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That's right! I'd forgotten we were all Moderators together back in the early days after TGF became AGF.
Looking back over some past correspondence with Wade, I just saw that tomorrow, April 28th, is his birthday. |
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What a shame. I remember Wade. Rest in peace.
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Every time Wade and I wound up playing together, I always requested this song... and I can't think of a more beautiful and fitting tribute than to post it here.
The lyrics take on a completely different meaning now. This version is from the CD titled From the Inside that he recorded with his wife, Kelley, as The Bayleys. Click on the title to listen to the mp3 file. The Other Side by Wade Thurman I started down this highway when every step was sure Every thought was innocent and every dream secure But lately I've been wondering where this road will lead If the lessons on my journey are the lessons that I need I've come down to a single line suspended in the air One side falls to bitterness, the other to despair And I must hold my balance to cross the great divide And hope it doesn't take too long to reach the other side It seems that I was sleeping while life was passing by Building on my loneliness with every love denied And now that I've awakened, it seems that where I stand Is not the place I wanted, I do not know this land There's a single line of memories playing in my mind Like the wire that I walk along one step at a time Still I hold my balance, despite the tears I've cried And hope it doesn't take too long to reach the other side Sometimes dreams are angels that come to lend a hand Sometimes they're just scattered scenes I cannot understand But sometimes in my darkest days they look a little more Like a guide to where I'm going from where I've been before Some would call it destiny, others call it choice It doesn't really matter when sorrow finds a voice I've been through my share of storms, danced beneath the sun Days when I could barely crawl, days when I could run And now above the tragedy I simply walk alone Across the great divide to find the place that is my home And in the face of every fear, open my heart wide And hope that love is waiting when I reach the other side Hope that love is waiting somewhere on the other side |
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Absolutely beautiful, JT. Thank you for sharing.
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Wow, Cotten,
I was just thinking about Wade today, wondering how he was doing. What an amazing coincidence... I'm so sorry to find out that he has died. I remember buying his album of him and his wife some years ago -- The Bayleys. I really enjoyed their music. I had quite a few PM conversations with Wade over the years, a truly good guy that I knew because of the AGF. Life is short... My condolences to his wonderful wife and his family. But we don't count the value of our time here on earth in years but in the impact we have had on others. Wade surely did make an impact and affected a lot of folks in a very good way. That's a good legacy to leave behind in my book. - Glenn
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In Wade's last post on AGF (last March), he was hoping to find the cedar/cocobolo Hamblin SJ that he originally owned (then sold to me... and I eventually sent it back to him).
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THAT is a great sig and IMO a wonderful truism
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Very sad - he was a very nice and soft spoken guy.
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Man, this is heartbreaking. I looked up and I can't believe he hasn't posted since March of 2016. I knew he had some health issues. Anyone know what has been going on for the past year?
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Sad news. He was a good guy. Sending up a prayer.
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Sad news indeed. I thought of him when I saw the "Musical Family" thread. Those three brothers were all outstanding musicians.
I picked with his brother Jim, off & on for decades, but haven't seen him for a couple of years. I hope that somehow, Wade can know, that he left lots of fond memories behind him.... RIP............... Don |
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Today is Wade's birthday.
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So saddened to hear this. He was a visitor to our place a few times when we hosted get-togethers. always a gent, and a pleasure to chat with.
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I am in shock! I just wished him a Happy Birthday on his Facebook site this morning!
Wade was a good guy. I got to meet him at the AGF gathering at Jim W's place. This was before I ever became a moderator of the AGF. Since then, we've exchanged messages here on the AGF and on Facebook. He will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family.
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