Heartbroken

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 23 Jun 2016 10:14 am

Last night my son-in-law Bryce Velasco, one of my best friends in the world, died unexpectedly. We don't know if he had a stroke and fell or if simply hitting his head when he fell caused the brain hemorrhage that killed him. We were all gathered around him in hospital when he breathed his last.

The next few days will be challenging. Grief is overwhelming at this point. Bryce wasn't just one of the good guys, as they say, he was one of the best guys. This is a tremendous loss for our family. He was just 53 years old.

Bryce had been working for me in the Steel Guitar Forum office for the past 3 years, handling the bookkeeping, verifying memberships and filling mail orders. If you ever received an email from us signed simply SGF, that was Bryce. When you received your string order or Steel Guitarist magazines faster than expected, that was Bryce.

There's a big hole in my heart right now.

Georg Sørtun · Post by **Georg Sørtun** » 23 Jun 2016 10:23 am

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 23 Jun 2016 10:24 am

I am so sorry for your loss b0b. I feel and understand your pain my brother. Bryce loved you; and you will always feel him in your heart and soul.
RIP Bryce; you have affected so many folks in so many great ways; Thank you.
Ricky

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 23 Jun 2016 10:28 am

Oh man. I'm so very sorry for your loss, b0b. That's brutal.

Tucker Jackson · Post by **Tucker Jackson** » 23 Jun 2016 10:41 am

My heartfelt condolences, B0b, to you and your family. So sorry this happened.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 23 Jun 2016 10:45 am

I'm so sorry, b0b. My deepest condolences.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 23 Jun 2016 10:46 am

I'm very sorry to hear this, b0b. Will keep your family in our thoughts.

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 23 Jun 2016 10:48 am

Bob..
What a tragedy! Meriul and I are so sorry for your loss, and send our deepest condolences.

Billy Easton

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 23 Jun 2016 10:48 am

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 23 Jun 2016 10:54 am

What very sad news, b0b. Thinking of you and your extended family in this difficult time. Rest in peace, Bryce.

Steve Green · Post by **Steve Green** » 23 Jun 2016 11:00 am

Very sorry for your loss, b0b. Condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 23 Jun 2016 11:05 am

b0b, that’s horrible to hear, I’m so sorry for you and your family... Praying for comfort and peace for you all...

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 23 Jun 2016 11:11 am

Very bad news. My condolences to you and his wife.

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 23 Jun 2016 11:23 am

So Sorry for your devastating loss. Our thoughts & Prayers going your way.

George Crowder · Post by **George Crowder** » 23 Jun 2016 11:24 am

My condolences to your daughter, you and the rest of the family on your loss. May God grant you peace as you grieve.

David Weisenthal · Post by **David Weisenthal** » 23 Jun 2016 11:38 am

Terrible news b0b, he sounds like he was a great guy. Way too young to be lost.

Steve Allison · Post by **Steve Allison** » 23 Jun 2016 11:56 am

So terribly sorry for your loss sir. I pray you and your family comfort at this time of sorrow.

Steve Allison

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 23 Jun 2016 11:58 am

Bob, I'm very sorry to hear of your son-in-law's passing,I pray that God will give you and your family comfort through the days ahead.

Skip

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 23 Jun 2016 12:11 pm

I know the feeling.
Be brave and GOD bless.

Roy

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 23 Jun 2016 12:31 pm

So Sorry. I noticed Bryce's moderator signature online many times. I recall your informing us a few years ago about him coming in to help you.

My sincerest condolences to your daughter, Bryce's family and to the Lee family for your loss.

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 23 Jun 2016 12:34 pm

Bob, sorry to hear of your loss, may the Lord comfort you and your family at such a sad time.

Michael Maddex · Post by **Michael Maddex** » 23 Jun 2016 12:37 pm

b0b, you and your family have my deepest sympathies.

I send my condolences and wishes for Peace for all.

Tim Russell · Post by **Tim Russell** » 23 Jun 2016 12:53 pm

No words to express at a time like this...sending thoughts and prayers your way...

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 23 Jun 2016 12:59 pm

So very sorry for your loss.
JE

Bill Lowe · Post by **Bill Lowe** » 23 Jun 2016 1:04 pm

such sad news, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family