The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #95143   Message #1852097
Posted By: MoorleyMan
06-Oct-06 - 01:02 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Terry Whelan (6 Oct 2006)
Subject: RE: Terry Whelan ill
Since my earlier post (in immediate and shocked response to the news), I've been getting constantly reminded of Terry throughout my working day... he touched many aspects of my life.

He was a big man in more senses than one. Big on integrity especially. He said what he meant - and meant what he said.

He inspired us all with his intelligent, informed provocation, most specially at the singing workshops he led so ably - and inclusively -for us, his like-minded friends. In enabling us to focus on the effective communication of the song and its message, he was a mentor to so many (myself included), and a valued source of both genuine encouragement and honest criticism. A knowledgeable enthusiast who would readily share his knowledge, Terry had - and inspired others to have - the aspirations of a true artist.

I miss him loads already.