Jeff Rosen June 9, 1958 – March 17, 2009

Jeff was a warm, loving and generous man. His life centered on his family and friends, whom he adored. Melissa was the love of his life and soulmate for 33 years. He loved his work; it was important to him to help others pursue justice. He was passionate about music and sports. Go Giants!! Some of Jeff’s favorite times were spent in the green chairs at Tuolumne Family Camp, rocking out at concerts, visiting family and friends around the country, getting together for sing-alongs, and participating in activities with his children. Jeff touched all of our lives in so many ways. He will remain in our hearts always.



“River gonna to take me,
sing me sweet and sleepy,
sing me sweet and sleepy
all the way back home.
It’s a far gone lullaby,
sung many years ago.
Mama, mama, many worlds I’ve come since I first left home.

Goin’ home, goin’ home, by the waterside I will rest my bones,
listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul.”

From "Brokedown Palace"
-- Hunter/Garcia

Monday, April 13, 2009

Blackbird - Performed at Jeff's Funeral

Sean Newell on guitar
Larry Friedman, Linda Schweidel, Robbie Dietrich on vocals

Click on COMMENTS on the next line to view the lyrics. Sorry, but we didn't record it - just imagine the great harmonies!

1 comment:

Neil Cutler said...

Blackbird

Sean Newell on guitar
Larry Friedman, Linda Schweidel, Robbie Dietrich on vocals

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
all your life
you were only waiting for this moment to be free

Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise