Lois,

Thanks for posting the pictures. They capture Kirk and the Gossage Brothers very well indeed.

However, the information on Kirk's death is incorrect, no doubt stemming from an incorrect email that was circulating on Monday last.

Kirk did not play at Hurley's on Saturday before dying. His last gig there was the Thursday before.

He came home from playing at the Ottawa Folk Festival on Saturday, had dinner with Pat and complained about a bit of heartburn. He went to bed and, sadly, never woke up.

Kirk, my old friend, rest easy. You had a grand send-off yesterday morning. We packed the church and remembered you well. Your brother was there from Australia to offer a moving eulogy. Pat, who has held up so well and so bravely this past week, led us in clapping along as the Gossages and other friends played the music you loved so much.