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

Virginia Burroughs

I met Bruce at four annual intensives,'95, 97, '05, and 06. At the first one, he helped me after the EI was over because I'd not had a direct experience and as someone said he liked rescuing ladies. I had an experience on the plane on the way home and wrote to tell him. For years I told people about Bruce and what a character he was; my favorite along with Shirley and Bobbie.
In 97 after the EI we talked a lot and he told me stories of his life in his van and on the streets in Oakland. My life has been in the woods of Alabama and it so was an education for me. Somehow though, I felt he was taking care of me.
In 05, we made a pact to work on the Love question for twenty more years since he figured we had at least that ( he and I being close in age.) He surprised me in 06 by going back to Who. He said he realized he hadn't finished it yet. He was in rare form for that EI, working with Edrid in taking new directions, and working with great enthusiasm.
He was a wild man, Han Shan of Oakland and I loved him.
Virginia Burroughs
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