.. Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Say hi to Somchai for me at the funeral. He called Twin in the states today and made no mention of this development but I'm sure he knows because he's there like clockwork every day. He had some other news. Your email addy still the same? Missed Somchai at the wake and he wasn't at the services. Ya, email is still same...err, just checked: got it LOL! I actually did not realize that "the guy in question" was still in Bangers; I haven't seen him in a couple of years anyway. I'll have to run down to CBSOL to say Hi and piss off Twin by getting a flaming coffee drink . Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nice summary of the events by Khun Bear: IN MEMORIUM Yesterday, an end of an era was completed. Icon and beloved friend, George Pipas was laid to rest. A touching and moving funeral service began at the Holy Redeemer Church. There was a large turnout of George's eclectic combination of friends. They included the rough and surly to the sweet and serene. The service at the church included some very personally touching comments from the priest directed at George's wife & love of decades, Mary Ann. Later, Mary Ann addressed the friends, there, and personalized her love for George. As the church service ended, even the gruffest of friends had moist and red eyes demonstrating the immense caring for this man they now realized they missed. The assemblage moved to Wat Makkasan for final ceremonies. The Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) provided a dignified tribute for their fallen Comrade. George in the tasteful American Flag draped coffin was given final honors. Taps was played and salty liquid substances started draining from many of the eyes that were present. The Flag was then professionally folded by the honor guard and presented by the Commander to Mary Ann, who accepted graciously and with fond touching appreciation. Our friend was cremated at 1041, Monday 28 July. God Bless you George and sleep well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 There was a good sized crowd there this afternoon after the Wat. Saw many people that I have not seen in a while. I missed you. I got there about 15 minutes after the power failure and stayed for a couple of hours chatting with some of the old boys who I rarely see anymore. The church service was very nice. I missed the wat service as I had some thing I *had* to get done. George's wife Mary Ann has got to be one of the strongest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I can't imagine how hard this has been for her. Thanks to all who showed. Attached are a couple of phone-cam pix from the church. Cheers, SD PS -- OH, had a nice conversation with our mutual Air America friend L at the church. Good to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zob65 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 "Put some god dam music on!!" We will miss ya George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 We had a good chuckle with the electric going off, like, George pay the damn electric bill! It was a somber occasion but nicely put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 George is sitting under the buffalo. Any ideas if copies of that painting are available? And if so, where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Can get copies from Burma Richard, the artist that did the picture. Mekong Kurt had a copy posted on his website a while back: http://BangkokAtoZ.com Richard's: http://bangkokatoz.com/Diran_Homepage.htm or http://www.diranart.com/web/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Jesus FUCKING CHRIST on a pogo stick $350-500??? yikes...ok, complaint over, will order soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 OH, With all the money that you and the airlines are making...you can buy a dozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Or more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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