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The Sicilian
Regardless, a private funeral doesn't mean people can't line the streets and say goodbye as the hearse passes.
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The Sicilian
Regardless, a private funeral doesn't mean people can't line the streets and say goodbye as the hearse passes.
Common decency means you don't do anything the family doesn't want done. There are other ways to mourn Charlie as a fan that don't upset his family and friends. It's not about what any of us want -- it's what THEY want. And someone who wants a PRIVATE funeral pretty much implies they don't want people lining the streets, many hoping to end up in the papers or on the TV saying how THIS IS THE END OF AN ERA, or, THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY YOUTH HAS DIED...sheesh.
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The Sicilian
Regardless, a private funeral doesn't mean people can't line the streets and say goodbye as the hearse passes.
Common decency means you don't do anything the family doesn't want done. There are other ways to mourn Charlie as a fan that don't upset his family and friends. It's not about what any of us want -- it's what THEY want. And someone who wants a PRIVATE funeral pretty much implies they don't want people lining the streets, many hoping to end up in the papers or on the TV saying how THIS IS THE END OF AN ERA, or, THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY YOUTH HAS DIED...sheesh.
Just like when people put "flowers gratefully declined" into the obituary, then you walk into the funeral parlor and there are flower arrangements everywhere. Sure there may be some curious onlookers but fans and friends standing on the sidewalk watching the hearse pass by is a sign of RESPECT between that person and the deceased not some newspaper folly, really is that what you think? People wave goodbye, weep, say a prayer. BTW, private or not, the street is public.
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The Sicilian
Regardless, a private funeral doesn't mean people can't line the streets and say goodbye as the hearse passes.
Common decency means you don't do anything the family doesn't want done. There are other ways to mourn Charlie as a fan that don't upset his family and friends. It's not about what any of us want -- it's what THEY want. And someone who wants a PRIVATE funeral pretty much implies they don't want people lining the streets, many hoping to end up in the papers or on the TV saying how THIS IS THE END OF AN ERA, or, THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY YOUTH HAS DIED...sheesh.
Just like when people put "flowers gratefully declined" into the obituary, then you walk into the funeral parlor and there are flower arrangements everywhere. Sure there may be some curious onlookers but fans and friends standing on the sidewalk watching the hearse pass by is a sign of RESPECT between that person and the deceased not some newspaper folly, really is that what you think? People wave goodbye, weep, say a prayer. BTW, private or not, the street is public.
In that circumstance, the flowers would have been from close family only.
The street is a public place, but anything that goes against the wishes of the grieving family most certainly IS disrespectful. At a guess, Charlie had been unwell for some time and the funeral already arranged. It might even have taken place already for all we know. Nothing in the UK press.
The time for the general public to get involved is at a public memorial at a later date, if there is one.
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windmelody
My question: Is this book worth reading, or is it the same collection of old and made up stories?
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windmelody
It is still sad and strange to see a thread titled "Charlie's funeral" - a book on Charlie Watts was mentioned here. Actually I feel to old to read another book on the Stones, but I might do an exception. My question: Is this book worth reading, or is it the same collection of old and made up stories?
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Koen
That’s how private he was, nobody knows where he lives. But I did see a post here somewhere with flowers at his gate.
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Koen
That’s how private he was, nobody knows where he lives. But I did see a post here somewhere with flowers at his gate.
Where he lived is not a secret. But it's remote and rural and no-one ever bothered him there - just as he liked it.
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Re: Charlie's Funeral
Posted by: parislocksmith ()
Date: September 1, 2021 11:59
On the other hand, the statement that ”I’d done three years apprenticeship and wanted more money, being Jewish, so I moved to a bigger firm, which sent me to Sweden, ah, Denmark” would be very strange, not to say unpleasant, if he wasn't somehow Jewish, making a tongue in cheek remark about his background.
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paulspendel
Charlie was buried last week in Devon.
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24FPS
It's none of our business what Charlie's funeral arrangements are. The last thing on their minds is the fan's concerns. Some are already to go marching on with a Watts-less Stones.
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24FPS
Please refresh my memory. I got LDs in 2013, but I've forgotten how I got them. Do you go directly through TicketMaster by phone, or do you do it online? This is for the new Los Angeles concert on October 14th. And how many LDs can you get at one time?
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paulspendel
Charlie was buried last week in Devon.
Wondering if he was buried then on his & Shirley's farm.
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Rocktiludrop
It's a bit disappointing that rehearsals have meant none of the Stones have gone to Charlie's funeral, it's disrespectful, but that's my opinion, it was the last respects thank you and goodbye they could have gave him.
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Rocktiludrop
It's a bit disappointing that rehearsals have meant none of the Stones have gone to Charlie's funeral, it's disrespectful, but that's my opinion, it was the last respects thank you and goodbye they could have gave him.
For real? They wouldnt have been allowed to attend. Plus his family wanted the funeral to be private and without fuss.
Who were they being 'disrespectful' to?
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Rocktiludrop
Seriously you think they can't go due to covid ? As long as the venue is big enough, it's not a problem.
Whatever man, as i say that's my opinion