Thomas A. Gallagher

Although Tom was once my student, classes for him never ended. Over a decade between 2:00 - 4:00 AM on a quarterly basis and from many places Tom would call, wake me, and discourse on everything and anything. But he loved music, and patiently taught me much. After each exhausting dialogue, I said this prayer: "Lord, still me. Let my mind be inquiring, searching. let my heart be open. Save me from mental rust. Deliver me from spiritual decay. Keep me alive and alert, and the same goes...

I'm still in shock, trying to internalize that there will be no new "Major TAG" posts on the Ray Davies forum. I'll miss Tom's wit and musical knowledge. I'm glad we have some of his music to enjoy, but I wish there could have been more-- more music, more fun, more Tom sharing the journey. I never met him in person but just the same he was part of my life. I loved seeing the photos from the Wiltern and other Ray Davies concerts. Peace be with you, Tom. To Tom's family and friends, you...

cheers tom you were one of the best you leave a great legacy wit/music/love peace on you brother as you would say TONE

I knew Tom since we were both
1.5 years old. We grew up living two houses apart in a little suburb just outside of Philly.
He and I were best friends and although I moved to Miami after high school we always stayed in touch.

For those who know his music...here's something you may have not known about him...

I'm a drummer and he got into guitar as I was first learning to play my set. He fell out of it shortly afterwards frustrated that his hands couldn't do what his mind...

Tag,

Even though we never met in person, I count you as one of my best friends. Intelligent, interesting, great sense of humour and with a fantastic musical knowledge.
I´am never going to forget you.

Rest in peace, Man.

"And when I die don't cry. I am not really dead you know, it's only the body that I left. I'm only dead, when you have forgotten me." Bram Vermeulen
I will never forget you Tom, I miss you.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

We're gonna miss you a lot man.I knew you as a warm, nice and very gifted person, and I'll keep remembering you as such.

el good son

You really have made a huge difference to me and a lot of people you knew.

Peopel often say this when someone dies, but you broke the mould, man! I've had so many wonderful memories of you running through my mind, and I'll never,ever foget you.

Tom, we went to high scool together and I will miss you. May the blessings of heaven rest on you and your family.

Bruce Beck