Monday 5-29-06 is Memorial Day, a day to remember members of Armed Forces/Military that have died in war. This Thread can be used for you to inscribe whomever you wish to remember, Military, Rock Stars, family, friends, pets, movie or TV stars, whomever is gone and you wish to add their name to the list as a tribute and honor to them.

Freddie Mercury of QUEEN, possibly the best front man in a Rock & Roll band.  we miss ya man  8)

Elliott Smith    He was a beautiful poet... quite sad what he was like in his last year or so before he committed suicide (or was killed by his girlfriend.)


And, Marsh.... if that's what happened.

My mother Anne who passed away 4/18/05.

I miss her more than words can say!! :\'(

Brian MacLeod.  He was the guitarist for Chilliwack from 1978-1983, when he left to focus on his side project called The Headpins.  I have a bunch of albums by both, and I listen to them all the time

He passed away in 1992 from cancer  :\'(

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Elliott Smith    He was a beautiful poet... quite sad what he was like in his last year or so before he committed suicide (or was killed by his girlfriend.)



I second that. Probably the most beautiful man that has ever walked the planet *Nods*

Dang, so.. This will be my first serious post ever.

First of all, I'd like to thank all the soldiers who've gone off to war to fight for this great country of ours over the years. The strength, determination, honor and pride that has been shown on so many occasions is staggering.
From the Normandy beaches, to the Vietnamese forest to the Iraqi desert. Those who serve in the armed forces are some of the finest men and women to have graced this earth.

To those who have perished in cowardly attacks all over the world.
New York, London, Belfast, Singapore, Madrid, the list goes on.
"The innocent suffered hell's inferno" said John Schaffer, no truer words could have been spoken.
It's important to remember, that through the fog of destruction, terror and mayhem comes clarity, strength and determination.
Those who had their lives taken away through no fault of their own shall be rememberd.


So many people who have touched mine and others lives have died before their time. This would be as good a place as any to extend a tribute towards them.
Randy Rhodes, Ronnie Van Zant, Bon Scott, Ray Gillen, Frank Zappa, Cliff Burton, Darrel Abott, Ingo Schwichtenberg, Tommy Bolin, Phil Lynott, Paul Baloff, Gar Samuelson, Dave Williams, Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Jimi Hendrix.. the list goes on.

So, in the words of the indomitable Dave Mustaine..

"So as you read this know my friends/
I'd love to stay with you all/
Please smile when you think of me/
My bodys gone thats all."

That's all.

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My mother Anne who passed away 4/18/05.

I miss her more than words can say!! :\'(
so sad, and so recent. my heart goes out to you, and words are pitiful and inadequate.

My Nan, who died last year and who I still miss so much every now and then it overwhelms me.

To every person who has given their lives in the fight for our freedom to disagree with the wars they lost their lives in.  Thanks.

To everyone in my family who has gone before me -- hope you guys are setting up a good party with lots of lutefisk and lefse!

Brad, closest and oldest friend, this wasn't supposed to happen  :\'(

Badfinger Memorial

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Mike Gibbins (deceased), Pete Ham (deceased), Tom Evans (deceased) The only surviving member of the band is Joey Molland, he's the one on the far right of the pic. Their's is a very tragic story.

Badfinger Memorial

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Mike Gibbins (deceased), Pete Ham (deceased), Tom Evans (deceased) The only surviving member of the band is Joey Molland, he's the one on the far right of the pic. Their's is a very tragic story.


Wow... I didn't know this, what happened?

I would like to echo the sentiments of those who died fighting for their respective countries.  I would also like to add the police and firemen who died trying to save others.  Thank you for all you did.

so sad, and so recent. my heart goes out to you, and words are pitiful and inadequate.


TY for your kind words.

Canadian Singer Eria Fachin.  She released her debut album in 1988 which spawned three hits in Canada.  Before a second album could be recorded, she was diagnosed with cancer, effectively ending her career before it really started

She is best known in America for the club hit Savin' Myself

Layne Staley...wonderful person,beautiful voice...

Nico, Dusty Springfield, Sandy Denny

Wow... I didn't know this, what happened?
It's pretty sad stuff. in 1975, Pete Ham hung himself in his garage and in 1983 Tom Evans hung himself, both due to conflicts/problems with the band, it's management, and financial troubles/worries. I believe I read that Mike Gibbins died of natural causes just last year.

What an intense thread (and applause to Badfinger-fan for starting it).  There have been so many-too many.

On a personal level:

My step-father Bill
My brother-in-law Greg
Carlos' mother Tunie (whom I have never met)
4 very special kitties in my life Swatcha, Bear, Sheena, and Brandy
:\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


In terms of entertainment:
Bill Bixby
Sam Cooke
Scott Cunningham (a Wiccan author)
George Harrison
John Lennon


And of course all those nameless men, women and children who died needlessly in battle.




Cat

What an intense thread (and applause to Badfinger-fan for starting it).  There have been so many-too many.

On a personal level:

My step-father Bill
My brother-in-law Greg
Carlos' mother Tunie (whom I have never met)
4 very special kitties in my life Swatcha, Bear, Sheena, and Brandy
:\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


In terms of entertainment:
Bill Bixby
Sam Cooke
Scott Cunningham (a Wiccan author)
George Harrison
John Lennon


And of course all those nameless men, women and children who died needlessly in battle.




Cat



thanks Cat, I wasn't too sure about it, I almost removed the thread before anyone posted, thinking it may be too serious, & sensitive a topic. There have probably been many for most of us and I think this is a good way to remember them and recall the good memories of them.

My wonderful mom who passed away at the young age of 57 in 1988.

Stiv Bators, the lead singer of post punk American new wavers The Lords of the New Church.  I don't know much about them as a band, other than their 1982 song "Open Your Eyes" was a popular hit here in Canada, and is one of my favourite songs of the 80's

My Brother who died 11 years ago next month on June 8th. :(

Remember Jim Morrison  8)
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The End

This is the end, Beautiful friend
This is the end, My only friend, the end.
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes...again
Can you picture what will be, So limitless so free
Desperately in need...of some...stranger's hand
In a...desperate land

Monday 5-29-06 is Memorial Day, a day to remember members of Armed Forces/Military that have died in war. This Thread can be used for you to inscribe whomever you wish to remember, Military, Rock Stars, family, friends, pets, movie or TV stars, whomever is gone and you wish to add their name to the list as a tribute and honor to them.

Freddie Mercury of QUEEN, possibly the best front man in a Rock & Roll band.  we miss ya man  8)


Jim Morrison - An American Poet, Rest in Peace

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1943-1971

Jim Morrison - An American Poet, Rest in Peace

http://www.ishi.org/products/m-jm1.jpg

1943-1971
A cool memorial to the Lizard King Trimac20  8)

Miss Janis Joplin, the Greatest White Blues Mamma (we know of)!!!

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On stage I make love to 10,000 people; then I go home alone - Janis Joplin

1943-1970

Marvin Gaye

1944-1984

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A Tragic End from An Incomparable Legend - and a Beautiful Human Being

Otis Redding

1941-1967

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An Untimely End for a True Great, as the immortal J.D.M sang, 'Poor Otis dead and gone, left me here to sing his song', but this is not about the Lizard King, it is about a great soul legend who broke on through barriers.

Miss Janis Joplin, the Greatest White Blues Mamma (we know of)!!!

http://joplin.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/janis.jpeg

On stage I make love to 10,000 people; then I go home alone - Janis Joplin

1943-1970


What a beautiful pic of Janis, man that's a nice one. thanks.  now I have Me & Bobby McGee playing in my head and that's a good thing.  8)

Now something not rock and roll related. A bloke named Terry Fox who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research (I knew of him from watching the movie adaptation) while basically succumbing to cancer himself.  :\'( I can't imagine such bravery and commitment...

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Now something not rock and roll related. A bloke named Terry Fox who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research (I knew of him from watching the movie adaptation) while basically succumbing to cancer himself.  :\'( I can't imagine such bravery and commitment...

http://www.westernwheel.com/050914/images/terry%20fox.JPG


He is a legend and a hero in Canada.  He had to end his race early becuase the cancer had spread to his lungs.  He passed away in 1981  :\'( 

I was quite young when he passed on, but I remember watching the interviews and footage of him.  A man so young got taken away early in his life  :\'(

There is a statue commemorating him in Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is where his race was forced to come to an end.

In 2004, the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) did a series called "The Greatest Canadians" and Terry Fox made #2 on the list

Yeah he deserves it, he is a real hero. Such a shame he couldn't complete his objective. But of course in the end he will be remembered for his courage and determination.

Yeah he deserves it, he is a real hero. Such a shame he couldn't complete his objective. But of course in the end he will be remembered for his courage and determination.


There was a similar story from another Canadian named Rick Hansen.  He was paralyzed when he was thrown from the back of a truck, so he became a world class wheelchair marathoner, and in 1985 started his Man in Motion world tour, where he wheeled himself through 34 countries on 4 continents, and raised over $10 Million for Spinal Cord Research.  He is still active today

The song "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" (as sung by John Parr) was written about him

Ryan White, the poster child for pediatric AIDS.


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Bobby Kennedy. 

Bobby Kennedy. 
When was this, 1968? I remember comimg home and my sister was crying in front of the tv and thats when I learned he'd been shot and killed and was our best presidential candidate. He never got the chance to lead this country. sad, but a nice it's a nice tribute to remember him.

When was this, 1968? I remember comimg home and my sister was crying in front of the tv and thats when I learned he'd been shot and killed and was our best presidential candidate. He never got the chance to lead this country. sad, but a nice it's a nice tribute to remember him.



June 6th, 1968.

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Lou Rawls

My grandpap (who passed away in 1997)
My friend Juan (who died a very senseless death a few years ago)





Jeffry Hyman (AKA Joey Ramone)

1951-2001

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John Cummings (Johnny Ramone)

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John Ritter

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Barry White

John C. Holmes.

Now something not rock and roll related. A bloke named Terry Fox who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research (I knew of him from watching the movie adaptation) while basically succumbing to cancer himself.  :\'( I can't imagine such bravery and commitment...

http://www.westernwheel.com/050914/images/terry%20fox.JPG



I remember the movie. Didn't he lose a leg and ran across Canada on a prosthesis?



Cat

I remember the movie. Didn't he lose a leg and ran across Canada on a prosthesis?



Cat


Yeah, he had to have his leg amputated in '77, so they gave him an artificial leg

My grandad. He was my influence.  :)

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I remember her.  Nice hi-NRG stuff.   ("So I shouldn'ta saved myself for her?" One ticket to hell, please :)

On a serious note:  The first beer of the day, as always, goes to all who served, and who serve.

The second beer goes specifically to the Chosin Few.  Many years ago, I chanced to meet one of the Few. I was as surprised to meet him as he was to meet a young'un who knew what he meant when he said he was one of 'em.

Me: "I'm just a civilian, but we haven't all forgotten what happened there."
Him: "Neither have we."
Me: "Neither will I.  Words don't cut it - but well done, condolences, and thanks."

I like to think that the fact that a younger civilian knew the story, made that Marine's day.  I know that the fact that I shook the hand of someone who was there, made mine.
Good story. made my day too.  8)

One more rocker to remember:
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One more rocker to remember:
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BONZO!


I think I'll go put on "Levee" in tribute.

BONZO!


I think I'll go put on "Levee" in tribute.
you honor him well.  :)

Keith Moon from the Who, who died around the same time as Bonzo and in similar circumstances.

you honor him well.  :)



To me, the work on Levee was the best drumming he did.  That song is just balls-out from start to finish.

To me, the work on Levee was the best drumming he did.  That song is just balls-out from start to finish.
I agree, it just sounds so right, spot on.

My grandpa who died 9 years ago.

To me, the work on Levee was the best drumming he did.  That song is just balls-out from start to finish.


Yes, he was an amazing drummer in all respects. A tawdry end to a spectacular talent.

My grandpa who died 9 years ago.


I understand you, mate.  :)

I used to wear a POW/MIA bracelet with the name Michael Joseph Blassie on it. Even though I never met him, I felt that he was a part of my life because I would see his name everyday when I put the bracelet on. I never thought that I would learn his fate-but I did. In 1998, it was proven through DNA that he was buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He wasn't unknown anymore. I sent the bracelet to his mother and got a very nice letter back from her.


R.I.P. Michael.



Cat

I used to wear a POW/MIA bracelet with the name Michael Joseph Blassie on it. Even though I never met him, I felt that he was a part of my life because I would see his name everyday when I put the bracelet on. I never thought that I would learn his fate-but I did. In 1998, it was proven through DNA that he was buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He wasn't unknown anymore. I sent the bracelet to his mother and got a very nice letter back from her.


R.I.P. Michael.



Cat


That was a VERY thoughtful gesture, Cat.  :)

Bob Hope

That was a VERY thoughtful gesture, Cat.  :)



That is what you are supposed to do with a POW/MIA bracelet-you send it to the person or to the family when they do come home. I told his mother that I would much rather be sending it to him rather than to her. I'm sure she wishes the same.




Cat