Comments on: papa g’s night train

By: Dominic Halpin

Dominic Halpin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:28:35 +0000

My band do Sammy’s Night Train, it brings the house down,
We love you Louis Prima & Sammy
http://www.dominichalpin.com

By: David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:37:33 +0000

Many thanks, Don and Peggy. The haijin friends I have made through this weblog have been the source of much comfort.

By: Peggy Lyles

Peggy Lyles — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:13:11 +0000

Your father’s warmth and spirit shine through your words, David. I wish you and all your family every possible comfort, annealing tears included.

By: David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:56:53 +0000

Thank you, Mary. It's been 41 years since we first shared a smile, and far too long since the last time. Hope to see you soon again in D.C., when we can talk of parents and children (and maybe skip presidential politics - since we've agreed to disagree).

By: Mary Sexton

Mary Sexton — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:03:28 +0000

David, you’ve been blessed with a wonderful family. As others have said, this is a wonderful tribute to them.

By: Don

Don — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:53:14 +0000

David:

Wonderful, beautiful posting. The flow from poem to poem felt so natural, just right.

“dad’s empty chair” – all, very moving.

Don @Lilliput Review

By: David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:53:49 +0000

Many thanks, Yu and Diane. I can feel your hugs from here.

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:47:02 +0000

David, this moving tribute to your father brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing with all of us this heartfelt celebration of family, memories, and love. My thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend.

By: Yu Chang

Yu Chang — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:35:36 +0000

Papa G’s Night Train really hit home.

A true celebration of the love between you and
Papa G, and your wonderful family!

By: David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:31:08 +0000

Thank you so much, Roberta and John. Knowing my friends have been along the path of parental loss and can help guide and reassure me, while showing how much they care, is most comforting. But, how is an aging curmudgeon gonna get any work done if you keep putting tears in his eyes? [Of course, if I used emoticons, there would be one here.]

And, many thanks, Arthur. We have not had enough time to commune as brothers and sons since dad died last week, and living 300 miles apart does not help. Thanks for your strength. I would have loved hearing a eulogy by you.

By: Arthur J. Giacalone

Arthur J. Giacalone — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:56:06 +0000

Dearest, Bro’, Your eulogy on Monday was wonderful [no wonder Mom asked you to do it], pulling together the one constant thread that ran thoughout Dad’s long life – love of family. Today’s posting is a bittersweet joy. Thanks so much. Arthur

By: John Stevenson

John Stevenson — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:30:54 +0000

Family funerals are such a strange mix of emotions, not the least of which is true celebration of “us,” in the largest sense of the word. Thanks for the memories.

By: Roberta Beary

Roberta Beary — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:11:32 +0000

David, A true celebration of your father’s life. I found this haiku of yours very moving as it reminded me of my father, who died 3 years ago today.

funeral dirge –
we bury the one
who could carry a tune

By: David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:03:01 +0000

Many thanks, Anne. You’re a more-than-virtual friend!

By: Anne Reed

Anne Reed — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:24:46 +0000

What a lovely tribute. Thinking of you, and your family.