DanvillRob Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 While still processing the fact that Gary Moore died way too young, I just found out that my VERY close friend, Terry Rissman, died last Friday. Terry and I were friends since 1965. He was our drummer. Too many drugs... too much booze.... too much bitterness over not making it "big" As another friend said, "He was so young, but died so old." He was 62. Something someone wrote about him: Beat is gone With Joyous sound the band played on 'Baby What's New' was the song Too soon - Too soon was our cry The day rhythm voiced it's sad good bye Seeing sweet innocence long stripped from the song We bow our heads weeping... Beat is gone RIP old friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My condolences. I sometimes wonder how many lives get wasted by clinging to a dream that never becomes reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raine Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My condolences. All too often we forget that life does not want a big thing. Protect, cherish and enjoy your loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 . Rob - My condelences to you, and your friend's family. I've been through similar situations - when no matter what you do for a person you care about, your efforts fall helpless in bringing them out of their pain. It always reminds me of Norman Maclean's piece on the subject - Each one of us here today will, at one time in our lives, look upon a loved one who is in need and ask: "We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed?" For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give, or more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with and should know who elude us, but we can still love them. We can love completely, without complete understanding. - A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, Norman Maclean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimeJ Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Sorry for your loss. I just received an e-flowermail from a 65 year old male who lives a couple thousand miles away and is one of my closest friends. I thought it was a bit odd coming from him, but after reading the message I thought differently. His point was to say he cared now and wanted to let me know it. "Who cares how many flowers you get at your funeral"! A bit mushy from a man to a man, but it still made me feel good. Too bad most of us have to get old in order to show our true feelings toward others....RIP Terry...........J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Really sorry to hear about your friend Terry, Rob. Way too young. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks to you all. Terry was far from perfect, but he was my friend, and I loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 It's hard when they're so close to you. Remember the good times. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My deepest condolences to you and to his Family, you will be in my prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My sincerest condolences to you on your loss. Having lost bandmate I know what a sting it is. Being in a band with someone is a special bond. Even ex-bandmates that I had bitter disagreements with hold a special place in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My heartfelt condolences as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm sorry to hear he has passed, though like others have said, remember him for the good times. Be happy for having known him and keep the music flowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sad news indeed Rob. Sorry for your loss Our prayers are with you and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sorry to hear that Rob. Being an acquaintance makes you family in even the loosest sense, and it's hard to lose family. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Rob sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Condolences Rob. Shocking. Remember the good times indeed, it's the best thing to do in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Rob... Dunno about you, but I've always figured friends were pretty hard to come by. Harder even, in ways, than family; certainly harder to come by are friends who become family. Otherwise... been there, done that too. What more to say. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks to you all. Terry was far from perfect, but he was my friend, and I loved him. Friends come as a package deal; warts and all. My condolences for your losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sorry to hear about you losing your friend. I have a good friend I've known since 1967. A drummer also. He is no Ginger Baker, or Corky Laing, but I would take him over any other drummer. He knew I was no Jack Bruce, or Felix Pappalardi either. We played well together. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I've had a few friends turn into worm food. Some of them got it in horrible ways. Sucks to be them. Reminds you to think about how long you'll be alive... and then think harder about how long you'll be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Very sorry to hear about the death of your friend. Condolences to you, his other friends and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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