HankB passed away a little after midnight this morning.
Thanks for your prayers and encouragement. It meant a lot to him to know that all his friends were thinking of him.
He will be in a better place now and be free of the pain.
Photos: http://donmasonmusic.com/Hank%20Bowman/
DonM

He'll be missed...

Please send our condolences to his family.

There is no justice. A super guy and yes, he will be missed.

Peace.

LISTEN: http://www.youtube.com/user/Fretkillr#p/u/73/tdCN4gR64-k

RAMBLIN BOY
(Tom Paxton)

He was a pal and a friend always
We rambled round in the hard ol' days
He never cared if I had no dough
We rambled round in the rain and snow

So here's to you my ramblin' boy
May all your rambles bring you joy
So here's to you my ramblin' boy
May all your rambles bring you joy

In Tulsa town we chanced to stray
We thought we'd try to work one day
The boss says he had room for one
Says my old pal, "We'd rather bum"

CHORUS
Late one night in a jungle camp
The weather was cold and it was damp
He got the chills, and he got them bad
They took the only friend I ever had

CHORUS

He left me here to ramble on
My ramblin' pal is dead and gone
If when we die we go somewhere
I'll bet you a dollar he's ramblin' there

CHORUS

Don, my deepest sympathy to you and Hank's family. May he rest in peace. Amen.

May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family and friends.

Condolences from Dayton...

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Bill in Dayton

My Condolences and strength go to Hanks Fammily.

Don,
I'm very sorry to hear about Hank. I never met the man but saw & heard his music on the DVD's from the Shreveport jams. He was a talent & I am sure Hank was a great friend to all...
Wally

Don:

Thanks for letting us know. Another chapter closes and a new journey begins. I know he will be missed. My sympathy to Mrs. Bowman and his relatives and friends.

I appreciate your taking the time to post all those photos of him among his friends.

Dave Rice

DonM. Thanks for the update....Sad Day.

Don, Please send my condolonces. I never met Hank but hear he was a great guy. I will say a prayer for his family. If you need someone to listen, call me anytime.

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God Bless,
Mikey

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Another sad day, R.I.P. Hank, in the years few times i went thru Forum Colleagues passing away... ):

His pain and suffering is over. We mourn his passing and wish strength and comfort to Linda and the family.
Eddie

My condolences to Hank's family, Don. I never met the man, but we all share the common bond in music.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Ian

Hank was a wonderful, caring and giving person. Though Carol and I met him on a trip south six years ago, since that time we kept in touch constantly. I feel fortunate in that I was able to visit with him just prior to his passing and hold his hand.

Good Bye old friend,

Gary

So sorry to hear of Hank's passing. I met him at last year's jam. He was a great guy and he will be missed.

Joe

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Joe Ayala

Lydia and I are happy that we had the occasion to meet Hank and his wife even for just a short time, and to hear him perform, and I was so happy to perform with him ...
Our condolences and prayers go to his family and his friends ...
No doubt he is in a better place ...
t.

Don,
Sorry to hear of Hank's passing. I am sorry also for your loss of a great friend. I know he will be sorely missed.

Jay

R.I.P Hank. My condolences to his family!

Sorry to hear of Hank's passing Don. My condolences go out to his family and friends. We will sure miss his presence here on the Zone. I'm sure he put up a noble fight to the very end too; but now he can finally be at rest from the pain and suffering and no more tears in heaven that awaits.

All the best,
Mike

My prayers and thoughts are with Hank's family and with all Hank's friends, especially Don........Hank was so blessed to have you be his friend.
George Kaye

Though I've never met or spoken with Hank personally, I feel I know him thru the warm stories DonM's shared here with us about him. My condolences go out to Don and Hank's family. R.I.P. Hank!

Scott

Don,

Please accept my condolences. I know he was your best friend and you will miss him greatly. Please give my condolences to his family also.

Tom

Don - another of our brother SynthZone voices has been silenced. So sad to hear the news. May Hank finally rest in peace and may his (and your family) find solace in the relief he has been granted from his pain.

My deepest sympathies

Randy

I have to pass this along, because it is a positive thing. Last week I visited Hank and had a Saints Division Championship cap on. He had not asked for anything much in weeks, but he loved that hat, so I went and bought him one. He wore it almost continually until he passed away, and when he wasn't wearing it, he placed in on the table where he could see it.
I know he watched the game tonight in total comfort.
Don

I never met or spoke to Hank ... Read alot of nice things about him! I am sure he is in a better place!

My deepest sympathy to Hank's family. He will greatly missed here on the forum. This is very sad news.


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Sympathy and prayers for the passing of a dear i-friend. Rest in peace, Hank.

My condolences go out to Hank's family and all his dear friends.


-mike

It's a sad time for friends, family; even casual acquaintences. But, let's not forget to fondly remember the great things; one of the most important being the strong bond Hank had with others. We'd all be so fortunate to have a friend like "Gentleman Don".

It's sobering to see what happens in rough times. Sadly, often, most are just too tied up to become involved. True natures are revealed.

What's obvious here is strong evidence of a life that mattered; a life lived by a person of substance who made the world a better place.

And that's a pretty great legacy.


Russ

Sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to all.
Bebop

My Sympathy and prayers to friends and family.

Our deepest sympathy & prayer for Hank's family & loved ones.

Don,
even from a (big) distance, I am close to you and Hank's family.
Life is difficult to understand for sure.

Don, please relate my condolences Hank's family and good friends like yourself.


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mdorantes

My condolances to his family. Very sorry for their loss.

My sincere condolences go to Hank's family and many friends...

From Indiana...
Lee S.

Condolences to all.

Don ... so sorry about your great pal Hank. We've lost a few close friends here in Philly this year too ... 2010 has had a lonely start for many. Blessings, my friend.
UD

My prayers are with Hank and with his family.
Eric