Very sad news to report about one of our own

[amerturk]

I received a call today from Tommy's (TommysGs) wife. Our wonderful friend and comrade Tommy passed away a few months ago. Needless to say this was shocking news. I know a lot of you have been asking about Tommy as I have and I'm just at a loss of words.

When I first joined the forum 6 or 7 years ago, it was Tommy that took me under his wing and helped me beyond words can describe. I ended up buying some parts from him and he sent so many little free extras, I was shocked and thankful. What I learned from Tommy I try to pass on everyday and that is honesty and integrity. Hands down Tommy was a class act and will be greatly missed. The last time we spoke he was devoting his time to his family and his grandson if you guys recall, he posted some fishing pictures.

It is my honor to have known Tommy and I extend my condolences to his wonderful family.

Here's to you brother! :toast :notworthy

[Vengeance]

That sux man.

Always a real nice guy to me. My condolences to his family.

[popvamp]

Absolutely horrible news...

Tommy was a great guy and I was lucky enough to have had him over to my home a few times. :thumbsup Our conversations were usually about Kramer's :bananahea but he would occasionally break me off a little glimpse into his personal life.

My deepest condolences to his wife & kids.

R.I.P. Tommy! You will be missed brother! :notworthy

P.S. Tim, thanks for the earlier phone call. I think it's somewhat fitting that you heard the news and posted it. Tommy spoke very highly of you and as you know, wanted to accompany me at our next get-together. Unfortunately, we could never get the timing right.

[JarrodTheBobo]

Wow...this is terrible...

ah send ma condolences to his family.
Gosh ah wish ah got ta know him a bit better...


R.I.P brother...

[geetar10]

I received a call today from Tommy's (TommysGs) wife. Our wonderful friend and comrade Tommy passed away a few months ago. Needless to say this was shocking news. I know a lot of you have been asking about Tommy as I have and I'm just at a loss of words.

When I first joined the forum 6 or 7 years ago, it was Tommy that took me under his wing and helped me beyond words can describe. I ended up buying some parts from him and he sent so many little free extras, I was shocked and thankful. What I learned from Tommy I try to pass on everyday and that is honesty and integrity. Hands down Tommy was a class act and will be greatly missed. The last time we spoke he was devoting his time to his family and his grandson if you guys recall, he posted some fishing pictures.

It is my honor to have known Tommy and I extend my condolences to his wonderful family.

Here's to you brother! :toast :notworthy

WOW! That's devastating news...I met him on the old EZ board...when I decided to jump into the guitar buying game, he was a wealth of knowledge. Sad news. God Speed, Tommy. Wow. Too sad.

[sixstring]

Always sad to hear of a KF bro passing. Good to know that he had left a positive influence here.
Condolences to his family.

[Louthedog]

A sad day, A big tip of the hat to Tommy and condolences to his family.

[mrwhipper]

I can not say much more that what has already been said. May god watch over him, and protect him as well as comfort his family and friends through these hard times. You will me missed Tommy. Prayers to his family and friends.

[mnorton999]

Prayers to family and friends. He will be very sorely missed...

[Midnight_Highway]

Man, that's horrible news. Tommy was a KF member since the beginning and always such a knowledgeable and level-headed spirit. RIP Tommy!!

George

[KRAMER Classic I]

RIP, Tommy.

[flyingvfreak]

Wow!! Tommy was Hands down A Class Act and A Great Contributor to this Forum , I remember chatting it up with him back on the Ol Ez Board and He was always a Pleasure to Talk too about Kramers, Music and Other Things.. I wish his Family the Best and hope they Know he was deeply Respected and Loved here!Heres to Tommy :toast :notworthy

[sprocket226]

Wow...
Hopefully he's jammin' with his favorite Kramer through his favorite amp right now.
Condolences to his family and friends.

[popvamp]

Just going through some old correspondence (as I never throw anything away) and in my opinion, one of his last PM's to me says a lot about Tommy. In particular, look at his second paragraph. It was sent a few months before he passed.


Hey Dave,
I totally spaced on those single coils. Still available?

Been really busy. Not a bad thing other than it makes time fly by faster than I want it to.
Having fun along the way. Enjoying life.

No hard feelings if there gone. Sorry for not being more punctual.

My Email: **********

Met up with Tim lately?

Later, Tommy

[moku]

oh my... that's too sad... a few months ago i felt something when tommy came into my mind and i realized he hasn't posted in about a year so i started a thread asking where he was. i remember a few of us also thought about him at the same time: david, tim, etc. i can't believe he's passed on...

he always had wise words to say about thing. a few years ago when i was starting to buying up kramer like a mad man i would always remember his words of wisdom: "be patient and wait. sooner or later a good deal will come up."

rest in peace tommy... you are missed by all of us. our mortality takes away another member... in time each of us will be no more.

admins, george, andy, can we devote a place on the forum for long time contributing kramer members who have passed on? it would be a place for ppl like shane and tommy. a place for future members to know those before them who have paved the way. what do you think?

[JarrodTheBobo]

oh my... that's too sad... a few months ago i felt something when tommy came into my mind and i realized he hasn't posted in about a year so i started a thread asking where he was. i remember a few of us also thought about him at the same time: david, tim, etc. i can't believe he's passed on...

he always had wise words to say about thing. a few years ago when i was starting to buying up kramer like a mad man i would always remember his words of wisdom: "be patient and wait. sooner or later a good deal will come up."

rest in peace tommy... you are missed by all of us. our mortality takes away another member... in time each of us will be no more.

admins, george, andy, can we devote a place on the forum for long time contributing kramer members who have passed on? it would be a place for ppl like shane and tommy. a place for future members to know those before them who have paved the way. what do you think?

Ah strongly support this...

[MikeyLawless]

Im new here, but im a younger guy who has lost many a close friends already. Death is always a downer, but maybe ill meet Tommy in kramer heaven one day, sounds like an amazing person. RIP Tommy, and condolences to the family.

[Del Hudson]

Sorry that I didn't get to know Tommy or Shane. My condolences to both families and to the Bro's who are hurting at this time. Sad day indeed.

[ullathorne]

This truely is sickening news!! Tommy was a gent.... Such sad sad news. My Condolences to Tommy's family.

RIP Tommy !

[KickstartMyHeart]

Didn´t have the chance to know him, but my condolences to his family! Godspeed and good riddance TommyG.


admins, george, andy, can we devote a place on the forum for long time contributing kramer members who have passed on? it would be a place for ppl like shane and tommy. a place for future members to know those before them who have paved the way. what do you think?

I´d second that. This is one of the things which make this place an island in the very rough www-ocean. The caring, too, for me is - besides all other things around here - a class act done every day by very classy people. Thank you for letting me being part of this, bros!

Best wishes,
Christian

[amerturk]

I see so many nice comments from around the world. Tommy's wife said that she will log on when I asked her permission to post the sad news on the forum. It brings comfort knowing that so many people where touched by Tommy and he left a lasting positive impression on us all. I'm sure his family will appreciate reading our thoughts and fond memories of him.

Ironically, Tommy's last post was in Shane's thread. May they both rest in peace. :notworthy

[NightRider]

RIP Tommy...

[Kramer James]

I did not know Tommy personally, but you could always tell in his posts that he was a very knowledgable and genuine person. RIP

[Spadeace]

Sad to hear :(

[Blitz]

I'm stunned speechless. I was looking up the page he made about one of his projects yesterday and looking for advise. He was one of those people who was always there and ready to help or just talk and thought nothing of giving up his time for others. What a great guy. It's times like this when you really stop and think about all the people who have touched our lives no matter how much.
Appreciate those around you and see if you can help them in return.

God bless you Tommy RIP

[Breizman]

Very sad to hear that. We lost a great bro.
RIP Tommy.

[Holzar88]

Very sad news. I never interacted with Tommy, but can vouch for all that's been said regarding his class and wisdom from the many posts of his I've read.

[Full Crib]

God bless you and family Tommy!

[JGB]

Very sad news, my condolences to the family and to everyone here touched by his passing.

[kb7010]

RIP Tommy.

Sad news. :(

[BamaKramer]

RIP Tommy, you will be missed.

[JoeyM]

Wow. So sorry to read this today. Didn't know Tommy well, but he was a great forum bro and he will be missed...RIP Brother!

[Mcniggleston]

Ahh...rough. Even though I didn't know him very well on here, it's still a big hit. All the best to his family.

[MrScary]

My thoughts are with his family.

[kremark]

My sincere condolences. Prayers to TommyG's family and we'll treasure his memory.

[Tourpicx]

rest in peace tommy... you are missed by all of us. our mortality takes away another member... in time each of us will be no more.

admins, george, andy, can we devote a place on the forum for long time contributing kramer members who have passed on? it would be a place for ppl like shane and tommy. a place for future members to know those before them who have paved the way. what do you think?

That is a great idea, Jimmy. Shane and Tommy will be missed here for sure. Other members who have passed over the years on this forum as well would be Lee (batracer) and Doc Dryer too. Am I missing anyone else ?

[Kostas Dee]

Tommy was a really nice guy,very sad to hear that..

[bongano]

Just heard the sad news.
RIP Tommy!

[kramerman65]

I never knew the guy but reading his post over the years you could easily tell what kind of man he was.
Prayers and thought to his family and friends.

[Rick S]

So sad. :(

[RSB's Ghost]

Rest in Peace.

Great run through life my friend, well done and with class, see you on the other side bro.

the older i get the more poignant each moment becomes

[moku]

those of you who likes the idea of honoring tommy, shane, and others who have passed away, pls give your suggestions here: http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?56359-kramer-members-remembered

[bkeen]

Sad sad news. Tommy was the first to welcome me on the EZ forum about 9 or 10 years ago. We kind of hit it off and talked over the years, guitars, amps, cars, work and family. He kind of tappered off posting regular after buying the new house for his wife. He always mentioned in some way the love he had for her and his family.

Tommy was a student of all things Kramer. He knew things about Kramers that were not known. He was partial to the FRS, or at least last time I talked with him. His favorite guitar though was the Gibson "THE SG" walnut SG his wife gave him. He was partial to Vintage T-Birds and Mitsubishi 3000GTs and the Dodge Stealth versions. Having multiples of each.
I considered him a friend and one of the more level headed people on the forum.
Thoughts and Prayers to his wife and family.
Bruce

[Heinz]

This is terrible. RIP, and best wishes to family and others closest to him.

[dan]

Tommy was a great and very generous man he wants gave me a a floyd pro just because I asked him for it I want to buy it he refuse money this is a sad day rest in peace tommy you will be missed tim thanks for the heads up I haven't been on the form lately because the new form seems not to be working on my computer very well don't criticize me for my spelling or punctuation I'm using text to talk

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[KramerUK]

Been said by so many already, Tommy was a true gent and well respected member of this forum right the way back to the ezboard days.

Sad loss to not only his family but to places like this were he will be really missed, RIP Tommy :(

[86barettaguy]

not much one can say, is there?

RIP Tommy

I guess as we grow older, we are going to have to get used to this kind of sad news...

[jumbowolfe]

Tim just emailed me, I've been MIA on the forum lately and didn't catch this. Man this is terrible terrible news. What a great guy, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Really tragic.

[halo71]

Wow that sucks to hear. Another great KF member taken.

RIP Tommy

[kramer.geetar]

Just heard from Stefano what happened. Very sad news indeed. RIP

[80's Rocker]

I never knew him, but it feels best to pay respects anyway.


RIP, fellow Kramer brothers will always be missed. :(

[amerturk]

I've been reading over these posts with a smile. Tommy was a class act and a role model for patience and being ever so humble.

We lost a good one guys.

[TommySixGunn]

I always felt some kind of kindred connection to TommyG......RIP bud.....Hope you're having a cold one with Shane and Doc Dryer

[bobkramer]

Did not get to know Tommy, with all these great remarks he must have been a class act and a stand up gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[Shreddyknight]

Just saw a comment on Andy´s facebook and shit... all fears were true...

This is always terrible news.

RIP Tommy.

[pablo_neruda]

sad news, my condolences to his family.

[Kippan]

Sounds like a real nice guy.

RIP

[John Maden]

You will always be a shining star in the heavens from whence you came.
RIP my friend.
My love to his family.

Always, John

[hunter008]

very sad news indeed. my condolences as well.

[ReiGnMaN]

I have to admit, I'm disappointed to not see him post however, grateful for the camaraderie he shared, and enjoyed what little correspondence we had.

Have fun up there brotha, give Randy a hug for me.

[abcpeterson]

My prayers are with his family. RIP

[KramerTamer]

I got the email from Tim a couple of days ago concerning Tommy's passing. It literally shook me to my soul. I haven't been able to bring myself to come here and read all of the posts for him and leave this one. I not only didn't want to believe it was real, I had to digest it. I haven't been here much the last few years as my life has greatly changed and I've had other unexpected losses, things not important right now. Tommy brought me onto this board that has been so good to me and brought me great joy and a passion I didn't know I had. Tommy sold me my first American Kramer guitar. Tommy had me to his house on multiple occasions and shared his amazing guitar collection with me, traded parts with me, and just sat and talked with me about Kramers and life in general. I considered it a great privilege that he let me in to his private world and shared a collection with me not many have ever seen. We met for coffee the first time I met him and he talked about just getting his "Kramer Kommander" badge here,( This was quite some time ago obviously, I was still a newbie at the time, he had to "check me out" to make sure I wasn't some weirdo before letting me come to his home lol)) he was proud of it, it was obvious, and we just talked. We were friends. I hadn't talked to Tommy in person for a couple of years. The last was by email maybe a year ago. He then wrote me about 6 or so months ago to say hi and I let it slip as I've tended to do the last year or so with everyone. I wish I knew he was sick..... I wish I had talked to him one last time.... I wish I could have said goodbye, most of all I wish I could have thanked him for just being my friend. He didn't have to but he brought me into his private life. I've been thinking about him since Tim so thoughtfully sent out his email concerning this (thank you Tim, I'm so thankful you did). I know he had, as well myself, not been visiting the Forum like we used to but that's all I knew. Tommy you were my friend. You were incredibly intelligent, generous and you made an impact on my life and you created a monster in me concerning Kramer guitars, I'm greatful for that. I'm so sorry I didn't know sooner and I'm so sorry I didn't answer that last email. I'll never forgive myself, I thought we had time. I thought at some point we might both return to the Forum we both loved but life just got in the way.. Goodbye friend, I won't forget you. I mean it when I say the world is far less without you in it. Tom

[moku]

tried to search for old threads from tommy, hoping to find a picture of him. i remember there was one with him and his grandson in a boat fishing. but i couldn't find it. tim, or anyone else, wanna give it a shot at finding it? would be nice to have a few photos of tommy here... (there's a lot of nice photos in shane's thread already)

[webbhead13]

Well I'm kinda in the same boat as most of you guys!
Tommy was a huge welcoming force for me from the old EZ board and as I read all your posts, damn near everyone thats visited us!
I just wish to pass along my condolences to the family and express what a class act he has always been.
Thanks Tommy:notworthy

[Dr. Greenthumb]

Sad news.....RIP Tommy, you were a great guy! Condolences to your family.


MIke

[amerturk]

I received an email from Tommy's wife that herself and the family have been reading everyone's comments.

Needless to say they are very thankful for all the kind words.

[ElChiguete]

I'm too sad to hear this and to just now realiced that he hadn't posted in so long and that Shane and Doc Dryer are also not with us!!! I've been in the forum for sometime now and I remember starting and he allways comenting on my questions and newbe comments I made allways with a lot of respect. I know that even tho I can't pinpoint what I learn from him and the other I know some of my general Kramer/gear/music knowlage came from there help!

[moku]

I received an email from Tommy's wife that herself and the family have been reading everyone's comments.

Needless to say they are very thankful for all the kind words.

tim, can we get a nice picture of tommy from his wife for this thread?

[moku]

here's all the threads that tommy started in this forum. maybe it's the new search engine but i thought he started more threads than what i have come up with. anyhow here it is, for everyone to read... in reading them, we continue tommy's presence here.....

http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/search.php?searchid=26869

[pointyheadstock]

Condolences to Tom's family. Absolute horrible news.
I had the pleasure of talking to Tommy several times during the period of me freaking out about becoming a father for the first time. Man did that guy love his family! He shared a lot about them and showed me how to accept the day even though it may not be the best. RIP my friend.

[smorgdonkey]

RIP Tommy.

[Mr.Cool]

Very saddened to hear this, Tommy was a righteous brother. He will be sorely missed.

[TopTimmy]

Thank you for you kind word about my brother, He will truly be missed but not forgotten.



Sad sad news. Tommy was the first to welcome me on the EZ forum about 9 or 10 years ago. We kind of hit it off and talked over the years, guitars, amps, cars, work and family. He kind of tappered off posting regular after buying the new house for his wife. He always mentioned in some way the love he had for her and his family.

Tommy was a student of all things Kramer. He knew things about Kramers that were not known. He was partial to the FRS, or at least last time I talked with him. His favorite guitar though was the Gibson "THE SG" walnut SG his wife gave him. He was partial to Vintage T-Birds and Mitsubishi 3000GTs and the Dodge Stealth versions. Having multiples of each.
I considered him a friend and one of the more level headed people on the forum.
Thoughts and Prayers to his wife and family.
Bruce

[TopTimmy]

I would like to thank all of you for the kind words about my brother Tom.( You guys know him as TommyG ) He truly was a good guy with a big heart.
I'm his little brother and miss him a lot. I lost more then my older brother. He was more for a father figure through my younger years and later in life a real good friend.
I'm very proud to have him as a brother. He has taught me so much though the years.
Tom was 6 years older then me. He tried to teach me how to play guitar when I was in middle school. I got bored and told him that I really did not want to play. Carol still has that old guitar.
Now its one of the best guitars in his collection. It really is not worth much but the sentimental factor is priceless. I start playing when I went into high-school.
I was so proud to show my brother that I could play. We started play music together and formed a band. We had a lot of fun playing at party's through the years. Tom was very good at teaching music.
I my self was not so good. I would just want to grip it and rip it. Tom would get so mad at me.. I have to laugh now.
Tom drove me to the music store when I bought the first Kramer guitar. (1980) It was thew first Kramer in the family. I would thread on that guitar. I got real good with the trem-bar. Lots and Lots of fun.

Every time I would go to his house he would show me a new guitar that he just bought. After a while he stopped showing me. I later went to his house and asked if he bought any more.to my surprise he never stopped. I could not be leave how many he bought.

Thanks again to all that enjoyed and shared with my broth and his passion.
Tim Alexander

[TopTimmy]

Wow again that for the kind words about my brother.
Keep rockin
Tim A

[TopTimmy]

thanks for the post amerturk
My bother was a awesome man....
I just joined the forum just to try and find some of his posts.
His little bro Tim A

[amerturk]

thanks for the post amerturk
My bother was a awesome man....
I just joined the forum just to try and find some of his posts.
His little bro Tim A

Welcome to the Forum Tim. We share the same name. :)

Tommy was a fantastic guy and loved by all on the forum. He was very wise and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was respected by all and I'm proud to have called him a friend.

If you go to this section, http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/member.php?30-TommysGs you can find all the posts and threads started by Tommy. With nearly 6000 posts, you will be able to see his influence on the forum and his knowledge of guitars.

Maybe sometime we can sit down at Starbucks and talk sometime. I'm in Portland and I'm due for a trip up north.
:)

[ullathorne]

Hey Tim! Welcome to the Kramer Forum. Your brother was a super guy with never a bad word to say. He was a wealth of knowledge. Not just guitars, but practally everything :)
He is sorely missed by the guys here. Hang around and take your time to read Tommy's work. Chime in whenever you like. We don't just talk guitars. It's like an extended family here,and we are delighted you have joined!!
All the very best
Andy

[KramerTamer]

Hey Tim welcome.. I live in the area and hung out with your brother a few times. I loved talking to him and he loved showing me his massive collection of guitars. He sold me my first "American" series Kramer. Him and I did a lot of parts trading. He also sold me a Strat. He was a good guy... We spent about 2 hours talking guitars at a coffee shop on our first meeting. I was always amazed how well he played with his damaged fingers. He was a good friend. I miss him. Keep those guitars polished up for him! They were his passion. He was showing me his cars once when I brought my new Corvette over and said that since he was getting too old to do cars anymore he moved over to building guitars. He always had a project going..

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[TopTimmy]

Hey guys I,m TommyG little brother Tim. I would like to get together and just talk about the time you guys spent with my brother. Thanks for all the kind words. Its nice to hear from all the people that my brother in someway touched there lives.

[TopTimmy]

Tim I would enjoy that. Im new to the forum and will try to keep an eye on any get together. Im not much of a guitar tech as far as building them. I repair my own when needed. Im more of a player but I would enjoy to chatt. Thanks for reply.

[moku]

welcome tim. like amerturk said, tommy was a very respected member here... and greatly missed. glad to you see you and know that you plan guitar as well. :thumbsup

as you know tommy was very much into kramers. here's a sister site of this forum: http://www.vintagekramer.com/
lots of info on kramer there.

[TopTimmy]

WOW thanks guys. I have to say that I can never be to this forum that my brother was. I will not even try... Thanks for the warm welcome...I have to say .. I lost a lot of interest to play.. a few beers and I try to kindle my love to play... Not the same ..... Rock on guys...

[TopTimmy]

Thanks Tim. Its nice to scroll thru his posts. Knowing my brother, I can hear his voice and personalty in ever conversation. Rock on guys