Merl Saunders

A man, in all definitions....

For Merl...when you worked
with Miles Davis and other greats
it made them better.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Jerry & Merl back together. I want the first CD they cut.

May the long time sun shine upon you and all love surround you and may the clear light within you shine your way home.

Music, when soft voices die

Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.

By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation

Thanks so much Merl. Your music is underappreciated - I loved seeing you live - you were an awesome guy too!! RIP Brother!

YET ANOTHER MUSIC ICON PASSES ON TO BE WITH ALL OTHERS UP IN HEAVEN.PLAYING JOYFUL MUSIC WE WONT HEAR UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.REST IN PEACE.
WALTER J. ELLSWORTH ROCHESTER N.H.
FAN FOR MANY YEARS

I will always hold a special place in my heart for you Merl. Love ya madly.

I just listened to an Expressway Jam that Merl did live with the Jerry Garcia Band the other day and thought what an amazing musician Merl Saunders is. I'm saddened by his death and will miss him.

Thanks for all the great music and vibes, God bless you and yor Family.
That band of angels in heaven has just gotten a lot cooler.

Jesus Loves Me!!!

merl your music was like a road leading home. R.I.P.

To The Saunders Family,
Sorry to read about your loss, you can find comfort in the bible book of John 5:28, 29.
Sincerely,
One of Jehovah's Witnesses

REST IN PEACE MERL SAUNDERS

The song is ended, but the melody lingers on...

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Deborah... I am so sorry to hear of your loss I am thinking of you.
Zannie

I want to thank you, for a real good time.

Rest in peace Merl, and God bless. You will be missed