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Adios Amigo

Posted by Martin Rolls <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Martin+Rolls' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2015, 9:25 am

Today, as Verger, I attended a funeral service in our small 12th century English church, in our small English village.

At the deceased's request, as the coffin departed after the service, the Church sound system played Jim singing 'Adios Amigo'.

He may not have been English, but he will always have a special place in England.

Martin Rolls

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Posted by Doris Gath <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Doris+Gath' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2015, 10:02 am, in reply to "Adios Amigo"

How touching, Martin!

As we buried my husband Jim sang "Precious Memories". After 63 years together, there were lots of them!

May the deceased RIP.
Doris

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Posted by Martin Rolls <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Martin+Rolls' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2015, 1:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Adios Amigo"

Amen!

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Posted by Tony Wall <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Tony+Wall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2015, 1:26 am, in reply to "Re: Adios Amigo"

Hi Martin and Doris,
I sang I Love You Because two weeks ago at a funeral
and 4 years ago He'll Have To Go at Gilbert O'Sulivan's (Well known uk singer)dads funeral.
Your Elmer was a gentleman.Found memories live forever and to sing or be played at such an occasion is indeed a privilege and honor. There are many funeral's in England where Jim's music is played,as my friend always says, his voice hits right at the soul.
Tony

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Posted by Rodney James <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Rodney+James' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2015, 5:24 am, in reply to "Re: Adios Amigo"

These are very special comments and memories. JR's music has deep resonance with faith. It reaches deep inside and touches ones soul.

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Posted by Jay Perry <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Jay+Perry' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2015, 9:01 am, in reply to "Re: Adios Amigo"

It's wonderful that we share Jim's music when comfort is most needed. My mother loved her flowers and she was blessed with a "green thumb." At her funeral I selected Jim's hymn In The Garden which fit the atmosphere perfectly.

Jay Perry

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