aceking Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 His funeral and memorial service were on Sunday. Wow, what a hard day. I had my own feelings of deep sorrow, which paled in comparison to his family's It still seems so surreal to me. I can't believe he's really gone. Even though, in the Jewish tradition, anyone who wanted to could put a spade of earth on top of the lowered casket, signifying in a way, blanketing the loved one in earth and forever protecting and comforting him, I was like "No way, poor Marc is really in that hole in the ground??? " I've been to many Jewish funerals - mostly elderly relatives- but I had such a hard time with a 37 year old being covered with earth. His father cried out "OhH!, Marc" in utter despair, as he put his spade of earth in, and it was heart wrenching! A father should not have to bury his son!! Everyone was sobbing. On the other hand, everyone in my company who knew and loved Marc, was at the service - even those who had to change travel plans for Labor Day weekend. He was so loved!!!! SO many musicians, composers, singers and people who Marc touched in his life traveled to the service. It was 1.5 hours away from LA, and 105 degrees that day. And dry. But that service was SOGGY, if you know what I mean. The lesson that Marc taught me is to not get caught up in the small stuff. Live your life like it's your last day on earth. Leave no message unsaid. Take pleasure in the mundane and the regular. Revel in the unexpected. Give. Laugh. Love. Feel. I miss him so much! I feel like such an inadequate person in his shadow. He was so honest, loving, funny, giving, and hard working, even up until his death. The one thing that I can offer right now is that I thought of creating a formal summer music internship program ( in Marc's memory) with his University - the Berklee College of Music in Boston. HUM ( my music company) would arrange to take on 2 just- graduated interns per summer and train them to work in the "music for advertising and television" realm. That was Marc's passion. He was on the Board of DIrectors at Berklee, and a huge advocate for them. It's the least we can do, giving other graduates chance in a field that is very competitive and hard to break into. Marc would be smiling! Sorry for the rant. trying to cope. Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and Prayers and condolences go out ot you and the Family and friends Of Marc. What a wonderful way to memorialize someone by carrying on a program like that. And lastly thank you for Sharing this with us, Never apoplogize for a rant. And this is not a rant, it is a way to heal. I know, I have been there before myself and been told the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Debbi, Thank you for the update on the service. A nice way of saying I came to see you is to put a small stone on the monument marking our visit. So you could do it when the intership program starts. Deepest sympaties. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I can tell from your post what a wonderful person he was. So sorry for your loss. I think it's so great what you're doing in his memory. What a great tribute to him. Hugs. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I just saw this now too. Marc is smiling down at what a wonderful friend he has in you. I think the music internship is such a beautiful idea. Thinking of you my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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