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Hank Mauel

Post subject: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:22 pm

Koa

Joined: Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:09 am
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Location: Auburn, California
First name: Hank
Last Name: Mauel
City: Auburn
State: CA
Zip/Postal Code: 95603
Focus: Build
Status: Professional

It is with great sadness that I write of the passing of Lance
McCollum.
He suffered an aortic aneurism early Sunday morning. He was rushed
into emergency surgery at Auburn Faith Hospital but the damage was too
massive to overcome.

Please pray for his wife Dawn and their children in this hour of need.

There will be no memorial sevice per his wishes. He will be cremated
and his ashes scattered at sea over the Southern California area he
surfed as a youth.

He will be greatly missed by a broad group of people, myself at the
top of the list.
He was a friend, mentor, musician, luthier and all around great guy.

Please direct any correspondence to my email and I will forward it to
his wife, Dawn, at the appropriate time.

Hank Mauel
Mauel Guitars
whmauel@mauelguitars.com

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Hesh

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:30 pm

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Thanks for letting us know Hank my friend.

This is terrible news and for those who do not know Lance he was a member of the OLF.

Here is wishing Lance's family the very best!!

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cyrguitars

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:38 pm

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Location: United States
First name: Steve
Last Name: Cyr
City: Roseville
State: CA
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Professional

Hank;

I'm in total shock. Please convey my condolences to Dawn and the kids. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

And if there's anything you need, please call me.

--Steve Cyr

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Brock Poling

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:40 pm

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Wow... how horrible.

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Wes McMillian

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:49 pm

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Posts: 622
Location: Santo, TX

Wow, I don't know what to say. I feel like I just got kicked in the gut as if I've known the man personally for years, somehow. I've followed his craft for a long time- he was definitely a super talented builder. I am praying for this family even right now. Thanks for sharing.

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Mike Collins

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:55 pm

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Country: U.S.A. /America-yea!!
Focus: Build
Status: Professional

It seems like more young people are dieing these days!
It must be the stress of our times !

may he & his family find peace !

Mike

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LanceK

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:57 pm

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Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

Hank that is just terrible news.
Its so sad on so many levels.

He will be dearly missed..

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Vincent Simokovich

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:44 pm

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Location: United States
First name: Vincent
Last Name: Simokovich
City: Parma
State: OH
Zip/Postal Code: 44134
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Lance and his family are in my prayers. Although I did not know hime here at the OLF, if he was anything like the rest of the crew, he was obviously a great person with a passionate life in lutherie. My condolences.

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K.O.

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:14 pm

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Bob Garrish

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:51 pm

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First name: Bob
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State: Ontario
Country: Canada
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Wow...seeing that headline was really a shock.

I've only had the opportunity to talk to Lance once and he seemed like a really nice, genuine guy. By all accounts he was a really great builder and a true artist.

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Dennis Leahy

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:07 pm

Koa

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Location: United States
City: Duluth
State: MN
Country: USA
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Status: Amateur

I only knew Lance through the OLF - never got the chance to meet him in person.

So young... Very sad news indeed.

Dennis

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:14 pm

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That is so sad. His family will be in my thoughts.

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peterm

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:24 pm

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WOW....I'm besides myself..... Definitely will pray for his family.

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Shane Neifer

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:44 pm

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Aw MAN!!! Hank, please pass our best thoughts to his family. I too read the headline and thought NO!! This must something else. MAN!!! If there is anything that we as community can do Hank please let us know!

Shane

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Piiman

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:03 pm

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Bobc

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:14 pm

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Sad. Very very sad. Such a great talent and so young.
If there is anything we can do to help the family please feel free to contact us.

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Dave Anderson

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:32 pm

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I didn't know Lance personally but I truly admired his work.
This is so sad and shocking.

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L. Presnall

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:05 pm

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What horrible news...man, every day really is a gift and we never know how many we have...our prayers are with his family.

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Andy Zimmerman

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:16 pm

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Focus: Build

Horrible news
Please give my sympathy to his family

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Pat Foster

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:18 pm

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Such sad news. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.

Pat

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John How

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:22 pm

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I just spoke to Lance a week or so ago at the NAMM show in Anaheim. How fragile life can be, he will be sorely missed by all. He was a great and very helpful and sharing guy. My heart goes out to his family.

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Jim Watts

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:42 am

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This is sad news Hank and I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Please pass my condolences to his family. I didn't know Lance but was hoping to meet him some time.
I'll be praying for peace and comfort for his family.

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Kim

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:45 am

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Sad, sad news indeed. Wishes of strength and peace to his family.

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Ken Franklin

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:10 am

Koa

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Location: Ukiah, CA

I met Lance at Healdsburg and can't think of a friendlier luthier. He will be missed by many.

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James Orr

Post subject: Re: Lance McCollum, R.I.P.

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:55 am

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I'm so sorry, Hank...

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