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Guitar Shop's Final Farewell: Customers Flock for Last Goodbye
4 Feb
Summary
- Shop reopened for a final tribute to its owner who died two months prior.
- Customers traveled from abroad, including Switzerland, for the event.
- The owner was remembered as the life of the party and a warm human.
The family of Altrincham's Live Louder guitar shop owner, Dan Hepner, hosted a final closing-down event to honor his memory. Hepner, who passed away in November at the age of 51, had managed the Greater Manchester store for nearly ten years.
Friends and customers gathered at the town-centre shop on Saturday, with some traveling internationally, including one individual from Switzerland, to pay tribute. Hepner's wife, Ruth, expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love, describing him as the life and soul of the party. His stepdaughter, Scarlett Stott, highlighted his ability to treat customers like friends, fostering strong bonds within the community.
A close friend, Mark Mynett, shared that he had known Hepner for 25 years, remembering him as a warm, empathetic, and genuinely lovely person. The event served not only as a celebration of Hepner's life and achievements but also as a final opportunity for people to connect with his business and legacy.
