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 A shameful end to a terrible tragedy.December 26, 2008 at 4:02 AM
Someone passes away, and people start talking about a big ceremony and putting "shrines" up on websites. It is all over the news and everyone talks about it for days. That is exactly it, just days. Then after that everyone goes on with their lives and forget about that Joe what's his name or the Jane who's her face that had such a big impact on so many lives and the community. Their shrines are taken down, and memorials are canceled because something "more important" has rolled into town.
They talk about endowing her chair in perpetuity, but after a week do you think that happens? Of course not, typing those several extra words into approximately 4 programs a year wouldn't be worth the trouble. The concert series a week after the death, the director mentions her at the first two concerts. But at the last, the one inher town, the one that she ruled over, she taught in, a word wasn't spoken by the director. Only a thanks to her replacements. And that word, replacement. Should that truly ever be used. Could she be replaced? Or was someone different just sitting in her seat? Is this what our society has come to? Grieve a death and then forget about it, making ourselves feel better. Is that truly what she deserves? I remember her six months after her death, as a courageous, talented woman who deserves more than this. It makes me angry that I have heard no mention of the incidence since this summer. I don't think she got the gratitude she deserved when she was here on earth, yet someone else drives a bit to play in her spot, and congratulations are in order. I will not forget you Karen Lucas. http://www.youtube.com/wat I know it has been forever since I have posted on V.com. Many of you probably don't even remember me. These are just thoughts that I have had building inside me for about half a year. I need to let them go finally.
From E. Smith
Posted on December 26, 2008 at 8:24 PM Hi, Richard. I remember you and your blogs. I also feel your pain about the loss of your teacher. A few years ago when daughter's teacher was killed tragically, we were shocked by what seemed like the callous behavior not long after-- getting phone calls from the school to inform us of his "replacement". Watching how he was quickly "replaced" in his various professional ensembles. Of course, life needed to go on, but watching that happen seems so shocking and cold. I still think of him almost every day; I'm sure a lot of us do. Do you think you can do something to honor her memory and help to keep her alive for future generations? Organize an annual memorial concert with a scholarship in her name? From Richard Hellinger
Posted on December 27, 2008 at 12:10 AM She wasn't actually my teacher. She was a teacher in a neighboring town, but the way I knew her was as a colleague. We played in an orchestra together. I wish they would do something. I know life must go on, but must it go on without remembering? From Anne-Marie Proulx
Posted on December 27, 2008 at 8:30 PM I know it is like this, I remember that at a gig I did, they talked about a good teacher of the conservatory who died with cancer. They do something the first days I suppose but after the person really only live in the hearts of those who have known her/him well. It's sad but not many persons (these musicians included) have what they deserve after their deaph. Most people are egocentric and don't really care about the accomplishments of others. Sad thing... Anne-Marie This entry has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. |
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