RIP Milton

[wmthor]

My Mom's cousin, Milton passed away Monday evening. As a sax player, he always encouraged me, whether I was in the high school choir, or as a 45 year old struggling to learn the guitar.

Milton toured in the 50's, 60's and early 70's with a number of big bands, including The Glenn Miller Orchestra. He also a former member of the 3rd Army band. Furthermore, he did the arrangements for Mitch Miller's TV show Sing Along With Mitch (remember the bouncing ball). Together, we emptied quite a number of bottles of Jack Daniels, with me listening to his stories of the road.

More recently, Milton gave private lessons to students at his local public middle & high schools, along with working on some freelance arrangements.

He'll be missed.

[admin]

Sorry to hear this, Richard. What a touching story. It is great to know there is another saxophone man in heaven. We will need him when we get there for our DC5 covers.

[ram]

To Milton, always sad when one of the 'old troopers' leaves!

[jps]

My condolences.

[kenposurf]

RIP Milton..Take care Richard...

[ozover50]

Very sorry to hear this, Richard. My condolences to you and your family.

[mgauction]

Sorry to hear this Richard!

[johnallg]

Richard, sounds like Milton was a really nice person, especially the giving of his time to the schools in later years. My condolences to you - have a shot or two of JD in his honor.

[rickenbrother]

My condolences to your family, Richard.