Remudamom Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 He was on his way to our home to give the girls their lessons when we got a call from the State Troopers that he had been in a wreck, and asked them to call us to let us know he wouldn't be there. Today we found out that he had pulled off because he felt unwell, was taken to a hospital where he died of an aneurysm. He was such a good teacher. Our house was in between the town where he worked and the town where he lived, so he came by here to make it easier for us. He was able to develop a real love of the piano in my youngest dd, who wanted to quit before he became our teacher. He always had jokes to tell the children, and they were very fond of him. He was a great motivator. Our girls played well before they studied with him, but their playing just took off under his tutelage. So sad, his poor wife will be lost. And for his many students there will be no replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in TN Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 How sad. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oh, how terrible! And on the way to *your* house! I'm so sorry for you and your children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oh, I am so sorry. How difficult it must be for all of you. ((Remudamom)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Wow. That is so horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Praying for all who knew him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 How sad. I'm really sorry. Sigh. Hope your kids are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm so sorry :( What a huge loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm sorry to hear of your loss. How are your kids doing with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 That is just so terribly sad! I am so sorry.:( I've often wondered what would happen to all my cello students if I were to die, morbid thoughts I know, but it spurs me on to keep better records so dh could actually contact all my students if something were to happen to me. Which reminds me, I need to update my records once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Praying for your family and his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I am so very sorry for you and your children. Keeping them especially, but all involved in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staci in MO Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda (Australia) Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 How sad, and what a great loss. I am really feeling for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oh, how sad. I'm sorry :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm so sorry! I feel for his wife and students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in GA Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oh, how sad! I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 How awful! I'm so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm soooo sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I just found this thread. What sad news. I'll pray for this poor man's family, his students, and all who loved him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Katherine Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss! That's hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 This would be a devastating loss for my dd (if it were her piano teacher) so I pray for your children to be able to cope with this huge loss. How terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura K (NC) Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 This was a wonderful teacher. He died the morning before our lesson. He was a fairly young guy -- in his 50s -- and it was very unexpected. My son was devastated, and still isn't ready for a new teacher. No other teacher could live up to that guy. We went to the funeral. My family had never been to a "black" funeral before with full gospel choir and singing preachers. It was so amazing, and the music, as you might imagine, was totally awesome. This teacher was very involved in several gospel choirs and they all came out and filled the church. My son still plays. He has taken to heart many of the things his teacher told him and has developed a special affinity for jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 How sad. Hugs to you all.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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