Coleman Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Lee had a stroke on Sunday. I'm at a total loss right now. I just wanted those folks who know Lee to be aware. I used to rent sound gear from Lee. Best thing to ever happen to me was meeting Lee. He used to rent me quality gear at a price I could afford. He gave me great advice, he was one of the few true friends I have here in Los Angeles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Waelder Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear this. I rented from Lee only a few times long ago but he was invariably a gentleman and most helpful. He used to come out, even after retirement, to events hosted by Coffey and LSC but I haven't seen him in a long while. I think the last event was a Lectrosonics wireless seminar at Pickwick Center. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 That's the last time I saw Lee also, Pickwick Center, very sorry to hear about the stroke. Lee was the first person to give me a credit account for rentals from his shop. In the early says of may career I used to rent stuff from him all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Lee has had an impact on many of us in the business, and I join in hoping for the best for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks Coleman for letting us know about Lee. He is a great guy. I hope he has a speedy recovery. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Parra Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Lee has had an impact on many of us in the business, and I join in hoping for the best for him. I second that! Hoping for a speedy recovery. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
480sound Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 He's one of the best, a real pillar of the Sound Community. Will think of him smiling, bubbling with enthusiasm and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Immoral Mr Teas Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I offer my best wishes for a speedy recovery too Lee. I've not yet had the pleasure of coming over the pond and meeting Mr Strosnider but we have had most pleasant correspondence on matters film, television and Nagra. All the best and get well soon! Jeremy Adamson, UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngooch Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Speedy recovery for Lee. Good guy. He helped me out years ago and was always a pleasure to do business with. Bought my first cooper mixer from him on handshake credit. Something you just do not experience these days. I never will forget how generous and sharing he was with his knowledge. Get well LEE! Your friend, john gooch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngooch Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://soundandpicture.com/wp-content/issues/caf/winter08/caf_winter08.pdf The history of Lee in the Coffey Sound Files. Amazing career in film making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Smith Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 This is very sad news. I haven't seen Lee in quite some time. I real pro, and always had some good stories. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! --Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Please visit Lee if you can. He needs all our support we can give. Thank you Kaiser Permanente Woodman @ Roscoe Emergency Hospital entrance off Woodman 5th Floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blas Kisic Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 http://soundandpicture.com/wp-content/issues/caf/winter08/caf_winter08.pdf The history of Lee in the Coffey Sound Files. Amazing career in film making. Thanks so much for posting this, John. Great insight on Lee's (and John Coffey's) career. BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpooch Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I had a FaceTime conversation with Lee on Sunday morning (before the stroke). He had just returned to LA from Indiana to deal with his longtime partner in crime, Austin McKinney. Austin had passed away the previous Monday. He was pretty depressed and did not look good at all. Alas, I think it's the end of an interesting era in film history. The attached photo shows Lee on left and Austin on the right. I believe that's Vilmos Zsigmond at the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 This is great. Thanks. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Flores Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Sad. Let's hope he pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 My friend Lee passed on today. I'm very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Very sad to hear this. Lee didn't make it through the stroke and now he's gone. He will be missed by all of us who have known Lee for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 RIP... sad to hear of this. Though i have never met him, i can see how important this man is to all these good people... -vin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blas Kisic Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Very sad news. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollandaudio Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 blessings on his familly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 My condolences to the Strosnider Family and all of Lee's friends who are many. It is quite an accomplishment to go through our short time on earth and have such a fine reputation like Lee. RIP. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 " My friend Lee passed on today. I'm very sad. " Our good friend Lee has joined his longtime friend and companion Austin, and we are very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngooch Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Sad to hear of his passing and Austins passing as well. Good guy. He will be missed. End of a wonderful era in filmaking. RIP Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 I'm gonna miss this guy. Thanks Michael Reilly for the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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