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Comment on Galen Lacey by priscilla

priscilla — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:39:20 +0000

Rupert,
We’re all feeling the palpable absence that Galen has left. At his memorial service, all of his friends commented how he would have richly enjoyed that gathering. And, today while running errands, I spoke with another gallery owner who knew Galen well. Stan Wiederspan was on the brink of tears as he described that he and Galen spoke on the phone 2 or 3 times daily. Additionally he and Galen would share dinners and sit on Galen’s front porch and just shoot the breeze. We’re all facing this loss, and my heart went out to Stan to see how acute his feelings are right now. I hope that you can celebrate Galen’s vitality with a good dinner with friends and a morning run!

Comment on Galen Lacey by Rupert Kinnard

Rupert Kinnard — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:26:39 +0000

You don’t know me and I don’t know you but I was moved by your kind words about Galen Lacey. I am a 1979 graduate of Cornell and considered Galen’s older brother, the late Stephan Lacey, to be one of the major mentors of my life. It was Stephen who introduced me to his brother Galen in 1978. Since then I have developed great fondness for Galen, Stephen and their late mother Claudine Lacey. It is truly because of all of them that I ended up here, in Portland OR. I also have great respect for Julie and Sid and the pure quality of their care and support for Galen. I will continue to hold him, Stephen and Claudine closely in my memory and in my heart.

Comment on Galen Lacey by priscilla

priscilla — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:34:02 +0000

It’s easy to put words to paper about such a positive, enjoyable force in the community. Mount Vernon should organize the Galen R. Lacey Memorial 5K run, since he was an inveterate jogger right in the middle of that community’s streets. It would be precisely in the community/commerce-building mode that Galen always supported.

Comment on Galen Lacey by Marilyn Loan

Marilyn Loan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:24:27 +0000

Pricilla ~ what a beautiful tribute to Galen’s life! I did not know Galen personally, but in a small town like Mt. Vernon, even if you don’t KNOW them you know them. He was a much loved member of the community. Thank you for putting words to “paper” in his honor. Blessings to you, M.

Comment on Galen Lacey by Mary Lynn

Mary Lynn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:47:25 +0000

I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose those who touch our lives. Even though we see they are free from their suffering, we miss their goodness.

Comment on Galen Lacey by Priscilla

Priscilla — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:31:41 +0000

Even when he is not of this world, Galen’s great good- will prevails and draws together a circle of friends!

Comment on Galen Lacey by Katrina Garner

Katrina Garner — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:27:18 +0000

This is a beautifully written tribute to Galen. His tribulations over the last year and a half, and the community’s response of support, have made me more appreciative of how much each person’s life impacts the lives of those around him or her. Galen loved his relationship with you and your gallery.

Comment on Galen Lacey by Deb Witte

Deb Witte — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:02:53 +0000

Pricilla, I am sorry to hear about your friend. I never had the pleasure of meeting Galen although you mentioned him with regard to framing several times, and I never got around to see him. Procrastination takes on new meaning;I missed an opportunity to meet a very special man. Once again, I’m sorry for your loss and for those who loved him.

Comment on Galen Lacey by Willa

Willa — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:54:19 +0000

Very sweet words, Mom. Galen was clearly a true friend.

Comment on Larry Welo & Talk in the M.U.D. by priscilla

priscilla — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:43:36 +0000

I am totally flattered, particularly because I have read your work. You know the pitfalls of the ironic task of writing about a visual experience. Thanks, Kathy!