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Last night my son-in-law Bryce Velasco, one of my best friends in the world, died unexpectedly. We don't know if he had a stroke and fell or if simply hitting his head when he fell caused the brain hemorrhage that killed him. We were all gathered around him in hospital when he breathed his last.

The next few days will be challenging. Grief is overwhelming at this point. Bryce wasn't just one of the good guys, as they say, he was one of the best guys. This is a tremendous loss for our family. He was just 53 years old.

Bryce had been working for me in the Steel Guitar Forum office for the past 3 years, handling the bookkeeping, verifying memberships and filling mail orders. If you ever received an email from us signed simply SGF, that was Bryce. When you received your string order or Steel Guitarist magazines faster than expected, that was Bryce.

There's a big hole in my heart right now.
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Post by Ricky Davis »

I am so sorry for your loss b0b. I feel and understand your pain my brother. Bryce loved you; and you will always feel him in your heart and soul.
RIP Bryce; you have affected so many folks in so many great ways; Thank you.
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Oh man. I'm so very sorry for your loss, b0b. That's brutal.
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My heartfelt condolences, B0b, to you and your family. So sorry this happened.
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I'm so sorry, b0b. My deepest condolences.
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I'm very sorry to hear this, b0b. Will keep your family in our thoughts.
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Bob..
What a tragedy! Meriul and I are so sorry for your loss, and send our deepest condolences.

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I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Post by Jeff Garden »

What very sad news, b0b. Thinking of you and your extended family in this difficult time. Rest in peace, Bryce.
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Very sorry for your loss, b0b. Condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
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b0b, that’s horrible to hear, I’m so sorry for you and your family... Praying for comfort and peace for you all...
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Very bad news. My condolences to you and his wife.
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So Sorry for your devastating loss. Our thoughts & Prayers going your way.
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Post by George Crowder »

My condolences to your daughter, you and the rest of the family on your loss. May God grant you peace as you grieve.
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Post by David Weisenthal »

Terrible news b0b, he sounds like he was a great guy. Way too young to be lost.
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So terribly sorry for your loss sir. I pray you and your family comfort at this time of sorrow.

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Bob, I'm very sorry to hear of your son-in-law's passing,I pray that God will give you and your family comfort through the days ahead.

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I know the feeling.
Be brave and GOD bless.

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Post by Jerry Overstreet »

So Sorry. I noticed Bryce's moderator signature online many times. I recall your informing us a few years ago about him coming in to help you.

My sincerest condolences to your daughter, Bryce's family and to the Lee family for your loss.
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:( Bob, sorry to hear of your loss, may the Lord comfort you and your family at such a sad time.
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b0b, you and your family have my deepest sympathies.

I send my condolences and wishes for Peace for all.
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No words to express at a time like this...sending thoughts and prayers your way...
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Post by Jim Eaton »

So very sorry for your loss.
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Post by Bill Lowe »

such sad news, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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