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Jeff Carlick has passed
Mark J. Terrill, Photographer
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Simi Valley | CA | USA | Posted: 12:20 AM on 05.11.09 |
->> I am deeply sorry to report that, according to his sister, long time sports photographer Jeff Carlick passed away in his sleep. He was truly a nice guy with a good heart and a good sense of humor. He'll be missed.
There will be a memorial on May 16 for him in redwood city. |
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David Seelig, Photographer
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Hailey | ID | USA | Posted: 12:39 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> Wow that is a shock. Jeff was a truly nice guy . I am truly saddened to here this. I will not be able to make the memorial. But will be thinking of him. |
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Joe Gosen, Photographer
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Ventura | CA | USA | Posted: 1:14 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> Such a great guy. He will be missed. |
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Wally Skalij, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA. | USA | Posted: 2:06 AM on 05.11.09 |
->> Jeff was one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and always found time to help me when I first started shooting Angel games.
Very sad! |
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Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 2:12 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> Those of us who were able to call Jeff a friend and share a photo box with him at the ballpark should consider ourselves blessed. One of the all-time greats. So very sad. |
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Keith Birmingham, Photographer
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Pasadena | CA | USA | Posted: 2:32 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> What a wonderful person, He would always find time to help you even on deadline. He will be missed... |
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David G. McIntyre, Photographer
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Beijing | . | CHINA | Posted: 5:07 AM on 05.11.09 |
->> Wow, this is a sudden shock.
I remember the times we had together at Dodger, USC, NFL and LA Express games years ago. He always had a great sense of humor, and was someone you never forgot spending time with. |
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Rich Pilling, Photographer
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New York | NY | U.S.A. | Posted: 7:53 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> Jeffrey, I'll miss you my friend. The photo community has lost a genuinely nice person. Rest in peace buddy. |
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Robert Seale, Photographer
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Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 8:23 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> A great guy, and way too young.....I can't believe this. |
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Paul Cunningham, Photo Editor, Student/Intern
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Glen Rock | NJ | US | Posted: 9:35 AM on 05.11.09 |
->> Jeff was one of the best baseball shooters in America, but his skill as a shooter was surpassed by his kindness.
This news saddens me, and all that knew Jeff. |
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Peter Read Miller, Photographer
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Manhattan Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 9:57 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> What a loss. I can only add to what has been said. A great shooter and a great, nice guy. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 10:33 AM on 05.11.09 |
->> Though I haven't seen Jeff in a while I have many fond memories of my time with him when he lived in So Cal...and of his kindness and good humor.
He helped a green, wet-behind--the-ear photographer recently moved to LA from Visalia with good advice, information on stadiums ...and most of all friendship and a smile.
Thanks Jeff. |
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Jon Soohoo, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 11:23 AM on 05.11.09 |
->> What a great guy. Some of my fondest memories of Dodger Stadium involve Jeff and others photographers in parking lot 6 after Sunday afternoon games when we would break out the fungo and gloves and chase down fly balls.
Needless to say we left some pretty good dents in cars. Some while they were moving. Sometimes even our own cars would take a hit. It was something we all looked forward to doing and he would always invite any out of town photographers to our post game ritual. You could tell that Jeff had played before as soon as he put the glove on. He couldn't really run them down much but if it was in range, he looked like an All-Star. What a great cut-off guy.
The fun ended when Jeff moved north. Just wasn't the same without Jeffy.
My wife and I still cherish the ceramic vase he made for us as a wedding gift.
Rest in peace my friend.... |
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Bradley Newton, Photographer
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Carrollton | TX | | Posted: 11:49 AM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> Although it has been many years since I have seen Jeff, I too, have endearing memories of a man who was more about friendship than he was about ego-ship. He will be missed. |
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Ron Vesely, Photographer
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Chicago Area | IL | USA | Posted: 12:32 PM on 05.11.09 |
->> ...can't really believe this news... I keep saying that the reality of life is death, and it's happening so much more now as we all age... One never gets used to it, and the news of Jeff's passing is truly one of sadness and disbelief.
Jeff was a WONDERFUL friend who loved life and everything associated with it. Talented as a photographer, he was fun to work with... Lasting memories of Jeff were the days that Ken Griffey Jr. used to needle him during batting practice in Oakland...("who you working for?? ... I'm gonna pound on you...") ,the day I visited Jeff's house boat during one of my week long stays in the Bay Area (back in the day!) and admired his collection of baseballs in a basket in his living room...the temptation was too great for me, so I promptly signed every one of those baseballs on the sweet spot... he took my act of insanity with grace.
He was also our "official" videographer during a round of golf at Spyglass... catching my earth shattering divot drive for the ages..
Jeff... rest in peace, my friend... we will miss you.... |
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Sam Morris, Photographer
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Henderson (Las Vegas) | NV | USA | Posted: 12:52 PM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> What sad news. When I think back to the days spent at Candlestick or the Coliseum, those memories often involve Jeff, and I didn't even know him that well. He always had a smile and a kind word. |
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Rick Rowell, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Vista | CA | USA | Posted: 1:16 PM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> Although I did not know him very well, I remember him from a few USC and Dodger games I covered. Great guy, always willing to help and show the ropes to the new guys. Check out his pottery web site. He's an amazing artist. www.claybycarlick.com Thanks for being nice to me Jeff, you will be missed. |
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John Cordes, Photographer
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Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 1:41 PM on 05.11.09 |
->> My days with Jeff go back to the early 1980s at Cal State Fullerton. I never saw a person more in love with sports and sports photography then Jeff. He really enjoyed being on a field, he even enjoyed covering a CSUF football game. CSUF was so bad they dropped the football program after Jeff and I graduated. GO TITANS!!!
Not only could he shoot but much to my surprise he was an amazing artist as well. We have several ceramic items in our house that I bought at an art dealers in the bay area and they look amazing and are items of pride that you will see if you ever come visit us.
Ron Vesely did indeed sign Jeff's baseballs and anything not signed I finished off. The Funny thing about it is he kept those baseballs on his dinning room table long after Ves and I devalued them. Isn't that something?
The thing I most admire about Jeff is that he never said a bad word about anyone. I hate to say it but I don't know anyone like that, including myself and I have always envied and respected Jeff for that. He was truly a kind and generous person to his core.
Love you brother and I miss you already.
John Cordes |
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Davis Barber, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | USA | Posted: 2:02 PM on 05.11.09 |
->> Oh my, what a shock. I haven't seen Jeff in years, but we went way, way back, in more ways than one. Aside from the photography circles so many of us shared with him, he also showed up at events my mother-in-law held to raise money for a local homeless charity in Fullerton. They worked together at the La Habra Star Progress, if I recall correctly, and she always loved working him with him there.
It's hard to imagine that we won't be seeing him around anymore.
What sad news. |
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David Eulitt, Photographer
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Kansas City | MO | USA | Posted: 2:26 PM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> When I worked in California, way back in the day as a transplanted Midwesterner, Jeff was so friendly and funny to me, a new guy, at the sporting events we were both shooting, I always looked forward to seeing his smiling face. What sad news. |
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Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 5:57 PM on 05.11.09 |
->> Jeff's family and good friend Jack would like everyone to know that they are hosting a goodbye party for Jeff this coming Saturday, May 16th (Jeff's birthday) on his boat at 5pm in Redwood City.
If you would like to come please email Jeff's sister Sue for more details:
sue@cooper.com |
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Alexander Gallardo, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 6:42 PM on 05.11.09 |
->> wow, Jeff will be missed, I remember Jeff covering Angel games, a long time ago, wearing a batting helmet, expecting the next foul ball to find him. Friendly to everyone and a sense of humor that would make all the photographers chuckle whether in a photo well or on the sidelines of a football game, I'm sorry and sad to hear of his passing. Every time I would see him, time of our absence would dissappear, and it would be like we never left each other, he is a good friend.
I have more info on the goodbye party:
Jeff Carlick Houseboat Farewell Gathering:
Saturday May 16 2009 5pm.
Find Veterans Avenue in Redwood City, find Maple Street (the police department).
Follow to the end, enter the Docktown Marina.
Stay toward the water, pass the Yacht Club, keep going a few houseboats.
We’ll have it so you can’t miss it.
(For GPS dependents, 1548 Maple Street, #5, Redwood City, CA 94063)
Please RSVP to sue@cooper.com or ping@davidcarlick.com |
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Joel Rosenbaum, Photographer
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Hercules | CA | USA | Posted: 8:11 PM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> I am so sorry for the families loss. Jeff was a great guy. I will always remember spending all those Sunday's on the sidelines. Like a lot of the posters, I too was a rookie shooter who was helped by Jeff. Even though I didn't know him as well as others, I considered him a good friend. We also spent a great night watching the San Jose Giants. |
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Matt Brown, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | USA | Posted: 8:32 PM on 05.11.09 |
| ->> What a shock! I first met Jeff when me worked at the La Habra Star Progress. He did a photo story on me during my senior year of high school football. It's funny thinking about it now. He was every where during the games following me. My mom still has a black and white 8x10 photo he took of me hanging in her office. Years later when I was looking for work at the Fullerton Tribune he would always find time to look at my photos. He would rib me years later when I started shooting Angels or Dodgers games together. I would have to believe Jeff and V.J. are playing catch today. Jeff you will be missed old friend. |
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Eric Risberg, Photographer
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San Francisco | CA | USA | Posted: 10:39 AM on 05.12.09 |
->> I am very shocked and saddened to learn of Jeff's passing.
He remains in my memory as one of the photographers I always enjoyed seeing most when covering games at Candlestick Park, the Oakland Coliseum or in Arizona.
He would always have a big smile, a hearty laugh, a good story or two and a big heart. He was very passionate about what he did and the people around him. I will miss you Jeff. |
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 12:42 PM on 05.12.09 |
| ->> If you can remember Jeff with anything but a smile on his face that would be news to me. Goodbye Jeff. |
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andy kuno, Photographer
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san francisco | ca | usa | Posted: 3:12 PM on 05.12.09 |
->> i'm still in a state of disbelief. jeff's passing just doesn't register. always with a smile, a story about his cats or together scoping out a cute gal in the stands at the yard are memories that i'll remember. i felt honored to have drank a beer or two with him at lot C after a game at the 'stick. jeff, along with the likes of mangin, gruele, mabanglo and stanton, was nice of enough to include me (a young photo punk at the time) in post game activities.
a very kind soul who left too soon... |
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Glenn Matsumura, Photographer
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Redwood City | CA | United States | Posted: 3:30 PM on 05.12.09 |
->> It was such a shock to hear of Jeff's passing. He was a great guy. His ceramic skills were also amazing, creating beautiful pots and clay guitars.
Rest in peace. |
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Shelly Castellano, Photographer
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Huntington Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 5:09 AM on 05.13.09 |
| ->> So sad to hear this news. Hugs to my pals who had to say goodbye to a good friend. He will be missed. |
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Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 9:09 PM on 05.13.09 |
->> Due to the tremendous outpouring of friends who loved Jeff Carlick his houseboat will not acomodate the large crowd, so the farewell party for Jeff this Saturday has been moved to the Main Street Gallery, not far away, in Redwood City at 5pm.
www.themaingallery.org
The address is 1018 Main St, Redwood City, CA.(650) 701-1018 |
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Jose Luis Villegas, Photographer
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Sacramento | Ca | USA | Posted: 2:50 AM on 05.14.09 |
| ->> Like all of you who knew Jeff, I am saddened by his passing. His love of the purity of sport played inside the lines, especially baseball. I will miss his friendship. Much Love Jeff |
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D. Ross Cameron, Photographer
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Oakland | CA | USA | Posted: 4:00 AM on 05.14.09 |
->> Jeff's untimely death proves the old axiom that "life is not fair."
What a generous, funny, talented guy. My only regret is that I did not get to know him better.
Rest in peace, sir.
DRC |
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Nhat V. Meyer, Photographer
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San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 8:05 PM on 05.14.09 |
| ->> Jeff was always a pleasure to see on the sidelines - such a great, friendly guy. He'll be greatly missed - wish I could make it on Saturday but I'll be out of town - but I'll be thinking of him... |
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Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 11:57 AM on 05.16.09 |
| ->> I look forward to seeing many of Jeff's friends tonight. I know there will be many great stories shared and many beverages consumed- just the way Jeff liked it. |
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John Cordes, Photographer
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Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 12:52 PM on 05.16.09 |
->> I wish I could be there and I am with you all in spirit.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND JEFF. |
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Michael Goulding, Photographer
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Santa Ana | CA | USA | Posted: 7:06 PM on 05.20.09 |
->> I was sorry to learn over the weekend that Jeff Carlick had passed away. He was a guy that I was always glad to have shooting with me. I will remember that nice,funny and talented man.
Goodbye Jeff |
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Barry Curtis, Photographer
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Laguna Beach | Ca | | Posted: 1:45 PM on 05.21.09 |
->> Here is a recent video of Jeff on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seSUOpkGIEA
Absent from the body,present with the Lord.
My prayers of comfort for his family. |
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Rich Pilling, Photographer
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New York | NY | U.S.A. | Posted: 2:59 PM on 05.21.09 |
| ->> Thanks for the video Barry. |
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