Messages For Al And Suzanne

Post by **YamiJess27** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:09 pm

I'm posting this poem on behalf of my friend Anna. She wrote it for Al.

I may never meet you,
You may never meet me,
But the woe in your heart
Can be felt by me.

Your music lightens the heart,
Joy to the mind,
And forgetfulness to sorrow,
For me it cures writer's block.
Along with giving me inspiration.
One like you should not...
Not have to feel the pain of loss.

The joy that was yours
Is ripped away.
Only to be replaced by mourning
Of loving dear parents.
Know that many have felt your pain.

But I hope,
The wounded heart heals,
I hope,
Happy memories live on.
Why must loved ones die?

This poem sounds stupid,
I know.
But I could think of little else.
Weird Al, this is a poem,
A poem to send my condolences.
To make you feel better
Like you have done for years
To me.

I hope it does its job.

RodTorfulson · Post by **RodTorfulson** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:11 pm

AL -

I am so sorry. This is just terrible news. You and your family are in my thoughts. Please take care of yourselves and know that if you ever need anything, your fans are here for you.

Love and sincerest condolences,

Jill Beckman
Downers Grove, IL

Aurora_harmony · Post by **Aurora_harmony** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:10 pm

Al and Family~

I was shocked to hear of your loss last night, and know that this time must be so difficult for you. Like many others, I have never met your parents, but through their appearences in your work, I know that they are a huge part of your life, and will continue to be so, even after their passing. You and your amazing work continue to be an inspiration for me and a testament to the awesome job they did in raising you and encouraging you.

I am so grateful that you have chosen to continue working, as I am headed to Grand Forks tonight for your show, which I have been eagerly awaiting. It must be difficult to put yourself out there like that, and I certainly would have understood if you had chosen not to perform. Your willingness to persevere is admirable and most graciously appreciated. Thank you.

You and your family remain in my prayers and thoughts. Although an e-mail from a random fan may not count for a lot, I hope that you can find some comfort in knowing that there are many others besides me who care deeply for you as well. Though there is little that I can do to ease your pain, I hope you find solace in the memory of Nick and Mary. Their spirits will live on in you and your family, and the love they share with you can never be erased. May peace surround you.

Liz Capouch
Moorhead, MN

little_nicky56 · Post by **little_nicky56** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:58 pm

Al,

I don't really know what to say when things like this happen, but i want you to know that every one of us love you. Nick and Mary will be greatly missed. You are a wonderful person and just remember that your parents will always be watching over you. Take care Al.

Love Always,

Nicole Cope age 13

Zelda27 · Post by **Zelda27** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:29 pm

I found this poem and thought Al might like it. It wasn't attributed to anyone, but I thought it was beautiful...

If roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms,
And tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love her and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I'm missing her today.

God bless!
Jody Rauhut
Commerce Twp., Michigan

mapsax · Post by **mapsax** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:54 pm

Al,

Condolences to you on your loss.

Marc Fannin
Concord, OH
_Prosthetic Lips_ (1996) Track 7

Post by **Seva** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 9:03 pm

Hi Al and Suzanne. Seva here.
First of all, I'm your biggest fan here in Russia and your music, mostly Al's

, had more than just helped me to keep on with the things I'm doing. You gave his greatest gift in the universe - being sweet, smart, funny, loving - and of course, a real proud of being a weirdo. God bless you both.
Needless to say, I was stunned and speechless when I found out about Nick and Mary. I've read a lot about them on the web, with pictures, and of course in Poodle Hat Home Videos. They were undoubtfully great people, and as far as I undesrtood, that's where you Al got your sense of humor from. (Not to mention your old look, which is almost equal to your Mom's.)
My Czech teacher once said: "Just imagine if one day both of your parents die at the same time. Now that's for a mad clinic".
Ah, unfortunately, we can't argue with pan Stanek. It's a horrible tragedy, and your courage and niceness really impresses me.
But, on the other hand...
Isn't that good that they passed away together peacefully, without any horrible pain and illness, or else suffering about the separation from each other?
As much as I know elderly people, it is.
Keep on, Al. I bet they are in a good company there, in Heaven.
God bless you.

ГОСПОДИ, УПОКОЙ ДУШУ НИКА И МЭРИ ЯНКОВИЧ.

SEVA.

zemiq · Post by **zemiq** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 9:25 pm

Al,

I want to send my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I hope that continuing on with your tour really helps to take your mind off things. Your music can make me smile or get me through a bad day, so I hope it helps you to some small degree in the same way it has helped me. Your parents were able to go peacefully, and go together, and sometimes that's exactly what one may want. They had a good life, got to see their son succeed, get married, and have a child.

Your fans are with you as much as they can be. We know how important your parents were and what wonderful people they were. There isn't much to be said except that I am sorry, and take comfort where you can. You will be in my thoughts.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Haynes
Columbia, TN

jerAL · Post by **jerAL** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:15 pm

Dear Al, Suzanne, Nina and family,

Thank you so much for the message. That you took the time to communicate with us all at this awful time meant so much. You all feel like family to us, and even though you can't possibly know us each individually, you help us feel as if you do.

That remark Nick made about dieting to make the casket easier to carry reminded me of my own dad, who died a few hours before the September 7th Great America concert. Just before his last surgery, he was singing,"Oh, bury me noooooot on the lone pairieeeeee"....when I told him I was shocked at the morbidity of the song he had chosen, he launched into another: "Get six lusty cowboys to carry my coffin, get six busty maidens to sing me a song"....he was having a good time, and editing the songs to get a rise out of us. At the concert that night, I felt my dad was there with me, singing along and laughing. I still smile about it, though I miss him terribly. Thanks, Al.

Nick and Mary Yankovic did a wonderful thing for weird folks everywhere: they loved and accepted their son exactly the way he is. Al's joy in his weirdness and willingness to share it have made it easier for the rest of us who are a little different to love and accept ourselves. What a great legacy!

Love and comfort to you all,

Alison Hetrick
jerAL

Post by **Squirrelygirl** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:49 pm

Years ago, when my father was dying from pancreatic cancer, I frequently listened to Al's music on those awful trips to see my dad. It was not because Al's music made me laugh...far from it. I didn't feel like laughing. It was because I liked Al so much as a person, (his humor reminded me so much of my dad), that he felt like a dear friend and the sound of his voice, his audio presence, was very comforting to me.

I hope, in some very small way, I can provide a measure of comfort in return,

You are very dear to me, Al.

Linda Ward

(sg)