Matt Herrick, my very good friend, bass player, and old roomate from my freshman year at Wheaton College, passed away very unexpectedly a week ago today. He was one of the most talented, generous, and funny human beings I have ever known, and I will miss him dearly. The picture I have posted is recent history, from one of our final performances as members of the Wheaton Jazz Band in May 2001 before we graduated. Yesterday, a bunch of musicians who had played with Matt from high school through college and beyond got together and played a musical tribute to Matt at the beautiful and historic Chapel at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where Matt worked. I had the opportunity to sing/play the song "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty, which was requested by his wife and family. Here is a sample of the lyrics:"You belong among the wildflowers
You belong somewhere close to me
Far away from your trouble and worries
You belong somewhere you feel free
You belong somewhere you feel free"
Matt, we will meet again.
1 comment:
This is such a great photograph! Matt was taken too early but I know that he will not be forgotten. I'm so glad that you were able to be a part of that concert!
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