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May 28, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...
Valenda Newell
July 2, 2016
I believe in the WISDOM of the SPOKEN WORD. One can relax and be cared for by the DIVINE. The DIVINE will always be there to catch one.......PRAYERS and BLESSINGS
Barb J
May 27, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss and may you find comfort in God's Inspired word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16) With deepest sympathy.
Brenda Kelly
September 13, 2015
Gil the pleasure was all mine. You performed as such a genuis.
Be kept
Libby Richardson
June 15, 2015
Never heard of until I recently seen u on TV and u touched my heart so much u are an extraordinary man.may god bless u and keep u in his kingdom and grant u your wings u deserved them RIP GIl
charles hall
March 19, 2015
1 of the biggest influences in my life
February 18, 2015
martin "Marty" Podbesek
Raquel Yasharal
November 24, 2014
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, I FEEL THAT I LOST A BROTHER AND A GOOD AND A PEN PAL, I DIDN'T ACTALLY WRITE TO HIM, I FELT HE WAS WRITING TO ALL OF US. SAYING WAKE UP Mighty People. I will miss him. I played all his records and will continue to do so.Thank you brother.
NadIra Abdullah Muhammad
September 7, 2014
ASA for one of the best that ever did it brother Gil an his messages are apart of my every day life everything that he was talking about is happening today when ever he came to Philly I was there he is truly missed RIP .my brother ????????????
JUNE SIMPSON
May 27, 2014
REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN JUNE...REUNITED WITH JOHN AND IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
Lloyd Scott
May 27, 2014
I saw you Live at Kimball's East in the late 80s. You were great. You are still missed and the Revolution (Still) Will not be Televised. Rest in peace, Sir.
charles woolery
May 27, 2014
One of the baddest artist i ever had the privelege of seeing on stage rest my brother longbeach,ca.
khalimah Halim
May 27, 2014
You and your contributions were awesome and will never be forgotten. I can't express enough thanks!!!!
PEGGY MCLEAN
March 30, 2014
I LEARNED ABOUT GILS PASSING ON THE GIL SCOTT HERON UNSUNG PROFILE, NEVER HEARD HIS MUSIC BEFORE THEN, AND NOW I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MESSAGE IN THE MUSIC. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Rosalind Denning
March 8, 2014
Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the music industry! You will be missed, but not forgotten?
Lynda Logan
March 7, 2014
Rest in Peace, Gil. You are truly missed.
Marjahna Hart
February 24, 2014
Accepting that you are no longer on these grounds to share your prolific, thought provoking messages saddens me every time I think of you. And because I love your music and your message, those thoughts are often. RIP to my fellow Jackson Tennessee seed.
Zar Dyer
February 22, 2014
I first came to listen to Gil for at least 10yrs. I seen on unsung on tv one about him .. And I instant start playing his music
February 21, 2014
I was a big fan of Gil Scott-Heron from the 70's until today which I have some CDs.
Gil Scott-Heron will be missed. I did not find out of his death until I saw it on television recently.
Rest in Peace.
A devoted fan,
Jackie S.
Greg
February 19, 2014
I was introduced to Gil Scott-Heron's music by a couple of guys from D.c., in 1977. Being a "Gator" from Florida, I was clueless to GSH! My eyes, my mind and my heart was opened! Thank You, my Brother! Rest In Peace!
Stephanie Spence
February 18, 2014
You, Mr.Gil Scott-Heron are the true pioneer of spoken word for the entire African American/ Black people. You gave us another voice and I am forever grateful for the world giving us your presence. You live on through your profound words. Thank you!
JOSEPH LEHMAN
December 15, 2013
JOSEPH LEHMAN
Marilyn Williams
October 14, 2013
Will never forget you, rest in peace my friend.
Terry Houston
July 31, 2013
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July 31, 2013
April 14, 2013
My hero forever!
March 24, 2013
Don't know why but got a "Gil" vibe and started looking up and everything Gil. Got the chance to see him a couple of times in Philly but was always a fan. Sometimes "genius" is hard to overcome and, as life will be, we don't always know why. My prayer is that the brother's spirit will be able to rest in peace. Love you Gil. Finding so much truth in your timeless words. God Bless.
Nazarene Mckinney
March 23, 2013
God is for us a refuge and strength, He can be found readily during times of distress. He is The Hearer of Prayer and loves us very much. May your loved ones find comfort in him.
Val Nixon
November 3, 2012
He was a legend ......miss his creativity
Kai EL'Zabar
September 10, 2012
Gil Scott Heron was perhaps one of our most prolific wordsmith of our time whose ability to breathe music through words brought to life their meaning and message that resonates with us as authentically as they were written is what makes what he did profound. He was able to take the element of improvisation and integrate it in his very personal and unique expression of infused rhythm, blues, soul and jazz. He was the Coltrane of spoken word to music making his music lyrical and organic. He is missed but his message lives on through what he contributed.
Merle Baldwin
September 7, 2012
God bless you, Gil, may you rest in peace, definitely an icon on this side of life.....
Darrel Sewell
September 4, 2012
Gil is probably the impetus and one of the most inspirational figures in the black movement of the 70's. He surely was a major cog in how I viewed contemporary society. His light will shine forever in our hearts and minds.
Nadira Abdullah Muhammad
August 23, 2012
Gil u r truly missed. Everytime u came to philly I was there. Rip
Darrel Sewell
June 24, 2012
Don Morrow
June 19, 2012
To the family and wife Marion of Paul Pagano Jr. He was a good friend I've known for over 40 years. He will be truely missed. I know he has to be in a better place.I too just lost a close family member within the last few days.My prayers are with you.
candels lit for Gil today......
SparkleBreeze
April 1, 2012
L.Maria Culbreth
April 1, 2012
Today April 1, Gil's 63rd Birthday,listening to my favorites of his soul stirring renditions.
Sparkle Breeze
Happy Birthday Gil, April 1
Sparkle Breeze
April 1, 2012
L.Maria Culbreth
April 1, 2012
thinking of you Gil on your Birthday April 1,you're always loved and missed.
adding another great photo.
SparkleBreeze (L.Maria Culbreth)
March 25, 2012
RIP GSH Steveo
January 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mark featherstone
January 20, 2012
You'll be mlssed always, God bless you. Your friend, Mark featherstone
Paige Smith
November 24, 2011
Your music has touched the heart and soul of many, you are a true legend.
Lori Payne
October 27, 2011
Thank you for sharing your vision, intellect and pain with all of us. We will pass it on.
Stanley Watford
October 21, 2011
Your music was my life. Your music will live on through my children and there children and so on and on. you will be missed my brother. to the family May God Bless you all. D.J. Sammy D- BK N.Y. Finest
mildred offins
October 14, 2011
Thank you Inez for being a friend. I will miss you and miss talking to you.
Steve Murdock
Sheila Spear-Melton
October 11, 2011
May God Bless the family of Gil Scott fine musician.
October 4, 2011
May God be with you in your time of need.from Debora Ann MCcormick
Yolanda Mitchell
August 29, 2011
Gil...I first saw and heard you, I was 19....I'm now 57...I'm still here.....you should be too. Who will write the poems then sing the songs with the message where some of us have no need of explaination? Who will tell those who come way after us, what was up back in the day? Who will remind me that my own daddy "loves his little chocolate girl"? Write on...Right on......you're busy up there now....lots to see, lots of folks to meet...if you see my Grandmas Exie or Clementine please tell em' hi...if bump into my Great Granddaddy George, let him know I'm tryin' as hard as I can to keep the family farm intact and that I hope he's proud.... May God comfort your family and loved ones and that their Real Eyes....see and realize... they will all see you again.... I miss knowing you're somewhere here and will someday see you there...I think I'll Call It Sunday....from now on.....
cecil williams
August 21, 2011
When we think that a city has a victory to be won and the artist cannot halt until his earthly work is done we shall recall all the music and poetry that Heron got done and he will be a missing page from an American son
Love and peace and God's miraculous works will never cease in blessings and the strength of mind to put many into the arena of performance and the power of our collective mind. Thank you
Ali Kgokong
August 9, 2011
Hi ,it is with great sadness to lose someone like this , the African Lion which roars the new reality of live back in the days of revolution not only in USA but also in South Africa my beloved country.. this Ali Kgokong from Rustenburg, South Africa.. ( Africa !!!
July 7, 2011
To the famiy of Gil Scott-Heron, May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you clelbrate a life well live. Ps. 46:1.
P C
July 3, 2011
It's still Winter in America you lived to see the 1980's and a Legend in your own time. [Love you Gil]
Allen Bond
June 26, 2011
to the family god bless no words could convey THIS REVOLUTION DOESN'T NEED TO BE TELEVISED in the mighty name of Jesus stay blessed AMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bonita
June 18, 2011
May the friends and family of Gil Scott Heron find peace and comfort of the passing of a special man, poet, father, and teacher of the world. You are gone but your music remains forever.
BRUNI Sablan
June 17, 2011
Gil Scott Heron, you have been a great inspiration and the world and just a bit colder without you here. May you be free now, and flying amongst the moon and the stars....with much love. BRUNI
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