Rick Alexander's hospitalization and passing

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 14 May 2009 5:26 pm

I just got off of the phone with Rick's daughter. Rick has suffered a heart attack and is currently in the hospital. He will need open heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement.

He's in real need of our prayers right now, so please keep him in your thoughts for a smooth recovery.

Please see the post in Extended Family.
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Update from b0b: I'm very sorry to say that Rick has been taken from us.

Please post your condolences in the Gone Home section of the forum: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=159256

John Subik · Post by **John Subik** » 14 May 2009 5:46 pm

Oh wow!!

Best wishes and positive thoughts going out from down here Temecula way. He sure is one of the nicest and most helpful people on this forum, I have learned a lot from him.

Get well Rick and hang in there.

John

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 14 May 2009 5:51 pm

Get well soon, Rick! We all wish you the Best!

Jim Dickinson · Post by **Jim Dickinson** » 14 May 2009 5:58 pm

I got an email from Rick several days ago saying that he had played two gigs on one day, both outside and to quote him, "it really kicked my butt". He said he was going to take a few days off to recover. now I know why he hasn't returned my calls.

To say I feel a bit embarassed, is to say the least, now that I know the circumstances. While I have never met him, only emailed and spoken to him a couple of times, I must say that he is a class fellow and has been very helpful and understanding in starting this begginner out. I'm sure others of you have similar stories.

My brother of the same age, had a similar problem, while perhaps not as severe, he had chest pains. We goaded him into going to the hospital, they installed a stent in him, he's fine now. This is something for all of us to watch.

Get well soon, Rick, I know you will, Jim

Richard Bass · Post by **Richard Bass** » 14 May 2009 6:10 pm

Get well soon Rick. I really enjoyed seeing u in Hollywood a couple yrs ago.
Richard

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 14 May 2009 6:20 pm

Get well soon, Rick! So glad you were able to get to medical care.

Bob Hickish · Post by **Bob Hickish** » 14 May 2009 7:16 pm

You can't leave these kids alone for a minute and
they get it trouble --

Rick you get well soon ! are prayers are with you

Hick

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 14 May 2009 7:22 pm

My prayers are with ya Rick!

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 14 May 2009 7:31 pm

Best to you Rick. Prayers for you!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 14 May 2009 8:10 pm

Wow. Hey Rick, hang in there, pal. I know you're strong enough to handle this. Godspeed.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 14 May 2009 9:10 pm

Oh man. That sucks. Get better, Rick.

Al Salmon · Post by **Al Salmon** » 14 May 2009 9:19 pm

Rick mate, you were my first friend on this forum and you have given so much to me and others. Get better mate, we miss ya already!!!!

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 14 May 2009 9:25 pm

Hey there Rick..........this wasn't in the script.

Sally & I are in your corner too! You've got a lot of friends here on the Forum and elsewhere and I know they too, are keeping you in their prayers.

Take this time to RELAX! and enjoy the ride.

We love ya!

JEFF STROUSE: Why not tell us where we can send a get well card. Four or five thousand of them would have to pick up his spirits.

Kevin Brown · Post by **Kevin Brown** » 14 May 2009 10:08 pm

My thoughts are with you Rick, get some well deserved rest and we'll see you soon.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 14 May 2009 10:14 pm

Rick's a strong person but a few prayers couldn't hurt. Get well soon ole buddy

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 14 May 2009 10:20 pm

Rick,
So sorry to hear of this misfortune.

You are a real trouper, so hang in there with your faith in God.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, my friend.

Your pal,

Don

Jim Strawser · Post by **Jim Strawser** » 14 May 2009 11:11 pm

GET WELL SOON RICK! Been there done that, and after a stent, i feel much better! Just relax, watch out for that darn hospital food, and know that all of us here at the forum have you in our prayers

Kay Das · Post by **Kay Das** » 14 May 2009 11:21 pm

Rick,

Sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. The steel guitar world needs you!

Kay

Edward Meisse · Post by **Edward Meisse** » 14 May 2009 11:27 pm

I have a heart murmur myself. The doc wants me to lose some weight. Maybe I oughta get on it. Best wishes to you, Rick. Do what the nice doctors tell you, now.

Matthew Dawson · Post by **Matthew Dawson** » 14 May 2009 11:34 pm

I have never communicated directly with Rick but through my daily reading of the Steel Guitar Forum and his generous online instruction he has become a helpful and appreciated presence in my life. I hope he recovers quickly and my thoughts are with him.

Iain Carmichael · Post by **Iain Carmichael** » 14 May 2009 11:44 pm

Every good wish, Rick. Believe me, you'll be a new man when it's over.(hope he can play that black Remington

)

Post by **Joey Ace** » 15 May 2009 12:45 am

We're with ya, my friend!

Chris Drew · Post by **Chris Drew** » 15 May 2009 12:59 am

Wishing you a speedy & full recovery, Rick.
My dad had a similar scary event like yours, so my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Chris.

Fred Kinbom · Post by **Fred Kinbom** » 15 May 2009 1:12 am

Get well soon Rick! I hope it all goes well and that you will be back playing your steels soon!

All the best,

Fred

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 15 May 2009 3:07 am

Hey Rick- just get though this and you will be brand new again. That new rebuilt model will make you feel 20 again

Did you bring a steel into the hospital???

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