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PrintableI have been feeling so sad about Prince. crying all the time and stuff and talking to you guys has made me feel better. Saturday night I held my own Prince memorial. Just my Husband and kids and a few close mates that are also Prince fans. We watched all the movies and told storys of gigs we had been to ect. There were a lot of tears (even my husband cried at one point.) but we laughed a lot to and had a lot of Prince theamed drink. It was a chance to say goodbye to someone we all loved and I really do feel better for it. I wish I could post you some pictures but I can't work out how to do it. Maybe it is somthing that would help some of the other orgers to heal. | |
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Now, see, this is what people need to do who aren't friends and family of Prince. Hold your own private memorial with those you love. If one is lucky enough to have people to share the experience with. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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We are all so heartbroken as it is and seeing this only makes it even more painful. Not sure why this picture was made "public", but we all have to show respect for Prince's family and friends who are hurting. Loss of a loved one is never easy; there will be many more tears to fall and that is just part of the grieving and healing process. It's just so hard to believe Prince is gone. I was just listening to his self-titled album, "Prince" (1979) yesterday, and how wonderful it is! It is without a doubt, one of my fave Prince albums. It's hard to accept that someone so incredibly talented; someone with so much life, passion and spirit has left this earth. Love you, PRN <3
"With love, honor, and respect for every living thing in the universe, separation ceases, and we all become one being, singing one song." - Prince Roger Nelson (1958-2016) | |
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Genesia said:
--- I am sure everything has been secured. [Edited 8/15/16 16:23pm] | |
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I saw the urn andwasn't sure if that was it or just a vase. I'm glad that I got a chance to see it. It helps me deal with his passing. Don't be mad at the family, they probably didn't plan it. Beautiful, Loved and Blessed
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BillieBalloon said: OzlemUcucu said:
They can keep the urn as long as they want. What's got that to do with lying to rest? It's not like they are keeping a casket with him there. I don't understand your ethical reasoning. He was cremated almost immediately upon his death according to his JW beliefs. That's not the point, it is that I thought by now either his ashes would have been scattered or his remains interred in his final resting place. I'm just surprised considering how fast he was cremated that his remains are still here. This is so morbid, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. [Edited 8/13/16 4:52am] That's not a JW thing. You might be thinking of Jews. According to Jewish faith, their dead are laid to rest within 24 hours if possible. | |
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Does anyone find it odd that in back of the urn is a press photo from the Musicolgy era. If anyone in his family was even remotely close to him, don't you think they would use a personal photo of him? I don't think these family members had anything to do with Prince. Something isn't right. | |
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derrick31 said: Does anyone find it odd that in back of the urn is a press photo from the Musicolgy era. If anyone in his family was even remotely close to him, don't you think they would use a personal photo of him? I don't think these family members had anything to do with Prince. Something isn't right. Maybe they just liked the picture? It is a pretty good one. | |
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jenjens222 said: derrick31 said: Does anyone find it odd that in back of the urn is a press photo from the Musicolgy era. If anyone in his family was even remotely close to him, don't you think they would use a personal photo of him? I don't think these family members had anything to do with Prince. Something isn't right. Maybe they just liked the picture? It is a pretty good one. Doesn't seem to personal to me. Seems odd actually. | |
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ok folks...let's get a grip here! It's an urn for God's sake! Not autopsy photos, not Prince in a casket or a him on a gurney (like MJ) it's an urn! My God it's not that bad! [Edited 8/15/16 19:15pm] | |
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because sometimes we should [Edited 8/16/16 2:46am] | |
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I didn't notice it until someone pointed it out. :/ | |
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He may not have liked even family taking candid shots of him, especially these days with cell phone cameras and whatnot. They may have just chosen one of their favorites. | |
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I came on here tonight for support and to see if others had similar reactions after this weekend. I had been recovering and feeling a little more normal day by day. Seeing the pictures from the family service with the urn and then the social media posts of all the friends at PP the next day brought it right back to the front of my mind. It's not that we're holding on too tight or grieving too long (though can you really say there's such a thing). It's just that when life was starting to feel normal again, we receive this stark reminder that we're now living in a world withouth Prince. There will be no more new albums, no more award show performances, no videos, no concerts and no after parties. As a fan, I was always at the ready if he showed up for a performance in my city. I don't need to be ready for a surprise Prince show anymore and that makes my heart ache just a little. It gave you something to look forward to...a little piece of hope.
Those of you on here judging, claiming concern and saying the fans still grieving need to get therapy...well...shame on you. If you know anything about the stages of grief, they happen in a different order and for different lengths of time for every person. Grief is as unique to an individual as a finger print. No one person gets to dictate how others should experience grief.
BTW, I've been in therapy a while already (working toward remission for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I felt guilty for having such an intense grief for someone I never met and I've been talking with my therapist about it since April 22. She told me it's normal and very common. Not once did she say that I or anyone else has been grieving too long or that I shouldn't feel this strongly about someone I didn't know. So, I'm going with the professional's opinion. We all need to grieve in our own ways and just be there for each other instead of judging. | |
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rkayla said: I came on here tonight for support and to see if others had similar reactions after this weekend. I had been recovering and feeling a little more normal day by day. Seeing the pictures from the family service with the urn and then the social media posts of all the friends at PP the next day brought it right back to the front of my mind. It's not that we're holding on too tight or grieving too long (though can you really say there's such a thing). It's just that when life was starting to feel normal again, we receive this stark reminder that we're now living in a world withouth Prince. There will be no more new albums, no more award show performances, no videos, no concerts and no after parties. As a fan, I was always at the ready if he showed up for a performance in my city. I don't need to be ready for a surprise Prince show anymore and that makes my heart ache just a little. It gave you something to look forward to...a little piece of hope.
Those of you on here judging, claiming concern and saying the fans still grieving need to get therapy...well...shame on you. If you know anything about the stages of grief, they happen in a different order and for different lengths of time for every person. Grief is as unique to an individual as a finger print. No one person gets to dictate how others should experience grief.
BTW, I've been in therapy a while already (working toward remission for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I felt guilty for having such an intense grief for someone I never met and I've been talking with my therapist about it since April 22. She told me it's normal and very common. Not once did she say that I or anyone else has been grieving too long or that I shouldn't feel this strongly about someone I didn't know. So, I'm going with the professional's opinion. We all need to grieve in our own ways and just be there for each other instead of judging. Agreed. And there is MUCH pain, tears and reflecting going on over a man who touched so many hearts because he made us FEEL. I believe what would help, when I advise moving on, is to abandoned the negativity which only causes more heartache and pain. The media circus causes chaos and disorder. I pray, over time, his message of love and unity transforms us all towards healing. <3 | |
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cloveringold85 said: We are all so heartbroken as it is and seeing this only makes it even more painful. Not sure why this picture was made "public", but we all have to show respect for Prince's family and friends who are hurting. Loss of a loved one is never easy; there will be many more tears to fall and that is just part of the grieving and healing process. It's just so hard to believe Prince is gone. I was just listening to his self-titled album, "Prince" (1979) yesterday, and how wonderful it is! It is without a doubt, one of my fave Prince albums. It's hard to accept that someone so incredibly talented; someone with so much life, passion and spirit has left this earth. Love you, PRN <3
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ISaidLifeIsJustAGame said: This Memorial gave me closure that I have been waiting for. Waiting for a very long time. Regardless, the fact that Tyka acknowledged the person that was doing the live feed swells my heart. P was her brother. If she thought it was a good idea to give out "goody bags" should not be judged. DONT BE SO HARSH AND JUDGMENTAL. Jesus, Mary and Joseph. "JMJ". Stop. I am a newbie here and if y'all was judging P so harsh during his lifetime....well, it hurts my heart. Rest in Peace Sweet Prince. There for the grace of God, goes I. <3 | |
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BreakfastCanWaitXXX said: Dang it! I can't even look at all of the photos on Twitter without breaking down. I'm sitting in my bed crying right now. This just isn't right, it's not fair and I wish he were still here with us. Seeing his picture next to his urn is really painful. And looking at all of the artwork people made of Prince made me cry..the more I scrolled down the page, the tears came harder. I had to stop looking at it.   I wish you heaven  Princey I love you baby  <3 | |
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trc1 said: Yes I looked. Doesn't change the way I feel about or see this beautiful man. But I do understand how some of you feel. I'm OK with it all because I know he's OK. For some it takes time. I still smile when I hear his music and see pictures of him. Do I care? OF COURSE. <3 | |
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BlackandRising said: You know, what really gets to me? It isn't seeing pictures of him, or the urn, or the memorial. It's not listening to his music, although there are certain songs that make my stomach turn to knots.
What really, really gets me, what gets my mind all twisted up in knots, is seeing photos of Paisley Park. Because when I see pictures of the building, it reminds me that the creator of the sounds that have kept me enthralled for the past 37 yrs or so is simply gone. The halls and rooms of PP are empty; the lifeblood of what made the building what it is is no longer there, so it's like a shell with....things in it now.
I imagine people walking inside and all I ever here are just echos of footsteps. :( Everything you said. | |
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MMJas said: Just checked that account. As soon as i saw it tears came flooding. I hadn't cried over him for quite awhile now, choosing instead to focus on the music and how wonderful his legacy is and how lucky I am to have seen/heard/felt him. That image made it all quite palpable and tremendously sad. <3 | |
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It's so odd knowing that all that talent and energy is condensed into that small urn. That, that is what is left of Prince.
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I'm not gonna! | |
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I know, it's incomprehensible. But its not all that's left of him...we can still feel him, it's in every note he played and every word he sang and everything we will continue to feel for him. He's gone, and also, he's not going anywhere. Man, death is crazy... Not like I love my guitar.... | |
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I shouldn't have looked. It seems to be getting harder, not easier. When I joined this site years ago I never imagined posting here posthumously. It seems like such a foreign idea. I for sure thought he would out live us all. Did you order a pizza ma'am? Prince- UTCM | |
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More pics of the memorbilia handed out (Warning it's TMZ) http://www.tmz.com/2016/0...-gift-bag/ I'm saying nothing. [Edited 8/16/16 10:55am] | |
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Okay, the pen is tacky but I see nothing wrong with the necklace that says "eternity." "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Pictures of the program (again TMZ for those allergic)
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