Paul Gothard III

What a loss....so sad still, so many years later...

Remembering my teacher and friend today.

Sunni, It is December 14th, 2013. I was feeling the holiday blues and typed in Paul's name, wondering how he was doing. I am devastated. I didndidn't know. I guess I thought somehow he would beat it. I have always suffered from clinical depression so I have not been able to keep in touch with you guys the way I would have liked to. The years I spent at Lake Erie College teaching and performing with Paul, and knowing him could never be forgotten. He was a sterling man and musician, wonderful...

Sorry to hear of his passing. It brought a definite end to an era at Lake Erie College. It was an honor to have tuned the pianos for him and I hope that they continue to reflect his life and contributions to the world of music, the world which he was so fond of, with each note played and which echoes through Morley Hall. RIP

Sunni, I am heartbroken to just have heard about Paul's passing. If it's any comfort, please know that I have taken so much of what he taught me during my years at Lake Erie- he taught me through music to love and respect the individuality of all people; to focus on my inner self in order to bring out my best in all I do and most of all he taught me to see the beauty of life no matter what challenges I may encounter. I have taken what he taught me and passed on to my own children. You and...

It broke my heart to hear of Paul's passing. I've never met anyone with as much talent and passion as him. I fondly recall piano lessons with him as well as working on stage in a play with him and Adam Foxx. I truly admire Paul's spirit, and the energy and work ethic that he displayed. I learned so much from him in so little time. He will be deeply missed.

Sunni, I remember seeing and hearing Paul at LEC when I worked there. He was a tremendous musician. Take comfort that he is now at rest with the Lord. May you find comfort, strength, and the peace that passes all understanding as you face each day without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you,

"May God hold him in the palm of His hand." So sorry for your loss and Gene's too.

See ya soon "Stude-Man" !