I wrote here a couple weeks ago about the death of Jim Weber, the president of the Blues Society of Western Pa. Everyone knew him as a tireless fan of the music and of the society that works to forward it.
Over the weekend, I ran into a blues society member who told me that Jim had written his final "President's Blog" post on the BSWPA the day before he passed away. Once I looked it up, I thought I should share it here. It's a genuinely moving tribute to the "blues people" he knew.
Here's what Jim wrote on April 30, headlined "Blues people are the greatest":
I
have always said that the blues people were the greatest people. I said
it once more after the IBC Finals on April 26. I thank everyone who
"brought the blues to me." The webcast was a wonderful way to include
me in the blues challenge. I felt like I was at the show and that I was
still a part of the group. Watching the music on screen and listening
to all of you who sent greetings live to me, was wonderful. Again I
want to thank each and everyone of you. Without all of you, there would
be no blues in the 'burg. Thanks for being such good friends and for
being a part of my "family." Hugs to everyone. ~Jim Weber
Over this past weekend, Jim's widow, Jonnye, posted her own message of thanks on the society home page. You can read it here.
I thought it might be nice to share all this with a wider audience.
Posted
May 19 2009, 01:00 AM
by
Jim White