Michael Montfort R.I.P.
- Thread starter Gary Eisenberg
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Well rest in peace, Mr. Montfort. And thanks for all you gave to us.
Yes, flowers would be a nice gesture, so I'm in on that.
Yes, flowers would be a nice gesture, so I'm in on that.
Father Luke
Founding member
Thank you Ponder. And thank you Bill. And MDR (Marina Del Ray)
I think that a note to his daughter would be nice.
Count me in for the memorial.
He deserved happiness.
LickTheStar
Sad Flower in the Sand
A sad day indeed. I saw the auction earlier (bought it, in fact) and wondered... Rest in Peace MM.
Although we've seen a large number of Mr. Montfort's images, here are a couple of others that may not be so commonly seen:
http://www.britannica.com/psychedelic/images/opsyroc038p1.jpg
http://www.britannica.com/psychedelic/images/opsyroc036p1.jpg
And perhaps one more familiar...
http://www.lataco.com/taco/wp-content/uploads/bukowski028.jpg
Hopefully it's cool that I posted these (if not, do what you've got to do, mods, and accept my apologies).
http://www.britannica.com/psychedelic/images/opsyroc038p1.jpg
http://www.britannica.com/psychedelic/images/opsyroc036p1.jpg
And perhaps one more familiar...
http://www.lataco.com/taco/wp-content/uploads/bukowski028.jpg
Hopefully it's cool that I posted these (if not, do what you've got to do, mods, and accept my apologies).
I read that article. Sorry, i'm just now delving into bukowski's life.
Hey, no worries. We all learn about Buk and the people who were close to him when we do, you know? It just so happens that today is a major, yet very sad day for fans of Buk; at least those who followed more than just the word. The word is the main thing, but there was so much more.
Father Luke
Founding member
Oh, hell, Buk94. Wait until these bastards start
throwing around the name Carl Weissner.
Join me for a drink?
You're buying. . .
more info:
he died on Friday.
at 9 am the nursing service was there and he seemed okay.
it seems he had kind of an epileptic seizure later that day. the autopsy is going on just now.
his daughter Daisy is in Freiburg, Germany now to handle things.
I remember, when I last visited him in July, we sat in his kitchen and he beagn to speak about Hank in hymn. He really loved this man.
Hopefully they sit together at some kitchen-table in heaven for a big drink now.
he died on Friday.
at 9 am the nursing service was there and he seemed okay.
it seems he had kind of an epileptic seizure later that day. the autopsy is going on just now.
his daughter Daisy is in Freiburg, Germany now to handle things.
I remember, when I last visited him in July, we sat in his kitchen and he beagn to speak about Hank in hymn. He really loved this man.
Hopefully they sit together at some kitchen-table in heaven for a big drink now.
Father Luke
Founding member
I'm planning to bring something about Michael in the upcoming yearbook of the Bukowski-Society.
My idea is, that everybody who has known or met him personally writes some short thoughts about him or the meeting or his personality or his importance.
Not much, just about 2-4 sentences per person.
Then I'd just bring these quotes one after another.
Not exactly what one would call an obituary. But I think this is better than just asking one or two persons for their oppinions. It will bring up a bigger variety of voices.
So, David, mjp, cirerita, BoS, ...... would y'ALL please think about him for a moment and send your words to:
roni@bukowski-gesellschaft.de
Thanks a Lot folks!
ps:
since some of you also have access to Linda Bukowski, John Martin and others, who knew him, that I don't have access to - maybe you could ask them for doing this little favor for the remembrance of Michael? Wouldbe great!
My idea is, that everybody who has known or met him personally writes some short thoughts about him or the meeting or his personality or his importance.
Not much, just about 2-4 sentences per person.
Then I'd just bring these quotes one after another.
Not exactly what one would call an obituary. But I think this is better than just asking one or two persons for their oppinions. It will bring up a bigger variety of voices.
So, David, mjp, cirerita, BoS, ...... would y'ALL please think about him for a moment and send your words to:
roni@bukowski-gesellschaft.de
Thanks a Lot folks!
ps:
since some of you also have access to Linda Bukowski, John Martin and others, who knew him, that I don't have access to - maybe you could ask them for doing this little favor for the remembrance of Michael? Wouldbe great!
Black Swan
Abord the Yorikke!
Michael Montfort, R.I.P.
If you do flowers I'm in.
If you do flowers I'm in.
bospress.net
www.bospress.net
Hi,
Will the service and internment be in Germany or California? I'm not sure if Daisy is there to plan the funeral. If it is there, then we'll need Roni to tell us how to get an arrangement there. It should be from the 1900 members of www.bukowski.net.
If the funeral will be in California, then I would think that someone in the states can handle it.
Best,
Bill
Will the service and internment be in Germany or California? I'm not sure if Daisy is there to plan the funeral. If it is there, then we'll need Roni to tell us how to get an arrangement there. It should be from the 1900 members of www.bukowski.net.
If the funeral will be in California, then I would think that someone in the states can handle it.
Best,
Bill
I don't think they will bring him to the US.
His mother, brother and sister live here and he lived here the last years. I don't see why they should bury him abroad.
The date of the funeral is still unknown. They'll wait for the final words from the autopsy to set a date.
Haven't reached Daisy on the phone today. Only a friend of him was at his home then. Will try again tomorrow.
Have just talked with Carl Weissner. He too doesn't know anything at the moment.
If it's me to do the arrangement, I'll ask around for his favorite flowers and colors. (maybe we should have Daisies? or something yellow?)
how about:
[ The members of bukowski.net ]
[ will always keep you in their hearts ]
too kitschy?
Gerard K H Love
Appreciate your friends
good one.
Father Luke
Founding member
Thanks Roni.
I'll believe I shall be dropping
an email to his daughter.
I'll believe I shall be dropping
an email to his daughter.
Gerard K H Love
Appreciate your friends
Okay now we have to name a star after him or something. Maybe mjp could put a button up top left, in with all of the other stuff, dedicated to Michael Montfort's contributions to Bukowski. (or not)
bospress.net
www.bospress.net
If everyone wants to write a page about what Montfort meant to you, or a drawing, etc... I'll bind it into a BSP style hardcover book to be given to Daisy as an appreciation of her Father.
It would have to be all the same size and color. If we planned on using a 8 1/2" x 14" piece of white paper, folded in half, I can make it work. I know that sizes outside the US may be different, but the paper would have to be cut down to that size. We would need at least 50 contributions. We can also put in photos, etc....
Thoughts?
We would also need a good photo of MM that I could put on the cover.
Bill
It would have to be all the same size and color. If we planned on using a 8 1/2" x 14" piece of white paper, folded in half, I can make it work. I know that sizes outside the US may be different, but the paper would have to be cut down to that size. We would need at least 50 contributions. We can also put in photos, etc....
Thoughts?
We would also need a good photo of MM that I could put on the cover.
Bill