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I'm so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Steve was a huge friend of the movement in general and many of us in particular. May he rest in peace.
-------------------- Ricky Jackson Signs Now 614 Russell Parkway Warner Robins, GA (478) 923-7722 signpimp50@hotmail.com
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Sir Issac Newton Posts: 3528 | From: Warner Robins, GA | Registered: Oct 2004
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Very sad news, the only thing I can say would be the song and lyrics, "Happy trails to you, until we meet again,,,,,Steve"
-------------------- Signs by Alicia Jennings (Mudflap Girl) Tacoma, WA Since 1987 Have Lipstick, will travel. Posts: 3812 | From: Tacoma, WA. U.S.A. | Registered: Dec 1999
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-------------------- Frank Smith Frank Smith Signs Albany, NY www.franksmithsigns.com Posts: 807 | From: Albany, NY USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I only met steve a few years ago at the sign show in Toronto along with Barb and some other amazing people... I do know he had a love of music and Guitars and he owned a Garrison Guitar made right here in Newfoundland.... This song always reminds me of Friendship between people like on the this bullboard.
""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3484 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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Each time I walk through our studio I am reminded of Steve. He was unforgettable. Steve and Barb visited us a number of times and like everywhere he went it seems he left his mark both in our shops and in our hearts.
We have a wonderful example of his awesome script. When we hosted the Letterhead picnic shortly after we finished our new shop (back in 2006 I believe) he snagged Phoebe's wheelbarrow and lettered it up for her.
Steve brought together so many people through the years and provided a place where we could share and be inspired in this wonderful craft.
Thank you!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8738 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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This is such sad news. Barb, so sorry for your loss. I hope you know the 'life altering' impact you both had on this one person sign shop. I have travelled to so many places I would never have gone to, seen the most talented yet humble signpainters/artists, made so many friends and acquaintances from all over the world, all because of this site, all because of YOU.
I have been coming here since the late 1990's and learned so much. You and Steve were probably unaware of how you were changing lives in such a positive way. Thank you for enriching my life....RIP Steve, a heart of GOLD.
-------------------- Susan Banasky Source Signs Nanaimo, British Columbia sourcesigns@shaw.ca
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Proud Supporter of this "Knowledge Network"! Posts: 1323 | From: Nanaimo, B.C. Canada | Registered: Oct 1999
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Perhaps we will meet again in another lifetime.... I will be on the lookout... Barb...keep the memories in your heart....he is gone from here but not forgotten.
Jackson
-------------------- Jackson Smart Jackson's Signs Port Angeles, WA ...."The Straits of Juan De Fuca in my front yard and Olympic National Park in my backyard...
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-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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Never met Steve or really had any interaction with him at all. But the impact that this site and his vision of a place to bring all the letterheads together will for ever make a difference in my professional life.
Prayers for the Shortreed family.
R.I.P Mr. Mayor.
-------------------- TJ Duvall Diamond State Graphics, Inc.
New Castle, DE 19720 Posts: 396 | From: New Castle,Delaware | Registered: Jul 2002
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Barb, I just checked in and am saddened to hear about this. I've always enjoyed knowing you & Steve and really appreciate everything you've both done over the years. I still can't help but smile when I think of Steve and am really going to miss him. You and the rest of your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
-------------------- Chris Elliott 1longshot@classicnet.net cell 62084two2232 Posts: 686 | From: Scottsdale, AZ & Anthony, KS, USA | Registered: Dec 1999
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Barb, I'm sad to hear of your/our loss. Haven't checked in the site for awhile, so didn't know about this. He was a kind and giving man. God's strength to you in the days ahead.
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