I got the sad news today on Facebook, posted by Max. I never met Sandy and had little exchange with him here (most of my posts have been too trivial to attract his attention), but was very aware of his presence, both from his posts and from what others posted about him. I was terribly moved by the news of the loss of his and Caroline's grandson, and Sandy's death coming so soon after seems like an unbearable loss for Caroline and family, and for their friends, and for the entire Mudcat community.
Many of you know of my Monday night jams, and tonight I'm going to read Ron Olesko's birthday notice/brief bio of Sandy, and request that the group dedicate this song in his memory.
WHO WILL SING FOR ME Carter Stanley (third verse by John McCutcheon?)
1. Oft I sing for my friends, When death's cold form I see And when I reach my journey's end Tell me who will sing for me
Chorus: I wonder (I wonder) who Will sing (will sing) for me When I come to cross that silent sea, Tell me who will sing for me
2. When my friends have gathered 'round And look down on me Will they turn and walk away Or will they sing one song for me
3. So I'll sing until the end And helpful try to be Ever knowing there'll be some Who will sing one song for me