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This whole website idea is great.
I enjoyed the video. Every one looks happy to be
together. Thanks for the memories. That was a big,
special part of my life. I believe it was when I
learned to love life. Those days made me the person
I am today, and you know what - "I like myself"!
I wouldn't change a thing! Beach Bums will always
live deep inside my heart and soul. Others just
don't understand.
Debbie Red 3/5/04
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My band mates Joe Satriani,
Steve Muller and myself were hanging in the park
one summer eve 1971 and heard a joyful sound. Guitars
and singing and a lot of happy sounds. We wandered
over. Whoa freaks, cool. We hung out and met some
great new friends. Paul Lancaster and Peter Maher.
They joined the band. We were called Tarsus, we
played at the Festival of life, Middle Earth, Y.O.M.,
a bunch of parties, the Levittown library, and hundreds
of bums would show up wherever and whenever we played.
Great times.
Danny Calvagna 3/8/04 |
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I remember a time when Tarsus
wanted to be in the Festival of Life, but the organization
had said it was too late. All I had to do was open
up my BUM PHONE BOOK and make a few calls. The next
day Tarsus got a call from the festival people stating
"we never got so many calls about a band before",
and that we had the audition. The best thing is
finding out how many peoples lives were touched
by the things we did, and still do. I've said it
before and I"ll say it again - I'm proud to
be a Bum!"
Paul Lancaster 3/8/04 |
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Throwing frisbees, sitting in
huge circles with the sound of guitars bouncing
off the trees, lakes and grass at Eisenhower park,
the beach..what is better than that?!!... I am so
grateful to have the memories of sharing that with
some of the best people in the world and some of
the most important people in my life... people that
weren't there will never understand the unconditional
love and friendships that we had...it is the only
part of my past that has made a real difference
in my life.. THANK YOU BEACH BUMS!!!!
Donna Malech 3/11/04 |
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In an effort to keep this from
becoming a "Tarsus" message board, I will
just say that although years do go by between our
seeing each other due to geography and some, shall
we say unavoidable commitments, I count Danny, Paul
and Joe among the most important people in my life.
The memories of the time I spent hanging out with
the Bums are without question some of the fondest
that I have. The term "age of innocence"
may be one that is now extremely over used, but
when referring to those days it is truly fitting,
as the photos here are an undeniable testament to.
Thank you, Shari, for your vision and talents with
this site - you have brought back thoughts of some
wonderful times.
Peter (Maher) Chelsea 3/14/04
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I still remember the very first
time Shari and I went down to the beach. Bruce and
Uncle Scotty took us there to meet some of their
friends. In fact, I owe them a great deal of gratitude.
They introduced us to Paul and Ronnie Lancaster,
Tommy Rackovitch, and some others. We played some
frisbee, walked along the beach and having brought
our guitars, sang some songs. We had no clue then
how this "little" circle of friends would
keep growing and become a very close family of friends.
It definitely changed my life. Some of the best
times I can remember were spent with these people
and I will always be thankful for the Beach Bums.
:-)
Joanne (Isaacs) Lancaster 3/29/04
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Thank you so much Shari for
creating this wonderful gift for all of us that
had the good fortune to have been a part of the
Jones Beach Bums. Thank you (again) for the beautiful
memorial to my sister Bonnie, and our other dear
friends. It's comforting to have one place where
we can 'visit' with them and remember them. Your
hard work, creative talents, and professional touch
will form the basis for spanning the years from
those wonderful times, to the present, and into
the future for us and our families. What a gift!!
The beauty of this site for all of us is that it
is a work in progress. Remember the thrill you felt
when you first saw this site, the memories it brought
back and how you couldn't wait to share it with
the ones you love. Let's pass this gift to all the
former Bums we possibly can and take this as far
as we possibly can, and share with all of our 'old'
friends the memories and the chance to fast-forward
to the present with us. Remember the magical way
we used to spread the word about a party? Let's
do it with this website. We can all laugh at the
way we (some of us) used to look and the things
we used to do. This doesn't mean we are trying to
be like 'that' again, or that we are living in the
past, just acknowledging that we had a lot of fun
back then, without trying to hurt anybody and, that
we can still be friends! I'm looking forward to
seeing everybody at the reunion this summer. Spread
the word!
Uncle Scotty 4/7/04 |
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Danny just sent me the link
to this site, and...what a beautiful vision from
our past it is! I wish I could go back in time and
hang out just one more time...and jam with the guys.
Brings a tear to my eye and a puts a lump in my
throat...where did the time go?
Joe Satriani 4/8/04 |
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First of all, I'm an "honorary"
bum, because I married the famous Freak - Pete!!!
I just want to say I'm so glad to be a bum now -
it's been wonderful meeting all of the bums at the
reunions - I can see why Pete has such fond memories
of all of you - you're terrific!!! And when we lost
our wonderful son Michael last year, I can't tell
you how much it meant that so many of you sent or
brought your sympathy to us - I am so sorry you
never got to meet him, but I know he is happy that
so many of you are friends and have helped us over
the last year - you truly are special people - thank
you.
Karen Ruggiero 4/11/04 |
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Hi - been a long time missin'
- just missin from the internet! But we're signed
up now and hope to hear from a lot of you!!
You are truly the best people I have ever known
in my life. You rescued me when I first met you
and I am truly grateful to have such fine friends.
I can never thank you enough for what you have done
for me.
My best memory is my 25th birthday at Hirschfield's
house! I did Alice's restaurant for about an hour
and at the end, 25-30 of you sang happy birthday
to me (Scott, Rackovich, Jimmy B, the Beechel boys,
Dennis (does anyone know where Dennis Ulrich is?),
Andy Gay, just to name a few).
My email address is: pkfreak425@aol.com
Forever your friend
Peace
Pete 4/11/04
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Wow! Shari - You've done an
awesome job with the website. Thank you so much
for giving us this great gift. The old pictures
are unbelievable. For the seriously "memory
impaired" like me, it's great to be able to
see all the old faces and relive the good times.
I'll send you some pictures as soon as I can.
Thanks again and Hello to all!
Fran (Diamondstein) Schuler 5/4/04 |
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Wow! The Mighty Bums Book has
gone digital!
I take great joy in coming to this site, but
reading this particular page sends warm waves
of wonderful emotions through me. Every single
one of you passed through my life via my basement.
I think that basement was a portal to a magical
universe inhabited by the sweetest and the strangest
group of people I will ever meet. I swear, at
any hour, day or night, there'd be a knock-knock
on my basement window. It was an endless procession
of people that I still hold precious to this day.
Every time I use my basement these days, if I
pause to listen, I can still hear the echoes of
all your laughter. The magic of 6 and 12 string
guitars. The harmonies of many voices singing.
The bewildering conversations of soooo many illegal
smiles. We all found our family of friends with
each other that we did not find in our own towns
and schools. This may have been the most extended
family in Long Island history! The unbridled joy
that was shared by this group was truly addicting.
We came together en masse wherever and whenever
we could! Field Four, Eisenhower, MADD, the Planting
Fields, the Hirschfeld "Hilton", even
to parties on a little fricking island in the
middle of the bay. We found the base of support
in each other to experiment (damn did we experiment!)
with life and love, with music and magic, with
fantasy and frisbees. You all will always be my
family and are always welcome here in my Colorado
basement. I dearly love you all.
And I keep my old analog Bums Book handy for
whenever the server goes down.
Dave Title 5/13/04
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I bumped into this site tonight
on a lark of a google search. It was great to look
through the pictures and reminisce. What was unexpected
was looking at the messages and finding a Tarsus
reunion. Only thing (besides Steve) that's missing
is Ed "Do it for the Community" Liss.
I'm still sorry that I lost touch with him (he ran
off with a carnival..really!) Anyway, thanks for
doing this Shari! Seeing many of those old faces
made me smile!
Love,
Carol (formerly Ercolono) Espinoza
5/18/04
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I HAVE LOVED ALL OF YOU SINCE MY FIRST TIME SEEING
ALL OF YOU. YOU HAVE ENRICHED MY LIFE.
Hi everyone,
Wish I could give you all a big hug. I am the
oldest member. Knowing you has always brought
me great happiness. Please come to a reunion as
always all are welcome.
Your Friend,
Pete the Freak 5/18/04
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Keep mutating!
Harlan Sparer 6/14/04
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Hi.. I'm an old friend of Danny Calvagna's. I've
been trying to find him for 15-20 years, and just
found this board through google. Danny, if it's
really you (go Islanders, go Little Buster), then
please get in touch. My # is 512-795-2225, or
email me at paindoc54@msn.com.
NEAL 6/15/04
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Dear Shari:
Thank you for creating this beautiful site. It
is hard to describe the feelings that moved through
my soul as I gazed upon all the innocent and familiar
faces of my youth. From time to time I cannot
help but recall some of the more wondrous moments
I shared with many near and dear Bums. I was terribly
saddened to hear of the death of Fred Botway.
We were once sweethearts a long time ago. There
are people I would love to reconnect with. I am
forever grateful for the experiences I shared
with everyone. We are all so fortunate to have
grown up during such a unique and loving time.
I am currently attending medical school (better
late than never.) What a change from 1971!
Hi Mole! Hi Uncle Scotty!
Gaby 6/28/04
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One of my very favorite Beach Bum memories is
an early one - New Year's Eve, 1971. Howie Weinstein
had a party, and just about everyone was
crammed into his ranch house in East Meadow. Unfortunately
Joanne was sick, so to cheer her up most of us
took turns on the telephone wishing her a Happy
New Year. Later on, we crowded into Howie's living
room, sitting and lying all over the floor to
await the new year. (Funny how these days people
always stand at a party.) Then, the best
part - after we finished cheering the first few
moments of 1972, someone gave a little speech
about how important the Beach Bums were to him.
I think it was Uncle Scotty, wasn't it? Then,
one by one, many of the rest of us shared similar
sentiments. My heart was so full that I
felt compelled to stand up and speak of how I
felt, not an easy task because I was rather shy
at the time (you all helped me get over that!).
It was my very first New Year's Eves spent with
friends, and to this day it holds a very special
place in my heart. Thank you all for being there
for me when I needed you so badly.
This website was a labor of love; I may have put
it together, but all of you created it.
Shari (Friedman) Fuller 9/7/04
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Winky Dink, Winky Dink, OK, I know it was really
an excuse to wrestle with the boys (and boy did
we wrestle) and I'm not 100% sure, but I think
this is how we played....What I remember is that
we sat in 2 giant circles with either boys or
girls on the outside. The inside circle had one
empty space. The person who was "it"
had to indiscreetly wink at someone w/o anyone
knowing who and that person had to try to get
to the empty space while the boy/girl behind them
had to try to stop them. And so it goes... Not
sure if that's right, but what I am sure is that
I loved every day I spent at the beach and Salisbury
park and HAD and Funky Times and who knows where
else all those years ago. Nowadays, sometimes
I go to field 4 and stand on top of the stairs
and just smile...as I remember...long ago...and
so far away...and I am so thankful, that fate
and an amazing coincidence brought me back. :)
Ginger Bonner 9/11/04
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Hi Jones Beach Bums!
I'm a friend of Ginger Labensky who lives in Memphis
TN. Three years ago after losing my husband and
baby grandson in a auto accident, Ginger invited
me to visit her. She took me to the twin towers
and many places around them. On my last Sunday
with her she took me to the beach where all you
guys had hung out, and this is where she found
you again after so many years. We had a wonderful
time that Sunday dancing to every song. When I
got home, it wasn't long until 9/11.
It's 3 years to the day 9/11/2004 today.
When I got home from work and checked my email,
Ginger had this web sight waiting for me. I wasn't
with you in the 70's, but looking at the pics
and the music I felt as if I were, because I was
doing the same things all of you were except in
Memphis near Elvis, the king of rock and roll.
This web sight is a great idea. God works in many
ways. He will wind you around in many directions
and then put you back in some of the same places
with the ones you love the most. There are always
many blessings in our lives because of how God
works. God Bless all of you Jones Beach Bums,
and now I want to come to one of your reunions!
Peace,
Judy Smith 9/11/04
PS - I have to find out from Ginger how to play
winky dink ????? lol
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Well I figured it was about time I posted something
so here goes. First I would like to send my LOVE
to all of the JBB's as you all in some way have
had a huge impact on my life. Pete who used to
live with me under my elevated bed :), Thank you
for being there in the good and bad times, electric
as well as grounded times - I will always have
a special place in my heart for you as well as
the rest of the Bums. As I reflect on some of
the times we spent together, who remembers the
time I had the party when they were doing construction
in the neighborhood and every one was playing
on the cement pipes that were supposed to go into
the ground, and Jimmy Sarene, I think that's how
it is spelled, fell and split his head open, and
came back in and didn't even know what happened,
were we high or what, hehe. I also remember Howie's
New Years party, as well as several others, but
who remembers going to the beach in the morning
and being the first swimmers of the year at Jones
Beach? Those were the days that will always stand
out. God parties, protests, demonstrations, peace
marches, NPAC, for those who don't remember NPAC
= National Peace Action Coalition, driving to
Washington DC with Paul and Ronnie, Oh god what
fun we had! Summer was Party Time and we all had
some, didn't we? Party @ Jungle Jims house, Jeff
Kjelgrins, My House AKA The Hirschfield Hilton,
Dave Title's Basement, Uncle Scotty's, god there
were so many I can't remember them all. There
were just so many great, Great times, Funky Times
and who remembers the name of the bar across the
street? Memories just flood into my head so massive
that I just sit here in amazement, giggling to
myself and sometimes laugh out loud. My kids are
like, what's so funny Dad? And how do you explain,
to a child, the life we had together when there
is so much hate and death in there world as opposed
to the Love in ours. God I am getting teary eyed
thinking about it. How can we turn back time?
One Bum will figure that out I HOPE!! Oh what
a glorious day that will be. In Closing I would
like to say there are so many memories that I
hold dear to my heart and so many people that
I also hold dear to my heart, I just want to say
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!
Peace, Love and Happiness to all
Scott Hirschfield 9/16/04
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Wow - My sister Irene called
me today to tell me about the article in Newsday
& the website. Those pictures brought back a
flood of memories and who is where now questions.
Hopefully, the article (which I have not yet seen)
will have some others get in contact.
Besides the parties at the Hirschfelds...his
mother was always home, so I wasn't lying to my
folks... the parties at various homes in Plainview,
many first crushes to singing at the beach, riding
our bikes from Wantagh to Salisbury Park, to first
hearing the song "Lean On Me" which
was playing on a radio at the beach the day we
heard that John O died and the first time I saw
teenage boys cry.
A lot of learning and lot of growing up and lot
of good memories. I was never a Girl Scout or
a Camp Fire Girl, but I am proud to say I was
a Beach Bum.
I made only the first reunion, but now that I
know about the annual reunion, I will be there
next summer.
This site is wonderful & thank you for making
it. Now I am off to see what pictures that I have
from then.
Randi Crovets 9/19/04
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Hey all; I just read the article
in newsday on Sunday 9/19/04. It was great to see
the old crowd is still out there somewhere. I miss
you guys so much, we really had something special.
Hi To Pete, Shari, Dave, Uncle Scotty, Scott H,
and everyone else. My E-Mail is nyniceguy01@hotmail.com
or andymg52@yahoo.com.
PINK SLIP BUSH (LOL)
Andy (the Mauler) Gay. Love ya all.
9/20/04
Hey peeps, Andy G here again, I forgot to say "Great
Job Shari". See you
all soon. Peace |
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Hello all, Starting Oct. 3rd
I will be doing some extensive traveling and would
really appreciate it if someone could let me know
the where abouts of Ed Liss, my cel # is 631-455-2921
or email me at peter@bythebaymedia.com.
Thanks.
Peter Chelsea AKA Maher 9/20/04 |
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Looking at all the pics of the
beach and the park, seeing all the old gang brings
alot of memories, all good, and some bittersweet.
We had some great times back then, before the world
caught up with us. I often wonder what would have
happened if I hadn't gone to the beach that day
in 1971. I was hanging with some pretty nasty people
then. You guys gave me a chance to see that there
was good in the world. And that people did care
about who I was. Thanks for being there for me.
And letting me be there for you. "one love,
one heart, lets get together and we'll be all right"
Peace,
Andy 9/24/04 |
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Wow! What a blast from the past. My friend, Arleen,
called me to tell me to check out this website.
Great to see people from the old alma mater (Plainview
High) and reminisce about Jones Beach and Salisbury
Park. The odd thing is WE practically LIVED at
Jones Beach that whole summer of '71, with a whole
different crowd, (Field 4 of course!), but we
don't ever remember running into you guys (Joanne
and Shari). You obviously did a much better job
of keeping up with each other. That's great. I
only live about 2 1/2 hrs away from Jones beach,
and we still get down there and take the kids
every so often. Maybe we'll see you there at one
of your reunions. I'd love to hear from anyone
else from the old days that runs across this website.
Your old classmate,
Victoria (Wragge) Rolfe
10/20/04
Hapihomemaker@aol.com
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I too was told about this site by Arleen last
night, unfortunately my computer is messed up
and I had to wait to borrow my son's when he got
home from college tonight!! I enjoyed looking
through all the pictures posted here and seeing
some of the people we were friends with, Donna,
Joanne, Amy, Debbie, etc. way back when!!! Like
Vicki said, we too lived at Jones Beach and Salisbury
Park, I can remember hanging with some of the
crowd. Arleen and I went to some of the parties
too, but not sure who's they were. But what I
can recall, was anytime we did hang with you we
had a great time!! As the song goes, those were
the days my friend, we thought they'd never end!!
If only that were true!! I still live here on
Long Island, and I still go to Jones Beach a lot.
I wonder if the bike path was there when we were
heading there would we have ever hitched!! Something
you rarely see today. Not the same world it use
to be. Would love to hear from some of you, if
the reunion is on for this coming year maybe I
will too happen by!!! Great job on getting this
site together.
Patty (Schneider) Collins 10/20/04
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Hi everyone. This is Lois Teer (now Lois Teer-Lowery).
Don't know if any of you remember me. I used to
come to the beach and park with Maureen Dugan,
Joanne Harris, Sue Algore, Diane and Ellen Gillen,
and probably more people I'm forgetting about.
Yeah, I'm the one with the "stutter"
(this is the best trait anyone will probably remember
me for) !!! I can't believe I found out about
this website. I attended the 1991 reunion. The
one with the Chicago tank top on in one of the
pictures. Maureen Dugan is now Maureen Brand living
in Oyster Bay with husband Jim and 13 year old
daughter Sarah. Diane Gillen is now Diane Gillen-Philp
living in Orlando with husband Russ. Joanne Harris
is now Joanne Bentson living in East Meadow with
husband Jim and 13 year old daughter Krista. I've
lost track of Sue Algore. Ellen Gillen is Ellen
Fortner now living (and just moved) in Orlando
with husband Walter. They have 5 kids, 1 married,
and a granddaughter on the way. As for me. I'm
living in Hollywood, Florida with my husband of
5 years, Bob, and a cocketiel, blue head pionus
parrot, a sun conure parrot, and a 5 year old
female rottie named Rosie. We have no children
together, but Bob has two daughters, 4 grandchildren
. . . which I guess makes me a grandmother by
proxy! Shari, thanks so much for the website.
It has brought back SO MANY MEMORIES. My e-mail
address is llowery@bellsouth.net.
Again, thank you and miss YOU ALL !
Lois Teer 11/1/04
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Hello to all of Tommy's friends and loved ones:
I'm so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Please
accept my most heartfelt condolences. I regret
that I will be unable to attend Tommy's memorial
service, as I am currently in Medical School and
have exams on that day.
Love and Peace,
Gabrielle 11/6/04
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Dear Beach Bums,
I am Tom's older sister Daria.....I cannot tell
you how much it meant to me and my family to have
the availability of this web site over this very
sad weekend. Tommy was loved so much by you all
and it was so wonderful for my parents to have
his friends there yesterday. Thank you for the
obit......I know he was proud to be in the company
of you all and I know that you will all keep him
in your hearts. Please don't forget my parents.......they
can be reached at this address:
Harriet and Gene Rackovtich
68555 Route 48
Greenpost, NY 11944
Thanks again.........
Dari Kowal dkowal1279@juno.com
11/9/04
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Hi, this is Kim Worko (AKA:Kim Rackovitch).
Just wanted to say thanks to all who came to say
goodbye to my brother Tommy. You guys were his
greatest joy and comfort. As soon as he headed
out the door on those summer mornings, we knew
he was heading out to his second home. This website
is beautiful. Pictures of Tommy and Dave Vanderhall
(in beach and party category) are really wonderful!
Thank You -
Kim 11/10/04
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I cried this morning when I checked our website
and learned of the passing of my old friend, Tommy
Rackovitch. Though it's been a long time since
we last saw each other, I have such warm memories
of the many experiences we shared. On a cold day
in early 1971, at Jones Beach; Bruce Bandler and
I met Paul & Ronnie Lancaster and Tommy Rackovitch:
the coming together of Uniondale & Plainview
and the beginning of the Jones Beach Bums. This
chance encounter was the beginning of such an
important and influential time in so many of our
lives. Tommy was a limitless source of excitement,
passion for living, and enthusiasm and was always
one of the most popular Bums. He introduced us
to all his friends including the Vanderhals. Tommy
loved the Beach Bums, and we all loved him. In
June '72, Tommy and I hitchhiked all the way out
to the Colorado Rockies together. (Mr. & Mrs.
Rackovitch intrusted me to monitor his medicine
and I was so grateful to them for their blessing
for our trip) We camped in the mountains (and
ran into Scotty Weiss) with hundreds of hippies
from the Rainbow Family Of Living Light, who still
exist today. There were other adventures we shared
as fellow Montreal Maniacs. Tommy was one of the
most sincere, trustworthy, decent people I have
ever met, and I will never forget him. My condolences
to his parents and family. May he rest in peace.
Uncle Scotty Roth 11/12/04
Shari, thank you again, so much, for this website.
Let's ALL continue to reach out to our old friends
to help make as many as possible aware of it.
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Hey everyone, I just signed on and heard about
Tommy, I can't believe he's gone. Remember Tune-In,
what a great person he was. My condolences to
his family. The next reunion won't be the same.
Remember when you look up next time, to say hello
to all our departed friends.
Peace, Andy 11/17/04
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I was so saddened to hear about Tommy. He was
like my brother - we fought and hugged. He made
me laugh when we were together, and we told each
other everything. I always knew he had my back.
To those who knew him, they truly saw his spirit
and his courage.
Be at Peace, Tommy.
Pete the Freak 11/17/04
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This is Donna (Keenan) Rackovitch...Tom's Oldest
sister.. I wish to convey my heartfelt thanks
for all the wonderful cards and letters from all
of u who knew my brother Tom. He will surely be
missed...but knowing he had all of u wonderful
people in his life and to have met some of u makes
a whole world of differences. This web site brought
tears of happiness to know he was a member of
this wonderful group of people. If ever u visit
Greenport Long island, please stop in his parents
store and let them know that u were a friend!!!
Store is - Silver Linings...423 Main street...Greenport...
NY...11944...
Once again..Thank You for being u...
Donna (Keenan) Rackovitch 11/19/04
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The youngest of six kids in the Rackovitch family.
I was lucky enough to follow Tommy in JR. high
and HS. Not a hard act to follow???? Yea right.
He was my big brother and I was his little sister.
He teased the heck outta me, but I always said
"man he's good looking, if he weren't my
brother"! Smile. You all brought us back
to happier days that Tommy had. He loved all of
you as he loved his family. And yea, Tommy always
had ur back! Big hugs to each and everyone of
you!
Judi Rackovitch 11/21/04
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It has taken me some time to write this because
I didn't know what to say. I still don't. I have
known Tommy most of my life and I loved him as
a brother. Tommy and I went to school and hung
out together. Tommy and I helped form the Bums
together. We had a lot of great times and sad
times together. Tommy was a good friend and I
will miss him greatly. There will be an empty
place in my heart without him.
My condolences to his family.
P.S. It's just a shame that all the good people
leave us too soon.
Ronnie Lancaster 11/24/04
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Just found out about this site from Pete Maher.
Glad to hear that everyone is still getting together.
I'm living in Arizona, working on live shows,
films, and commercials. No kids, but have had
alot of adventures and done alot of travelling.
Can be reached at P.O. Box 2829, Scottsdale, Arizona
85252
Mr. Ed [Ed Liss] 12/02/04
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It's that time again. I wanted to wish everyone
the happiest of holidays.
May you and your's always enjoy good health and
the love of those closest
to you. Peace and long life to all.
Andy G. 12/15/04
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Hi All,
I was just thinking about the last time I spent
Christmas with the bums. My 16th birthday present
was an airline ticket to New York so I could hang
out with the best people I have ever known. About
7 car loads of us left Tune-In to go out christmas
caroling. It was snowing out and I remember being
in a convertible and having so much fun singing
and freezing my butt off.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR
TO ALL.
Love Ya's,
Munchkin 12/19/04
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