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#1145855 - 11/01/18 07:28 AM
Barry Butler. (message posted. Please read thread)
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Travis david
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I've just been on FB and the bad news is Barry is in a hospice. Messages of support i'm sure would be welcome
Last edited by Travis david; 12/04/18 06:19 PM.
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#1145872 - 11/01/18 01:00 PM
Re: Barry Butler
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Brian Austin Whitney
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I'm sorry to hear this. Do you have a link to his facebook page? We lost two important JPFers in the past few days already, Jill Sansores Connolly who was a big part of our initial online efforts to recruit members (back when we used to do that) and also our early Roadtrip tours around the USA. And the same day I learned of the passing our Female Artist of the Year & Album of the Year winner Erika Luckett, one of the singular amazing talents I have ever come across in over 30 years of touring the world and meeting (and in most cases seeing perform) over 30K artists face to face. I hope Barry is comfortable and surrounded by people he loves and who love him. Thanks for letting us know Travis.
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#1145880 - 11/01/18 04:33 PM
Re: Barry Butler
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#1146755 - 12/04/18 04:14 PM
Re: Barry Butler
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Hi Kevin:
I don't normally participate in FB but I clicked on the link you posted, was taken to his page but saw nothing to inform us of his passing. (Perhaps because I did not "log in"?)
I've known, as have others here, about his serious illness... and that of his wife. Cancer, no matter which type, can be such a drain, physically, emotionally and financially. I hope he is still with us... but fear the worst. If he has passed, I'm wishing his family all the best and my deepest sympathy. He was a unique individual and a real talent.
----Dave
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#1146756 - 12/04/18 04:14 PM
Re: Barry Butler
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Hi Kevin:
I don't normally participate in FB but I clicked on the link you posted, was taken to his page but saw nothing to inform us of his passing. (Perhaps because I did not "log in"?)
I've known, as have others here, about his serious illness... and that of his wife. Cancer, no matter which type, can be such a drain, physically, emotionally and financially. I hope he is still with us... but fear the worst. If he has passed, I'm wishing his family all the best and my deepest sympathy. He was a unique individual and a real talent.
----Dave
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#1146757 - 12/04/18 04:19 PM
Re: Barry Butler
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Fdemetrio
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Barry was hurting for a long time with this. He wanted to leave a musical legacy behind. I don't think he had the means or opportunity to leave a great product behind.
And he spoke about God quite often, which I suppose we all will when backed up to the wall.
It's so sad. My dad died literally over night when he went, and didn't suffer. You can't beat that for the person themself. For everyone else its harder.
My Mom struggled way more and she knew she was going to die before anyone else, including the doctors did. I'll never forget how she knew. We thought she was overreacting, but somehow they know, and Ill also never forget the tear that came down her cheek with her last breath. They say that's some sort of dying phenomenon that scientists don't really understand.
If i had the capabilities to do a great recording of one of Barry's songs id do it for him, and let it sit online, forever more, like he wanted.
It's also a shame we wait till people die before we think about them seriously.
Last edited by Fdemetrio; 12/04/18 04:24 PM.
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#1146800 - 12/05/18 04:34 PM
Re: Barry Butler. (message posted. Please read thread)
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#1146813 - 12/06/18 12:49 AM
Re: Barry Butler. (message posted. Please read thread)
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Brian Austin Whitney
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This little online community has been around so long that we've all aged and like any family we are losing members. It's happening in my life with my blood relatives as well as my additional family by choice within JPF and our broad membership online and offline. We lost 3 people in a single day a couple weeks ago and now another here. Each time I keep reminding myself how lucky we are to have each other but to be honest as hard as I try I can't reach out to everyone, one on one, as I wish I could. But know that anyone reading this has enriched not only my life but all the others. Whether your an easy going helper or even a thorn in our sides at times, the overall effect of all of us molds our lives in small but important ways. It is just something to consider that might have a positive impact on you to stop and smell the proverbial roses as we go.
Rest in peace Barry.
Brian
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#1146839 - 12/07/18 01:35 PM
Re: Barry Butler. (message posted. Please read thread)
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So sorry to hear this. Barry was a respectable, good guy. He told me once the music kept him going and helped him battle the cancer.
You put up a helluva fight. Rest in peace, Barry.
Mike
Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 12/07/18 01:45 PM.
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#1146881 - 12/08/18 10:47 AM
Re: Barry Butler. (message posted. Please read thread)
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It's one thing dying suddenly, but knowing your time is limited but not knowing exactly when, must be tormenting.
I too hope he is resting in peace.
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#1150599 - 01/31/19 01:54 PM
Re: Barry Butler. (message posted. Please read thread)
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I know his wife had cancer too. Anyone know if she has passed as well? Really miss him! Carroll
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