GeddyRulz Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 My brother-in-law died Tuesday morning, from complications following open-heart surgery. He was 51 and had two young children. We feel just terrible for my sister and those kids. He was a big Rush fan; it's what cemented my friendship with him, when my sister began dating him 18 years ago. We'd go to the Rush shows together, try playing Rush songs together (him on drums, me on bass), talk about Rush. I was approached about finding some Rush music for his funeral today (Sat, 10/28), and didn't hesitate with my choice. "The Garden," of course! So appropriate. I played it for my sister, and she loved it. She was bawling, just as I've been bawling, listening to it this week with Chris in mind. The minister, surpringly, already knows the song, but felt it would be better if I RECITE the words, as a poem or reading, rather than play the actual 7-minute song. So that's part of my long day today: reading The Garden aloud at a funeral service and trying to get through it. Practice has helped; we'll see how it goes. Thanks for reading. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Sorry to hear this. Stand tall for your brother in law today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 My condolences. It's a very fitting tribute to your brother-in-law and friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Sorry for your loss GR...my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I'm terribly sorry for your loss, sir. I shall be remembering you and the family in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 You have my sincere condolences on your great loss, GR. The Garden sounds like a perfect tribute to your brother in law. You and your sister and family will be in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Im so sorry for your lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 It's okay if you cry you know. Please let us know how it went. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thoughts and prayers coming the way of your family...he was lost way too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 My condolences to you and your sis and your family GR .. I am so sorry, and as I'm sure you realize, words cannot do justice to the emotions you and your family are feeling .. Hang in there and lean on your big Rush family here when you need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Sorry for your loss. I’m hoping you find the strength to get through your reading. I’m thinking about you today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NIck Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 GeddyRulz, thoughts, love & prayers to you & your family. As you know my father died a few weeks ago, and I included a few words from THE GARDEN in his eulogy. When my time comes, THE GARDEN will be played. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Dude. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks to everyone for the responses. It went well - all that practice must've helped. I recited The Garden entirely without notes, with good inflection, and no tears. (Tears certainly came before and after.) I humbly accepted praise on how well I did, then drove home from the service playing a mix of Rush tracks - sending Chris off with a last blast of our favorite band. Another note: those CDs of "classical renditions of Rush songs" came in handy again today. I had the funeral parlor play them throughout calling hours. To an older person with an aversion to hard rock, they were completely inoffensive and tasteful. To me and some others, it was "Hey, that's actually Limelight!" (I'm referring to "A Baroque Tribute to Rush" and the superior "Exit Stage Right: A String Quartet Tribute to Rush.") 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Sounds like a nice tribute to your friend. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 My brother-in-law died Tuesday morning, from complications following open-heart surgery. He was 51 and had two young children. We feel just terrible for my sister and those kids. He was a big Rush fan; it's what cemented my friendship with him, when my sister began dating him 18 years ago. We'd go to the Rush shows together, try playing Rush songs together (him on drums, me on bass), talk about Rush. I was approached about finding some Rush music for his funeral today (Sat, 10/28), and didn't hesitate with my choice. "The Garden," of course! So appropriate. I played it for my sister, and she loved it. She was bawling, just as I've been bawling, listening to it this week with Chris in mind. The minister, surpringly, already knows the song, but felt it would be better if I RECITE the words, as a poem or reading, rather than play the actual 7-minute song. So that's part of my long day today: reading The Garden aloud at a funeral service and trying to get through it. Practice has helped; we'll see how it goes. Thanks for reading. --> I hope this helps you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toymaker Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 My condolences to you. I think the band would be very touched to know that this song, which has sort of capped their career, is being used in this way as a tribute to a person's life and the people he connected with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 My condolences to you and your family GR. Since my father passed away, I have had a difficult time listening to The Garden to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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