Hello Everyone,
I am Rich's cousin Jill. I recently discovered your postings about Rich; the depth of feeling expressed and geographic range of your postings were very moving to view. We are very grateful for your messages of support and sympathy. On behalf of Rich's family I want to extend to all of you a personal invitation to attend Rich's memorial celebration this weekend. Indeed, the condolences must be returned to you folks as well. It was as much a shock to us as it was to your community. He was diagnosed just after his annual Christmas visit to Rochester (NY); the illness progressed much more rapidly than any of us, including Rich, imagined it would. We have all been caught 'off guard'.
The memorial celebration is being held, in part, to help us recapture Rich's 'joie de vivre' and shake off the shrouds of sadness. I'm sure Rich would want us to 'make a joyful noise'; in that music we will surely feel his warmth, see his smile and hear his laughter. So, please come if you can. After a small program of speakers and performances by Button Box musicians, we would feel honored to receive whatever musical offerings you may bring.
Warm regards,
~ Jill (Morse) Menezes
Sunday, April 19th at the Sunderland Public Library
directions: http://www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.org/Abo...irections.shtml )
12:30 pm – 1pm find the library
1pm – roughly 2pm – Program (interior room @ Library)
Speakers
Musical interludes
2pm – 3pm – Reception
Food – refreshments will be provided
More Music!
In addition to the above we are hoping to enjoy a slide presentation, impromptu musical offerings, and weather permitting some Morris Dancing. The tone of this celebration will be informal; please wear what you like, what is comfortable. Bring yourselves, musical instruments if you have any, and your memories of this beloved man, friend, father, brother and son.
You are invited also to upload any photos or stories you’d like to share on Rich’s new Wiki site: http://richmorse.pbwiki.com
See you Sunday,
~ Jill M.
