jeremy c Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 This is the saddest posting I have ever made. Dave Brown's son, Justin, just sent me this email. I only met you briefly in California this summer, but I know my father always held you in high regard. This morning my father passed away after an 8 hour procedure trying to repair a full rip in his aorta. My mom has asked that I let the forum know, but I don't know how. He always really enjoyed the forum and life in general. He was a wonderful man and father. I appreciate all of the good interaction all of the forum guys gave him. He sure did love that bass. I didn't know who else to let know. Thank you- Justin Brown I only knew Dave the way most of us did, through the forum, but I considered him to be a great friend and a wise and thoughtful man whose life was devoted to the bass playing, music, and music education. His son, Justin, has inherited these traits and I wish him the strength to get through this difficult time. Dave will be sorely missed and my heart goes out to his family and all of his students who will have to find some way to continue without his physical presence. His influence on this forum has been profound. I know he will be sorely missed around here but he will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, Dave. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear that about Dave. He really has been a big part of this forum and he'll be missed. Prayers are sent to his family and friends. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Missing you already, Dave. Peace be with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swed_bass Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Our destiny can take fast and unexpected turns. Just a couple of days ago Dave was still posting here. I am very sorry to hear the news and I hope that there is something grand waiting for Dave after this earthly life. What ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 My heart goes out to the family and friends that knew Dave personally. Indeed, peace be with you in this season. May you find strength in your faith, good memories, and passion for life. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby LowTones Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 You know, I don't post often. But I'm logged on the forum every day and, reading all these messages, I feel like I know a lot of members personally. Dave Brown was one of them. My thoughts are with the family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I just don't know what to say... wow... Reading this actually hurt as if I had known him for years as a dear, close friend. My most sincere condolences to the Brown family. Thank you for loving and supporting a wonderful man who has gained the love, respect and appreciation of a countless number of people around the world through this forum as well as through a well-lived life and a dedication to teaching, most noble of professions. Dave, you will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. I'll meet you one day in Heaven at God's endless jam session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster6550 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 In Pace Requiescat. . . The world losing kind, honest, knowledgeable musicians is never a good deal. . . But death makes angels of us all, gives us wings where once we had shoulders smooth as raven's claws. . . Best wishes to his family. Keep your chins up! "When it comes to havin' a good time, nothing beats 'fun'. . ." -- Stefan Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Lawson Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What a sad sad day - the internet is a crazy thing, and we can all learn so much from people we never meet face to face. My condolences to Dave's family and friends. His posts here were insightful and full of experience. He'll be sorely missed, Steve www.stevelawson.net StevieLand - go on, you know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Go with God, Dave Brown. Nice knowing you. "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family and friends. That's just so, so sad. If anyone knows if anything is being done in Dave's memory, or for his family, please let us know. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Terribly sad news... He balanced on that 'fine line' between Teacher and Friend here on the Lowdown....a wonderful, warm presence. My thoughts go to his family and friends... We will miss you, Dave - Rest In Peace Jim Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wilburn Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Seconding kenfxj, if there are any charities or causes where Dave's family is directing donations in his memory, let us know. Dave will certainly be missed. Four String Riot the myspaces, we hates it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 My condolences to the Brown Family. I hope and pray that they will get the strength they need to get through this difficult time. He had such knowledge and was so willing to share it. I enjoyed and appreciated his posts here and always felt he had more musical know-how in his little fingernail than I had in my whole body. I read Jeremy's post and it felt like a smack in the gut. A huge loss to this forum. Rest In Peace Dave. Newf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs700s Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I am so sad to hear about Dave's passing. I am new to the forum and I really enjoyed reading Dave's posts. I will be praying for the family, as the loss of a husband/father/friend is one of the most difficult things to go through in life. Dave, rest in peace! Thanks, Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 When I first joined this Forum, Dave was the first person that I really felt a realtionship with. Maybe because he was a fellow Texan. We always talked about getting together and trying different restaurants. We had many PM's back and forth. I will miss his friendly responses greatly. My prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Dave, I will miss you. Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I am so sorry to hear this bad news, I hope his family find peace, Dave and they are both in my thoughts. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I had to read the post a number of times before it sank in. Like Dave, I am a HS orchestra teacher and enjoyed sharing with him that experience. He had great advice adn thoughts to share with all of us. It is amazing how you can get to know someone without ever meeting them in person. A very sad day indeed. Dave's presence on this forum will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 This is shocking news! My sincere thoughts go out to Dave Brown's family and friends. I'm on the other side of the globe, and never met Dave, but felt as though I even knew him to a degree. His thoughtful, gentlemanly and helpful demeanour always shone through here and he'll be sorely missed! http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groover Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Wow, what a shock! I will miss him dearly. Like everyone else I have enjoyed his post, always full of wisdom and wit. From the responses here it looks like he's leaving quite a legacy. He has certainly touched many people on this forum and I'm sure in person as well. My prayers go out to his family and I also hope to participate in a memorial fund. This has got me really thinking about how much I appreciate the knowledge and comradery of this forum. There are many great people here and I appreciate and thank you all. Mike Keefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Shocking and terrible. Dave was one of the wisest, thoughtful and most helpful presences here. It is my most fervent hope that his family finds peace and that Dave has gone somewhere far better. "The other voice" will be missed greatly. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Jeremy, please send all our condolences to Dave's family. Maybe email this thread after everybody's had a chance to post. Odd how we feel like the people on this forum are good friends, even though most of us have never met. Dave always had good things to add, and he'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music-man Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 It makes no difference to me that I never met DBB in person - it's still a shock to hear something like this, and I feel a real sense of loss. Dave has been a wise, funny, calm and thoughtful voice on this forum for a long time. I checked my PMs, and found an early exchange with Dave from three and a half years ago ... we had differed on a trivial point in a thread, and touched base afterward to ensure neither had offended the other. As in his posts, he was generous and self-effacing. Peace to you, brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I am so overwhelmed by this news that I can't adequately express my sense of sadness and loss. I truly feel as though I have lost a member of my own family. May God grant him peace and be with his family during this difficult time. You will be sorely missed Dave, Rest in Peace. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar546 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Is this the Dave we are talking about? Dave Brown Moderator Member # 38592 If so, he just posted 2 days ago. God bless his family. "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know" by Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I like Steve had to read this posting a few times. I don't post that often, but I read every one, and I believe you can tell more about a person from what they write than what they say. I have a perception of how I think people are actually like if I were to meet them in person from reading their posts. I truly believe that Dave really cared about music and the students as well as all of us that he shared his knowledge with. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Shane How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have been away from these forae for a while, due to issues of an intensely familial nature, but the news that provoked this post really saddens me. DB was always there with the lengthy but totally thought out post, quick to offer guidance and reassurance where others might proffer sarcasm and scorn, and was self-effacing to a fault while still managing to impress. He will be missed in a world already short of those like him. His family, friends, and students have my thoughts. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 This is absolutely terrible news. I am absolutely shocked to hear this news. My condolences go out to Dave's family. Would it be appropriate for the forum to send flowers? If so, I would like to contribute to that as well as any charities or memorial funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 My condolences go out to Dave's family and if there is a charity to contribute to please let us know. He will be missed..he always brought a calming tone to some of those threads that where going astray... very very sad news !!! www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 To me, DB's posts were more important that the rest (no offense intended to "the rest"). Smarter, more insightful, and kinder. I hope to someday be that cool, hope to be as complete of a person. My sincerest sympathy to his family. Peace Paul K Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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