When I am gone, release me, let me go, I Have so many things to see and do. You Mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be Happy that we had these years. Grieve For a while for if grieve you must, Then Let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s Only for a while that we must part, So Bless the memories within your heart. I Won’t be far away for life goes on. So if You need me, call and I well come. Though you can’t see me or touch me , I’ll be Near and if you listen with your heart , You’ll hear all of my love around, soft And clear. And when you must come This way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile And say, “WELCOME HOME”
DAN, TO A FUNNY GREAT OUTGOING SPIRITED GUY!! YOU WELL BE MISSED MAUH!!! GARFIELD
I'm at a loss for words as I'm still hurting..., still trying to ignore this ache in my heart; this void that's left, this emptyness that only "you" filled, that only "you " had a right to claim. For 20 years we became a part of eachother, yet were always so far apart. I looked up to you, loved everything about you, even wanted to "be" you but knew I never could. We had so much in common, speaking almost a language that only "we" knew. Laughing at the dumbest shit. I know life goes on, time heals all wounds, but Dan this is very hard. I will miss you immensly, so much that you can never really know. You'll always be in my heart and we will be together soon enough to listen to some death metal and talk about Hollywood. Forever your friend...
It's me Bill again; on the way to work this morning I was listening to that new Lamb of God cd that I had burned for you called "Sacrament" and I thought of you. I wanted to thank you for getting me in touch with Heather because talking to her somoehow brings me closer to you in spirit. I will call and talk to Freddy later today as he called lastnight but I had stepped out. You can't just up and take off without saying anything to anyone. But...., YOU DID, and you told me you loved me so what am I complaining about? Ha! I hope you don't mind me checking in from time to time, as this time I know you're listening. Slayer is playing the Excel Energy Center with Marilyn Manson soon with all the original line up. Dave Lombardo came out of retirement I guess and they have a new album out but I've yet to hear it. I may go check out Velvet Revolver with Alice in Chains on the 29th, but can't help feeling wierd about the Alice in Chains deal. I mean come on! Without Lane Staley, it's just not the same. You know what I mean! Ha! That's like seeing Nirvana without Cobain! ridiculous if you ask me. Well, gotta get to work...., I'll talk to you soon yeah?
There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold And she's buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed With a word she can get what she came for. Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven.
There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure 'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings. In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings, Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven. Ooh, it makes me wonder, Ooh, it makes me wonder.
There's a feeling I get when I look to the west, And my spirit is crying for leaving. In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees, And the voices of those who standing looking. Ooh, it makes me wonder, Ooh, it really makes me wonder.
And it's whispered that soon if we all call the tune Then the piper will lead us to reason. And a new day will dawn for those who stand long And the forests will echo with laughter.
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now, It's just a spring clean for the May queen. Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on. And it makes me wonder.
Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know, The piper's calling you to join him, Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.
And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our soul. There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How everything still turns to gold. And if you listen very hard The tune will come to you at last. When all are one and one is all To be a rock and not to roll.
I talked to Freddy and he's hanging in there, not to worry. I told him I would do some research on the computer to find him a good price to your Memorial on the 26th but your sister probably found the cheapest. He wants to bring your dog along too and I'm like....ok. Ha! Anyways, I think rather than send flowers I might send a plant instead as it will live longer. Then maybe Jess can take it home and tend to it. Your Memorial is also being held on Shane's 34th birthday which is a little odd, but that's just the way it panned out. You know? Heather said it was just fine for me to keep in touch with you thru this web site and that made me feel better as I didn't want to be hogging it all up for myself or anything! Ha! "Sister just wants it all honey!!!" HA! This helps me Dan; to correspond with you this way. It keeps my memories fresh and healthy. I wish you would've shared with me your failing health but I understand why you wouldn't have; because I certainly would've worried myself sick about you. Now it's just a matter of acceptance, and that will come easier with time. I've no one to talk about Death Metal now and that really stinks! Shane listens to all that "girly" stuff and it seems the rest of the world are top 40 queens. Ha! But I won't allow my fondness for it to fade and will continue to go to shows from time to time. Remember how you were going to come up here and go with me to Cannibal Corpse and let George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher just tear your freaking face off! Ha! You just cracked me up when I read that letter. Still makes me laugh. You were certainly were one of a kind Dan. They don't make 'em like you too much anymore. I'll talk to you soon my friend...
Can you believe this picture that Angela found in an old shoe box? This was back in 1990 when we lived on Monroe Street in NE Minneapolis. You were only about 24 years old! Ha! I can't believe how long ago that was or yet seems. Angela was going out with Erin Ryan and we all lived together. We were "true sista's" back then girl! Ha! That's when I actually had hair. Too funny! Was that before Joey-Oey or after? I can't remember...So much of the time between then and now seems like a haze. I "do" remember having one hell of a time though, even with Erin!!! Film at 11:00! Crazy, crazy, crazy!
6 comments:
To those I loved and those who love me
When I am gone, release me, let me go, I
Have so many things to see and do. You
Mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be
Happy that we had these years. Grieve
For a while for if grieve you must, Then
Let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s
Only for a while that we must part, So
Bless the memories within your heart. I
Won’t be far away for life goes on. So if
You need me, call and I well come.
Though you can’t see me or touch me , I’ll be
Near and if you listen with your heart ,
You’ll hear all of my love around, soft
And clear. And when you must come
This way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile
And say, “WELCOME HOME”
DAN, TO A FUNNY GREAT OUTGOING SPIRITED GUY!! YOU WELL BE MISSED
MAUH!!!
GARFIELD
Dear Dan,
I'm at a loss for words as I'm still hurting..., still trying to ignore this ache in my heart; this void that's left, this emptyness that only "you" filled, that only "you " had a right to claim. For 20 years we became a part of eachother, yet were always so far apart. I looked up to you, loved everything about you, even wanted to "be" you but knew I never could. We had so much in common, speaking almost a language that only "we" knew. Laughing at the dumbest shit. I know life goes on, time heals all wounds, but Dan this is very hard. I will miss you immensly, so much that you can never really know. You'll always be in my heart and we will be together soon enough to listen to some death metal and talk about Hollywood. Forever your friend...
Bill Strong / Minnesota
Hi Dan,
It's me Bill again; on the way to work this morning I was listening to that new Lamb of God cd that I had burned for you called "Sacrament" and I thought of you. I wanted to thank you for getting me in touch with Heather because talking to her somoehow brings me closer to you in spirit. I will call and talk to Freddy later today as he called lastnight but I had stepped out. You can't just up and take off without saying anything to anyone. But...., YOU DID, and you told me you loved me so what am I complaining about? Ha! I hope you don't mind me checking in from time to time, as this time I know you're listening. Slayer is playing the Excel Energy Center with Marilyn Manson soon with all the original line up. Dave Lombardo came out of retirement I guess and they have a new album out but I've yet to hear it. I may go check out Velvet Revolver with Alice in Chains on the 29th, but can't help feeling wierd about the Alice in Chains deal. I mean come on! Without Lane Staley, it's just not the same. You know what I mean! Ha! That's like seeing Nirvana without Cobain! ridiculous if you ask me. Well, gotta get to work...., I'll talk to you soon yeah?
Your Friend Forever,
Bill
Stairway To Heaven / Led Zeppelin
There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for.
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven.
There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings,
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it makes me wonder.
There's a feeling I get when I look to the west,
And my spirit is crying for leaving.
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees,
And the voices of those who standing looking.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it really makes me wonder.
And it's whispered that soon if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason.
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter.
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now,
It's just a spring clean for the May queen.
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on.
And it makes me wonder.
Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know,
The piper's calling you to join him,
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul.
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold.
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last.
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll.
And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
08/16/2007
Hey Buddy,
I talked to Freddy and he's hanging in there, not to worry. I told him I would do some research on the computer to find him a good price to your Memorial on the 26th but your sister probably found the cheapest. He wants to bring your dog along too and I'm like....ok. Ha! Anyways, I think rather than send flowers I might send a plant instead as it will live longer. Then maybe Jess can take it home and tend to it. Your Memorial is also being held on Shane's 34th birthday which is a little odd, but that's just the way it panned out. You know? Heather said it was just fine for me to keep in touch with you thru this web site and that made me feel better as I didn't want to be hogging it all up for myself or anything! Ha! "Sister just wants it all honey!!!" HA! This helps me Dan; to correspond with you this way. It keeps my memories fresh and healthy. I wish you would've shared with me your failing health but I understand why you wouldn't have; because I certainly would've worried myself sick about you. Now it's just a matter of acceptance, and that will come easier with time. I've no one to talk about Death Metal now and that really stinks! Shane listens to all that "girly" stuff and it seems the rest of the world are top 40 queens. Ha! But I won't allow my fondness for it to fade and will continue to go to shows from time to time. Remember how you were going to come up here and go with me to Cannibal Corpse and let George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher just tear your freaking face off! Ha! You just cracked me up when I read that letter. Still makes me laugh. You were certainly were one of a kind Dan. They don't make 'em like you too much anymore. I'll talk to you soon my friend...
Love,
Bill
08/18/2007
Hey Dan,
Can you believe this picture that Angela found in an old shoe box? This was back in 1990 when we lived on Monroe Street in NE Minneapolis. You were only about 24 years old! Ha! I can't believe how long ago that was or yet seems. Angela was going out with Erin Ryan and we all lived together. We were "true sista's" back then girl! Ha! That's when I actually had hair. Too funny! Was that before Joey-Oey or after? I can't remember...So much of the time between then and now seems like a haze. I "do" remember having one hell of a time though, even with Erin!!! Film at 11:00! Crazy, crazy, crazy!
Your Friend,
Bill
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