here's a photo of Glenn (and Paul Busman) smiling widely on this thread:
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php ... nn+schultz
He looks (and sounds) like a fellow who loved life; my condolences to all who knew him.
The skills he taught others live on to provide a fitting tribute to his life; how wonderfully generous he must have been.
Glenn Schultz: The Living Thread
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Aw, man. I got my first real whistle from Glenn, and I still play at least one of his whistles almost every day. He brought a lot of joy to my life.
He will be missed.
He will be missed.
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I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I never had the opportunity to play one of his instruments, but I know from what people here have said that they're superb. Yet another thing to look forward to in Heaven!
I'll play "The Parting Glass" in his honor tonight.
Redwolf
I'll play "The Parting Glass" in his honor tonight.
Redwolf
...agus déanfaidh mé do mholadh ar an gcruit a Dhia, a Dhia liom!
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I too heard the sad news this morning from Bree, and I can honestly say that for the short time I had the honor to get to know Glenn, that he was a generous man. His emails were always interesting, and I loved the way he spoke. I pray the Lord blesses his surviving family through their grief, and agree with many that Glenn will be missed!
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Papa Glenn
I only knew him as a customer.
He was NOT unfailingly polite, which got us to the issue faster. And he solved my problem without a lot of blather - though Lord knows I tried.
I too shall play a lament on my Water Weasel tonight.
He was NOT unfailingly polite, which got us to the issue faster. And he solved my problem without a lot of blather - though Lord knows I tried.
I too shall play a lament on my Water Weasel tonight.
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How sad! 
I talked with him quite a few times. I liked him a whole lot. Once i told him "i don't know why i call you so much" and he said "I guess it's because you love me". It was...
I was waiting for some extra money to ask Glen to make me a E W.W. I only have a D, and it's always been one of my favourite whistles.
How sad...
I talked with him quite a few times. I liked him a whole lot. Once i told him "i don't know why i call you so much" and he said "I guess it's because you love me". It was...
I was waiting for some extra money to ask Glen to make me a E W.W. I only have a D, and it's always been one of my favourite whistles.
How sad...
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This is just devastating.
The traditional music world has lost a true craftsman, and a most generous soul.
I bought a thin weasel--used--and it had a crack in it. So I sent it to Glenn, who fixed it and sent it right back. Well, after having tried to fix it on 3 separate occasions, he finally gave up and sent me a brand new one to replace it. And charged me nothing more than postage.
I will cherish this one--as well as the low F water weasel (signed by Lunasa) as priceless heirlooms.
At a music store near me, there is a low D thin weasel flute--a beautiful piece of work. I was so tempted but I thought, maybe I'll ask Glenn if he has one I can get directly from him. Alas, it's too late for that. Perhaps I'll snatch it from the store (which shall remain nameless in case someone else gets the same idea), knowing there will never be any more made like it again...
Sandy
The traditional music world has lost a true craftsman, and a most generous soul.
I bought a thin weasel--used--and it had a crack in it. So I sent it to Glenn, who fixed it and sent it right back. Well, after having tried to fix it on 3 separate occasions, he finally gave up and sent me a brand new one to replace it. And charged me nothing more than postage.
I will cherish this one--as well as the low F water weasel (signed by Lunasa) as priceless heirlooms.
At a music store near me, there is a low D thin weasel flute--a beautiful piece of work. I was so tempted but I thought, maybe I'll ask Glenn if he has one I can get directly from him. Alas, it's too late for that. Perhaps I'll snatch it from the store (which shall remain nameless in case someone else gets the same idea), knowing there will never be any more made like it again...
Sandy
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It is always a shock to hear of the death of someone you know. I met Glenn
a few years ago at Celtic Fest Chicago, and we had a great time sharing our love for whistles and flutes. One guy at the Fest was playing an old English made flute that Glenn had made a replacement headpiece for. I thought it was very beautiful work and told Glenn so. He was such a generous man that he sent me a jig for making the embouchure holes for the headpieces he made. Glenn was a brilliant man with a great feel for verse. His sense of humor was the most amazing thing about him. He saw things from all angles and it sometimes kept you on your toes keeping up with his wit. I knew his health was not too good then, but he continued to make the instruments he loved and to share his great knowledge with others. I guess I had been hoping that since he had kept working, his health had improved. I was very proud to get to know and to like Glenn and admire his work. I feel diminished as a maker not having him out there, but I know that there are at least a couple of guys that are making whistles that apprenticed with Glenn, so his work will continue in other loving and capable hands. I think of Glenn often, but had not emailed him for a while. I deeply regret that. His emails were a treat. You just could not guess what he might say next. He has a great many friends, of whom I considered myself one, and we all mourn his passing. His work remains, however, and will be cherished by those lucky enough to be in possession of his beautiful instruments. Those who were his family and friends have an even richer gift- The memories of a great character in the very best sense of the word, and a kind and generous man who shared his great heart and mind with all he touched. Thanks Glenn, for just being you.
Michael Burke
a few years ago at Celtic Fest Chicago, and we had a great time sharing our love for whistles and flutes. One guy at the Fest was playing an old English made flute that Glenn had made a replacement headpiece for. I thought it was very beautiful work and told Glenn so. He was such a generous man that he sent me a jig for making the embouchure holes for the headpieces he made. Glenn was a brilliant man with a great feel for verse. His sense of humor was the most amazing thing about him. He saw things from all angles and it sometimes kept you on your toes keeping up with his wit. I knew his health was not too good then, but he continued to make the instruments he loved and to share his great knowledge with others. I guess I had been hoping that since he had kept working, his health had improved. I was very proud to get to know and to like Glenn and admire his work. I feel diminished as a maker not having him out there, but I know that there are at least a couple of guys that are making whistles that apprenticed with Glenn, so his work will continue in other loving and capable hands. I think of Glenn often, but had not emailed him for a while. I deeply regret that. His emails were a treat. You just could not guess what he might say next. He has a great many friends, of whom I considered myself one, and we all mourn his passing. His work remains, however, and will be cherished by those lucky enough to be in possession of his beautiful instruments. Those who were his family and friends have an even richer gift- The memories of a great character in the very best sense of the word, and a kind and generous man who shared his great heart and mind with all he touched. Thanks Glenn, for just being you.
Michael Burke
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Glenn in the chiffy chatroom two or three times a few years back. I was beginning to do some PVC instrument making at the time and he gave me some good advice and in particular stressed taking precautions to prevent inhaling the dust which was something, as I recall, he said he had not done sufficiently. That makes news of Glenn's passing all the more poignant to me.
So sad...
So sad...
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Such a bummer!
Glen was a great and generous soul and we'll all miss him!
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I will be praying for his family and all who knew him. From reading all of the testimonies here, I think he must have been a very special person. May he rest in peace.