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Article: Thinking of Barry Tanenbaum

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  1. Lee Jones Lee Jones is offline

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    Nov 14th, 2011 (11/14/2011 5:48pm)

    You can view the page at http://www.pocketfives.com/content.p...arry-Tanenbaum
  2. LindaJ LindaJ is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2011 (11/15/2011 2:27am) in reply to Lee Jones

    Lee, Thanks for writing such a great article about Barry. Barry is an amazing man and I've always enjoyed his friendship. I wish there were more people in the world with Barry's sense of humor, love of poker, and strong morals and ethics. Betty and Barry just renewed their vows and are a very loving couple. Betty will have some tough decisions to make in the next few days...I encourage her good friends to keep in touch and lend some emotional support. Linda Johnson
  3. PokerFish PokerFish is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2011 (11/15/2011 5:08am) in reply to LindaJ

    What a beautiful article you've written about a beautiful and wonderful human being. I went and sat with Barry for a while tonight, held his hand, and told him how much he meant to me. It is with huge amounts of love that I also told him if he was tired of fighting, it was OK. Sometimes the biggest act of love is being able to say goodbye. I hope Barry rebounds and gets his "one time" right now, when it means the most. I am hoping for a miracle now, as that's what Barry and Betty now need.
    One time.... please.
    I love you Barry and thank you, Lee, for telling the world and his friends more about him.
    Sincerely,
    Jan Fisher
  4. Lenail Lenail is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2011 (11/15/2011 10:33am) in reply to PokerFish

    I hope the best for Barry, thanks Lee for making us aware of him and these historical poker steps.
  5. SamuraiPlaya SamuraiPlaya is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2011 (11/15/2011 10:16pm) in reply to Lenail

    My thoughts and prayers are with Barry and his family in this difficult time, may God Bless and comfort them....
     
  6. 0TiSs 0TiSs is offline

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    Nov 16th, 2011 (11/16/2011 4:04pm) in reply to SamuraiPlaya

    Never knew the man, but knew of him. Poignant, beautifully written.. thanks Lee, and God bless Barry..
     
  7. silverscull silverscull is offline

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    Nov 16th, 2011 (11/16/2011 7:46pm) in reply to 0TiSs

    I always enjoyed reading Barry's insightful articles in CardPlayer. The picture on my profile was taken at Garden City. Had I known Barry was a regular there, I would have introduced myself. I hope and pray for his recovery.
  8. Lee Jones Lee Jones is offline

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    Nov 22nd, 2011 (11/22/2011 7:41pm) in reply to silverscull

    I'm sad to say that Barry passed away early this morning. It was expected and fortunately he was in no pain. But it's obviously devastating to his wife, family, and friends.

    There will be a celebration of his life on December 21st in Las Vegas - I'll make sure that Pocket Fives has the details for those of you who want to go say good-bye to one of the great guys of poker.

    Regards, Lee
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