Looking back at our nearly two years on the road together, I recall my people often listening to their favorite KHSU program online. Once in a while they would call Mad Dr. Matt, the host of Alternative Therapy, with updates about our location or my condition.
Now, one year after my passing, Jim has had a little fun with iMovie to create this tribute video featuring yours truly, the voice of Matty Dread and inspawrational music from Kelly’s Lot …
NOTE: No crying allowed! Unless they are tears of joy for all the fond memories we shared together as a pack.
Special thanks to the Mad Doctor for his special Jerry tribute show (#379 – 10/11/08) and frequent shout-outs! And many more to Frankie and his Rockin’ people for use of this acoustic version of Today from their Kelly’s Lot album Trio.
I believe the song says it all, and Barney helps us show at the end of the video … that it is all about the present.
OMG! This was beautiful!!! I held my tears back… until you played Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’… Sorry, couldn’t help it…
Jerry looked so happy and full of life… all the way till the end. You truly gave him a wonderful gift… another 2 years… and Jerry gave back a gift as well, to all of us… the gift of HOPE!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!
We love you Jerry!!!
Jake’s Mom
Dear Jim and René,
What a lovely tribute to Jerry, and to the wonderful and transformative love you shared. Sorry, but your “No crying allowed” note came too late 🙂 The tears started rolling before I even got to read it! The video truly captures Jerry’s joy for living life to the fullest, his utter happiness, and his precious bond with you.
Jerry continues to touch so many lives and inspire us to live better, be better and love more selflessly. How can you watch this video and not feel your heart open wide?
Thank you for continuing to share Jerry’s world, and yours with us! I hope this anniversary finds you filled with happy memories and peace.
With love and gratitude-
Shahrzad
This is a beautiful tribute. What a happy guy! Thank you so much Jerry
for all your wisdom, bravery, and zest for life! You inspire us all.
Thank you again for all you do Jim and Rene, for sharing Jerry’s story with us.
Eve, Romeo, and family
Awesome tribute! I love the picture of Jerry and Barney with their heads in the holes.
Thank you for sharing Jerry with us all.
Chuy & Eleanor