Re: Subject: [Harp-L] The Harpsmiths

[Music Cal <macaroni9999@xxxxxxxxx>]

Tom

So sorry for your loss.

Great video.

MusiCal


On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 6:44 PM, Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Sadly acknowledging your loss Tom .
>
> Mike Wilbur
>
>
> On May 31, 2013, at 6:19 PM, EGS1217@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Dear Tom:
> >
> > I'm realizing this is your way to inform us of the passing of your son.
> I'm
> > SO very sorry to hear of your loss and send my condolences, as I'm sure
> > does  everyone who's known you for the many years you served us
> faithfully as
> > President of SPAH and entertained us beautifully on chromatic.
> >
> >
> > They were just adorable--what good looking and talented kids, and it's
> > lovely to see and hear them all playing so well. I imagine you were
> justly
> > proud of him playing lead with Al Smith's sons.
> >
> >
> >
> > It's so unfair --to lose a child. There are no words which suffice, but
> > please know you and your family are being thought of today with much
>  fondness.
> >
> > Elizabeth
> >
> > "Tom Stryker <tstryker1@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: harp-l  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Mon, May 27, 2013 10:49 am
> > Subject:  [Harp-L] The Harpsmiths
> >
> >
> > Here is a clip of what is arguably the finest  youth harmonica group
> ever,
> > "The Harpsmiths." They ranged from 9-12 years  old. Tommy Stryker Jr. on
> > lead, Jason "Bo" Smith on Melodica, Vern "Binky"  Smith on Bass and Al
> > "Bonky" Smith. Affectionately often introduced as  "Tommy, Bonky, Binky,
> Bo
> > and they really know how to put on a show." This  group astounded the
> 'Cats
> > and Johnny Puleo. The Smith boys are the sons of  famous chord player Al
> > Smith. They stopped playing in their teen years.  Sadly, Tommy passed on
> > May 24,  2013
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIUD_OnDDgA
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> >
> > Stryker
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