Rip Jerry Lewis

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The laughter and joy This man did imbue us Is vast beyond measure, Our Dear Jerry Lewis ... Oh, hearken the birds Their new song of sorrow For now we know why Sol goes dark tomorrow.

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Russell Sivey

Date: 8/21/2017 4:49:00 AM

What a grand tribute to a wonderful man! I surely loved the way you have written this dedication, I enjoyed reading it this morning! What a delightful piece this poem truly is! Great Work!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/21/2017 5:32:00 AM

Thank you, Russel, that's very kind of you, My Friend ... he brought a lot of joy and healing to this world. He was far from perfect, but he worked hard to make this world a better place. Very sad to lose him. Blessings to you!

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 8/20/2017 8:33:00 PM

Some of my favorite movies of his were, "Cinderfella", "The Disorderly Orderly" and the "Nutty Professor;" also loved to watch him on the MDA telethons…he will be missed! Very nice tribute Greg!~Che :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/20/2017 8:53:00 PM

Those are my favs, too, Cheryl ... brilliant and kind man. So sad. <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/20/2017 5:24:00 PM

gosh, I don't listen to the news much. Did he just die very recently? He stayed around by doing so much good with his telethons. They don't make them like his kind any more. Great tribute!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/20/2017 8:51:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea - yes, he died this morning.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/20/2017 4:24:00 PM

what a lovely tribute Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/20/2017 8:52:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan ... so sad. <3