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richard's avatar

WOW! Thanks so much Valarie. And the music will always be there.

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Valerie Baadh Garrett's avatar

Thank you, Richard. You’re so right!

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Steve Smith's avatar

Nice Job Valarie and Lise. I really enjoyed reading this, you should be very proud of your Dad. Nice tribute.

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Valerie Baadh Garrett's avatar

Thank you, Steve. That means a lot.

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Molly Wallace's avatar

I loved reading about your father and your life growing up. Being able to listen to his music was such a fantastic accompaniment to his story. Thanks for the beautiful story!

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Ruben's avatar

Hello Valerie,

Thats so interesting. We are relatives by blood. I could find you on myheritage, Valerie. Maybe we can get in touch. Is there a mail adress I can contact you? We got roots in Austria, did you know? Uffes paternal grandma Marie was born in Vienna. I have some pictures of the family.

Best regards

Ruben

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Lisa Gray Fisher's avatar

PS to my earlier comment: The photos and the music greatly enriched the tale, bringing your father's talent and humanity further into focus. It was great to look and listen as well as to read!

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Jeanne Rich's avatar

Loved learning about your Dad and listening to his music brings me to a very different time. What a life! Being an artist, as you know, is never easy, but is bound to be very eventful. You did a wonderful job in researching and writing this great story.❤️

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Carol Mehus's avatar

I totally enjoyed getting to know about your dad and your family’s history. The music snippets were fun to hear!

Tusind tak for your efforts and a job well done. 💕

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Lisa Gray Fisher's avatar

What an impressive undertaking this project is! Your compassion and love for your father creates a warm through line that honors him and reveals his goodness despite the turbulence he created and all of you endured. It's a great blessing that he died in the embrace of his family. --I love the Elvis car and hope it came to a happy end, too. Kudos on a tale so well told! ~Lisa

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Mel Friedman's avatar

Thanks, Valarie, for this fascinating, compelling , and beautifully done biography of your dad from a history buff Palm Springs friend of Lise.

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