01/07/2024
Hi all, by now you probably know that I recently lost my beautiful husband. Most of you knew him well, many of you became very good friends, and all of you have most likely frequented our business over the years. Jon was an amazing and gifted musician. He was unique, and so full of talent that he often left me spellbound. It was an honor for me to be at his side, yet alone share the stage with him. He was, to put it simply, my world. I understand that a lot of you are disappointed that he did not want a service, but it is a promise I made, and I am honor bound to keep it. By the same token, I also know how hard it is to gain closure at a time like this. I am struggling far more than you might imagine, and it is impossibly difficult to move forward. That being said, I would like to remind you that Jon’s biggest wish was for everyone to keep his music alive, and to always, always continue playing yourselves! These are the words he would say to you. If you have our albums, please light a candle or some incense, put on your shades, and listen! If you do not own our albums, we are working at getting them up on both YouTube and Spotify. His ashes will be scattered with mine at Yountsville, so if you find yourself crossing the bridge or cruising the area, roll down your windows, crank your music, whatever you are listening to, and think of Jon! Remember, music was Jon’s life and he loved it all. And Yountsville was our beginning and will be our final resting place. The date doesn’t matter as Jon had no real concept of time. Literally everything was the beat. Another thing that mattered greatly to him was to keep all creative projects, including all art forms, in the schools. If you have any influence in this area, consider your endeavors a gift to him. It would make him smile. And if you would like to donate to a charity of his choice, I am going to list the top two. (1) My heart and gratitude go out to Franciscan Hospice Care. These people are Earth Angels. They work extremely hard to support the needs of the community. They work around the clock, and they provide every form of assistance you can imagine. They serve seventeen counties including Montgomery, and all surrounding counties. These are the folks who hugged me when I broke, who assisted Jon when I could not lift him. These are the kind souls that gave me the medications to afford him comfort during our time of crisis. They funded his hospital bed and table, as well as his oxygen concentrator and tanks. They were always a phone call away! And they never, ever let him suffer. Add to all of this, these wonderful souls offer a pastor should you want one, and even offer grief counseling for the caretaker both during and after the crisis. These Angels deserve a HUGE thank you from all of us, and the best way to do that is to help support them financially so that they can continue to help and assist other patients in our area. They are the ones you should call for your loved ones, and they rely on donations to provide the services they offer. If you’re wondering where to send your checks, here is the information you seek: Franciscan Hospice Care, 1501 Hartford Street, Suite 525, Lafayette, Indiana, 47904. I URGE you to send them your donations, and in so doing, you are helping Jon and others like him stay home with their loved ones in comfort. I personally, cannot say enough good things about them, and this to Jon, is far more important than a service, no matter how nice. (2) If you are reluctant for whatever reason, please remember that Remote View Played Benefits for both humans and animals, including Animal Welfare. Jon and I are Nature lovers, and our fur babies have always been family to us. We are the ones who take the problem dogs and cats that are otherwise homeless, so for my second charity, please support our local Animal Welfare or adopt a pet in need. No matter which option you choose, my husband would be proud that you served the greater good, reached out and lent a hand, and helped aid an important cause. Bless you all, with Love, Jules, Wabash Music.
