Donny

[zeegler]

Wow. Shit!

This may be only an internet forum, but people like Donnie make this place more like a bunch of good friends hanging out shooting the shit. I never met Donnie myself (in person), but he seems like an awesome dude, and obviously made an impression on most of us here.

Despite what is expected, I hope he recovers.

[skorb]

he was funny and joking and partying to the end.

if you gotta go, that's the way to do it.

much respect. and I pray for his family.

[atomic charvel guy]

heard there was a secret chord
that donny played and it pleased the lord
but you don't really care for theory, do ya
well it goes like this the fourth, the fifth
the minor fall and the major lift
the baffled king composing hallelujah

hallelujah...

well your faith was strong but you needed proof
you saw her bathing on the roof
her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya
she tied you to her kitchen chair
she broke your throne and she cut your hair
and from your lips she drew a hallelujah

hallelujah...

Donny i've been here before
i've seen this room and i've walked this floor
i used to live alone before i knew ya
i've seen your flag on the marble arch
but love is not a victory march
it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah

hallelujah...

well there was a time when you let me know
what's really right, what I should know
but now you never show that to me do ya
but remember when i played for you
and the whole phonecall was moving too
and every breath we drew was hallelujah

well, maybe there's a god above
but all i've ever learned from love
was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
it's not a cry that you hear at night
it's not somebody who's seen the light
it's a cold and it's a broken friend alone tonite

hallelujah...

[hippietim]

tommy - you rule!

[horns666]

That's very nice Tommy..

We were a certainly a "click"..that's for sure..he's one of us!

He is our friend ..he was my friend!!

Donny was the real deal..there was nothing phony about him. He lived exactly the way he wanted, no matter what his condition was..that never changed.

There is nothing on this forum "worthy" to discuss..other than Donny.

Therefore..I along with his many of his JCF brothers/sisters will keep this thread a priority!

Donny was the dude that helped my decision on getting my Cobra..whenever I drive it..I'll always think of him!

Donny you fucking RULE!!

Bill Z

[rjohnstone]

Good stuff there Tommy.
Need to get that one down on tape.
Throw it up on YouTube and let the whole world know who Donny IS.
He ain't gone yet. Keep fighting bro.

[pro-fusion]

Man, this is really sad.

Donny is about the only guy who did worse than I did in the JCFFL--but at least he had a good reason, since he kept picking a bunch of damned Seahawks in the draft every year.

A great spirit. Come back to us for awhile, bro!

[lori]

Hey Everyone....

This is Lori... Donny's sister.

I just want to tank everyone for your thoughts, well wishes, and prayers. I've gotten every voicemail thats been left for him, as well as text messages.

Myself and the rest of the family really appreciate everything you guys have done for him, especially those of you who have come to visit and got to jam with him and go out and check out guitars, I know it meant a lot to him.

Hes touched so many peoples lives... and I'm sure he knows that.

Again, thank you VERY much. We really do appreciate it.

[Shawn Lutz]

There is nothing on this forum "worthy" to discuss..other than Donny.

Therefore..I along with his many of his JCF brothers/sisters will keep this thread a priority!

I agree Bill....hard to think about anythng else

[hippietim]

I just spoke with Denise (Donny's mom) and she wanted me to let everyone know how much the family appreciates the kind words and posts. At this point they are standing by him around the clock to be with him in his final moments.

Since people have been asking what they can do, Denise said the greatest thing you could do in Donny's name would be to sign up to be an organ donor. Donny's life was saved by an organ donor when he was a teenager so without that gift we wouldn't have ever gotten to know Donny. Here is the web site she recommended with all the sign up information and details on donating organs:

http://unos.org/

[Shawn Lutz]

welcome to the JCF Lori....thanks for coming in here...really appreciate it.

http://unos.org thanks Tim...

[rjohnstone]

I signed up ages ago.
My organs are up for grabs when I'm done with 'em.
Not like I would need them anymore at that point, so why be selfish.

[lori]

welcome to the JCF Lori....thanks for coming in here...really appreciate it.

http://usos.org thanks Tim...

Heads up -- its unos.org, not usos

[horns666]

Heads up -- its unos.org, not usos

Hello Lori, ..I'm so very sorry about your brother and our good friend, Donny is such an awesome guy!!

He gave us SO many good moments/memories here and that's exactly how I want to hold him in my heart.

I never considered being a organ donor, but that will change. I wish to be cremated anyway, so why not..yes, I will do that!


Respectfully,

Bill Z

[semagic]

finally found a free minute to offer my thoughts to donny and his family. like a few others here i don't know him personaly, however i read posts by him that make me laugh, make me angry(seahawks thread ) most of all makes me think about things. truly a sad time at the JCF.