Walter Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) I had two more girls I marched with die in June......on the same day !!! The first one was 49 of cancer and the second 46 of a sudden heart attack!!! Here's to you ladies, we had a lot of fun together. Thanks for the memories. Edited August 11, 2008 by Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKBari Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Leah Wara, 1988 Emerald Knights color guard. Died May 1989 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuStu Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't think anyone has mentioned Julia Brabson thus far. Julia was from Bloomington, IN, and she marched 27th Lancers in '84 and '86. Her brother, Steve, marched Star, 27th and Garfield. She died in a car crash in 1989, and it was a tremendous loss for all of us. She was a talented, brilliant, beautiful woman who was taken far too soon. Also, it was not until I saw old friends at finals last weekend that I learned of the death of Patsy Bonfiglio. I'm proud to have been a small part of the Lancer family she loved so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppet Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 This is a very interesting thread insomuch as it has made me think about some folks who I hadn't thought about in a while. In my previous post I didn't put down any names because I could probably fill this page up. I will however mention my buddy Ray who was known as Konga in drum corps circles. We lost him Thanksgiving eve of 2007 and his loss is still felt very profoundly. He represented my longest standing friendship in drumcorps going back to 1964 when we were both in Jr. High school. At this point in my life I find myself looking back a lot and the memories of those who have passed on are a source of peace cause I know someday, we'll march together again. Nothing like being reminded of our own mortality. Earlier in this thread I listed those who I could remember from St Joe's and St. Rita's including Ray and his brother George (sidemouth) Richardson. But I left one name off the list that of the wonderful Fran Virgilio who we lost after the airliner crashed into tower 1 on September 11th. The world was truly diminished by her loss. http://www.stritasbrassmen.org/Fran%20Page.htm Puppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammy6917 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 As you have all mentioned....too many to young. but here goes..... My Dad who supported me through every show. Cathy Collins.....Guardsmen Middlesex county Patty Gangi......Guardsmen Middlesex county Becca Karp to cancer...St Johns Beverly,MA Danielle Tarsook....St John's Beverly MA Gail Dean to cancer....one of the best people I have known. too many instructors to mention but all a great influnce to me....and a great loss to this wonderful thing we call Drum Corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdt1972 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 One of our Baritones from Suncoast (1992-1994), Ian Tillman. I did not see him after the 1994 season and got news of his death a few years ago. http://www.theiantilmannfoundation.org/ His family is doing great work in his memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet77 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Too many, too young... Staff and friends... Don Angelica James Costello Jack Dames Father Joseph Donovan Bob Hoffman Ed Holmes John McCauliffe Bobby Thompson Marching members and friends... Frank Borow (Bridgemen soprano) Tom Clark (Muchachos DM) Bob Fortus (Bridgemen soprano) John "Moon" Marino (Bridgemen snare) Joe "Puppet" Natale (Bushwackers baritone) Gregg Reddick (Bridgemen baritone/The guy in the red wig in 1980) Dave Rinaldi (Muchachos cymbals) ...As Rob H quoted, "every man's death diminishes me". How very true! These fine men all impacted my life in a very profound way. Rest in peace, gentlemen. You are missed by many. Edited June 19, 2012 by trumpet77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet77 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Too many, too young... Staff and friends... Don Angelica James Costello Jack Dames Father Joseph Donovan Bob Hoffman Ed Holmes John McCauliffe Bobby Thompson Marching members and friends... Frank Borow (Bridgemen soprano) Tom Clark (Muchachos DM) Bob Fortus (Bridgemen soprano) John "Moon" Marino (Bridgemen snare) Joe "Puppet" Natale (Bushwackers baritone) Gregg Reddick (Bridgemen baritone/The guy in the red wig in 1980) Dave Rinaldi (Muchachos cymbals) ...As Rob H quoted, "every man's death diminishes me". How very true! These fine men all impacted my life in a very profound way. Rest in peace, gentlemen. You are missed by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet77 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I was not aware that you marched '76 Muchachos! How awesome a drum corps career you have had so far! I know that Dave Rinaldo was taken in a car accident, but was Tommy Clarke (DM-Muchachos) involved in car accident also? 1982 BD 1979, 1980, 1981 - Spirit of Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeJay Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Maybe I missed her in previous postings.....but Julie Zerhusen (Dickmeyer) should be in this list. She marched Pioneer (Color Guard) 1996 till at least 1998 (but could have been longer). She passed away in 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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