Posted by Kimberly Zanetti on March 17, 2003
Kent SmithA lovely service was held in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA this morning to say goodbye to our dear friend Rick Glawson.
Raymond Chapman outdid himself with his eulogy. There were many tears, many smiles and many laughs. Several of Rick's friends shared their remembrances of Rick resulting in more tears and more laughs. Jim Ingram honored Rick with a rousing hymn.
After the service, we all gathered at the gravesite where Ray again spoke and Patrick Smith shared a haunting rendition of Amazing Grace on his accordian.
Despite a lousy weather forecast, it was a stunningly beautiful sun-filled day. On either side of the freeway leading from my town over to the Los Angeles area, there are two huge mountains. They are incredible this time of year, covered with snow. As I approached them on my way to the service, I looked up to see a huge, perfect rainbow linking the two mountains. I actually laughed out loud - someone up there was playing with their signkit!
For those of you who knew and loved Rick but couldn't join us today, please know that you were there in all of our hearts.
Judi and I just left Lola as she went to bed to get some much needed sleep. She wanted me to say thank you to all of you for your support. She will need more contact and support from all of us but she is still strong and coping quite well. Since the shop is closed, she can be contaced at home 310-834-7324 but limit the phone calls as they tire her so. Better yet a card or note to Lola Grey, 1024 West R. St., Wilmington, CA 90744 or her e-mail is lolaat1024@aol.com
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