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Thread #95540   Message #1859840
Posted By: Big Mick
15-Oct-06 - 09:00 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Freddy Fender, Tex-Mex singer (Oct. 14, 06)
Subject: RE: Obit: Freddy Fender, Tex-Mex singer (Oct. 14, 06)
Yeah, Ron, some folks will try anything to take a shot.

If you spoke instead of using translators, you would know that I am saying something close to:

Dear Mr. Baldemar Huerta (Freddy Fender's real name),

On the occasion of your leaving this earth, I would like to take the opportunity to say, "good job". You took the music of your youth, and of your people, and you let the world know how proud you were to be what you are. You did it with a smile, and the world is a better place for your being here. We will miss you here, but know that you will be in great musical company. When it is your turn to sing, don't forget the verses in Spanish.

God be good to him,

Mick

That isn't an exact translation, but it is close.