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Thread #125432   Message #2810460
Posted By: adventure
12-Jan-10 - 07:03 PM
Thread Name: Barry Finn Memorial Chantey Blast - 9 Jan 2010
Subject: RE: Barry Finn Memorial Chantey Blast - 9 Jan 2010
Tuesday evening.....well, it was truly a grand chantey blast for Mystic and a very nice way to keep our friend Barry's spirit on our minds and in our hearts. How humbling it was to see and hear the songs and faces who reflected the music and to listen to the many tributes to our good friend Barry Finn. Nice to see Justine and Natalie taking in the event along with Neil and Ken. Surely many emotions were running through the veins of all of us. Mystic did well financially and people got to express themselves in song....a good match for a good cause and a fine friend. Thirteen of the crew from Gloucester made their way to Mystic to attend this event. Barry would drive to Gloucester from Derry, NH most every Tuesday to attend our weekly sing at Cameron's and became a big part of our lives. He pushed the envelope of learning and musical talent. He lived his dream in real life and we are truly glad that he shared it with all of us......Mystic, Gloucester, Portsmouth, Portland and all points of the map that he stepped foot upon. Marty great photos posted. Geoff and Heather....nice job in keeping things rolling and for your work in putting year two chantey blast together. Not many places one could go to see the friendships that were abound in that hall for that one afternoon....simply said...what more could one ask!!!!!
Doryman and his mate.