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...

Saturday, December 19, 2009

From Molly Costello French

Ross was one of those people that lit up a room. He was kind and compassionate, and I was lucky to know him. High school was a blur, and I had my share of ups and downs, but he was someone that always tried to make it an up. Thank you Ross for sharing yourself with so many people. I wish you comfort and love. Blessings to you and your family.
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  1. katigramJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Oh Molly, hearing from you brought back memories of silly girls in our yard singing odes to the mosquitoes. You were certainly an up that day in our lives. Thank you for your note. Plan a visit to your family in March so that you can join us on the first day of spring Ross's music and his joy for life.

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