Re: Subject: [Harp-L] The Harpsmiths

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIUD_OnDDgA
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> 
> Stryker  
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