[TPIN] "It is a fearful thing to love that which time may possess"/ R.I.P MF

[RickTrumpetMan at aol.com]

I heard an NPR journalism show last weekend on that theme.   It  concerned 
the sense of sudden profound reality altering loss and how  it affects us and 
leaves it's mark on us after it's passing.
 
That quote was inscribed on a antebellum tombstone and the author  of the 
piece used it as a point of departure for a treatise on unexpected  demise.
 
Maynard was such an integral part of my musical life from the time I  was 
about 15 years old, that it's hard to quantify the riches he bestowed  on me 
through his music.
 
I found out about his passing at one of my schools, while surfing  the web.  
It came up when I googled him,  which I usually  do just to see what's new and 
I thought I'd find out if there was more  about his canceled tour.  And there 
it was.  
 
I was at an open house at one of the schools I teach at for new  students and 
their families so I couldn't show any emotion (I'm not  really the effusive 
type anyway usually) but I fought back tears until I  got in my car to drive 
home.
 
Om Sai Rom.  Mr. Ferguson.  Thank you for  illuminating our world with your 
talent.
 
I am forever in your debt for showing me what is possible with enough  purity 
of spirit.
 
Our world is a poorer place for your passing.  Of that I'm  doubtlessly 
convinced. 
 
Our loss is heaven's gain, though.  With Bill Chase and Cat Anderson  on 
split lead as well the aforementioned contractor Gabriel.
 
(The Roof trusses on THAT joint are shuddering tonight!)
 
Rest in peace my friend.
 
You will live forever in the hearts of your admirers and musicians  
everywhere.
 
 
Rick Price
Legacy Brass Ensemble
Charlotte,NC