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for GALWAY KINNELL
Carolyn Grassi
February 27, 2015
Dear Bobbie, thank you for letting me know of the passing of Galway. What a remarkable person. Many years ago in San Jose, he was the first person to encourage my poetry. And he read with me at Books Inc. in 1990, he well-known reading with an unknown poet. Kind to the core and it shows, of course, in his memorable poetry. My last memory of Galway is a reading he gave in San Jose (1990's or early 2000's)...he recited from heart John Keats's "Ode To A Nightingale" in his resonate voice. The audience was many as he had a loyal, devoted following out west here in California. May his spirit keep you company on Life's journey. My sincere condolences, Carolyn Grassi, Pacifica, CA
I have all his books and read several poems last night.
November 3, 2014
Galway Kinnell was very gifted; and fortunately, he was publicly recognized for his insightful words. May the memories of his presence and the joy he added to our lives prove to be a source of comfort to those he leaves behind. May the words at John 11:11-14 enlighten you to the endless possibilities of life with Galway during future times that have been promised. My condolences for your loss!
October 31, 2014
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God will help you get through this difficult time (Psalm 147:3).
October 31, 2014
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear loved one. May you find comfort at 2 Thesalonians 2:16,17
t c
October 31, 2014
My condolences for the passing of Galway. May God's Word comfort you through this difficult time.
estelle
October 31, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I encourage you, the family to draw comfort from David's inspired words. The Lord is my Shepard, I shall lack nothing........
TF
October 31, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 31, 2014
May God give comfort in these diffcult times,
John 5:28
B Lucas
October 31, 2014
In line with truth we all come full circle in life filled with uncertainty. Ability, accomplishment, experience, all fade into the back ground as life longs for a way out. As we grow older none can escape the coming of our time. We can rejoice in the memories, they fill us with thoughts of good and bad times. They also help us cope with loss. My most sincere condolence.
October 30, 2014
I'm so sorry you had to experience a loss of a dear love one. May almighty God comfort and bring peace to the family.
PM Cagan
October 30, 2014
I studied with Galway for several years at New York University. He was a teacher and mentor to me and contributed to the person I am today. I am very saddened by his passing, but we will always have the poems and humanity he left behind. My condolences to his family. He was greatly loved by the poetry community.
October 30, 2014
Please have my condolences. Our days ebb away because of your fury; And our years come to an end like a whisper. The span of our life is 70 years or 80 if one is especially strong. But they are filled with trouble and sorrow; They quickly pass by, and away we fly. (Psalms 90:9,10)
October 30, 2014
So sorry for lose the bible gives hope Acts24:15
Jill
October 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss. This will be a difficult time, but you all have have your memories& the peace of God. (Romans15:33)
Rose D
October 30, 2014
To Family and Friend of Galway Kinnell:
May the God of all comfort, comfort you in your time of need.
October 30, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of you dear loved one.
May the family find comfort and peace at this
most difficult time.
1Corinthains 1:3,4
Jill
October 30, 2014
May the Beautiful Memories of Galway Kinnell provide Solace and Strength to the family during this difficult time. May the family find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Matthew 5:5 , Acts 25:15
Thomas Thompson
October 30, 2014
He was just a wonderful, wonderful poet. He knew more about the life of the spirit than a great many of the devoutly religious. His poem "To Christ our Lord" says everything about the paradox of what it really means to be a Christian, but most Christians are so challenged by what he's written there that they run away from it.
Remarkable poet, remarkable man. Condolences to the family. He will be much missed.
wilson
October 30, 2014
As we remember this gifted man, our love and prayers are with the family. May you experience the peace and strength that God gives.
October 30, 2014
I love poetry and appreciate people who share the same interest. My condolences for this great loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort those in need at this time.
A. H.
October 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dot Sparer
October 29, 2014
Ms Bristol, By some strange coincidence, I sent Galway a picture from Alfred University about a week ago. He was my English professor at Alfred and one of the best professors I have ever had. he came to Alfred with a new masters degree, only about five years older than his students, and enchanted us all. The photo I sent was taken on the tennis court. I thought he would enjoy the memory since he was very happy at Alfred and always spoke of his tenure there as one of the best teaching experiences of his life. The fact that I have fond memories of him after 63 years is a testament to his influence on at least this one former English major. Im truly sorry for our loss.
October 29, 2014
Sorry for your loss may God give you hope and strength during this sorrowful time.
Nikki
October 29, 2014
May God's promise of no more sickness and death be of comfort to the family at this time as He helps each of you endure the days ahead. Isa 33:24;25:8
October 29, 2014
Im sorry for your lost. May your family rely on God in this time of grief.
Nancy Tuten
October 29, 2014
Dear Bobbie,
I am deeply saddened by this tremendous loss to you, to Mr. Kinnell's family, and, indeed, to American letters. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I regret that I lost touch with you both as work and family obligations left me with less and less time for scholarly writing. For some reason--a premonition, perhaps?--about a month ago I attempted to get in touch with you to see how Galway was faring, but I was unable to find contact information. I was not aware that he had been ill.
When I consider the highlights of my thirty-year career, Galway Kinnell features prominently: I first met him at Newberry College when I was still a graduate student writing a thesis on his work. In San Francisco in 1991, I had the privilege of introducing him before his reading to an enormous crowd at MLA. When I saw him in 1992 at a conference in Knoxville, I was pregnant with my first child, and though my husband and I had told no one, somehow Galway knew! In 2000, he graciously agreed to come here to Columbia College to read his work and meet with students. No one has ever given a better reading than Galway Kinnell. It has been my privilege and pleasure to study his work and to play a small role in illuminating it for others.
All my best,
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