Michael "Cozy" Baker Passes Away

[camel lips]

To "Cozy"........

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

And never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

And auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,

For auld lang syne.

We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!

And surely I'll be mine!

And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes

And pou'd the gowans fine.

We've wandered mony a weary foot,

Sin' auld lang syne.

We twa hae sported i' the burn,

From morning sun till dine,

But seas between us braid hae roared

Sin' auld lang syne.

And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,

And gie's a hand o' thine;

We'll tak' a right good willie-waught,,

For auld lang syne.

"Our tentative plans are to have a service on the afternoon of 17 Jan 09 in Guntersville, AL. All are invited to share stories, music, singing, reading poems or scriptures, playing instruments, etc. Although, we will have a bit of traditional, Mike would like his family & friends to share this time with moments and memories. When details are finalized we will get the word out. If you know you will be playing, sharing, singing, etc., please let us know. It will help in planning. There might be some last minute decisions and that is okay, too.

Of course we need one or more volunteers to play taps?"

Very touching.I wonder if the family would find it appropriate if we were to work up a brass arrangement of this and play it at his memorial?????????????

Who has the contact information on the family?I for one am in.

Edited December 28, 2008 by camel lips

[84BDsop]

I only met him once...and was thrown off by those wierd glasses. I regret that I never got the chance to know him better...and that he could not see En Garde one day.

RIP, Cozy

[Mellodoug1]

The "Ghost Riders" mini corps send our heartfelt sympathies to his immediate family. Cozy was a true icon in the Drum Corps World. Your extended drum corps family will miss you tremendously. I knew Cozy well and he was a HUGE advocate in the mini corps movement. His positive approach and kindness will never be forgotten.

Doug Mellenthine / Ghost Riders co-director & founder.

[bob&annie]

Cozy, my friend, we are truly going to miss you. You made it possible for Annie to get to and enjoy so many shows. We truly enjoyed our time together, and Thanksgiving will never be the same. Say hello to Jerry, Jim, Gail et al and make sure to send Steve and John back some juicy quotes in only your inimitable style. Our condolances to the family and many lives Cozy positively touched. Love Bob & Annie

[cmdiddle]

He might not have remembered your name, but he always knew the corps you marched with.

In the brotherhood of drum corps he was always your friend.

The Gulf Coast Sound family sends its deepest sympathies to the Baker clan.

[bob&annie]

Cozy, we will miss you dearly. Remember it's a gated community, so please send the combination. This is happening in reverse, but you must have been needed more. See you. Love Annie

[strutta]

With Deepest Sympathy to his Family and Friends,

Mass Brass

[Forever_Knight]

My wife and I met Cozy for the first time in Indy at BOA. He was at the Drum Corps World booth and saw our corps jackets. He called us over and began a conversation with us, telling us some great stories. He seemed to know everyone we knew in the activity. We saw him last at the Minicorps venue this year at DCA. He remembered us and was such a great person to talk to. We will miss him, and extend our thoughts and prayers to his family.

[Fastone]

I'm very sorry to hear the news, it's extremely sad in this time of giving that once again someone special is taken from us. May he rest in peace.

Edited December 28, 2008 by Fastone

[camel lips]

I did not realize that Cozy was only 58 years old.Shocker there.

http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Edited December 28, 2008 by camel lips