Re: [Harp-L] Douglas Tate

[tom ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

John Walden writes:

> My dear harp players,
> It has come to my attention that my good friend and most SPLENDID chromatic
> harmonica player, Douglas Tate, is very seriously ill.
> He is too modest to admit it, but he is certainly one of the greatest
> chromatic players of recent times... A former world champion... And of course,
> together with Bobby Giordino, the designer and builder of the superb 
> "Renaissance
> Concert Harmonica".
> PLEASE.... pray that he gets well soon... I don't care what religion you may
> follow, that is irrelevant.... Just think the thought:
>
>  "Douglas Tate get WELL SOON!"....
>
> IT WILL WORK!
>
> Doug has been a tireless activist for the promotion of the harmonica...
> PLEASE say a prayer to make him well....
> Best wishes
> John Walden
> London
> England.
> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

This is very disturbing news and I am sorry to read it.  Doug is one 
of the True Gentlemen of our instrument -- not only a gifted player 
and superb engineer, but also one of the most gracious fellas around. 
He certainly has my thoughts and prayers, and hopefully everyone 
else's too.

Get well soon, buddy -- we have some Guinness-fueled honking to do at 
the next few AHL Fests!  :)

-TB