RIP Thomas Krueger "VetPsychWars"

Lawler Bb · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:47 pm Post subject: RIP Thomas Krueger "VetPsychWars"

Saw a post on FB today that Tom Krueger passed away suddenly a couple days ago. No details, but his father (the post I saw) and his sister confirmed it. He was age 57.

Too early. Tom was a good guy. I knew him personally and gave him a few trumpet lessons years ago. We talked trumpet and home audio off and on for several years. I didn't always agree with Tom (I disagreed with him here at times), but he genuinely was a good guy and cared deeply about music and the trumpet. Many of you know that he was our resident Buescher expert/historian for a quite awhile.

RIP Tom!
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kehaulani · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:53 pm Post subject:

RIP
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nieuwguyski · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:13 am Post subject:

I'm quite sorry to hear this. He was one of the enjoyable curmudgeons on TH. RIP VetPsychWars.
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Crazy Finn · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:31 am Post subject:

I'm very sad to hear this. I enjoyed conversing with him on Bueschers and any number of other topics.
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stuartissimo · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 3:05 am Post subject:

I’m very sorry to hear that. Tom was a great guy indeed, very knowledgable and kind. The kindness he’s shown me in the conversations I’ve had with him was truly something else. A great loss to the trumpet community. My thoughts go out to his family. He will be missed.

Rest in peace Tom. I promise to take good care of that ‘fabulous flugelhorn’.
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mike ansberry · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:45 am Post subject:

I'm sorry for our loss here on the TH and for his family. I enjoyed his posts.
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WxJeff · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks for letting us know. Like many of you, very much enjoyed reading his perspective.

LittleRusty · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:40 pm Post subject:

I am surprised at his age. The image I had in my mind had him much older.

That said, I appreciated his contributions to the forum and offer my condolences to his friends and family.

Requiescat in pace

robrtx · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:04 pm Post subject:

Sad to hear, thanks for posting.
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Charlie Melk · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:07 am Post subject: RIP Thomas Krueger "VetPsychWars"

Sorry to hear about Tom's passing.
I remember encouraging Tom to join a community band.
He finally decided to do that and his playing very much improved.
It was a good time talking with him about Buescher trumpets.
I'll miss him.
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Don Herman rev2 · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:15 pm Post subject:

RIP Tom.
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Halflip · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:26 am Post subject:

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family.
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LaTrompeta · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:24 am Post subject:

I'm sorry to hear this. He was a mainstay around here.
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Brad361 · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:23 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear this, RIP Tom.

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ConnArtist · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:27 pm Post subject:

Well, shoot. I remember interacting with him a fair bit about a decade ago when I was more active on TH. I hope he passed in peace and surrounded by loved ones. Thank you for letting us know. So long, friend. Fare thee well.
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sounds7 · Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:57 pm Post subject:

RIP Tom. You were a great friend and resource all things Buescher. Your input will be missed.

yourbrass · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:52 pm Post subject:

I too am sorry at his passing, even if I’m writing this somewhat belatedly. 57’s way too young these days.

I always wondered about his moniker “VetPsychWars”

One time he had a Conn trumpet for sale in the marketplace and I emailed him about it. He had already sold it, but he described it’s playing qualities as a “brick with a hole in it.”
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RandyTX · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:46 pm Post subject:

Been reading his posts for years, and enjoying his love and knowledge of Beuscher intruments, in particular.

I'm very sad to hear this. I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, but this is far too young. He was a long-term, valuable TH member that will be sorely missed.
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