Ray Frank's post is a wonderful example of Sandy's wisdom. I've seen and heard that fretless Frank Proffitt banjo that Ray restored so carefully. Listening to Ray play it is a trip to heaven. Ray shares his knowledge and talent, and mentors younger musicians with all the generosity and kindness that Sandy gave to him. Ray isn't THAT much older than I am, but he was my first folk music mentor; and he gave me the spirit of Sandy Paton before I even knew who Sandy was.

That's the way these treasures should be passed on, and Sandy did it with such grace. Ray has passed on that grace to many of us in California.

-Joe-