DocWard Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Tears are threatening again as I try to type this, but I wanted to do an update. I received word awhile ago that my friend I mentioned in my other thread has died. Rob Mowery was a guitar instructor, not only for me, but for my wife and both of our daughters. Through the years we had become close, and we were just as likely to spend most of a lesson talking about music and other things as we were to be actually playing. We spent time outside of lessons, and he was laid back and enjoyable to hang around. He was an amazing guitarist, making the difficult look easy, and had a level of talent that should have had him well beyond our town. At least two of his students are currently in bands that have achieved a fair amount of success. The music today isn't quite so bright, and the guitars are muted. Those who knew him are richer for having done so, and if there is a heaven, their band just got a bit better. Rest in piece, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Please accept my condolences and my prayers for you, his family and all his friends; may He grant you piece and comfort through these troubling times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My condolences Doc. Play a song in his memory. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Condolences. It is a hard day when you lose a friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My condolences to you, Doc. Prayers sent to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 DocWard, My deepest sympathy at the loss of one of your best friends. Cherish the memories you have of him and he will continue to live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My deepest sympathy there is little more heartbreaking than loosing a friend . Go ahead and cry there is nothing wrong with that sometimes we need to just let our emotions out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 You have our condolences,Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My condolences Doc. You are surely on a rough stretch of road right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Our sincerest condolences Doc. May Rob Rest in Peace. Eyesa & Ellie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 It's always tough to lose a good friend. My deepest condolences Doc. Prayers for his soul on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Doc, my sincerest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Sorry to hear about your loss. I pray for his forgiveness and peace for family and friends. RIP. Music Man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mosby Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Doc, so sorry for your loss. May you remember his fondly with every note you play and hear. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Will keep you and his family in our thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Our condolences for your family as well as Rob's and all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Play him proud, Doc. Play him proud. That is your memorial to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I am very sorry for your loss, Doc. May he Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 7 hours ago, DocWard said: The music today isn't quite so bright, and the guitars are muted. Play it bright, play it loud, play it happy. Play it like he's listening to you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Doc, I am so very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Thank you, everyone. I can't put into words how much it is appreciated. I'm still just stunned. I wish I had recorded some of his stuff. In the days to come, I will find out what I can track down. I did find a couple of pics, though, and this one is probably my favorite. If I recall correctly, he was playing a "cover of a cover," Gary Hoey's version of 'Lowrider.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Doc, sorry for your loss. He sounded like a very talented and generous man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 No one can take your memories, Doc. Relish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Lost my musical mentor a year and a half ago. I still think of him every day and I hear him in my head every time I step on the stage. In a little while, you’ll play that lick he showed you or you’ll think of a riff that you shared and you’ll smile a little and wipe back that tear. You’ll pass on something he taught you and he will be there for someone else through you. The music lives on and we give and receive its gift, adding to it our own bit of soul so it grows and flourishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Condolences Doc..May your good friend RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Doc, Condolences on the loss of your friend. May you hear him and remember him fondly in the music you listen to. May he Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Mrs. Doc and I said our final goodbyes to Rob tonight. Spoke for a bit with his mother, and my wife and I assured her that Rob touched more lives in a positive way through his music and his teaching than any of us will ever realize. I told her if there is anything I can do her, at all it isn't an imposition. Despite being close to Rob, I had never met his mom. She didn't place us until I mentioned I'm a lawyer. Then her eyes lit up and she got a smile, and said "Now I know who you are, he talked about all of you a lot!" I'm certain we kept each other from coming to tears at that moment. I did tell Randy, the owner of the guitar store Rob taught out of, to reiterate that I'll do what I can for her, when she has a little less going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Eye Jake Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Prayers to all of you. Robs mother will appreciate your support, I'm sure. You've been a good friend, it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Sorry for your loss, Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Carpenter Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Doc, God bless you and your Friend. I have lost four of my life long Friends in the last 8 years and I know how it hurts. My Prayers go out to night. Hoss C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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