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Craig Schwartz
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Post by Craig Schwartz »

My Mom passed away April 21 2015 , She played a hawaiian lap steel years ago while she was pregnant with me, please say a prayer for her , she was a kind and thoughtful mom of 7 kids and a widow for 3 years, She gave me wonderful hawaiian music to grow to as a fetus til birth , Thanks Mom, I love You more.
SO MANY LURES, SO LITTLE TIME....
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Jim Cohen
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Post by Jim Cohen »

Craig, my condolences. How wonderful it must have been to listen to gentle Hawaiian steel guitar in utero!
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Larry Dering
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Post by Larry Dering »

Craig, You have my prayers and well wishes. My mom was always supportive of my efforts and I miss her so much. No one can champion your life like a mother.
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Mike Neer
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Post by Mike Neer »

My deepest condolences on your loss, Craig.
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Chris Boyd
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Post by Chris Boyd »

So very sorry for your loss Craig...
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Donna Dodd
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Craig, it sounds like you and your mother had a wonderful relationship! May she rest in peace.
God bless you always,
Donna
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bruce fischer
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Post by bruce fischer »

prayers for mom & all the family & friends.
bruce & lynn
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Craig Schwartz
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Thank You everyone for your thoughts and prayers
SO MANY LURES, SO LITTLE TIME....
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Charlie McDonald
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Post by Charlie McDonald »

That music was quite a gift from your Mom, Craig.
Blessings upon you.
Gary Cooper
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Post by Gary Cooper »

Craig, I am sorry for your loss of your Mother. Thanks for sharing your memories of her playing the steel. Really nice. Gary
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