TomPeashey Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 If any of you actually believe this..... :) ...there will be a fundraiser, bingo game, contest or program book that can't get along without Tom somewhere in 2012. Look for the line that says "consultant - Tom Peashey" on it :) ...even if it goes "uncredited" (like so many other things over the years where Tom just "did" and left the credit part to others to sort out), you and I both know that he'll still have the "Bat Phone" at the ready and will find it as hard to say no in this round of retirement as he did the last four. Without Tom Peashey, I don't do drum corps. Period. He was there at my first practice for the Patriot Cadets in 1979 at John Marshall High School. He handed me my first drum and pair of sticks (the drum was soo big and the sticks were too!) He and Karen picked me up 100 times to drive me to rehearsal over the years. He gave me a job at the Bingo Hall when I was 15 so I could put a few bucks in my pocket (and let me put on my dci cassettes over the PA while I cleaned). He made sure I had a home in the corps even when I was a pain in the butt (and I was), came out to offer support when it came to job and family, and invited me into his home whether it was in Rochester, NY or Seattle, WA. I watched more tennis with Karen than I did with my own family. I was proud to be a part of his PR team at DCA for several years and even more proud to be there as his guest during his HOF induction. Mostly, i am glad to call him my friend. Tom is one of those "2 a.m." guys in my life....one of the people who, when life hits you with all it can, at 2 o' clock in the morning, and you can pick up the phone and call...and know he will answer the phone. Am I smiling when it comes to "passing the torch"? Absolutely. Does he deserve a little retirement after 57 years of this "drum corps thing"? Sure. Do I believe it for a second? Do you? All the best "Mr Peashey" Thanks Joey... you are family... Your Peashey sisters, Sara and Sue insist on it... as for 1979, I remember it well... you and sister Deana were quite a percussion team... Your time as a jammitor for Disney - I was most proud of... you are a consummate entertainer... now the big question? You have any news for us from Orlando? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPeashey Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Tom.... WOW....I was not aware of your retirement. In honor of this special occaision, I grant you 1 lawnchair joke!!! (But don't you dare use this year, because I was clearly not a "lawnchair soloist")! LOL From the bottom of my heart Tom....I wish you nothing but the best in the future years to come for you and your family. Thanks Frank, as one who spent much of his time in this activity measuring success by how many times I beat the Caballeros, I can honestly say that this year's corps was one of my favorites - no more lawn chair jokes - you marched your butt off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastone Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 All the best to you Tom, even though you won't be active in DCA, you'll always be a part of drumcorps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ywpkm0 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Tom I also was unaware of your retirement. As the only one that that has all of that knowledge of sheets, cores, shows, people, etc. of drum corps at his instant command....an incredible memory!.....you will be dearly missed. Your contributions, your inspiration, and most importantly..your friendship and support will never be forgotten. You have certainly helped this activity and the true voice of reason that helped mediate many issues and made this organization successful. Darlene and I wish you well on your retirement and we thank you for your service.Your efforts are appreciated and your passion has left a grand legacy. Thank you Tom! Steve and Darlene Cooley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairbear Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 My best wishes for you, as you enjoy retirement. (You have to stay with the "Guess Who Crew"!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Tom, I can't begin to say how much you helped educate me on the business side of drum corps, picking up where John Chamberlin left off. Without your pearls of wisdom the last 15 years, I'm sure a) i'd be less of a pain in people's ##### on here and B) I wouldn't have people calling me to pick my brains on stuff because I am that pain in the ### on here. Of course we all wish you get bored in retirement and come back in some capacity, but if not, thank you so much sir for everything over the last many years. I owe you a huge debt of gratitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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