Tragic News from Tel Aviv

[bassharp <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am sending this to all the harmonica lists, so all are 
aware.

I am saddened to report that one of our own harmonica 
brothers, Harp-L and Giglist member Dov Hammer of Tel Aviv, 
has seen the effects of the terrorist activities of the 
Middle East.  The most recent suicide bombing that took 
place on Tuesday night, April 29, in Tel Aviv, Israel, was 
at the music lounge known as Mikes Place.  Located 
on the promenade, across from the U.S. Embassy, it is a 
popular venue for musicians and patrons alike.

Here are Dovs own words to me in his initial notice:

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As you may know, I play regularly - twice a week at
"Mike's Place", a bar by the sea in Tel Aviv - where
there was a terrorist suicide bombing tonight. This
note is to let you know that I was NOT there tonight,
and I am safe and alive.

Last update I saw on TV said 3 dead and 49 wounded. I
hope that's a final total - sometimes the numbers go
up as the hours pass. The piano player in my band just
called to say that the security guy/bouncer of the
club - a friend of ours  - was badly wounded as he
jumped on the terrorist and kept him from entering the
place. I hope he'll be alright. I fear that many of
the wounded may be friends - barmen, waitresses and
regular patrons of the club who I know well.
I'm sorry if this note is a little depressing, but
that's how I'm feeling right now.
Hope my next contact with you will be on a lighter
note
Dov Hammer

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And Dovs second note of this morning:
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Hi Danny
Thanks for your letter and your concern. I don't know
yet how many of my shows will be cancelled yet. I'd
have to assume that the place won't be back up and
running by this Sunday, but I don't yet know - I guess 
I'll let you know when I know.
I appreciate your offer to post on harp-l - I may post
something personal about it, but I'm not yet sure when
I'll have the time, so, yes, thanks. Tuesday nights
are Jam session nights at "Mike's" so many of the 59
wounded are musicians, as well as one guitarist (who I
only know slightly) who was killed. A waitress was
also killed , and I have not yet heard who the others
were.
That's all I know at the moment
your friend - Dov Hammer-
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Most will have seen the news on CNN and the other 
news channels, which show clearly the front of the 
establishment with the sign Mikes Place.  Todays 
news stated there are 4 dead, including the suicide 
bomber, and dozens injured.

Lets remember Dov and his family and associates 
and wish him well, and give thanks that he was not 
at the establishment at the time of the disaster.

Dov's email is: 
drori hammer <drori_hammer@xxxxxxxxx>

With much concern,
Danny
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