Al Marcus, My Grandpa, Has Passed Away

Henry Nagle · Post by **Henry Nagle** » 17 Sep 2009 10:10 pm

I really liked Al. He was a great guy. I'm sorry for your, and all of our loss.

Will Houston · Post by **Will Houston** » 17 Sep 2009 10:54 pm

When I was first getting started w/lap steel Al gave me some tips and suggestions and told me about E6 and how he played in Arizona back in the day. We emailed a few times and he was always encouraging and helpful. I always liked looking at his band pics from the old days and his Vega.
Thanks Al

Will Houston

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 17 Sep 2009 11:06 pm

So sorry for your loss. This is very sad news.

I talked to Al on the phone about his "lean and mean" copedent. What a great guy he was. Polite, happy and very intelligent. The consumate pro.

He will be missed.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 17 Sep 2009 11:49 pm

i'm quite saddened to read that Al has passed away
i truly appreciated his generosity & his contributions here in steel land
my sincere condolences to his family
Love ya Al - may God keep you w: Him

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 18 Sep 2009 12:24 am

I too am greatly saddened to hear of Al's passing.
Whilst I never met Him, it was very obvious that He was a Gentleman in every sense of the word.
He will be greatly missed by all Forum members.
Sincere condolences to all Family.
Billy

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 18 Sep 2009 1:58 am

Tommy and I send our condolences to the family of Al Marcus. As others have already noted, he was a gentle and kind man. We will miss him.

Donna and Tommy Dodd

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 18 Sep 2009 2:08 am

Al was such an asset to
this forum and the steel
guitar world 'at large'.
He never had an unkind word
for anyone and always offered
advice from his long experience.
This must have been sudden, as I
recall Al posting recently, and
hadn't read anything of illness.
God keep Al.
~Russ

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 18 Sep 2009 2:39 am

I know of no one more dedicated to the steel guitar than Al. We talked quite a bit but never met in person.
That's the way friendships that are so meaningful are developed in life. Many great friends have never net face to face and I have many of those myself.

Now you can pick it up Al and show them how it is done. The body is in great shape again and the mind is fresh. KNOCK "em OUT friend.

Frederic Mabrut · Post by **Frederic Mabrut** » 18 Sep 2009 3:25 am

I'm so sorry to hear those sad news. Al was the kindest of men and like the granpa of us all. He'll be sorely missed.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 18 Sep 2009 4:38 am

My sincere prayers for comfort for you and your family.

Al was a blessing to this Forum for more than a decade.

He served the role of "Wise Elder" perfectly.

We'll miss him.

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 18 Sep 2009 5:05 am

so sorry about Al's passing i was looking forward to
meeting him in October for the jam. my prayers go out to you and Al's family

p.w

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 18 Sep 2009 5:23 am

Al was one of our treasures. What a sad loss for us all.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 18 Sep 2009 5:39 am

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 18 Sep 2009 6:05 am

Al Marcus was an absolute gem of a guy. You were lucky to have him as your Grandpa. He will be missed by many of us here, as he was a real link to the past for us.

Jimmie Martin · Post by **Jimmie Martin** » 18 Sep 2009 6:42 am

Al is in Glory now. He will be sadly missed.

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 18 Sep 2009 6:53 am

Al's passing is a great loss.

I am so thankful that he shared so much with all of us.

RIP my friend.

You have touched many.

Merci mon ami!

Bob Taillefer

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 18 Sep 2009 8:23 am

Add mine to this long list of condolences. Al was a solid citizen here and I don't recall him ever saying anything that was not helpful or compimentary.

God bless Al's family and loved ones.

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 18 Sep 2009 8:27 am

The steel-guitar world is darker with the passing of Al, who was a genuine Icon who plowed some of the first furrows in our business.

Al spent much of his time in recent years encouraging, complimenting, and building-up the confidence of all who played the steel-guitar.

I pray that God will find favor with his efforts in this life.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 18 Sep 2009 8:43 am

What a shock this is, we've been in touch via email and telephone for years just recently heard from him via email......

Al will always be in my prayers and he will always be Chairman of the Board of this Forum...My heart goes out to his loving family...God Rest his sweet soul Forever.....A steel guitar Pioneer indeed.

Fred Welch · Post by **Fred Welch** » 18 Sep 2009 9:08 am

Last night when I got to the job I heard the news and a special e-mail confirmed this
morning that Al had passed away. It was my good fortune to live only a thirty minute
drive from Al house. And over the past few years he was always open to an occasional Thursday visit.
What a blessing for me. Al was always willing to share his many life experience with me.
I found Al to be the kind of person you always want to have as a friend. He was young at heart, up beat and totally in love with his wife, he said many time he had been blessed with the best wife and the look in his eyes said even more. Family was important to Al and it showed.
I will miss you Al, all my life I wanted a friend like you, and it was worth the wait.

God Bless,

Mike Brinkmeyer · Post by **Mike Brinkmeyer** » 18 Sep 2009 9:14 am

Rest in peace Mr. Marcus . . . you were a true gentleman.

Dan Galysh · Post by **Dan Galysh** » 18 Sep 2009 11:12 am

I am sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was always kind in my correspondences with him. I regret that I didn't get to meet him in person.
My condolences to his family.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 18 Sep 2009 2:08 pm

I have been trying to find the appropriate words but could not. Al and Jody were my two reality checks here on the Forum. They both knew of my writings way back when we were all young guys, new to this steel guitar world. While there are many names in my history, Al was always very close to my heart. His sincerity came through like a new full moon rising into a dark night. Like so many others in this thread, I am surely going to miss him.

BTW for Joey Ace: My thanks for the picture as it really tells a story. I still recall the picture you posted of Harry Hess when he left us. That little boy riding in the wagon was so close to my childhood, it sent shivers up my back. Again, Thank You !!

Regards, Paul

Bob Martin · Post by **Bob Martin** » 18 Sep 2009 2:21 pm

What a terrible sad loss of a wonderful man. Al always was supportive of me in my times of need and he always was more than happy to offer comfort and nice words to anyone in need! Al was probably one of the most liked and loved members here on the forum if not number one!!!! I never heard Al say one single negative word here on the forum actually I meant read one word.

I will miss Al and his nice words and lovable demeanor. I can only imagine the loss the family is feeling at this time. May the good Lord take Al to his wonderful peaceful and happy reward in grand fashion!!!

Big Bob

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 18 Sep 2009 3:10 pm

I am saddened to hear this, what a loss of a wonderful guy. I never met Al in person but we were internet friends for quite some time as a result of this Forum. Al and I would communicate now and then by Email and it was always a pleasure to hear from him.

Please know our prayers and thoughts are with Al's family .
Tony Prior

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