The Golfer’s friend was an Irishman.
A lover of life, of people, of warm weather and travel plus golf …just some of things they shared in common.
He was also a lover of music – especially ‘Folk Music’ – which he described as a different form of storytelling.
He once told me being able to compere festivals – the National Folk Fest and Port Fairy being a couple – presenting musicians/artists to the ‘world’ was an honour
As was being a broadcaster with Radio Adelaide’s Folk Show for many many years
He was a great believer in community radio as you can hear in this small clip from a longer interview
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It was a quiet funeral, simple not overstated. No ‘readings’ just some words from family and friends – music was a little bit of soft fiddle during the photo slide show and……
This song (sung by Ceol – an Irish folk band) played at the end as people were leaving….
……there’s a session in the corner……I don’t want to leave…..I don’t want to go…..can’t stay here and I can’t go home…….one more tune, one more tune is all we want….…give me one more for the road…..
David would’ve loved it
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What a lovely way to honour a friend’s passing. He sounds like a lovely man.
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He was a true friend Maggie, we enjoyed his company so much.
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Great song to be farewelled by. Hope the Golfer is OK.
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He’s fine (sort of) now, the past four years since David’s diagnosis have gone really quickly and TG just can’t believe it happened.
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What a lovely and meaningful farewell.
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Such a grand song to play him out!
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I agree, the perfect song for a send off. My husband is a golfer and his playing mates are wonderful support when one of them is having a hard time. Hope it’s the same for your golfer and his group.
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Oh yes – according to The Golfer never mind what the score is (well to a point) but a good walk and putting the world to right is what it’s all about.
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It’s always nice to hear of a memorial service that is such a fitting tribute. What a nice song.
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