zombywoof Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 We had a good friend pass away last month. He was a former cop who had been a stalwart on the local music scene since the early-1970s. So his friends decided we needed to do something for him. A member of the Village Council arranged for the use of a small park with a bandstand. All acoustic with two bass players, a percussionist, a harp player and six guitars. No practice beforehand or setlist, just songs our friend liked to play so "Outside Woman Blues", "Wild Horses" a blues shuffle in A which turned into a slow moving "Carol" when somebody started singing the lyrics, and such. Lots of stories. No tears but a whole lot of smiling. It was particularly fitting when a cop hit his lights and siren just as he was passing the park to snag a speeder. Anyway, a perfect way to say goodbye to a friend and a reminder he would never be forgotten. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Sorry for your loss. Seems like a fine farewell and Im sure he heard and was pleased. (maybe he played along ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Rest in peace, Officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul14 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Very cool. Very fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 That sounds like a very nice evening and a touching way to send someone off. Sorry for your loss, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) That's one of the greatest ways to say good bye.. I'm sure he enjoyed that moment you all did in his memory. No need for tears, he's been well cared for now. Edited August 10, 2020 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 My first wife's brother and my best friends brother were Police Officers. It's like some one in the military most of us personally know at least one. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 I only met Don (our deceased friend ) some two years ago when he was working in a small local music shop doing minor repairs (which he had done after leaving the force and working at a Guitar Center), giving lessons, and holding monthly clinics. So the only time I played with him was just sitting around the store. As there was only word of mouth advertising just a few folks, including the Mayor (whose other job is as a waitress to give you an idea of just how small this town is), showed up. But the whole affair was more for those of us who were his friends and felt we needed to do something to serve as a fitting goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomG76 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 This is very moving. Thank you for sharing it. Condolences on your loss, but what a way to honor him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabarone Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 That's priceless...can't imagine a better send-off...God bless you guys for doing that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Sweet way to honor a good man. We don’t hear enough about people like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holiday Hoser Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 We all should be so lucky to go out like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 7:12 AM, zombywoof said: We had a good friend pass away last month. He was a former cop who had been a stalwart on the local music scene since the early-1970s. So his friends decided we needed to do something for him. A member of the Village Council arranged for the use of a small park with a bandstand. All acoustic with two bass players, a percussionist, a harp player and six guitars. No practice beforehand or setlist, just songs our friend liked to play so "Outside Woman Blues", "Wild Horses" a blues shuffle in A which turned into a slow moving "Carol" when somebody started singing the lyrics, and such. Lots of stories. No tears but a whole lot of smiling. It was particularly fitting when a cop hit his lights and siren just as he was passing the park to snag a speeder. Anyway, a perfect way to say goodbye to a friend and a reminder he would never be forgotten. Nice send off, ZW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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