Posted by: Shelley Sullivan | May 19, 2010

Wednesday, May 19th

I Hope that You’ll Remember Me 

A tear falls and runs down

his face as he puts down his guitar.

He looked out at the crowd to speak

to those who’d come so far.

He said, “I’ve sung a million songs

in honky tonks and bars.

Tonight I’ve done my last song,

me and my guitar.

To all you folk who shared your love

and made my life worthwhile,

Thank you now from down in my heart,

I’m crying behind this smile.

I hope that you’ll remember me

when summer sings its song,

time has brought my winter now I haven’t got too long.”

written by Jerry Paquette, 1978

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Responses

  1. Love you Jerry. You are one of the important ones in my life for sure.

    I feel the love around you.

    You are in my deepest thoughts and prayers.

    John

  2. Jerry, you have brought so much to my life in so many ways…. When I think of music, I think of you. When I go to an event with local musicians, I think of you. When I think of a person to talk to, to rely on, who is committed to community, I think of you.

    Always, Jill Dashwood

  3. Thankyou so much to all of you for the sharing….To Jerry…may the long time sun shine upon you..all love surround you..and the pure light within you….guide you…all the way home

    Jan Coleman

  4. Thank you Jerry, for opening your studio (and your heart ) to my CD project. Your genius as a musician and technician, your warmth, generosity, and honesty, are cherished by so many.
    Much love, Joan Wallace

  5. “May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you…
    May He be gracious to you and lift His countenance towards you and give you peace forever…”

  6. To our Dear Jerry:
    A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end
    It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends
    But the treasure inside for you to see
    Is the treasure of friendship you’ve granted to me.

    Our Love and Prayers,
    Howie and Vi James

  7. Jerry, I don’t know if you’ll be able to see this, or hear it, but it’s the last song we worked on in December, after Christmas we were to finish it off.
    The Perfect Place
    This vessel will sail…to the edge of the world
    it might not return…ever again

    this mountain will reach…all the way to the heavens
    never try to climb down…in the rain

    find the perfect place
    to let your heart go….and go

    this child in the shadows….needs teaching and light
    listen to the words, children say

    these people will share…all their hopes for eachother
    keep all the dreams safe…and know that they care

    find the perfect place
    to let your heart go….and go….and go…

    the changes of season….turn winter to spring
    and the summers in waiting…will change everything

    this vessel will sail…to the edge of the world
    it might not return…ever again

    find the perfect place
    to let your heart go….and go….and go…
    let your heart go….

    Your 1978 writing/song is beautiful. I wish everything peaceful and loving for you and yours I will carry you within my heart and soul forever more.

  8. Thank you Jerry for the gift you are to me,
    and always will be, a living song, unforgettable.
    We carry you on in our hearts and songs. Your name is written in the Heavens and with Great Love you are received.
    With respect, honour and prayer for your family,
    alice

  9. The world could use a few more like Jerry .

  10. Oh, what a beautiful song from a beautiful man. Dear Sue, Alyse, Lucas, and Bailey… my thoughts and heart are with you at this time. I know Jerry will be singing with the Angels and his Songs will live forever in the hearts of so many. Wishing you love and peace, and sending you strength. Judy

  11. Because of you Jerry, we are all stronger. John

  12. Deep peace of the gentle earth to you,
    deep peace of the rolling hills, deep peace of the gentle waves to you, deep peace of the rising sun,
    may peace, may peace may peace fill your souls.

    Jerry your beautiful heart,words and music will live with us all forever…

    with so much love caring, prayers and grace
    holding each of very close, surrounding you in the light,

    with love Marla and Patrick

  13. I can’t get these lyrics out of my mind, lyrics Jerry wrote so many years ago; and I can’t stop thinking about the many people he has touched since then. I am proud to be one of them.

    I was moved today to read that there is a family member with my friend at all times as he prepares to “set down his guitar” for the last time.

    If I leave this planet surounded with just one small
    corner of the so well deserved love you are giving Jerry, I will be a happy man.

    Thanks to the Pacquette family for showering Jerry with the love so many of us feel for him.

  14. Thank you Jerry…

    for your Big Heart,
    your generosity,
    your joy of life,
    and for showing us that when you do what you love, it makes the world a better place…

    Marty Howe


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