Lee of Ted & Lee dies
posted by Brent FinneganI wouldn’t normally post about something like this, but several readers sent me emails about it this morning (and there will surely be something about this in the news soon). According to all the emails I’m getting, Lee Eshleman of the local performing group Ted & Lee has reportedly taken his own life.
Tonight’s performance scheduled at EMHS has been canceled.
There is a “candle light prayer time” from 6:30 to 8:00 tonight at Community Mennonite Church. Funeral arrangements are not yet known. EMU has an online memorial where you can leave condolences to the family.
posted: May 18th, 2007 by Brent Finnegan
filed under FYI, news & meta-news.
Comments: 17
Comments
Comment from writergirl
Time: May 18, 2007, 9:58 am
My prayers are with his family and friends.
Comment from Tina
Time: May 18, 2007, 10:32 am
No details, but here’s EMU’s response to the news:
Comment from Del Marval
Time: May 18, 2007, 10:45 am
I heard that this morning as well and was hoping it was some kind of crazy rumor.
Comment from finnegan
Time: May 18, 2007, 11:20 am
I didn’t know him personally, but I do remember seeing T&L perform at EMU once. Reading over his old blog posts, I can tell he was a very unique and thoughtful guy.
Comment from Del Marvel
Time: May 18, 2007, 12:34 pm
I suppose if it wasn’t actually suicide, someone would have responded with a correction by now. There was nothing on the WSVA or Channel 3 noon news. I wonder how (if at all) they will cover this.
Comment from Drew Richard
Time: May 18, 2007, 2:59 pm
I just saw him a couple weeks ago at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren performing their new thing…this is sooo sad…i always enjoyed seeing them
Comment from AC
Time: May 18, 2007, 3:31 pm
It’s ironic and sad that someone who spent his life making others laugh was obviously a tortured soul. His ministry touched many lives. My heart goes out to his wife and children.
Comment from Christa Gitchell
Time: May 18, 2007, 5:42 pm
We were shooting a family portrait of them June 2nd. Praying for his family….such a nice guy.
Comment from Dave Briggman
Time: May 18, 2007, 9:10 pm
The media here generally don’t cover suicides.
Comment from Del Marvel
Time: May 19, 2007, 1:40 am
The article stops just short of mentioning suicide.
Comment from Dori Zook
Time: May 19, 2007, 2:13 am
I knew Lee while at EMU and was stunned to hear the horrible news. Life is short and can switch from love and wonder to heartbreak in the blink of an eye. Lee’s death is a prime example. I can only imagine the grief of his family. God grant them peace.
Comment from republitarian
Time: May 19, 2007, 7:52 am
Is this the Dori Zook that lives in Denver, Colorado?
Comment from MikeFus
Time: May 19, 2007, 6:42 pm
The press release at the Ted & Lee website has a little more information.
Comment from Del Marvel
Time: May 20, 2007, 11:22 am
The newsleader has a good article, too.
http://www.newsleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070520/NEWS01/705200350/1002
Comment from Renee
Time: May 20, 2007, 9:32 pm
Wow, I saw them at a Brethren National Youth Conference in Colorado. They were uplifting and fun - this is very sad news.
Comment from writergirl
Time: June 5, 2007, 8:31 pm
If you haven’t already please read the tribute to Lee in EightyOne. It’s perfect.
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