Chuck/Marilyn Back

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Chuck/Marilyn Back

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Please keep Chuck Back (Desert Rose Guitars) in your thoughts and prayers. His wife Marilyn passed Aug 2 from COVID.
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I just got off the phone with Chuck and he told me,,This is so sad...Marilyn was such a sweetheart.
My Condolences to Chuck and Family...Godspeed Marilyn
Love,Stu.
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My condolences to Chuck and family. Sad news indeed. My thoughts and prayers are going out to Chuck.
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Terribly sad to hear this. Condolences, Chuck.
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Chuck, be strong buddy.
Marilyn was a Gem in deed. always a big smile and a hug. I miss her already.
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This is truly sad news. My condolences to Chuck and family.
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So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you Chuck.
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Post by Skip Edwards »

Saddest thing I've heard in a long time.
Vaya con Dios, Marilyn. My heart goes out to Chuck...
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Oh Chuck, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Chuck
Prayers are sent to you and family
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Chuck, that is terrible news

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My sincerest condolences to you my friend. I can't even imagine the grief and sorrow.

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Oh no. I met Marilyn a couple of times and really enjoyed talking with her. My condolences Chuck.
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I’m so sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Chuck and his family.
God bless you, Chuck. 🙏❤️
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Condolences my friend, so sorry to hear this.
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So sorry to hear this. Condolences to you Chuck.
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My condolences to you Chuck
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Thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
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Condolences

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Condolences from Linda and I. So sad Your in my prayers
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Sad news. My condolences to Chuck and his family.
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So sorry Chuck, can't imagine your pain... 🙏🙏🙏
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I’m sorry for your families loss Chuck. Cherish fond memories til we meet again. My condolences and prayers offered.
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So sorry to hear this

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Hi Chuck,
So sorry to hear this bad news.
I wish there were words to help and so sorry I have none for you.
Please do try to stay strong and know a lot of us will have you in our prayers.
God bless,
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Post by Bill Ferguson »

Wow, I am so sorry to hear this.
These are 2 great people.

I am getting so tired of people dieing from this dreadded disease.
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This is so sad to read about.
Chuck, my thoughts & prayers are with you -
so sorry for this big loss in your life.
If you need me for anything, I am here for you.
My sincerest condolences to Chuck and the rest of your family.
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So sorry to hear this! Keeping you in my prayers, Chuck!
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