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Jeff Newman crashed his plane near his home today. Totally unbelievable. I am freaked out.

An ultra light aircraft made a crash landing Wednesday in Wilson Count killing the pilot.

The crash happened near Lebanon on Poplar Hill and Tracy Road in the Lynnwood community.
Official news from local carrier is:


Jeff Newman of Lebanon was killed.

The FAA said the unregistered aircraft crashed around 4 p.m. at a small airport. They will head up the investigation.


www.newschannel5.com

Jeff lived life on his own terms. He died doing something he loved.
Not bad compared to some of the alternatives.
I won't be alone missing him.

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unbelievable

Please Please tell me this is not true. Not the Jeff Newman we all know and love so much.

Larry Behm

This is terrible. I think I'm going to cry.

This is Horrible news....My prayers go out to Fran and the family.....al

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WOW!!!!This is unbelievable!!!...What a shame..He has left us way too early & he will be missed by many...May God be with his family in their time of need..Ron

Can't express how sorry I am for Mr. Newman's family. I didn't know the man personally, but he helped me with his work getting to learn to play.

We are all poorer for this, and a talent and a light goes from us.

How could a guy with so much life go so soon? Condolences to Fran Newman. Yes, indeed, Jeff will be missed by those of us who knew him and future steel guitarists who will meet him via his steel guitar courses and music. Tasteful player, outstanding teacher, and a real character. steve

Very, very sad. Terrible news. We all love Jeff Newman.

Ginger and I have known Jeff, and Fran for many years. This is a sad day for us.
Ronnie & Ginger Miller

Very sad news! His courses had a profound influence on my playing. I owe the man a lot! May he rest in peace! My sympathies to the family! Bob

Such a great loss for the steel guitar world, met Jeff on several occasions, great guy..

Prayers for Fran and the family.

Bill

Jeff Newman contributed so much to the careers of so many of us its immeasurable. He made learning to play pedal steel guitar so much fun and so cool. He held our hands and babied us through the rough times with this instrument. I made many life-long friendships at the Newman Seminars. Rest in peace, Jeff. Don McClellan

NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Stunned & saddened.

Jeff was my mentor from day one, many times when Im on stage,I can just see & hear Jeff in my head, reminding me to do this & that.
I will miss jeff dearly and never forget his teachings.
Rest in peace my brother & go with god

Total shock. May My Lord be with the family and all of us in this great community.

This is just so unbelievably sad. What a loss.

How sad! A big hole opens and there is nowbody who can take his place in this world.... what a sad day! My feelings go to Fran and the Family

I'm in shock,,what a loss!
My prayers go out to Fran and thier family.

Oh no.

Our prayers go out to the entire family. A true pioneer and dedicated trailblazer for our industry and a class act...that's Jeff.

Mike and Teriney Smith

Is there ever anything a person can say to adequately express our feelings and loss at times like these ? I think not !!