My mom
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Look at these two.
Strolling down Market Street in the late 1940's, this photo was taken directly in front of the Warfield Theater, a place I imagine the vast majority of those reading this post have stood many times.
That's my mom & dad. A couple of stunners IMO. What the hell happened to ME I always asked?!?!
They must have found me in the bushes.
Well, at the age of 96 my mom passed away this morning. She's been in failing health and we knew it was coming but damn it still hurts, more than I expected given that I've had time to get ready.
But I guess you can never really get ready for this.
Anyway, I'm feeling misty and VLZUTI and felt like posting this, so indulge me.
What a couple eh?
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two movie stars out for a
two movie stars out for a stroll!!
and no, never quite ready, fo sure...
sorry for your loss, Lance....raise your glass high...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Localcountyline
I'm sorry you lost your mom
I'm sorry you lost your mom Lance. A hard time for sure, no matter what the circumstance.
What a special photo of your folks, so cool on its own, but knowing they are in front of the
Warfield must be amazing for you, considering all the times you (many of us) were there.
Take care man. Wishing you the best.
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Dear Lance, she was beautiful
Dear Lance, she was beautiful and your dad was such a looker, too. They are something special together.
Your loss is deep and shocking, it turns out there's no way to really be prepared. I'm sorry.
Much love, you are held in our hearts.
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Much love brother.
Much love brother.
Such a classy couple.
Your Mom has gone on.
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my condolences, Lance
my condolences, Lance
I'll be dealing with a similar loss perhaps within the next few years... my mom is 87 and dad is 91... this past July my brothers and I moved them out of their home of 45 years into an independent living facility near Syracuse, NY... thankfully, they both have good mental faculties (but they do have mobility issues), and both have adapted very well to their new living arrangement
Judit and others are right, there really is no way to prepare oneself for the loss of a parent... try to focus on the good times and positive memories
((((( strength and resolve )))))
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Aw. Sorry, Lance.
Aw. Sorry, Lance.
Yesterday (my birthday) was the 7th ann'y of my Mom's wake. She passed on the day we flew my son off to college and was waked on my birthday.
Sort of our own "Days Between" thingy.
Condolences, Brother.
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My Condolences Lance
My Condolences Lance
Sorry your hurting brother
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Lance our friend
Lance our friend
I know that you were a loving and doting son
nearby and close and loving right till this chapter was written and the next verse begins
and you were both so lucky to have each other
i'm glad they found you in the bushes and I couldn't agree more from a physical standpoint
And I'm sure a tiny bit of their Grace flowed into that Warfield building and through Jerry iand Carlos and all of the amazing musicians that have blessed us in that shrine
But it's clear they taught you well and passed on many fine qualities and I hope that you are eternally grateful
I went to two services recently and I'm going to share a quote of something I wrote and read on Tuesday
"it's not a time to mourn the loss
but rather a time to celebrate the gain"
blessings and joy in your sorrow
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Very sorry for your loss,
Very sorry for your loss, Lance.
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Our most heartfelt
Our most heartfelt condolences, Lance.
>What the hell happened to ME I always asked?!?!
Mom taught you Humility - she was a good one.
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So sorry for your loss Lance
So sorry for your loss Lance
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sorry for your loss, lance.
sorry for your loss, lance.
love to you and your family.
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That's a great pic, Lance.
That's a great pic, Lance.
Condolences to you & your family, brother.
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My condolences, Lance.
My condolences, Lance.
They look like a great couple, and you're a good son.
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Condolences to you & family
Condolences to you & family Lance. {{{{ Lance's Mom }}}}
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So sorry for your loss Lance.
So sorry for your loss Lance. That pic is so great. Good looking couple.
I've lost both my parents in the last 2 1/2 years. Just as you say, no matter how you think you're "ready", whatever that means, it's still a kick in the heart.
After four days of family being together, gathered round her bed, spending time, and holding her hand, the finality still was heartbreaking with my mom.
I sincerely wish you much love and heart strength as you navigate these days. One great thing is going through all the photos, and I hope they bring you joy and good memories.
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Lance- When I picture you
Lance- When I picture you through the black screen. I see a lot of you in that pic.
Outgoing, confident, and a class act.
Sorry for your loss brother.
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Swing Low Sweet Chariot Love
Swing Low Sweet Chariot ............Love And Peace Lance
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I am so very very sorry Lance
I am so very very sorry Lance.
I know how this feels, loosing my mother in 2015 just crushed me.
Your mother's spirit, presence and being will always be with you.
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences.
May She Rest In Peace.
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beautiful photo. love and
beautiful photo. love and strength to you, lance, and family. condolences.
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{{{{{Vibes for Lance and
{{{{{Vibes for Lance and Lance's mom.}}}}}
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They were classy, beautiful
They were classy, beautiful and dashing.
What a wonderful thing they did bringing you into this world and raising you to be the world citizen you are.
Words fall short, but love is the key.
Be well, friend.
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Condolences to you Lance.
Condolences to you Lance.
I know how it feels, I lost my mom around the same time last year.
Never easy losing your mom.
It still hurts but I try to remember the good times we had.
Hang in there.
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No wonder you are so tall.
No wonder you are so tall. Good looking folks there.
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You were in my thoughts last week at the club house. I imagined scraping some love and beauty off the walls into a sweaty softball for you and her, and pitching it your way. Peace to you dear.
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sorry for you loss, Lance,
sorry for you loss, Lance, condolences to you and your family.
lovely photo of your folks.
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A fine looking couple there
A fine looking couple there to be sure Lance.
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
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Cool photo!
Cool photo!
wishing u strength and peace during your time of loss
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Sorry to hear Lance.
Sorry to hear Lance. Godspeed to your mom my friend.
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That's a great photo, Lance.
That's a great photo, Lance.
Condolences. Sounds like a lovely woman.
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My condolences to you and
My condolences to you and your family, Lance.
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They are striking! And it
They are striking! And it sounds like she lived 'a plenty. Hang in there.
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nice b&w pic of your folks.
nice b&w pic of your folks. Sorry for your loss.
((((((Lance))))))
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My condolences,
My condolences,
I tried to clean up the pic a bit.
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Hey thanks everybody.
Hey thanks everybody.
It's been a couple of days and I just looked at this now; I really appreciate all the good & thoughtful words.
I'm usually not one for these type of threads, especially when one starts it themself, but it just sort of went that way, and I sure did like seeing that photo when I opened this thread just now.
I've always loved that photo.
Anyway, all is well and on it goes.
Thanks again.
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Nice work backroads
Nice work backroads
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Thanks for sharing that pic
Thanks for sharing that pic Lance. Love and Light to you and yours !
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Peace to you, Lance, and to
Peace to you, Lance, and to everyone else that she touched in her life.
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From one motherless child to
From one motherless child to another, peace and strength to you and your family, Lance.
If it's any comfort, your Mom will always be with you in heart and mind.
Nice looking couple.
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Condolences, Lance.
Condolences, Lance.
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peace to you brother.
peace to you brother.
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Lots of love and peace being
Lots of love and peace being sent your way, Lance. I love that picture. What a treasure to have.
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Zone out
U know
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Richie havens
Richie havens
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Our condolences Tom.
Our condolences Tom.
Great photo, a dapper-looking couple!
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BTW, thanks for the effort on
BTW, thanks for the effort and excellent work on the photo Backroads Bill.
That's very cool and naturally I saved it, but I'm not sure which version I like better. There's something about the imperfections that fits the photo to me.
Still, that was very thoughtful and is very appreciated.
And Jammin' Joel, you crack me up.
Thanks again everyone.
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I am very sorrowful for your
I am very sorrowful for your loss, Mr. Lance.
My Heartfelt condolences go out to You, and Family.
May Love & Strength help you get through this Transition. My Good thoughts toward you & Family.
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Sorry Bro
Sorry Bro
Great shot of the folks
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Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss
Beautiful couple!
And it never is easy