My Old friend Big Mike LaPerruque passed away in Nashville.

[LJ Eiffert]

I am deeply sad again to report my old friend who helped run the after parties at the Hilton Universal City Hotel - Security with I (Leo J Eiffert Jr)for the Academy of Country Music & Hotel Ball Room, Big Mike LaPerruque passed away in Nashville,Tn.Big Mike was Director Of Security for the King Of Pop Michael Jackson for many years. RIP:Big Mike & Michael. Thanks for the memories of many years of friendship. Also, thanks for the kiss Liza Minelli.Uncle: Leo J Eiffert Jr.

[Donna Dodd]

Leo, I am so sorry to hear that you've lost another special friend. You seem the kind that places value on friendships; and, that makes it even harder. You have my deepest sympathy. Donna

[LJ Eiffert]

Thanks you Donna! I have the same respect for you even tho I may not know you well but from here.I'd love to visit with you some day for a day in person.I would come out of my way to do that on a yes as I will Charlie as soon as I can get out of California again. The Music Business world is a breed that is hard for many to understand. We are family Union or non-union. when you are a true Musician/Artist & you get blessed like I have been to be associated with so many great people who are just that. No matter how big are little they are,they are dear to me. My back round in this Music business is bigger than my name.I'm for sure having a hard time in my mind these days.But,as I say God He Ain't Cheap and he'll give you what you need,but,only on his time. My prayers are for all who I love and all that I don't like. God know why & who they are and that's all that matters. RIP Al Bruno,Boomer Castleman,Lynn Anderson,Kenny Serrat & Big Mike with Michael Jackson and all my friends in Heaven's Music World. Thanks you once again Donna Dodd.

[Charlie McDonald]

I hear ya, Leo, and I'm still here, altho my mind is drifting down to the Hill Country where a best friend's wife has just died.
It seems like there's a lot of that these days, and you sure have my sympathy, there's plenty to go around.

Meanwhile, I commend you for hanging in with a tough business; you must be dedicated. To hear you speak well of all speaks well of you.
No matter where I go, I'll make sure you know which part of the state I'm in, and the good lord willin' and the creeks don't rise
(and they're not these days, it's so dry here and where you are) we'll get together sometime. Tell me again where you're going in Texas.

[LJ Eiffert]

Charlie, I'd being going to Round Rock,but,I'll come to Lubbock to see other friends as well as you and across Texas I have many.Thanks for your kind words of others too!. see' ya soon I hope. Blessings to your family.