I Cried Today


I know what what I am about to say will not have any direct meaning to most of you reading this, but I cried today about a person I never met.  I repaired and upgraded this persons audio preamp and power amplifier.  He was suffering from cancer.  He wanted to do this for his son so that he could enjoy music like every person here does.  He shipped his components to me and they were recently returned.  The other day I found out that he passed a month ago from his illness.  We had many conversations about music and audio over the past several months.  I got to know him as a person.  He loved his family, and he loved music.  Although I never met him, I got to know him.  He was a fine human being, loved life, and was a fine gentleman.  I guess that is what life should be all about.

Anyway, I cried today knowing that John Hoffman is no longer on this earth and now he is with GOD.  I hope there is a fantastic audio system playing music for you to hear John.  Happy Listening and Rest in Peace.  

 

bigkidz

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very nice post @bigkidz -- thank you

reminds me/us that compassion, empathy and a big heart are what is most needed in this world we now live in... 

more heart, less greed, less hate

My father just died yesterday at the age of 92. I grew up listening to his 78’s and I still love old jazz to this day.

Thank you.

@qjm101

my condolescences for your loss

we should all strive for a well lived life of 92 years

listening to music can bring back to us such fond memories and thoughts of loved ones, family, friends, great performers

it is truly the magic of what results from this little hobby of ours done right... frank sinatra or tony bennett, young, vigorous, so full of life, performing right in front of us...

be well