tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post3640073204189098553..comments2024-02-01T01:25:45.076-08:00Comments on Professional Wedding and Event MC and DJ: Beach Boys Landmark & Brick Brothers ForeverThat Carl Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-91069479253312593892013-01-06T18:45:42.996-08:002013-01-06T18:45:42.996-08:00Thank you Gayle. I know you've met Les at a fe...Thank you Gayle. I know you've met Les at a few family gatherings and I am glad to be able to share this story of our friendship with you.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-78218103241308457252013-01-06T17:04:48.557-08:002013-01-06T17:04:48.557-08:00Hi dear Carl, brother of mine, That was an incredi...Hi dear Carl, brother of mine, That was an incredible tribute you made to your friend Les. I am sure that your friendship was very special to him as his was to you. Thank you for sharing this wonderful blog of memory. I feel like I knew Les thanks to you. Love, GayleGaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-17360957468666261632012-12-29T10:28:54.906-08:002012-12-29T10:28:54.906-08:00Pegster, Thank you for your very kind words. Les ...Pegster, Thank you for your very kind words. Les had a great knack for connecting so many people from his diverse passions, hobbies and professional life. Even though we've never met I feel that we are friends introduced by the kind spirit of Les Chan.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-44871143891437352442012-12-29T10:13:26.772-08:002012-12-29T10:13:26.772-08:00I know that Les felt blessed to have known you as ...I know that Les felt blessed to have known you as well. I am thrilled to have been responsible for just making the introduction. Kindred spirits are always a safe bet for pairing.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-86586110940044985292012-12-27T15:51:55.679-08:002012-12-27T15:51:55.679-08:00Carl, I only knew Les for two-three years thru wor...Carl, I only knew Les for two-three years thru work. I get choked up thinking about him being gone. We both loved music, talked about the Giants, growing up in SF, etc. His gift to all of us was his warmth, caring and constant upbeat demeanor. I know I'm a better person from knowing him these few years. I dearly miss his texts and email updates. You wrote a wonderful tribute to our dear friend. PegsterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685432533880470152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-76370369724904291982012-12-27T06:20:33.147-08:002012-12-27T06:20:33.147-08:00Tears for one of the sweetest people that I've...Tears for one of the sweetest people that I've ever had the privilege to call my friend. There's a hole in my heart and I miss him dearly but I'm glad to have had the chance to get to know him. You were the one that introduced Les to me years ago and I will be forever grateful...<br />The Time Machinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15970631611849805143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-57408895511139883672012-12-22T09:25:41.748-08:002012-12-22T09:25:41.748-08:00If it weren't for the Les Chan network of frie...If it weren't for the Les Chan network of friendships, we might not have met and that certainly isn't the way I would have wanted the story to end.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-27929205013704542492012-12-22T09:23:41.507-08:002012-12-22T09:23:41.507-08:00Thank you Coleman. And thanks for being there for ...Thank you Coleman. And thanks for being there for so many incredible gatherings created by Les.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-18026056513206409192012-12-22T08:45:32.371-08:002012-12-22T08:45:32.371-08:00Our paths crossed completely in coincidence but yo...Our paths crossed completely in coincidence but you really cheered me up Lisa. Thanks for peaking at my blog post. It is a story that is very close to my heart.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-23992363059708399982012-12-22T08:43:24.110-08:002012-12-22T08:43:24.110-08:00Graham,
The day after Wendy called me with the s...Graham,<br /> <br />The day after Wendy called me with the sad news of losing Les I went up to visit the girls. Among all of the great stories we told was the one of you two meeting in S.F. I had heard your name countless times before but I now have a great vision of you and really appreciate the friend you were to Les.<br /><br />-CarlThat Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-88162397522853733322012-12-22T08:40:14.336-08:002012-12-22T08:40:14.336-08:00Thank you TFG. In many ways Les was The Flirty Guy...Thank you TFG. In many ways Les was The Flirty Guy because he was so very friendly to everyone everywhere but at the same time never pushy and always respectful.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-75069846944787925962012-12-22T08:36:50.780-08:002012-12-22T08:36:50.780-08:00Alyn & Brenda, Thank you for sharing the bongo...Alyn & Brenda, Thank you for sharing the bongos memory as it was one of Les Chan's trademarks. I was unaware but should have known better that his love stretched all the way to Down Under.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-78041633267227975372012-12-22T08:33:24.651-08:002012-12-22T08:33:24.651-08:00And fortunately Wendy our families also reaped the...And fortunately Wendy our families also reaped the benefits of his great spirit. So many great Maui moments and Disneyland days! We are forever grateful that you shared him with us.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-17681173218073740562012-12-22T02:11:27.667-08:002012-12-22T02:11:27.667-08:00Les, we miss you. Thanks for the great times and g...Les, we miss you. Thanks for the great times and great friendship. Scott Sessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867161408409609330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-38829315345569423272012-12-21T20:31:29.256-08:002012-12-21T20:31:29.256-08:00Thanks Panayiotis and thank you for all you've...Thanks Panayiotis and thank you for all you've done for Les and his family for so many years.That Carl Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715091149909491846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-57370976403679134642012-12-21T14:09:33.417-08:002012-12-21T14:09:33.417-08:00Thanks so much Carl for this amazing blog on our b...Thanks so much Carl for this amazing blog on our beloved friend Les, he was such a wonderful human being and your words evoked his spirit so perfectly...Elliot Kendallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-59938919726949904482012-12-21T10:25:07.717-08:002012-12-21T10:25:07.717-08:00That was beautiful Carl.
You captured perfectly w...That was beautiful Carl. <br />You captured perfectly what a kind, sweet soul Les is.<br />Thank you<br /><br />Coleman Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-84550818804819855272012-12-21T08:45:14.323-08:002012-12-21T08:45:14.323-08:00You're a wonderful friend Carl to have written...You're a wonderful friend Carl to have written such a beautiful story.<br />Best to you always, Bert and lisaanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179863880104183369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-22383036725961627212012-12-21T03:06:03.509-08:002012-12-21T03:06:03.509-08:00Carl, what a wonderful tribute.
I first met Les...Carl, what a wonderful tribute. <br /><br />I first met Les in 1986 at a bookstore in downtown San Francisco. This was a chance meeting during my very first visit to the USA. Later that evening we met up again with both Les and Wendy. <br />There are so many wonderful memories over the years. Great times spent at Les and Wendy's house in Guido Street in Oakland, and later in Alameda. Les also visited us here in Cornwall, England.<br /><br />Les was one of life's very special people. He ensured that every visit I made to California was extra special. Through Les, I got to meet the Beach Boys, Jan &Dean and much more. Things I could have only dreamed of before I met Les. <br /><br />I love the bit from a previous post, "I know he's up in heaven right now getting something signed from Carl and Dennis". <br /><br />Every photo, letter I received from Les, I have kept, going back as far as 1986. I feel so privileged to have met such a wonderful person.<br /><br />I will miss him greatly.<br /><br />Graham Hicks, (Cornwall, England)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-16375717951817203992012-12-21T01:28:57.964-08:002012-12-21T01:28:57.964-08:00Carl I'm so sorry for your loss and for his fa...Carl I'm so sorry for your loss and for his family's loss. May he rest in peace. Though I never met Les I feel like I knew him because you always had so many warm and wonderful stories to share about the things you've done together.Tinygamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096847578325121894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-11310470703940071892012-12-20T22:09:44.822-08:002012-12-20T22:09:44.822-08:00Only met Les once, but never forgotten. That was ...Only met Les once, but never forgotten. That was at T-Bird Tims house at a barbecue Panayiotis organised for two visiting Aussies in 2008. We had a ball. Good food and great company. Les was doing the bongos for most of the songs we were singing.<br /><br />Alyn and Brenda.<br /><br />Yep, we were the Aussies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-15476936272983501132012-12-20T21:41:18.568-08:002012-12-20T21:41:18.568-08:00Beautiful Carl!Beautiful Carl!Ron & Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-14211729776239525072012-12-20T21:05:23.516-08:002012-12-20T21:05:23.516-08:00Carl...You naturally are so spot on about Les. I ...Carl...You naturally are so spot on about Les. I can't imagine there is anyone else with more photos and autographs from the Beach Boys. I was just talking with Panayiotis this afternoon and I told him I know he's up in Heaven right now getting something signed from Carl and Dennis. Beautiful memories! WayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-3828256194616914952012-12-20T18:32:58.656-08:002012-12-20T18:32:58.656-08:00You captured your friendship with Les perfectly. ...You captured your friendship with Les perfectly. I know, I was there for the ride...Wwendy tcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558695154123302029.post-28967120806010292262012-12-20T18:16:58.237-08:002012-12-20T18:16:58.237-08:00Beautiful Carl...just beautiful. Love it! Panayio...Beautiful Carl...just beautiful. Love it! PanayiotisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com