Mo "Oleg" Popov

I really wish that I had decided to stay playing the drums with Oleg, Al Pingerra, and Randy McGowan. It was stupid of me to not stay with those three wonderful guys and see what we could do musically. But great to hear that Oleg did some truly useful, helpful things for people in the latter part of his life. Wish you the best Oleg, and all of family and kids.

Mo, my friend, mentor, colleague, we miss you. You were larger than life and your legacy of care, listening, and love of music and fishing live on. We carry your spirit with us. We miss your humor and keeping it real. Thank you for sharing hope with us all.

Hey Mo. I have thought about you often still to this day, especially this year. I lost a few family members this year and have needed to practice the breathing you taught me to help cope. I still remember when I would come to my appts. to find you playing your guitar on the couch in the basement of a place on Liberty street, I think. Once you ended the song we started out with a few minutes of deep breaths to relax. Then it was off: An hour of talking, discussing, laughing and story telling...

Mo, it´s been 5 years and I still look to you for guidance. Your words will be with me forever!! You are missed everyday my friend. By the way, my son Brendan has grown up and is a beautiful young man. You helped me do that!! My marriage is thriving. You helped me do that to. I will forever be indebted to you Mo!! I love and miss you my friend. Forever in my heart and soul.

Missing you all the time. Especially around holidays. The kids are growing up so fast. We talk about you all time and listen for you in every song! You are so very missed, I'd give anything to have one of our long talks about everything and anything. Every time the kids and Nick laugh I think of you. Ava reminds me so much of you. Such a kind soul with the biggest heart. So proud of the young lady she's become. Never afraid to stand up for what's right and loves her family sooo much. You'd be...

Only found out about Oleg's passing just yesterday. We played music together in a couple of different groups. Good to hear that you lived a life that others appreciated Oleg. Have a good journey.

Robert Tompkins