When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Monsieur François Lachèze. He was an awesome talent and ardent supporter of the steelpan music movement.
A message from Aurelie Helmlinger
Hello,
Although this information could be overshadowed by Panorama finals, I want to let you know that [the] French pan community is in mourning.
François Lachèze (http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2009/may/FrancoisLacheze-5-9-09.htm), cartoonist and pan lover, died last Friday. He was suffering from lung cancer.
He was a genuine pan lover, a prolific artist (drawings, paintings, sculptures...). He designed many steelband tee-shirts: Calypsociation, Panash, Panart, Yes We Pan (France), Pamberi (Trinidad), Panple (Japan)... He never asked a dollar for that work, although living in poverty. He designed Pamberi’s logo (Three men standing proud), and did the artwork of their last album.
François’s funeral will be held at the Pere Lachaise cemetery (Paris), France, Saturday, Feb. 9 (the day of Panorama Finals...).
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What a wonderful contribution he made. My condelences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the Lacheze family.
Remember, 'Roses will bloom again.' Anonymous.
Thank you for your service to the instrument of the 20th Century, the pan!
Grateful for your contribution, Francois! RIP
Thank You Comrade ! You have served us (pan community) with distinction,
Condolences to your loved-ones; May you Rest-In-Peace.
Yes ! We are all linked.
We mourn the passing of the great man may his soul rest in peace
THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR PAN.......PANMAN RAF. TRINIDAD.
May, Mr Francois rest in peace.