[Dixielandjazz] Mike Silverman - Don Gumpert

[Richard Broadie]

Hi Paul and list.

I totally agree that the djml  is the most appropriate spot for us to
discuss our music and those who have lived and died for it.  Mike played
"Saints" more than once.  I find comfort in the confidence that he has
joined their numbers.

We have another friend on this list,  Don Gumpert, who is another wonderful
trumpet player in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  I understand he is now in
very critical condition.  I'd encourage you all to show love and support for
him and his wonderful wife, Sandy in this difficult time for them.   Their
email address is dongumpert at cox.net .  Send some prayers in that direction
as well.

Many thanks,

Dick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Reid" <whadayesay at webtv.net>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 10:32 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Rambeling Rememberances on Mike Silverman - Reply
to Richard Brodie


> Dick, I'm going through the scads of entries and tributes to Mike. Yours
> gas touched me very much. All that you stated is very heartfelt and
> tender. We'll all miss him. I only hope that you can +make the wake+ for
> Mike on the 19th of July. I don't know the location as yet, but that's
> up to Bobbie. It looks like we should probably have a good sized room,
> huh.
>
> Best of regards, I'll stay more in touch with you. What you said is
> true. We never realize how much more we could have reached out, until
> after we had ther chance to. Fortunately, I did have some good
> communication with him in the last months. One thing he did say was
> that, he'd be around for a long time. This is true. What he recorded
> will be around for a long time, for many to enjoy.
>      I asked Bobbie yesterday if it was alright to post something on
> DJML, and she gave her permission. She has heard from many, and I think,
> as I feel you also did that DJML was an appropriate place to announce
> this. Indeed, that's what DJML is very much a part of........
> communication, in the best sense of the word.
>
> Regards,
> Paul
>
>
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