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MY
CONDOLENCES
Dear Ami,
REMO family and friends,
With a
heavy heart I share my condolences with us all, especially to dear Ami, on the
passing over of Remo Belli obm, on April 25, 2016.
May his
soul soar on the sound of percussion where angels in heaven await Remo with
tambourines and drums and shakers and love.
May Remo
rest in peace knowing that he made the biggest difference in our wide world,
bridging cultures, music and health, and generations, and making sacred space
for us drummers where in community we can drum, explore, learn and play with the best
Remo instruments.
May Remo's
legacy continue across the seas to distant lands where music has connected
countless individuals and communities in joy and healing. We are the drummers,
percussionists, designers, builders, teachers, students, children, therapists,
dancers, singers, healers, special kids and adults with emotional and physical
differences, and survivors of natural and man-made disasters who have gained
and shared so much because of Remo’s (and Ami’s) vision, wisdom and great
generosity.
I'm blessed
that I’ve been (along with my family and grandchild) an inspired
receiver at Remo for over two decades. My life has been immeasurably enriched
and because of Remo, I’ve been a healthier and happier soul, sharing my sounds.
I LOVE playing Remo percussion. While a Remo Drum Circle participant I formed a
band with 18 Remo drum circle percussionist friends and took us out on the
road. Playing with several bands, I continue to joyously play so many fantastic
and fun Remo instruments. Remo is where I always practiced 'my chops'. I
treasure the autographed ‘Layne' tambourine that Remo gifted to me in
2002.
With tears
in my eyes and heart, I recall that in 2002 I wrote a tribute to Remo Belli,
and offered the tribute to politicians across the country, requesting that they
honor Remo for his goodness, and they did at our 2002 REMO holiday party. those
honoring certificates hang in the REMO RMC lobby.
Last night,
one day after Remo took his drumheads to heaven, I went to Remo RMC and shared
hugs in mourning with his beloved staff, and drum circle friends. May we
all find comfort in our memories, and play in the light of Remo, keeping alive
his legacy. Especially, may Ami be warmly embraced and comforted on her great
loss.
My sites
honoring REMO:
With
deepest gratitude, love, and tears in sympathy with all.
I was so
looking forward to sharing my fresh figs this coming summer with Remo because
he loved them and that made me happy.
Joy
Krauthammer
In your memory, your legacy– we play.
© Mark Reden 1-5-2007
Kindred Spirits, Drummers take their REMO inspired drum circle on the road.
members
left > right
Larry Foster, Larry Shaw, Richard & Nick Kashansky,
Larry Foster, Larry Shaw, Richard & Nick Kashansky,
Ian Kroop, Ken Moore,
Paul & Reisa Hannig, Ann Kashansky,
Valeska & Emilio & Anna & Abe Thomas,
Steve Hirsh, Rhonda Curtis, Tia Cohen,
Hannah Almstead, Joy Krauthammer (band leader)
Hannah Almstead, Joy Krauthammer (band leader)
~ ~ ~
Very beautiful
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