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Place: Richardson Comments: Don L. - No, I don't agree with your assessment. There are only 2 Mystics left, Danny & Glenn. Danny hadn't played in more than 25 yrs when David asked him to be part of the 45th reunion surprise. He didn't want to at first, but David was relentless & finally talked him into it. In fact, David had to borrow a guitar for Danny as he didn't even have one. Knowing what I do, Danny would not likely be playing in any type of band, he is not in very good health. On the other hand, Glenn is just like David, both would play at the drop of a hat & Glenn still plays anytime he can. To me, David was the Mystics and I will always remember the smile on his face at our 45th when he took the stage and sat down at his keyboard. The beautiful memories will live in my mind forever, but the Mystics will not ever play again. And, No, I didn't see anyone filming the service. I actually have never seen someone videoing a private service that I've attended.
Place: LV, TX Comments: Sandy - I wanted so much to be there with you and Rick yesterday. It sounds like quite a unique service and I hope someone recorded it for others to view later, so maybe I'll get a chance. You know Glen and Al Struble, and maybe Danny, while continuing to play their own music in the groups they've formed since our time, will continue to play those songs as tributes for as long as they have instruments and groups to belt them out. So, please try to keep the faith. I don't see the Mystics dying out in our lifetime - many of us are still here. I'll bet they'll still be talked about and those songs will be resurrected from time to time by those who miss the good old times we enjoyed in the future. ![[thumb]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif "Thumb - :thumb:")
Place: Richardson Comments: I went to David Mitchell's services this morning. Rick Mitchell and I sat together. It was a heart-wrenching yet heart-warming service. Gave me a chance to say good-bye to David. There was no church music played, instead, the opening song was played from a recording "Never gonna let you go" written by David about his wife Shirley. There was two different guys who each got up and sang. Each of them stood in front of a mic with only their guitar and sang, each song was beautifully done. All 3 of his children spoke as well as Glenn and Alan Strubble. Glenn and Alan spoke of how they grew up with David and how their two families meshed and always supported them in their music endeavors. They spoke of the Mystics and how much fun they had together. I was hanging in there and holding it together until the very end . . . and then . . . the last song played from a recording, "Didn't We Have A Good Time!" I lost it, as did many others. It seemed as if today, the Mystics died.
Place: LV, TX Comments: There were several entries on that Garage Hangover/Mystics website by Robert Faries' sister, indicating she was trying to locate him or contact anyone who knew where he was. It's unclear whether or not she ever caught up with him before he passed - very sad. I think some of us became aware that Ron Jobe was ill in 2011, which prevented him from joining the Mystics for their surprise appearance at our 45th reunion. Members of the cover band, Chill Factor, including Al Struble (Glen's younger brother), filled in and Al posted a note on the above website afterward that doing so was a dream-come-true. Although I'll miss David's service on Sat., I'm taking leave from work on Mon. and plan to be at DFW cemetery for his military service. I hope the weather forecast improves, but that can't be helped.
Place: Balmy in Richardson Comments: OK Gang, let's plan a Mini on Saturday, April 13, 2019! Not sure which hotel will get the honor of our presence, but will work on that next week. I know many of our group aren't feeling good and battle health issues, but all the more reason to get together and see one another! I'll let you know as soon as I confirm a hotel. Speaking of Get-Togethers, the Class of '64 is having their 55th Reunion on April 26 & 27. Click the link to go directly to their site and the info is on the Home pg. They throw a real good party! http://www.soc64.com/
Place: Richardson Comments: You're right Paul, and I do have a lot of very good memories flooding into my mind the last few days. Each time I see a Mystics photo on FB ( and there are a lot being shown) it brings back fond memories.
Place: Edmond OK Comments: To me the Mystics were a “defining contribution” to what made SOC 63-66 special. Thanks to Sandy and Don for helping us revisit that time. I’m just glad we all have the opportunity to make those days a shared and treasured possession. I choose to think of those people and times not as lost to us but as always residing in a storehouse of cherished memories.
Place: Mystics Comments: If you went to SOC in 1966 . . . you knew The Mystics. But there is some misinformation going around FB, so let me clear up the rumors and state the facts. There were 5 Mystics. Unfortunately, 3 have left us. On 1-9-16 Robert Faries (pronounced as Ferris) passed away. On 3-7-17, Ron Jobe passed away. And sadly, on 3-4-19, David Mitchell passed away. That leaves Danny Fugate and Glenn Strubble as the two remaining Mystics.
Place: LV, TX Comments: This was very sad news when I first read about it late last night, and forwarded to all those on the military vets' e-mail distribution list, and became sadder tonight upon reading the obit. Sandy - As I told Rick in a separate e-mail, my older son is moving from Corpus this weekend and stopping in for a brief visit on his way up to Mesa, AZ, where he's relocating for his job. So, I'll be unable to attend David's chapel service on Sat., but will try to take some time off to attend his military service at DFW cemetery on Mon. Before I go, here's a link I shared with our vets, that many of us have seen before, but may have forgotten about. It's a very fitting time to resurrect it as a tribute to 'Doc' and take a trip down memory lane with the Mystics: https://garagehangover.com/mystics/ One other sad note you'll see further down in the posted comments is by Charlene Faries, dated January 17, 2016 at 8:34 PM, quote: "My brother passed away Saturday January 9, 2016."
Place: Richardson Comments: The info regarding David Mitchell's services are shown on this link to the funeral home. Please click to see the dates & time. Rick Mitchell & I are going to the services Sat morning. https://www.byrumfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-Mitchell-18/?fbclid=IwAR09Thl6gW0rD6u8G9L-hjzqSAN212VPeCzDU320VqW3tVwD2XvEod36iss
Place: Calif. Comments: I heard the news about David from Lincoln, and on FB. I'm very sad to read about it, it's a tough thing for his entire family.
Place: Richardson Comments: It is with a sad and broken heart that I must tell you our friend, David Mitchell, passed away this morning. Toni called to tell me she had just seen it on FB, I wasn't aware yet. I just checked and now his wife, Shirley, has also posted the news. Once arrangements are made I will post them here. DOC the music man . . . RIP my friend! Keep the music going in heaven.
Place: Richardson - Burrrrr Comments: Don L. - I too was able to open both links , no problem. Most of our gang are on FB, so many may have seen the photos. I' going to start making plans for Saturday, 4-13, for our next Mini. I'll need to contact the hotels and see who the lucky winner is for hosting our Mini. ![[biggrin]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif "Big Grin - :D") It would be so good if Randy, Paul, Don L., Speedy and James could join us. Prayers for their healing.This is going to be a great week, albeit COLD. Don had zero trigeminal pain on Fri, minor ones Sat and none Sunday. Since it's so darn cold outside this week, we're going to our local Lowe's barely 2 miles from our house to walk. Hopefully the next week will finally be cardiac rehab. Yea!
Place: LV, TX Comments: Can't seem to fix it here - breaks in the same spot each time. But, Kathy was able to open both unbroken links OK.
Place: LV, TX Comments: Fixing that 1st link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213671194917417&set=pcb.10213671221558083&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARCUH_dYSfPykJ4WRELSSgRMJJ0vLRN0kteJOK04PRrHhaSCSYnQ3V7q eM1tf9zoibEcMCCfVLZBhZBT |
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