sheldonm Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Just found out a few hours ago that a good friend and fellow photographer passed away at the age of 34 . Not sure why I'm posting here as I'm sure other than (jazzmessenger or Rachel) would possibly know him. His name is Mpozi Tolbert, a 6'6" guy with dreadlock....very imposing but the kindest person I personally know. Spent time in NYC during the 9/11 disaster and was always working to help anyone he could. I'm not sure at this time why he died and only know that he passed away in the news room of the Indy Star and couldn't be revived.....terrible loss for his family, friends and co-workers! I worked along side him several times in the past few years and just spent much time with him a few weeks ago....damn! m~ http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...448/1006/NEWS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Mark, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been a crappy Fourth for us too... our one-year-old kitten Lilly somehow got out last night and we haven't been able to find her, even after searching all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 My condolences,Mark. 34 is so young to pass, and so sudden- it's a total shock to everyone who knows him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted July 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Mark, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been a crappy Fourth for us too... our one-year-old kitten Lilly somehow got out last night and we haven't been able to find her, even after searching all day. David, thanks! Don't give up hope, our 16 year old cat got out duing the coldest night of this past winter (-5) and was missing for 3 days. It had never been outside at night one time in it's life and we ended up finding it sleeping on some lady's front porch after three days or so.....amazing....! I'll keep my finger's crossed for you~ m~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 (edited) I was so saddened to hear about his passing. Indeed he was much too young. I only knew him from his work with the paper and at the Casba. I'm sorry to hear that this has affected you on a more personal level, Mark. Thanks for posting the link to the article. It describes a compassion and love for humankind that never requested recognition. I loved the link to his photo gallery. I especially like the picture of his kitten, Quatro, and the one of Gordon Parks. David: I'm so sorry to hear about Lilly. Like Mark said, keep the faith because cats are pretty resourceful. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys, too. Edited July 4, 2006 by rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Sorry for your loss, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 34 is too young. I'm sorry to hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Loss is always painful, especially when it's accompanied by a sense of "unfinished business". My sincerest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 always strange to hear of people so young and vibrant...caring...full of life. Gone. So sad. One thing I'm learning is life rarely, if ever, makes any sense. Just be glad you had the opportunity to know him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Sorry to hear that, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Sorry to hear the news, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Holy crap. I remember seeing him a lot when he lived in Philly. Super talented photographer. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Holy crap. I remember seeing him a lot when he lived in Philly. Super talented photographer. Sad. Thanks for all the replies, yes....very sad! Mpozi was originally from Philly and had his hands in a lot of things beyond photography. If you're familiar with the band The Roots, he did photographs for their debut cd as well as some background voices on their cd "Do you Want More???"....very talented dude and a great friend! m~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makpjazz57 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Mark, So sorry to hear you lost your friend who was so young. Thinking of you... Marla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 http://www.citypaper.net/clog/2006/07/04/m...mshale-tolbert/ http://www.citypaper.net/clog/2006/07/05/mpozi-1972-2006/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Thanks for posting the links, much appreciated. The funeral is tomorrow, gonna be sad and beautiful at the same time. Can't say enought about the guy....just checking on the forum on the Indy Star website gives you a small inkling about what the guy was about.... . Really going to miss him~ Thanks again, m~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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