Enjoy Ross's Music at:

http://www.rossongs.net

In Loving, Musical Memory

W. Ross Clark II went to join God's choir of Heavenly Angels on the evening of Saturday, December 19, 2009. (Actually, we're pretty sure he's leading the choir by now). Ross was born on March 17, 1974 and spent his 35 years making beautiful music and bringing joy to those around him. He also fought a nearly life-long battle with Type 1 diabetes with a strength and grace that serves as an inspiration to all who knew him.

Ross finally decided it was time to move on to a bigger and better life in the spirit. He leaves behind a loving circle of family and friends and a legacy of music that will live on forever. Those who wish to honor Ross' memory can do so by enjoying his music and making music in their own lives. His musical legacy also lives on through Ross's Gift: The W. Ross Clark II Award for Outstanding Musicianship, an annual scholarship awarded to a senior graduating from Oneida High School, Ross's alma mater. Anyone wishing to contribute is encouraged to email joannasero@gmail.com for information.

Ross wanted so much for his family and friends to stay in the fight for the cure and had great hopes for a variety of research initiatives, including stem cell research. He prayed that he would somehow be part of making sure that no other child, no other teenager, no other young adult would experience the "postponed promises/delayed dreams" brought on by the complications of diabetes. If you would like to join in the fight for a cure, please consider making a donation in his name to the American Diabetes Association.

Ross was given the incredible gift of 8 additional years to make music through the miracle of organ donation. Please consider helping to give the gift of life by becoming an organ donor. To find out how to become a donor in your state, visit www.donatelife.net.


Forever at Home in Our Hearts...

Monday, December 21, 2009

From Bambi Niles

I send prayers for comfort, peace and love to you all.
God has blessed you richly with a family circle of love that I have had the opportunity to witness. Know that you have blessed me with this vision of God's love.
Bambi Niles
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  1. UnknownDecember 21, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    My family sends our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Ross is a true treasure, and has left behind so many memories that we'll always have. I'm sure Ross has no idea how many hearts and souls he's touched through his music and his life. Though he achieved so much more in grander venues, some of us will always remember him as a "ghost" of the Oneida High School Stage.

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