Guest Rob Eaton Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 On my 19th Birthday I moved to NYC with a one way U-Haul to an uncertain future. 2 months into my new life I hooked up with some musicians in NJ who had a band called Border Legion. Border Legion was a Northern New Jersey band that played Dead, Originals and more. I took a train out to Clifton NJ in Dec of 1980. I played some music in a garage for several hours with what was to become a 21 year run with Border Legion. I left NJ and Border Legion to move to Colorado and join Dark Star Orchestra in 2001. If it was not for all that I learned and went through with those wonderful musicians I would not ever be in this band today or where I am in Colorado. They were and remain to this day some of my oldest and dearest friends. a few hours ago I learned we lost the our guitar player, Dave Tarlowe to cancer very quickly. He was a huge influence to me and a dear friend. I will miss him and am very saddened at his loss. Since I just turned 50 it becomes even clearer to me how fleeting and fragile life is. We never stop learning and we never stop making mistakes and growing but it's those who have touched us that hurt the most when they pass. Dave, thanks for all you taught me over the 21 years we played together and know that you will always be in my heart.... Look for a memorial gig in the coming months to celebrate his life and help his family... Fair thee well my good friend..... Rob Eaton Border Legion, Dark Star Orchestra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgrmag2564 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Rob, A heart felt sorry for your loss. I hope the memorial gig lines up for me, and I will surely attend in support. Peace, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Being from Jersey, and the same age as you, I had the oppurtunity to see Border Legion quite a few times back in the day. I am sorry for the loss of your old friend Rob. I send you thoughts of Peace and Courage. It would be nice if you and Skip could get something together. You can count on me being there. REST IN PEACE DAVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP gr8fulpair Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Rob, with the amount of time you spend on the road and the plethora of people that are in and out of your life, spending time with a friend like Dave mustuv felt like home. I'm very sorry for your loss brother. That a void that can't be filled. In fact (not sure of your beliefs but...) it has been suggested that God places pain in your heart to maintain the bond you had with that person. Stay strong. You and Dave's family and his other friends are in my thoughts. Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Island Bro Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 ....fleeting and fragile, indeed Rob. Blessings and peace to you, brother, even in the face of the pain of loss..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher44 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Rob, it is always a sobering reminder of our fragility and mortality when we lose a close friend, and my heart goes out to you. I never had the privilege of seeing Border Legion, but I am sure the band helped you become the amazing musician you are today, and we all have your previous bandmates to thank for that. DSO is also, of course, continuing in that vein, as evidenced by the positive changes I have witnessed in the band's sound and vibe over the last two years, and I wish you and all of DSO great times ahead. Topher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyfields Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Our hearts go out to you Rob.....may you & those close to Dave be surrounded by light, peace and comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP bs69 Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss. (((((((((RIP Dave)))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP GratefulFred Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Ammagamalin Crew Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 There's a small book out there called "A Grief Observed" by C S Lewis that helped me when I lost my father in 2000. Peace be with you and those you enjoy time with. Thanks again for keeping the wheel turning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Evangeline Posted October 20, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 So very sorry for your loss, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted October 20, 2011 Advisory Board Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 So sorry to hear about your loss, Rob... May the four winds blow your friend safely home.. ((((Dave)))) ((Rob)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted October 21, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Not much I can add to everyone else's beautifully expressed sentiments, Rob, except that the circle will be unbroken...peace to you, Dave, and all his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumz Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 So sorry for your loss Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK1 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 On my 19th Birthday I moved to NYC with a one way U-Haul to an uncertain future. 2 months into my new life I hooked up with some musicians in NJ who had a band called Border Legion. Border Legion was a Northern New Jersey band that played Dead, Originals and more. I took a train out to Clifton NJ in Dec of 1980. I played some music in a garage for several hours with what was to become a 21 year run with Border Legion. I left NJ and Border Legion to move to Colorado and join Dark Star Orchestra in 2001. If it was not for all that I learned and went through with those wonderful musicians I would not ever be in this band today or where I am in Colorado. They were and remain to this day some of my oldest and dearest friends. a few hours ago I learned we lost the our guitar player, Dave Tarlowe to cancer very quickly. He was a huge influence to me and a dear friend. I will miss him and am very saddened at his loss. Since I just turned 50 it becomes even clearer to me how fleeting and fragile life is. We never stop learning and we never stop making mistakes and growing but it's those who have touched us that hurt the most when they pass. Dave, thanks for all you taught me over the 21 years we played together and know that you will always be in my heart.... Look for a memorial gig in the coming months to celebrate his life and help his family... Fair thee well my good friend..... Rob Eaton Border Legion, Dark Star Orchestra "Since I just turned 50 it becomes even clearer to me how fleeting and fragile life is. We never stop learning and we never stop making mistakes and growing but it's those who have touched us that hurt the most when they pass" truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP lookyloo Posted October 22, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 May there come a day when we live in a world that's cancer free...... ((((((((((((Dave)))))))))))) I would encourage everyone to take a moment and make a donation to the American Cancer Society here https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Dr. Barry Posted October 22, 2011 Advisory Board Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 So sorry Rob. Thank you for letting us know about Dave and his untimely passing. Without ever knowing Dave I am thankful that he was a good friend of yours and probably had an impact through you to all of us in ways that he could never even imagine. Stay strong, Dr. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks so much for sharing this with us Rob. My heart is heavy for the loss you and all of Dave's family and friends have suffered. I hope Skip and Jim are holding up alright. Your words of friendship and gratitude give heartfelt tribute to Dave's life with a wisdom in which we can all find solace. Losing such a friend is pain we only know because our lives have been so blessed to have such friends. Godspeed Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subcooler Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Quote- We never stop learning and we never stop making mistakes and growing but it's those who have touched us that hurt the most when they pass. Dave, thanks for all you taught me over the 21 years we played together and know that you will always be in my heart.... Look for a memorial gig in the coming months to celebrate his life and help his family... Fair thee well my good friend..... Rob Eaton Border Legion, Dark Star Orchestra Rob- Sorry to hear about the loss of you dear friend ! Dave's family & friends are in my thought & prayers this evening. Your remarks about loosing those who have touched our hearts are so true....The loss of family members & dear friends seems to hurt so bad because I couldn't change it! It was proof that the only thing I have any control over is myself (attitude,actions,perspective,etc...)! Peace, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbbfly Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 so sorry for your loss, rob. i remember dave. thinking of him and his family and friends at this difficult time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP jfolks Posted October 24, 2011 Forum MVP Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Incredibly sad to see this. Take care my friend, you all are in my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octal Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Think about how emotionally demanding this job is. He does what he loves--play music--but so much time traveling, one can't take "off" from a concert in the case of a tragic incidence like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazz-man Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I am sorry for your loss Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherjackstraw Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Sorry for your loss. It must have sucked finding out after the fact. Being a dear friend I would have wanted to know everything. On my 19th Birthday I moved to NYC with a one way U-Haul to an uncertain future. 2 months into my new life I hooked up with some musicians in NJ who had a band called Border Legion. Border Legion was a Northern New Jersey band that played Dead, Originals and more. I took a train out to Clifton NJ in Dec of 1980. I played some music in a garage for several hours with what was to become a 21 year run with Border Legion. I left NJ and Border Legion to move to Colorado and join Dark Star Orchestra in 2001. If it was not for all that I learned and went through with those wonderful musicians I would not ever be in this band today or where I am in Colorado. They were and remain to this day some of my oldest and dearest friends. a few hours ago I learned we lost the our guitar player, Dave Tarlowe to cancer very quickly. He was a huge influence to me and a dear friend. I will miss him and am very saddened at his loss. Since I just turned 50 it becomes even clearer to me how fleeting and fragile life is. We never stop learning and we never stop making mistakes and growing but it's those who have touched us that hurt the most when they pass. Dave, thanks for all you taught me over the 21 years we played together and know that you will always be in my heart.... Look for a memorial gig in the coming months to celebrate his life and help his family... Fair thee well my good friend..... Rob Eaton Border Legion, Dark Star Orchestra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sweet Jane Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Sorry for your loss. It must have sucked finding out after the fact. Being a dear friend I would have wanted to know everything. nice words to say to someone who just lost a friend. dude, why don't you just go the fuck away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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