Carolina Slim RIP

Marshall Law · **Posted:** Thu, Aug 14, 2008 9:05pm

Steve Hudson, known as Carolina slim from this forum, he only posted a couple times, died yesterday, I knew him from another forum. you will be missed old friend, :cry:

I never met him in person, here was his avatar,

Marshall Law · **Posted:** Thu, Aug 14, 2008 9:37pm

a few posts from the steelbender forum, from moderater and site owner ,Jason barker

Hey folks,

Some of you might be aware that our beloved Steve Hudson, aka "Carolina Slim", is very ill. Things are not looking particularly good at the moment.

I will be traveling along with an entourage of fellow musicians and his friends to pay a "surprise" visit to him tomorrow, providing that his condition will allow for our schedule to go on as planned.

If you feel it in your heart, simply think a few good thoughts and aim them toward him.

If you would like to post any messages to Steve and can have them ready to go by early Sunday afternoon, then I will be happy to print them and carry them with me. He's in the hospital about a couple hours away from me, so I don't know how many more opportunities I'll have to get something down there.

Thanks,

Jason

and

Thanks again for all the notes.

We all went down to visit Steve, and ended up playing for him in his room. We received unprecedented clearance to do this from the hospital, and I send my deepest gratitude to them for their efforts in making it happen. He gave the thumbs up- can't really talk any more. He's obviously in severe physical decline at this time, and his nurse told me this morning he continues to deteriorate today.

I printed out the messages for him in large type and he has them where they can be read.

Depending on how things occur, there's a realistic chance I will not be able to get back down to see him early this week, which might mean not again. Let's all just keep him in our hearts and hope for his peace and some comfort.

I'll post more info as it becomes available.

Jason

and

Steve is reportedly in his last "24-48" hours according to the latest. His reverend is with him now. I'm sad to hear this; but at least he's not alone. I'll keep everyone updated.

Thanks,

Jason

and sadly

Steve Hudson, sometimes known as Slim, other times known as things that can't be posted here, died this morning at 1:06 AM EST.

As many of you know, he was a longtime member of the Steelbender community. Thank you for all of the thoughts you sent his way during his illness.

I will miss his presence, humor and friendship. It's difficult to let somebody go that you care about; but given how his physical struggles were taking an enormous toll, I take comfort in the belief that he's not going through the pain that he went through this past week.

RIP Carolina Slim. Love ya.

Nigel Tufnel · **Posted:** Fri, Aug 15, 2008 3:15am

I'm sorry for your loss man, RIP to another Carolina brother.

MARK1970 · **Posted:** Fri, Aug 15, 2008 7:07am

Yeah, I remember his introduction post. Sorry to hear that. I wish his family and friends the best.

Gainfreak · **Joined:** Fri, Jun 23, 2006 9:44pm **Posts:** 9146

Sorry to hear this. My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Ralph

tweed · **Joined:** Sat, Jun 24, 2006 3:48pm **Posts:** 6689

RIP Carolina Slim

psychodave · **Joined:** Sun, Oct 08, 2006 9:06am **Posts:** 7519

RIP. Prayers sent.

MrDan666 · **Posted:** Fri, Aug 15, 2008 9:22am

RIP Carolina Slim

My condolences to his family and friends

Bob Savage · **Joined:** Wed, Jun 21, 2006 9:49pm **Posts:** 5740

Bummer man, sorry to hear it. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Marshall Law · **Posted:** Sat, Aug 16, 2008 5:55am

A link to Lava Cables, news regarding memorial for Steve Hudson. Plans are in motion to create a plaque commemorating Slim at one of his favorite places- the Cumberland County Public Library in Fayetteville, NC.

http://www.lavacable.com/news.html

mrp5150 · **Posted:** Sat, Aug 16, 2008 9:37am

Damn, that sucks. RIP.

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