Memorial Service Remembers Those Who’ve Passed
The Class convened in Battell Chapel on Saturday afternoon to share remembrances of the 45 classmates who have passed away during the prior 5 years.
The Rev. J. Douglas Ousley ’69 officiated.
Eliot Norman and Dick Williams organized the musical portion of the program, which included:
- Prelude, various pieces by Bach – Eliot Norman.
audio, video
- Steal Away – audio, lyrics
The singers for “Steal Away” at the reunion Memorial Service in Battell Chapel are (L to R): Dick Williams, David-Marc Finley, John Lehr (hidden by the conductor), Terry Benson, Mike Baum, Dave Pressel, Bob Wittebort (partially hidden), and Mark Curchack. The conductor is Kenneth Knight. - Going Home – Richard A. Williams, Jr. (accompanied by Eliot Norman)
audio, video, lyrics - Kontakion and Encomium (from the Orthodox Christian funeral service) – Mike Baum
audio - El Molei Rachamin (traditional Jewish prayer) – – Richard A. Williams, Jr.
audio - Nocturne No. 13, Op. 48 No. 1 in C Minor, Frédéric Chopin (for moments of silent prayer and reflection ) — Eliot Norman
audio - Bright College Years – All
audio - Postlude, Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin – Eliot Norman
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… and a heartfelt thanks for Eliot Norman from the Reunion co-Chair, Bill Newman
Another high point of the program was when Dan Seiver went through the slides of deceased classmates, one by one, and those present shares memories and heartfelt appreciation for their roles in our lives.