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NatesChannel (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
New Orleans = Birthplace and the home of jazz
ffmandal (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What a wonderful tradition!!!!
klebertuba (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
muito loko ,quero um desse no meu funeral ,eu toco tuba
FunDir79 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I have been a Funeal Director in the midwest for 23 years. I wish before I take "my last ride" that I get to witness a ceremony such as this. This has to be the most dignified and wonderful celebration I have ever witnessed !
rude2you (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Coolest thing ever. That's how I wanna go out. No tears allowed at my funeral! Thanks for sharing!
elebaud (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Here here.
texasdad7 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
All I can say is WOW what a send off. I should be so lucky.
nunof (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Absoltutely wonderful and touching. One of the most beautiful things I ever seen.
NewOrleansExposed (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the umbrella is traditional in second lines, it's only black in this case becuase it's a funeral. A jazz funeral is most common among african americans, but i've seen it done with other races...it's a new orleans tradition, where we believe in celebrating a life, not mourning a loss. and yes, it is considered the "last dance" for an individual. it is truly an uplifiting experience...
NewOrleansExposed (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
this is just one reason why i love my home..coming together to rejoice in a time of sadness...celebrating a life lived instead of mourning it...we had a trad. jazz funeral and second line for my brother in law yesterday..he truly went out with as much love and excitement as he came in with.. |
