[Dixielandjazz] Fw: Gary Ryan in the hospital

[Robert S. Ringwald]

More bad news.

Many of you know Gary Ryan, the fine banjo player from the Moral Bay area?

See below.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sue Kroninger" <sue at bigmamasue.com>
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Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 11:44 AM
Subject: Gary Ryan in the hospital


> Dear Friends,
> I've just been in touch with Gary's daughter, who tells me that Gary
> is in ICU undergoing tests and is in serious condition.  He had a
> seizure Saturday, that they think was caused by a head injury
> incurred skiing last week.  He is not able to receive calls or
> communicate with anyone right now.  Dian and family are with him.
>
> I told Gwen that I'd set up a Goofster hot line with musician friends
> and fans, so that she will not be inundated with calls.  I'll pass
> along information to you and the above list when I get it, and she
> has promised that either she or Dian will be in touch with me about
> any developments.
>
> I will be going to Arizona Thurs, but will monitor this via email and
> cell phone.   My contact info is below.  If you want to send a card,
> it should go to
>
> Gary Ryan
> 925 Main St
> Morro Bay, Ca 93442
>
> Please don't try to call, until until the family thinks it's ok.
> But instead, send all positive thoughts, prayers, or whatever you
> feel is helpful and meaningful to Goof.  And I'll keep you informed.
> Also, please feel free to pass along this information as you see fit,
> as I probably missed a lot of folks in my list.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of serious news.
> Your pal,
> Sue
>
> Sue Kroninger
> sue at bigmamasue.com
> cell 831-297-2453
> Big Mama Sue Productions
>
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