Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 03 2016 06:32 AM
Ann Groves was a huge surf music fan, and a member of Surf Guitar 101. She was one of the many people I was hoping to meet while in California for the upcoming SG101 Convention. Now she's joined an elect group of surf music fans and musicians who preceded her to the Endless Summer.
To the family and countless friends of Ann, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I'm so very deeply sorry. Ann, please pass on our love and affection to Marty, Eddie, and the rest. We sure miss you all.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
Last edited: Aug 03, 2016 06:55:52
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25542
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 03 2016 08:11 AM
Thank you for posting Noel,
My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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oestmann
Joined: Mar 06, 2008
Posts: 584
Adelaide
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Posted on Aug 03 2016 08:45 AM
To Ann's family and friends - we are thinking of you
— Tim O
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Aug 03 2016 10:42 AM
WHAT??? Oh my God. This is the first I've heard of this, and I just can't believe it. We got to meet her just over a month ago at Winters in Pacifica at the Blair-Pongracic Band/TomorrowMen/Drifting Sand show, and she seemed vibrant, funny and full of life. I'm completely shocked and in disbelief. My deepest condolences to all of Ann's family. I will miss her.
— Ivan
Lords of Atlantis on Facebook
The Madeira Official Website
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The Madeira Channel on YouTube
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3797
North Atlantic
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Posted on Aug 03 2016 11:30 AM
This is so sad. Rest in Peace Ann, and condolences to her family and friends.
Rev
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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Mandy
Joined: Jul 26, 2007
Posts: 33
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Posted on Aug 05 2016 06:56 AM
I'm still in shock. We were Facebook friends for a long time and finally met in person 3 years ago. She was even more fun in real life and took such good care of us when we visited.
She was a huge supporter of the surf scene and an amazing person. She will be missed.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19268
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 05 2016 08:06 AM
Ann was mainly a creature of Facebook, but she did submit some content to SG101, and it seems fitting her only forum post was trying to help someone else in their time of need.
I really enjoyed her FB posts and her enthusiasm for the music and people in the scene. I thought it was amazing she was learning the drums and it was so cool when she shared her progress with her friends on FB. I was hoping to meet her eventually at a surf show, she seemed like such an incredibly smart, funny, and warm human being.
R.I.P. Ann.
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
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"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19268
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 05 2016 08:07 AM
That's a great photo Mandy. That was such a great time getting to meet you, Martin, Lloyd, and Janet.
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me
"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 05 2016 08:19 AM
Speaking of photos, Ann's family indicated they plan to eventually take down her Facebook page. Maybe here is a good place for everyone to post your favorite pictures and memories of Ann?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Surfersaurus
Joined: Feb 10, 2010
Posts: 352
Australia
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Posted on Aug 05 2016 08:50 AM
Here's a little blog I wrote after spending time with Ann in San Francisco in 2013. Napa Valley
I was shocked when I heard the news of Ann's passing. Such a lovely, smart, witty person. She will be missed but not forgotten.
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