Memorial Gathering

On April 22, about 30 people gathered at Dawn's and Barry's house in Walnut Creek for the purpose of remembering Bruce Noble and celebrating the life that he lived. Some of us had not seen each other in many years, a few of us had never met. All of us had some connection to Bruce, and through him, to each other. The sun was shining, though rain had been predicted. We walked up to the amazing oak tree and settled ourselves in its long welcoming branches which provided seating at various levels. Poems were read--some from people unable to join the gathering--memories from over the years were shared, stories were told. I think Jeff Love pretty much summed it up when he stood, stretched his arms toward the sky and shouted out "We love you Bruce!" Osha had Bruce's ashes in a large container and those who wished to took a handful and scattered them around the magnificent tree or took some with them to scatter or bury elsewhere. We walked back down to the house to share the food, sitting in small groups indoors and outdoors to continue sharing both humorous and poignant remembrances of our contact with Bruce. Osha read aloud the Zen story of the 10 Bulls which Bruce had always loved. It was a sweet day.

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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Elad Levinson

I first met Bruce at an EI that Mark Ederer had roped me into and now I had no choice because my ex wife Fran had already gone to one and she was threatening to become enlightened.

Bruce was on staff with Nancy and Sergei at their wonderful place in Santa Rosa.

I recall Bruce’s huge presence- I thought maybe a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears had taken the wrong turn in Moline looking for Soldier’s Field and ended up in CA.

His energy was always on the side of transformation- he was in service of our lives improving due to practice, persistence and patience.

I loved getting hugs from Bruce- to this day I wear a back brace due to one in particular.

We are all unique and irreplaceable but some are just a bit more unique like x2- Bruce was one of them.

I will miss your love and zaniness. May you be free of suffering; may you be happy; may you be safe on your journey through the Bardo or in your case you probably thought of it as Barfo.


Elad
Posted by Edrid at 9:15 PM

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