rayfallon Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I feel like a balloon with all the air let out. Funny thing though, Bucky would be laughing about it... How strange that it should happen during the traditional "Wildwood Weekend" when Bucky would be found in front of the Garden State with a plastic cup of beer haranguing every group and every individual that passed by. Like Pepe, truly one of a kind. And like Pepe, if someone were to start a thread of "Bucky Swan stories" it would eventually be longer than "The History of the Westshoremen" or longer in fact than the Pentateuch of the Old Testament. There's an awful lot of funny, inspirational, true stories that can, and should be told about Bucky. And about the RIP? I don't think anyone up there will rest in peace from today onward, and they'll be better off for the addition. And Gabriel better go back to practicing every day. Be rough getting showed up by a rookie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyBassDrum Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Bucky was one of our Brass instructors back with the Meadowlarks in the mid/late 60's along with Gus Wilke. He had a way of making you comfortable, but drawing the best out of you. If you look back at both The Meadowlarks & St Andrews, we were truly blessed to have had two of the best instructors, mentors & friends we possibly could have. Back then, as kids usually do, I really don't think I appreciated just how lucky we were. May he rest in peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_BugleBoy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I still can not believe the story of Bucky and Archie !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossop Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Beautifully said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossop Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I feel like a balloon with all the air let out. Funny thing though, Bucky would be laughing about it... How strange that it should happen during the traditional "Wildwood Weekend" when Bucky would be found in front of the Garden State with a plastic cup of beer haranguing every group and every individual that passed by. Like Pepe, truly one of a kind. And like Pepe, if someone were to start a thread of "Bucky Swan stories" it would eventually be longer than "The History of the Westshoremen" or longer in fact than the Pentateuch of the Old Testament. There's an awful lot of funny, inspirational, true stories that can, and should be told about Bucky. And about the RIP? I don't think anyone up there will rest in peace from today onward, and they'll be better off for the addition. And Gabriel better go back to practicing every day. Be rough getting showed up by a rookie. Beautifully said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajlisko Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 BUCKY'S WORLD In Bucky's World Where we go to escape, There is never a frown, Or a tear. It's a world full of welcome, And smiles, and joy, Where no one need cower, Or fear. Bucky's World is festive, With music and drink, Where camaraderie lives, Through the year. A chamber of fable, And legend, and myth, With his fanciful stories, To hear. It's to this special world, That we always return, To see Swanee, The musical seer. For his impish grin, And devilish style, To our hearts, Is so very dear. With a nickname like Broadway, He is surely a star, An eternal child, Still filled with cheer. And to keep him that way, In Bucky's World, If you treat him nice, He'll let you buy him a beer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciD Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) BUCKY'S WORLD In Bucky's World Where we go to escape, There is never a frown, Or a tear. It's a world full of welcome, And smiles, and joy, Where no one need cower, Or fear. Bucky's World is festive, With music and drink, Where camaraderie lives, Through the year. A chamber of fable, And legend, and myth, With his fanciful stories, To hear. It's to this special world, That we always return, To see Swanee, The musical seer. For his impish grin, And devilish style, To our hearts, Is so very dear. With a nickname like Broadway, He is surely a star, An eternal child, Still filled with cheer. And to keep him that way, In Bucky's World, If you treat him nice, He'll let you buy him a beer. I hope you don't mind.... I shared this on my facebook page!! Hugs!!! Edited September 8, 2013 by NanciD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciD Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I feel like a balloon with all the air let out. Funny thing though, Bucky would be laughing about it... How strange that it should happen during the traditional "Wildwood Weekend" when Bucky would be found in front of the Garden State with a plastic cup of beer haranguing every group and every individual that passed by. Like Pepe, truly one of a kind. And like Pepe, if someone were to start a thread of "Bucky Swan stories" it would eventually be longer than "The History of the Westshoremen" or longer in fact than the Pentateuch of the Old Testament. There's an awful lot of funny, inspirational, true stories that can, and should be told about Bucky. And about the RIP? I don't think anyone up there will rest in peace from today onward, and they'll be better off for the addition. And Gabriel better go back to practicing every day. Be rough getting showed up by a rookie. I love this tribute!!! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushdm86 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 On behalf of the Bushwackers organization we send our condolences to the family of Tommy Swan, the Skyliners, Melrose Blackhawks, Saints and the countless number of drum corps members taught and inspired by Mr. Swan. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucbari Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I feel like a balloon with all the air let out. Funny thing though, Bucky would be laughing about it... How strange that it should happen during the traditional "Wildwood Weekend" when Bucky would be found in front of the Garden State with a plastic cup of beer haranguing every group and every individual that passed by. Like Pepe, truly one of a kind. And like Pepe, if someone were to start a thread of "Bucky Swan stories" it would eventually be longer than "The History of the Westshoremen" or longer in fact than the Pentateuch of the Old Testament. There's an awful lot of funny, inspirational, true stories that can, and should be told about Bucky. And about the RIP? I don't think anyone up there will rest in peace from today onward, and they'll be better off for the addition. And Gabriel better go back to practicing every day. Be rough getting showed up by a rookie. WOW!!! I hadn't heard. We've lost a legend. I guess I'll say the same thing that many people here would say. I'm one of the thousands of kids that this great legend taught. He was my very 1st instructor, Raiders of 88 Highland Park New Jersey, 1967. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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