[simso]

For those that are not aware, Gordon passed away on the 16th.

His contributions to the world of repair will be missed

Steve

 

[Dr G]

Whew...

Thanks for the information.

I, too, shall miss him.

Thank you, Gordon, for sharing your wit and wisdom.

Compassion to all.

 

[10mfan]

VERY sad news.

He was a great guy to talk with, and added great info for everyone here to learn from.

 

[Terciopelo]

Sad News - This is a true loss. Heartfelt condolences for his family.

 

[StrangeSax]

R.I.P. Gordon...

https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obit....aspx?n=gordon-alexander-palmer&pid=196816259

Greg S.

 

[Arundo Donax]

Very very sorry to hear this sad news. May you rest in peace, Gordon.

 

[PigSquealer]

Gordon you will be well missed. A dedicated professional to preserving the craft and the betterment of people as musicians. Not forgotten soon.
Gordon’s last post was on August 2. My birthday. We had a few private messages during August. “ My daughters are doing well dealing with this because I am.“ was his last and final reply. I was concerned when he did not reply to a private message September 10.
Godspeed Gordon

 

[milandro]

I am very sad about this, he certainly was one of the best and most articulated members, he will be sorely missed

 

[fudidudi]

Sad to hear this. He came across as a very pleasant person, considerate and insightful. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

 

[dexdex]

Sad news indeed. RIP.

 

[kymarto]

Very sad news. Fly high Gordon

 

[Kritavi]

Farewell to one of the great contributors on this site.

 

[Nefertiti]

RIP Gordon. He will be sadly missed. Gordon and I had many communications back and forth throughout the years and he was incredibly helpful when I picked up the flute again many years ago.

 

[Oric Muso]

That's a shock I sent him a PM recently seeking his knowledge. His views on repair were often valuable even when he had his own way of doing things.

RIP Gordon.

 

[milandro]

he was certainly a man who offered selflessly his advice and knowledge to the benefit of this entire community

 

[Graysax]

Wow!! Very sad news. He always had an educated opinion that he wasn't afraid to share, wether or not you liked it. "Brutally honest" is the best way I think about it. The whole package of his input will be missed.

 

[Jerry K.]

So sad. What a selfless gentleman who always shared his talent freely. You will be missed Gordon by me and countless others here on SOTW and I’m sure many others who you connected with in life.

 

[Mope]

Contentment is not the fulfilment of what you want, but the realisation of how much you already have.
Gordon (NZ)

 

[saxoclese]

I remember years ago staying up late at night arguing back and forth with Gordon about the minutia of where the reed touches the tongue when tounguing on the saxophone. Once we both got that out of our systems and realized how much alike we were, we became the best of friends. Gordon Palmer was a unique and gifted woodwind technician who shared freely what he knew with the rest of us. Rest in peace Gordon. You will surely be missed.

 

[JayeLID]

Yes it was coming...it was no surprise... and in his last communication here he was preparing and arranging for his family.

Very knowledgeable guy, very key member to this Forum and I had a lot of respect for him.

Sad news, his absence will be felt.