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Post by kimc on Jan 20, 2006 6:35:47 GMT -5
Bob, I read your post and thought I had misread it so I read it again. You and your family are an amazing group of people. I live in Maine so I do plan to attend. Thank you so much for the invitation.
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Post by ctcowsillfan on Jan 20, 2006 8:51:01 GMT -5
Patty, You can say that again! I don't think there is anyone else out there who would let us share both the good times and bad times like the Cowsill family has. You are very special to all of us here at cowsill.com Lauren
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Post by Brina on Jan 20, 2006 9:30:46 GMT -5
What a warm and generous way to write, Bob. It really touches me and there's a part of me that's already figuring out logistics to be there in Newport, a place I've never even been. I can picture it, because I've seen some photos and videos of other gatherings there.
Thank you and love to you all.
Janer from northern MN, if you're reading this, could you e-mail me please? (brimpls@gmail.com) Thanks, hon.
Love, Brina
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Post by shirl on Jan 20, 2006 11:45:28 GMT -5
Bob, You and your family are truly, truly amazing. In light of all you're going through with planning this memorial, grieving the loss of Barry, you still keep his fans in mind with this truly touching invitation. I, like a few others, would give anything to come and join you and the family to say a special farewell to Barry, but are not capable of being there if only in spirit and love. For those of us who can't make the journey, I'm sure we'll gather together on the forum here and take a moment or two to send our prayers, light a candle, and say our own eulogies here. You all will be embraced by us, near and far. God bless you and keep you all, today, tomorrow, and everyday.
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Post by Vicky Sedgwick on Jan 20, 2006 12:07:16 GMT -5
If you are planning on attending Barry's Memorial, please visit Cowsill.com's News page and respond to the poll. We're trying to get some idea of how many people are planning to attend. Thanks
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Post by Kate L on Jan 20, 2006 13:19:17 GMT -5
That is a seriously good idea, Shirl. Let's organize something for 2/18 for everyone who cannot make Newport...an on-line gathering of sorts to coincide with the events there.
What would be really cool is if someone in Newport could set up a webcam; I don't mean in an invasive way but perhaps for a short time at the party to connect the party with everyone across the globe who wants to attend, but can't.
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Post by marlene on Jan 20, 2006 14:58:23 GMT -5
I am in awe over the generosity of the Cowsill family to include all of us fans in the memorial. Thank you so much for thinking of us. I, too, will not be able to attend, but will keep you all in prayer on that day. Thank you again.
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Post by cynthia on Jan 20, 2006 15:00:45 GMT -5
That is a seriously good idea, Shirl. Let's organize something for 2/18 for everyone who cannot make Newport...an on-line gathering of sorts to coincide with the events there. What would be really cool is if someone in Newport could set up a webcam; I don't mean in an invasive way but perhaps for a short time at the party to connect the party with everyone across the globe who wants to attend, but can't. SERIOUSLY good idea Kate & Shirl. Doesn't have to go all afternoon or evening but maybe a planned few minutes. I seriously want to go, but have serious work conflicts.
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Post by glenine ryan on Jan 20, 2006 16:26:27 GMT -5
Dear Bob, What a wonderful gesture to include your friends here. Thank you so very much, glenine
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Post by barbm on Jan 20, 2006 17:08:50 GMT -5
of us who can't make the journey, I'm sure we'll gather together on the forum here and take a moment or two to send our prayers, light a candle, and say our own eulogies here. You all will be embraced by us, near and far. God bless you and keep you all, today, tomorrow, and everyday. Looks like the chat room's available so we could meet in there at a set time. cowsill.com/chat.htmlWe can set this up when we know more, if you like. What does everyone think?
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Post by KimNH on Jan 20, 2006 18:41:16 GMT -5
Hello Bob,
Thank you so much for the invitation. Regretfully, I will not be there in person, but like many of the other fans; I will be there in spirit.
Thanks once again, Kim/NH
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Post by andoverctpatsy on Jan 20, 2006 19:03:34 GMT -5
Thank you Bob. I am touched from my heart to my soul. Thank you for thinking of us too in your time of sadness. I will be there. Blessings, Patty from FR, MA
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Post by lindy on Jan 20, 2006 19:16:57 GMT -5
I certainly wish I could be there but live too far away. But the date is written on my calendar and will be thinking of y'all and having my own memorial service. Barbm....I think meeting in the chatroom at a set time is a great idea. Just let us know when and I will be there with bells on! To everyone who is fortunate to be able to join in with the family -- give hugs, kisses and a toast to Barry for me, from way down here in Louisiana!
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Post by nydeb413 on Jan 20, 2006 19:43:51 GMT -5
I would like to thank Bob and the entire Cowsill family for allowing all of us here to be included and invited to Barry's memorial service. Seeing that this is a trying and difficult time for the Cowsill family, to extend us an invitation is beyond words. We are the people that have been with you all since the 60's and will always be with you, especially now in your darkest hour. I will try my darnedest to get to Newport to say a final farewell to Barry. Once again, thank you Bob.
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shirl
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Post by shirl on Jan 20, 2006 20:38:01 GMT -5
of us who can't make the journey, I'm sure we'll gather together on the forum here and take a moment or two to send our prayers, light a candle, and say our own eulogies here. You all will be embraced by us, near and far. God bless you and keep you all, today, tomorrow, and everyday. Looks like the chat room's available so we could meet in there at a set time. cowsill.com/chat.htmlWe can set this up when we know more, if you like. What does everyone think? Well, if the chat room works, that would be a great place to gather and share, especially if we have some voice available in there and can do something like play "Ol Timeless" during the actual time of the memorial service in Rhode Island. I think alot of folks would like to be there and just can't and this would be a great way to remember Barry, be together and get our own little memorial for him going when we can't be there. We can even try and archive the printed posts regarding Barry during that time and send them to the family following. I'm game if anyone else would like to help put this together. You can leave me a message here or email me at the following email addy: sweet_sabrina_bc@yahoo.com Let's make this the best thing a forum can do for our dear Barry, ok? Love on ya!
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Post by Kate L on Jan 20, 2006 21:02:18 GMT -5
I'm definitely game for an on-line memorial, but I'm not very tech savvy so will rely on guidance from those who know. If there's anything that someone with a borderline-low IQ can do for this cause, I'm your woman! (If all that's needed is for all of us to log into the chat room at the same time, then even I can do that!)
Should we give some thought between now and then as to how we'd like to honor Barry...or just roll with it at the time? It would be very fitting if we could include his music. I also agree with Cynthia that if there's a way we could connect with people in Newport however briefly, that would add to the experience. Perhaps one of our CS.com friends who is able to attend would like to take on the role of liaison?
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Post by ctcowsillfan on Jan 20, 2006 21:15:53 GMT -5
I am planning to go, but don't have a webcam. I do have a digital camera, though. Can anyone think of something those in attendance can do? How about calling in cell phone reports to designated people? I know my Peter Noone chat friends call from concerts to people who wanted to attend certain shows but can't, and when I went to the Beach Boys show, I called a friend who couldn't go so he could hear the show.
What do you all think?
Lauren
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Post by shirl on Jan 20, 2006 21:25:34 GMT -5
Lauren, Great idea about the cell phone! Personally, I'm on dial up so my phone line will be tied up on the net and for the chat room, there's no voice feature. I did pm Vicky for permission to do this and will respect her wishes. But if anyone really wants to get together where there's sound and privacy, and you have yahoo messenger, I can create a private room for everyone. Please take our prayers, our love and tears with you all to honor Barry.
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Post by ctcowsillfan on Jan 20, 2006 23:18:08 GMT -5
If all goes well for me and I get there (I KNOW I will ) I will do whatever I can to report back to those who can't go. Lauren
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Post by barbm on Jan 21, 2006 1:16:47 GMT -5
The chat room is up...I checked it this afternoon. All you have to do is click the link, hit "chat", pick a screen name, and you're good to go. It doesn't have sound from what I could see...it's very basic. Playing the same song at the same time and hour the service is going on is a good idea.
I wouldn't mind having a "reporter" from the after-party...but at the Memorial Service, well, I think that would be a bit tacky. Even if people had their cells on so we could listen in if they call us individually is a bit tacky...but that's just my opinion. To me, it would be almost like an intrusion or eavesdropping. What do you all think?
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