In Loving Memory of Richard Elkins 5/27/47 to 9/1/09

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Richard Elkins
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In Loving Memory of Richard Elkins 5/27/47 to 9/1/09

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Richard Allen Elkins, a lover of playing the steel guitar and spending countless hours on this website, passed away at around 3pm on tuesday sept 1. I am his daughter, Lacey. I found him lying on his back as at his steel guitar. It appeared as if while he was playing the guitar, he heart just gave up and he fell backwards off the seat. My father was all I have ever had and all i have ever known. He has been the only reason I had not given up on life. My father was a well loved, respected, fun loving, free spirited, forgiving and caring person. All he wanted was to see his little girl get her life together before he passed. That was his only wish. And that didnt happen... It all happened too soon. Well, to end this, I just wanted to say that he loved this site so incredibly much and was always calling me downstairs to show me things and he would always be so happy and proud when he did. Thanks to all of you who help make this site possible. My dad truly loved it...
In loving memory, Richard elkins. (a father, grandfather, mentor, friend and so much more)
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Larry Miller
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Post by Larry Miller »

I am sorry for your loss Lacey.
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JERRY THURMOND
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Post by JERRY THURMOND »

This is very sad news, your father was much to young to pass on. Lacey you will be in our prayers.

Jerry
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Hook Moore
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Re: In Loving Memory of Richard Elkins 5/27/47 to 9/1/09

Post by Hook Moore »

Richard Elkins wrote: My father was all I have ever had and all i have ever known. He has been the only reason I had not given up on life. My father was a well loved, respected, fun loving, free spirited, forgiving and caring person. All he wanted was to see his little girl get her life together before he passed. That was his only wish. And that didnt happen...
That little girl can still get her life together, in honor of her Dad. I am very sorry for your loss..
Hook
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ray qualls
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Post by ray qualls »

Lacey, so sorry to hear about your Father. Sounds like you had a really strong bond with him. God Bless you and be strong for him. From all the members of the KSGA(Kansas Steel Guitar Association), condolences to you. Ray
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Skip Cole
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Post by Skip Cole »

Lacey, i'm very sorry for your loss , may God comfort you through your sorrow.

Skip
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Donna Dodd
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Post by Donna Dodd »

Lacy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.

God bless,
Donna and Tommy Dodd
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Jerry Humphries
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Post by Jerry Humphries »

I agree with what Hook said, but would also like to add this. God put us here for his purpose. Find that purpose in life. Jerry
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Tony Prior
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Post by Tony Prior »

Lacey, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Richard, please know our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tony
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jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years

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Carl Johnson
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Post by Carl Johnson »

Lacey, so sorry to hear about your dad. I didn't know him well but I felt like we were on the road to being friends. Hang in there.
Carl Johnson
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bruce fischer
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Post by bruce fischer »

lacy, know that we are with you at this time. our condolences and prayers. bruce & lynn
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Louie Hallford
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Post by Louie Hallford »

Lacey,sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.I will pray for you with understanding. I ask that you pray for my daughter who is also undergoing some stuggles.

Fortunately she has not suffered a great of loss as you have with the loss of a parent. God Bless and strenghten you.
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Ray Riley
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Lacey

Post by Ray Riley »

May you find peace. We will pray for you and your family. Ray
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Kevin Mincke
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Post by Kevin Mincke »

Lacey, the steel guitar community is sorry for the loss of your Dad as Dad's can't be replaced. Please don't give up on yourself and your family however and think of dad each & every time you have no desire to try & get it right. Do it for him. Thanks for making us aware of his untimely death and will pray for you & your family through these most difficult times. This steel community has been a real blessing to so many and in many different ways.
Kevin
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