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July 19, 2005
Shoulder to shoulder
I'm not sure I can do this topic justice, but I just have to try.
Today we attended John Glick's funeral. It was the saddest, funniest, most thought-provoking, heartfelt, heart-wrenching, inspiring, community-binding memorial to John. I haven't seen John in quite a while, but his energy was everywhere, in everyone. I couldn't help but feel inspired to love more (and more openly), explore more... impact people the way John obviously and so profoundly impacted others.
There was so much pain, so many wondering why this had to happen to him, but so much celebration. So many were totally devestated, but I think the hardest part for me was seeing his Mom...I cannot fathom the loss of a child, would never want to even think about it, but watching her broke my heart.
After the service at the burial site, the Rabbi asked those in attendance to form two lines facing each other, standing shoulder to shoulder. We formed a path for the family and close friends to walk down, as a show of support for those in mourning. It was the most powerful visual representation of community, so beautiful, so hauntingly sad, but so energizing.
I was left wondering if John would be surprised at how many people were deeply impacted by him, even those of us that didn't see him often. I hope not, I hope he knew.
Peace to you, John, and everyone who loved you.
Posted by janna at July 19, 2005 08:58 PM