The service for Jerry Gray in Hempstead today

Vincent Caster · August 6th, 2003, 05:15 PM

I posted this in the thread under Jerry's passing but I just figured I would start a new thread and cut and paste my other post in here.

"I could make this long but I just don't have the energy at the moment. But I thought I'd just shoot off a quick post.

I walked in and saw the casket and sitting off to one side was his 52RI on a guitar stand. On the other side was the picture that Mike Rice worked up from the first HV TDP jam.

The place was packed with young and old. Everyone who spoke did an outstanding job - even one higher up in the Salvation Army who kept refering to Spanky as Gary...?

Jerry's son got up and spoke and did a man size job - really touched everyone in the room with his humor and forth-rightness and love for his father.

The lasting impression that I left with was a family pulling together during a tragic time. On that sight, I am sure that Jerry was looking down with pride."

I forgot to mention that as I passed the casket and his guitar, I had reach out and twang that low E string.

trey · August 6th, 2003, 05:52 PM

trey

rebelern · August 6th, 2003, 06:33 PM

It was nice that you Posted.

Regards Ernie.

Brad · August 6th, 2003, 06:59 PM

for taking the time to let us know. God now has another tele player at his side.

Scott M · August 6th, 2003, 09:57 PM

And I thought I was out of tears.

-Scott

jordanl · August 7th, 2003, 09:44 AM

Vince

I'm glad at least one of us was able to be there. Ian and I attended the viewing Tuesday night. His wife mentioned that the photo of Jerry with his tele would be shown prominently at the funeral. They were also quite touiched by the outpouring of sentiment displayed here.

His family has inherited Jerry's gift for music, 2 of his sons play guitar, a third plays saxophone.

boogaloo · August 7th, 2003, 10:01 AM

and for representing the board!

August 6th, 2003, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vincent Caster Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Peekskill, New York Posts: 624 6 Photos	The service for Jerry Gray in Hempstead today I posted this in the thread under Jerry's passing but I just figured I would start a new thread and cut and paste my other post in here. "I could make this long but I just don't have the energy at the moment. But I thought I'd just shoot off a quick post. I walked in and saw the casket and sitting off to one side was his 52RI on a guitar stand. On the other side was the picture that Mike Rice worked up from the first HV TDP jam. The place was packed with young and old. Everyone who spoke did an outstanding job - even one higher up in the Salvation Army who kept refering to Spanky as Gary...? Jerry's son got up and spoke and did a man size job - really touched everyone in the room with his humor and forth-rightness and love for his father. The lasting impression that I left with was a family pulling together during a tragic time. On that sight, I am sure that Jerry was looking down with pride." I forgot to mention that as I passed the casket and his guitar, I had reach out and twang that low E string. __________________ "Froggy went a courtin', he did ride...C...c...crambone!"

August 6th, 2003, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
trey Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s. austin Age: 54 Posts: 183 4 Photos	Thank you, Vince. (nt) trey __________________ Emoticon free since 2003 Don’t call what your wearing an outfit. Don’t ever say your car is broke. Don’t sing with a fake British accent. Don’t act like your family’s a joke. Have fun, but stay clear of the needle, call home on your sister’s birthday. Don’t tell them you’re bigger than Jesus, Don’t give it away. Drive-by Truckers Rock and Roll means well, but it can’t help tellin’ young boys lies.

August 6th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
rebelern Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Swampyville, Australia. Posts: 896	Thanks Vince. It was nice that you Posted. Regards Ernie.

August 6th, 2003, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brad Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,294	Bless you Vince for taking the time to let us know. God now has another tele player at his side. __________________ We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old becasue we stop playing.

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Scott M Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vincennes, IN Posts: 116	Thanks. And I thought I was out of tears. -Scott __________________ Scott M

August 7th, 2003, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
jordanl Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 554	Vince I'm glad at least one of us was able to be there. Ian and I attended the viewing Tuesday night. His wife mentioned that the photo of Jerry with his tele would be shown prominently at the funeral. They were also quite touiched by the outpouring of sentiment displayed here. His family has inherited Jerry's gift for music, 2 of his sons play guitar, a third plays saxophone.

August 7th, 2003, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,129	Thanks for The Post and for representing the board! __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"