Sunday 01 March 2015

I “cruise” the internet from time to time, searching for old friends, seeing if anything pops up. A couple of days ago, courtesy of Google, I happened to see this sad bit of news, a few months after the fact.

From approximately 1977 to 1982 I played in several bands/groups with Ron in Omaha. I have to say that I always had a good time when we would get together and play/perform. I really enjoyed the music that we made together, and I'd hope that he felt the same way. Ron really had a passion for the heavier blues rock of the period (Mahogany Rush, Pat Travers, Robin Trower, etc), something that I assume we shared to the end.

I moved to Southern California in 1982, but we did manage to keep in contact now and then over the years. The last time I heard from Ron was probably about three years or so ago. Even though our lives would take paths as different as night and day, whenever we would get together and play those differences would cease to exist for the moment.

I got to thinking today, and dug out some old tapes that I still have of us. I put one of them on in his honor and just listened to the memories for a while. I am aware of at least one video that may exist. Also, somewhere on the internet, there used to be a video of Ronny, Bob Halverson and Pi. And a friend of mine in Dallas informed me a couple of months ago that he had discovered an old cassette with Ronny, Bob Halverson and myself (how he ended up with it is beyond me). So here and there, Ron's musical exploits live on.

I wish the best for those family and friends that Ron left behind. If anyone knows how to contact them, please give them my condolences.

Artie McEwan
Los Angeles, California

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Ron, this world was a better place because you were in it. I miss you so very much my friend. Until we meet again, love you. fay
Saturday, December 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a wonderful man. I had known Ron for many years. He will be missed. Prayers to all of his family and friends.
God Bless
Thursday, November 20, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing..He was a wonderful human being and will be cherished by many..Sending my prayers to the Bartlett Family and Brenda...
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Lynette, Cindy, and Bob: I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. It seems like so many people from the old neighborhood have passed. It doesn't seem like it's been that long sine we all went to Ashland Park and roamed Hitchcock Park and the rest of the neighborhood during summers. You are all in my prayers.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

"A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams"........our hearts break for your family, so sorry to hear about Ron. We did enjoy having Ron over at our house last summer for Bill & Dan's' biker party. Love from Rodney & Susie
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Lynette, Cindy & Bobby, I am so sad and so sorry for your having to go through this. I love you and will continue praying for
God to comfort you. I know we will all miss Ronnie and his laugh and the fun guy he was. I am not planning to be at the funeral to celebrate his life, but I keep thinking of when he lived with my family and what a great person he was to be around. He will be missed by so many. Love you, Karla
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Go with God, I cry for you everyday and miss you more then you will ever know. Many times i told you that your my best friend, Know that i will always love you, and you will always live in my heart......
Tuesday, November 18, 2014