Keep the Music and Memories Alive!

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Thank you for helping us keep his spirit alive!

Letter from Ross's Mom

http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/06/15/opinion/doc4c16c4c7a3875898737517.txt

Ross In Harmony

Ross's memory is being honored in so many ways, including through the amazing artistic gifts of his great friend Andy.

Here is a painting of Ross playing his Takemine:



The painting hanging in its place of honor at his sister JoAnna's home, between Ross's Takemine acoustic and Les Paul electric guitars.



Here is a charcoal rendering of Ross and his mom.

The artist at work:

Thank you, Andy, for the gift of your friendship in Ross's life, and for the beautiful gifts of art you bestowed upon us last weekend.

Ross's Life and Music - The End of the Show

Part 3 of the Slideshow featuring Feeding Dreams, Blue Sky, and Moon Goddess Mary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITUrAwvLNBI

More of Ross's Life and Music

Part 2 of the Memorial Slideshow - featuring Nobody Better and Reach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBf-b2nikgs

The Life and Music of W. Ross Clark II

Slide show from Ross's Memorial Concert -

Part 1: Home in Our Hearts, Just As The Earth, and Punching Bag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwsAwxH00k

W. Ross Clark, II - The Oneida Daily Dispatch Obituaries: Serving Oneida, NY and Madison County (OneidaDispatch.com

W. Ross Clark, II - The Oneida Daily Dispatch Obituaries: Serving Oneida, NY and Madison County (OneidaDispatch.com

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From Steve Mercier

Hey Myrtle, going to miss you. You touched my life in so many ways. I will never forget you and your family on Hamilton Ave and that summer of delivering papers, and listening to you play guitar "Summer of 69" over and over and over. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Good luck with your next journey.

Musician’s life and music to be celebrated in remembrance

Family and friends who have been a part of Ross’s life story and have shared his love of music are invited to an evening of music and memories in celebration of his legacy of courage and creativity:

First Day of Spring
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Lakeview Restaurant
1017 Golf lane, Oneida, NY (315)361-6111
(across from Sunset Lake in Kenwood, New York)

For Ross, With Love

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From Kelly Anne Gilbert

I treasure the friendship that Ross and I shared in high school. He was one of the most beautiful people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I was saddened by his passing. We never stayed in contact after I graduated but the years that I knew him are treasured. I recently found my prom album and was taken back to high school as I looked through it. I also listened to his music for the first time...what an inspiration. Rest in peace my old friend. You were the best prom date ever!!!

Just Look Up

Thanksgiving 2008

Mom and Ross

From Glenn Marsala

Hi JoAnna,
I have been writing about Ross a lot, but don't know how to share it. I have also been compiling a collection of his songs--by him, performed by him, including some with me & noah--& have a set of tracks that covers most of what I have. I want to make it available to anyone who wants it. I can upload the tracks to the website, link to them in a blog, etc.

I want to just ask anyone who may have a track or tape or anything with Ross performing, if they could kindly send me a copy, or email me a copy, or something, I can add it to the compilation. I would love to hear anything I haven't heard already, & I'm making these tracks available because I'm sure anyone who has had the privilege of hearing songs of Ross would like to hear more. It's kink of like one of those boxsets, with outtakes, alternative takes, jams, informal stuff, etc.

I will post what I have in the next couple of days. I will be working on it in different formats, in case anyone might need it mailed to them? I'm open to suggestions and ideas, so if anyone has any, please let me know!

Long live Ross!

Please feel free to post any of this on the Ross blog, or wherever.
Thanks so much,
Glenn (ggsound@gmail.com)

From Connie Meerdink

I just don't even know what to say. Ross, we all loved you so much. I'm so sorry for what you went through, but I'm glad you're finally at peace.

From Traci Cahill

God bless you and keep you.

From Emily Warner Davis

JoAnna, You may or may not remember me. My name is Emily Davis you would have known me as Emily Warner. I remember playing with you and Ross when our mom's would get together. He was a gifted musician even when we were young. I am so sorry for your family's loss. The first song I ever heard him sing was with you and your mom and Jerri - I believe it went something like this "Step into the sunshine, Step out of the shade, This is the one time that you've got it made, And you can feel yourself smiling way down to your shoes, Step into the sunshine hear the great good news." My prayer is that Ross is smiling in the sunshine, free of illness, and singing with the Angels.
Fondly,
Emily

From Stephanie Gwilt

My sincerest condolences on Ross's passing. I was unable to move or speak for quite some time after hearing the terrible news. Heaven has a new angel, with a glorious voice to lead God's choirs. He was such a gentle soul who touched every life he came across, including mine. I have profound and lasting memories of his glorious voice, and wonderful sense of humor. My prayers are with you all.

From Cara Salvant

Old friend, you are much loved and will be dearly missed. Your music and the serenades always made me smile! I miss our antics at Houghton. You showed me James Taylor (which I still listen to) and enriched my life in so many ways that first year at Houghton. I know you are in good hands now and when I see you in heaven we will certainly share smiles again.

From Diane Jaquays

I am so sad to hear about this. I was just reading Joanna's comment about him stopping Dialysis and I was actually planning a trip down to visit this coming week. I guess it was just not soon enough. It really makes you think about the times when you put things off. Life really can be too short! So make time for th...ose who are important to you and don't hesitate. I am so upset at myself for missing the chance to see him this past summer, he was in town and I had once again not planned ahead in order to make it to see him.... and now it saddens me so very much that I was so selfish.

I have Ross's CD in my car and I hear him EVERYDAY! I think about him EVERYDAY! He was a special person and always will have a special place in my heart even though I know I didn't let him know enough.... I still think he knew how much I deeply cared for him! To all his family members - you are in my thoughts and prayers!

From Julie Cochran Terrell

I will always remember the times I spent with Ross! We were in a lot of the same clubs & activities. He had such a great attitude!! AND SO FUNNY!!! I have some very interesting pictures of him!!! One is of him wearing Amy Brown's bathing suit (over his clothes) on a Vocal Jazz retreat in Horseheads (We ALL thought, whe...re the hell is that!!!) Rest in peace. Please know you are thought of with joy & laughter!