Re: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
I only met Walter within the last several years. He did the best valve job on my horn that I'm sure could possibly be done. About five months ago I called him with some questions and we had a conversation that lasted about thirty minutes on the phone. I told him I was going to send him a check for the phone lesson. He said, don't do that. I did, and a week later I got a hand written note from him thanking me and wishing me well. From the first day I met him, he really made an impression. Ditto what everyone else is saying. Ron ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
I add my condolences to the family of Walter Lawson. He was a fine man and honorable as well as being our resident genius and developer of horn technical excellence. His memory will continue to contribute to horn excellence for generations yet to come. Walter will be remembered well and often for years to come. I add my personal thanks to him for his astute insight into the horn and its problems; but greater still his generous solutions for all of us. Paul Mansur On Jun 14, 2007, at 5:31 PM, Dan Phillips wrote: I just got word from a friend of Walter's that he died at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 13th. Funeral services will be held at Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro, MD on June 27 at 11 AM. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/ options/horn/p_mansur1%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
I first met Walt Lawson in 1976. I had just returned from a year working at Schilke in Chicago and, as I did every year, was visiting my aunt in Baltimore for the Easter holiday. At the time the only thing I knew about Walter was that he was a renowned horn repairman. I thought (in my young and arrogant way) that it would be good to meet a colleague. I arrived at the old Catonsville shop and introduced myself. Walter was polite but distant until, in the course of the conversation, he realized that I didn't want to pick his brain, had paid my dues, and was not what he liked to call a "start at the top guy". Thus began a friendship that lasted for over thirty years. As a young repairman I spent many a day in Walter's workshop, many a night sleeping in Walter's basement. There was just no limit to his generosity and his eagerness to share what he knew. I ate his famous banana pancakes, Annie's wonderful dinners, and many meals in Walter's favorite haunts: Pizza Hut and the Red Bird. He taught me how to cut bell, bend mouthpipes, make mouthpieces, and about a million other things. One of the highlights of my life was the Christmas week I spent in Boonsboro learning to rebuild (my own) valves under Walter's patient tutelage. He was one of the kindest, gentlest, most giving people I've ever met. I'll miss him. Bob Osmun -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Phillips Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:31 PM To: The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson I just got word from a friend of Walter's that he died at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 13th. Funeral services will be held at Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro, MD on June 27 at 11 AM. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/rosmun%40osmun.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
Walter Lawson was one of the most wonderful, kind, and generous men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He never lost his intellectual curiosity, whether it was seeking to improve the horn, or getting to know the person he was doing business with. He had a wonderful knack for making everyone who entered his shop feel important, amateur or professional. He epitomized in my mind all that was once great in America; his old school craftsmanship, his dedication to family, his loyal patriotism, and his willingness to welcome and befriend all who entered his home. Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him deeply feel the loss of this beautiful man. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Orlando Pandolfi -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:09 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson I am greatly saddened to hear of Walter's death. He has been a very close friend to me for the last 37 years and I have met few people in my lifetime who were as generous and helpful as Walter. His devotion to his family was an example for all of us. His spirit of embracing learning and sharing his knowledge with others made him truly unique in today's world. Yes, yesterday the horn world lost one of its greatest geniuses, but most importantly, the world lost a truly beautiful man. Paul Navarro ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pandolfi%40deerfield.edu ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
I am greatly saddened to hear of Walter's death. He has been a very close friend to me for the last 37 years and I have met few people in my lifetime who were as generous and helpful as Walter. His devotion to his family was an example for all of us. His spirit of embracing learning and sharing his knowledge with others made him truly unique in today's world. Yes, yesterday the horn world lost one of its greatest geniuses, but most importantly, the world lost a truly beautiful man. Paul Navarro ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
I will remember the kind, gentle, courtesy man that always took time for me and everyone else that walked through the doors of his shop. He had humility, treated us all with respect, appreciated our business and was thrilled we made the trek to Boonsboro. Of course, he took you out to lunch, chatted, told stories, answered questions while he fell further behind. He was just a wonderful spirit enjoying horn players and life chatting away instead of doing whatever else he would have been doing had we not made the trek. The devotion that he showed to his dear wife Annie was remarkable. I can still hear him saying "Geezz Debbie how the heck are ya". I feel truly blessed to have known Walter Lawson. Debbie Schmidt ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] RIP Walter Lawson
A sad day indeed for the horn community. Mr Lawson's contributions to the art of horn making are beyond measure, and we will miss him. Somewhere, someone is playing the Epilogue from the Britten Serenade, and Mr Lawson can hear it. Follow the link below for a short NPR interview with Mr Lawson and Kendall Betts. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6673671 Gary Get Firefox!!http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
