My prayers are with you all who knew Ralph well, and to all his fans. Ralph was very talented in the music industry. He will be missed by all who loved him. God be with you during this time of grief.

I was Shenandoahs fan club rep. for the state of Mo. from 1989 until ? I spent alot of time with Ralph. My kids thought so much of him. He was always smiling and had a kind word. I remmber a couple of years ago, I went to a little corner bar. I was told that a member of shenandoah was going to be playing with the band. I said no way! There walked in Ralph. I grabbed him and huged him and it was like seeing family. When ever they had a break he came to our table and sit with us. He was just playing with those boys having fun. I'll miss not getting to see him when I go to the concerts.I felt like he was a part of our family. My prayers go out to his family. My children and I know what it's like to loose someone. We lost their father to a motorcycle wreck in june of 06. Monday it will be 2 years. It gets easier with everyday but it's hard and you never forget.

Sometimes you meet someone that you just connect with. You know that you will be life-long friends from the start. Such a man was Ralph Ezell. A man who, despite his fame and accomplishments, was a down to earth, friendly, kind and cheerful man. Full of life, constantly joking and just fun to be around. Most would know Ralph as the Bass Guitar Player and founding member of the Country Super Group Shenandoah. I knew him as my friend.

I had talked to Ralph on Friday the week before his death. He had wanted to come to a show that that I was performing in on Saturday, Dec. 1st. but he had gotten confirmation for the South Dakota tour and was leaving. Little did I know that it was the last time I would talk to him.

His sudden death has left a hole in this world that will never be filled. But I will always remember him as my friend. I will miss you Ralph!