers are with your family.
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Post by: alanp on March 03, 2017, 03:37:12 AM
 :( :( :(
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Post by: beneharris on March 03, 2017, 04:27:16 AM
That is horrible. I've had a few acquaintances die in the last year, and even that is heartbreaking. I can't imagine losing somebody that close. My condolences to you and your family on getting through this!
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Post by: Stomptown on March 03, 2017, 04:43:21 AM
I'm really sorry for your loss Jimmy.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Post by: peterc on March 03, 2017, 08:12:21 AM
Jimi

Sorry to hear about your brother, 42 is just so young to pass on.

Sometimes life is not logical.

Peter
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Post by: Tremster on March 03, 2017, 08:16:16 AM
My sincere condolences.
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Post by: drolo on March 03, 2017, 09:44:17 AM
I'm really sorry Jimi, I wish you find the strength to get through this one :-(
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Post by: raulduke on March 03, 2017, 10:41:03 AM
So sorry for your loss Jimi.

42 is so young.

My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by: mrclean77 on March 03, 2017, 11:25:58 AM
So sorry Jimi - condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: pickdropper on March 03, 2017, 12:17:53 PM
That is just awful.  I'm really sorry for your loss, Jimi.
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Post by: jimilee on March 03, 2017, 01:02:31 PM
You guys are the best. You guys probably know that I have no social media, so you guys are my connection to the world. I look forward to the forum everyday because of the knowledge and fun. Even though I've never met most of you, I feel like I know you ,your overwhelming support really helps and means a lot to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Over the next few days, I will have to go  clean out his apartment in addition to the funeral on Monday. In this trying time, I know I can count on you all, thank you again from the bottom of my heart.


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Post by: wgc on March 03, 2017, 01:10:50 PM
So bummed to see this, I lost an old friend a few days ago, not much older.  Still stunned. I wish you peace and many happy memories in the days ahead.
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Post by: bcalla on March 03, 2017, 01:25:15 PM
This a is terrible loss, Jimi.  Keep strong.  But I know from experience that as strong as you are you will need the support of family and friends.  I hope you have a good network around you to keep you moving forward.
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Post by: warriorpoet on March 03, 2017, 01:57:29 PM
Oh man. So sorry bro. For whatever it's worth to you, you have a pastor in Michigan praying for you and the family.

Grace & Peace,
Justin
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Post by: czapa tranzystor 2 on March 03, 2017, 03:42:51 PM
 :( ::)
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Post by: EBRAddict on March 03, 2017, 04:06:08 PM
That's tragic. Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: blearyeyes on March 03, 2017, 05:33:11 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss and the pain you must be enduring. Hang in there brother, we are all pulling for you and your family.   
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Post by: stringsthings on March 03, 2017, 06:41:46 PM
Sincerely sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Bret608 on March 03, 2017, 06:42:42 PM
Let me echo everyone else here and say how sorry I am to hear about your loss. I thought your post about playing a gig with your brother at New Year's was really endearing, so it is a shock to hear about this so soon after. All the best to you and your family in this trying time...
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Post by: Ralfg on March 04, 2017, 05:47:50 AM
That is just horrible.  I wish all the best to you and your family.   
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Post by: Jules on March 04, 2017, 08:18:39 AM
Quote from: jimilee on March 03, 2017, 01:02:31 PM
You guys are the best. You guys probably know that I have no social media, so you guys are my connection to the world. I look forward to the forum everyday because of the knowledge and fun. Even though I've never met most of you, I feel like I know you ,your overwhelming support really helps and means a lot to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Over the next few days, I will have to go  clean out his apartment in addition to the funeral on Monday. In this trying time, I know I can count on you all, thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
It will be a tough week Jimi but you will get through it. take strength in the love and great memories of your brother.
I am not on social media or any other forums either just the Madbean forum
I feel the same way about this forum, full of great people and I very much look for my daily Madbean catch up.
All the best

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Post by: timbo_93631 on March 04, 2017, 10:10:35 AM
I'm so sorry Jimi, there are no words.  Praying that the Lord gives you consolation, peace and strength, in an impossible time.
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Post by: jimilee on March 04, 2017, 02:34:55 PM
I learned yesterday that the artery that goes in to the heart was 99% blocked and that's why his heart stopped immediately. They call that the widow maker, if anyone was standing next to him, it still would have been too late. He used to drink death wish coffee and sometimes energy drinks before working out and that only perpetuated it. He was Buddhist and never went to doctors, he always chose a more natural approach. That's why even he didn't know he very well could have had high blood pressure.
  If you guys want to take a peek in to the kind of person he was, check out Seansdays.com He was a very talented writer and musician. I found out that he wrote almost everyday and has volumes and volumes of stuff he'd written. We have three sisters and I found out that each of us knew a different side of him, it has really been an enlightening sort of feeling.


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Post by: bluescage on March 04, 2017, 02:58:37 PM
I'm very sorry for your loss! :(
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Post by: sjaustin on March 04, 2017, 07:23:36 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this, Jimi. There are no words. All of us are pulling for you as you go through this impossible thing.
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Post by: Lubdar on March 05, 2017, 01:19:34 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
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Post by: CODymmoT on March 05, 2017, 04:24:45 AM
So sorry to hear that Jimi

Sending love from down under.


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Post by: Willybomb on March 05, 2017, 07:35:41 AM
Sorry to hear this Jimi...  Look out for yourself.
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Post by: jimilee on March 05, 2017, 12:52:32 PM
Wow, there are no words for the love you guys have, thank you, thank you, thank you.


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Post by: TNblueshawk on March 06, 2017, 08:09:02 PM
Holy moly man. Very sorry for your loss.
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Post by: alparent on March 07, 2017, 01:06:54 PM
So sad.
My condolence to you and your family.
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Post by: peAk on March 07, 2017, 02:09:27 PM
wow, just saw this

Sorry for your loss, Jimi

Glancing through his website, he looked healthy and way too young to go. It really hits home because he's about the same age as me. Not only that, I've done low carb dieting many times, and while I know it wasn't necessarily the diet that caused this, it's still scary. The chances of them even catching a clogged artery like that at his age is probably rare. 

Just another reminder that life is precious and can be taken away at any moment.

really sorry for your loss.
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Post by: GermanCdn on March 07, 2017, 03:11:01 PM
Wow, Jimi, so sorry to hear this. 
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Post by: rullywowr on March 13, 2017, 08:44:18 PM
Sorry for your loss Jimi.


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Post by: neve1272 on March 17, 2017, 01:50:46 AM
very sorry ... I've no words
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Post by: johnnygogo on March 18, 2017, 05:11:16 PM
my heart goes out to you. keep on playing in his memory.
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Post by: Superstereosix on March 25, 2017, 11:26:25 PM
Condolences.
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Post by: LaceSensor on March 28, 2017, 10:17:39 AM
Not been very active so just checking threads and sad to read these posts, Jimi

As others have said, many condolences and I hope you make peace with your feelings in time
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Post by: pryde on March 29, 2017, 12:28:21 PM
I haven't been very active in the forum lately but wanted to say I am very sorry for your loss Jimi.

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