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Thanks for all the songs you inspired me t write. God rest your soul. Sam Wilson Greene-aka-aka-aka and our stories continue.
Prayers, thoughts, and love sent to Rosa Lee and to the family of Doc Watson.... May God grant you peace at this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Watson (Doc),sorry for your loss.
June 4, 2012
My heart and prayers go to Rosa Lee and family at the time of Doc's homegoing.
I remember meeting Doc and Merle in Stillwater, OK at a Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival in 1972. It was before I was honorably discharged from the US Air Force in Altus, OK. An officer friend of mine and I stayed in the home of a professor and his family and had the opportunity to meet Doc and Merle and other musicians.
As a Born-Again Christian, Doc's walk with the Lord Jesus was a blessing for me. I wrote to him years ago after the release of his album, On Praying Ground, that is still one of my favorite recordings.
While I cannot flat pick as accurately and decisively as Doc and Merle did, I still play my vintage Martins and a Bourgois guitar; I'm more confortable using finger-picking.
Know that your Doc was a very special man, a solid Christian, and incredible folk/bluegrass/country guitarist and singer. His life reflected the in-dwelling presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He's dancing with the angels and saints in glory. My late wife, Maxine, who passed in 12/08 is there also. She played guitar, autoharp and Mt.Dulcimer.
Love always in Jesus to you all,
Dr. Joe DeLong
My deepest sympathy to the entire family, let God be for you a refuge and strength to help you copy during the difficult times ahead, may He provide you with peace and comfort . Psalms 46:1
Robin
I thank heaven for the gift of Doc Watson. I heard him give his powerful testimony early one Sunday morning at Merlefest. My heart goes out to his family.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
When I moved to Deep Gap, I didn't expect to be neighbors with a great musician. But I was fortunate. Thank you for your music and kindness to my family, neighbor!
the world has lost a great man of music, but heaven has gaing a wonder man to lead the music, he will be missed