JONPAUL
Joined: Apr 29, 2010
Posts: 2468
Venice, CA
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Posted on Dec 22 2023 10:32 PM
Hey Everyone,
Not sure how many follow Noel Squitieri or his family on FB, but he hasn’t been doing well and they recently made the decision to move him into palliative care.
Noel has always been such a HUGE and steadfast supporter of surf music and has shown the most amazing positivity, encouragement, kindness and generosity to the entire community. He truly is one of the good ones. Just a kind, warm, joyful human being.
Please keep him, his wife Barbara and his kids Henry and Cory in your thoughts and send a little extra positive energy their way during this difficult time.
— Insect Surfers
The Tikiyaki Orchestra
The Scimitars
Lords Of Atlantis
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Padraig
Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 391
Dollars, Taxes
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Posted on Dec 22 2023 10:51 PM
Jonpaul, thanks for the heads up on Noel. He and I are both Pittsburgh boys and I've always been encouraged by his comments in the forums. I will keep him and his family in prayer.
— Patrick
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2533
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 22 2023 10:56 PM
It's so sad. Noel was one of the first to welcome me when I joined.
Posted on Dec 11 2013 10:08 AM
"Welcome to sg101. Glad you're here."
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This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1374
New Orleans
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Posted on Dec 22 2023 11:14 PM
Oh man. Yes. Noel, are one of the nicest users. I just hope he's as comfortable as modern medicine can make him. He's one of those users that I get very clear "open-hearted honest and kind person" vibes from reading his posts. I wish I had a tenth of his ability to look at the bright side. This is a little shocking after he talked about playing guitar again. Damn.
— Daniel Deathtide
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 12:33 AM
Oh how sad. Thanks for the update Jonpaul. Noel is a big part of what makes this forum special.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2344
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 01:13 AM
Noel is one of the kindest and most positive people that I've ever met. His love and support of surf, family and friends is unsurpassed. I've been hoping that he could pull through this ordeal. After some very positive signs, it has been brutal reading Barbara's daily reports on FB. This is an absolute crusher, and I am devastated for Noel, his lovely family, his many friends, and the surf community. Sending all the positive thoughts, good vibes, prayer, and love that I can muster.
— Bob
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2230
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 02:19 AM
I was following this on fb all the time. Intelligent and supportive man full of passion to the surf music. He was so strong and positive in his fight, I still can’t believe it… My thoughts are with him and his family.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
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djangodeadman
Joined: Jan 25, 2007
Posts: 1566
Brighton UK
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 03:17 AM
I’m saddened to hear this. I’ve never had the good fortune to meet Noel, but have always enjoyed his contributions here. My thoughts are with Noel and his family.
— Los Fantasticos
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2118
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 06:03 AM
I don't know what to say except I'm very sad for him and his family. So often, we find we have no control over life.
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1544
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 08:09 AM
I am shocked and saddened at what Noel is dealing with.
My thoughts and prayers are 100% with him and his family at this most difficult time.
Thank you, Jonpaul, for the update on Noel's condition.
— Jack Booth
(aka WoodyJ)
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2344
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 11:47 AM
From Joel's wife, Barbara Bonner: "It would be wonderful if people could share any photos they have of him. We are collecting them for a video tribute.".
Please send them to Barbara.bonner@gmail.com
Many thanks.
— Bob
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SandBug
Joined: Feb 22, 2016
Posts: 442
California
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 12:11 PM
Very sad to hear this.
My thoughts are with Noel, Barbara, Henry, and Cory.
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3797
North Atlantic
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 03:35 PM
Noel is one of the good ones. Damn.
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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JohnnyMosrite
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
Posts: 889
New York City area
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 05:59 PM
I remember meeting Noel at a Ventures Fest in Crum Lynne, Pa. some years back. Our conversation led to some discussion of this website. He told me he admired how I "stuck to my guns; stuck to my counter arguments" when opinions I expressed on various forums met with some opposition. A truly nice guy to talk with.
Best to you, Noel.
J Mo'
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ldk
Joined: Nov 08, 2017
Posts: 367
San Francisco Bay Area
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 08:17 PM
I read through a number of Noel's old posts--good guy. I'm sorry to hear the recent news of his health.
— If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play.
Bringing instruments back to life since 2013.
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cirecc
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 304
seattle, wa
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 09:05 PM
I’ve never gotten to meet Noel in person though online over the last 20 years or so, he’s continually been supportive, helpful, resilient, and just an all around good person. I wish him and his family the best.
— -Eric
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4425
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 09:27 PM
All I can send are my best wishes, which seem inadequate.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19266
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Dec 23 2023 09:56 PM
Noel is definitely one of the good ones. Wishing all the best to him and his family.
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2718
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Dec 25 2023 06:54 AM
Great guy, glad I spent a little time with him at Hi-Tide Summer Holiday a few years ago. It seemed like he really put up a fight.
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2533
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 25 2023 09:25 AM
Noel and I lived close enough that he had asked me once to share a ride together to go down south for a surf weekend. I greatly wished that I had taken him up and was able to spend that time together. I do know that we shared hundreds of threads and messages on FB. We talked about so many things that weren't surf related. He always supported me on my many endeavors. We also shared thoughts on simple household things such as landscaping and such. What we all know was his immense writing talent. The topics he covered were so well illustrated right up to his chronicle's journaling his procedures and journey in his battle against cancer. With social media, I'm sure we have all have some experience with seeing this type of loss play out. Certainly not my first and its crushing on a human level. Thank you, Noel, for being a great friend. I will miss your great spirit. You were one of a kind!
— The Kahuna Kings
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447
https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases
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