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From: Danny Wilson
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:40:50 -0800
Subject: Bob Higgins

To all,

I received the letter below from Col David Higgins, son of Bob Higgins,
to inform us of his current situation. Those of you who know and
remember Bob, are aware of his history as a member of The Three Reeds,
The Reeds (with Bernie Bray - and both groups with Mo Vint), and also
the World's Greatest Harmonica Band (with Ken Smith). I know Bob would
love to hear from you, so please let him know you are thinking of him in
his time of need.

Gentlemen:

I am writing to you to advise you and all SPAH members that my father,
Bob Higgins, formerly of the Three Reeds and the World's Greatest
Harmonica Band, is currently in the hospital undergoing treatment for
lung and brain cancer.

His prognosis is extremely serious, but he is presently undergoing a
rigorous series of radiation and chemotherapy treatments in order to
fight back.

If you know my dad, you will appreciate that he has devoted his life in
pursuit of excellence with his instrument; indeed, his professional
credentials will attest to this (several albums, toured with Bob Hope in
Europe, played with several frontliners including Al Martino, Rosemary
Clooney, Sammy Davis, etc). Dad has treasured his relationship with
SPAH and, despite living quite far away in the Maritimes, has managed to
attend a number of your conventions.

I would be greatly indebted to you if you could pass the word around
through your organization that Dad is indeed quite ill: SPAH membership
is quite widespread and I am sure that if members knew they would like
to pass along their best wishes and encouragement: it would mean a
great deal to him.

Bob can currently be reached at the Moncton Hospital (Moncton New
Brunswick) at 506-857-5000, currently in room 4216. He has been in the
hospital since the beginning of December and will likely remain there
for some time yet. He also checks his messages on his home telephone,
which is 506-877-0018.

Anyone wishing to write to my father are encouraged to do so at the
following address:

Mr. Robert Higgins
960 St George Blvd
Apt 235
Moncton, New Brunswick
CANADA E1E 3Y3

Anything you can do to convey this information to your membership would
be greatly appreciated.

I wish you continued success in your endeavours.

Sincerely,

Col Dave Higgins, Canadian Forces (and harmonica player)
Colorado Springs

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Danny Wilson - Santa Clarita, CA
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