I played guitar in my late teens and early 20’s while in the service. 33 years ago my Ovation Medallion was stolen. That hurt. 23 years ago my only daughter was murdered and the music died with her. I have been unable to sing or play since that day. Recently, I felt her presence like I’d never felt it before. The message was simple. Daddy, it’s time to let the music live. For the first time in 23 years I was able to sing the song “Irish Blessing” (Our favorite duet) without breaking down in tears. I am now 70 years old with a new Ovation and I’m here to learn how to play for my daughter.
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Hi Walt,
Nice to meet you here, and warmest greetings from Poland, but first of all I must say I’m terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Must have been a really traumatic experience…
I’m 71 and love playing guitar; I wish you all the best in your endeavor, especially that you dedicate your playing to the memory of your daughter.
Regards
Tomasz
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I don’t know what to say but welcome mate, that is so sad, but you are here with us now so please enjoy and ask for any help you need cheers from Hec ex army
Welcome to the community. We can’t change past, but we can make our present better with music we love.
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Walt, thank you for sharing your story. For now, I’ll just welcome you and your music to the community.
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Welcome to the community. The Irish Blessing is a fav song of my wife. She sings it to all our children when we say goodbye.
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Hello Walt & Welcome!
“Life” sure is hard to understand… sometimes things happen that we won’t ever truly get over… so sorry for your tragic loss and pain.
Hopefully, making the music that you share with your daughter will help you heal, at least a little.
Tod
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Hi Walt,
Life can have some very nasty things in store for many of us…
I wish you a fantastic time here and great guitar life…Have fun 
Greetings,Rogier
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Welcome to the community Walt. I hope that newly discovered enthusiasm for guitar will bring you a lot of joy. Do share your progress, I would love to see that.
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Welcome to the community Walt.
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Hi Walt, I am sorry to hear about your loss. It’s good you have come back to playing again and you can find joy in that.
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A hearty welcome Walt.
Here you will find a great learning environment, and a warm community full of folks of all backgrounds.
I wish you on your journey.
All the best.
Cheers, Shane
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Hi Walt,
Welcome to the community forum.
Here you’ll find support and inspiration for your guitar journey. 
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Hi Walt,
after reading your intro, I’m glad you made the step and are here with us!
I wish you lots of good time!
Dominique
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Hi Walt, Welcome to the community forum. I’ m sorry for your loss but happy to hear that you can reconnect to your daughter memory by music. I hope each day brings you joy through music that you play.
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Hello Walt. I’m sure I am not alone in admiring you for being open and sharing such pain.
Welcome to JustinGuitar and this fantastic community. Please take your time to look around and get to know the wider space.
https://community.justinguitar.com/categories
70 years young yo usay … you have a cosy spot waiting for you here: Older guitar students - can 'old dogs' learn new tricks?
We are a supportive and encouraging group of students and guitarists from across the world. Essentially, we are all here for music and to improve as players. We truly are a ‘community’. Members help and support one another and a friendly, positive attitude underpins this. We hope that all - young or old, experienced or new players - adopt and foster the pay-it-forward ethos that Justin personifies and embedded all those years ago when he started the website and forum.
Also, please make sure to read the community etiquette announcement for some important information and guidance.
Richard
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