Goodnight, Good Guy

The following is the eulogy, written and delivered by J.D. Cook at his grandfather Pat Albano’s funeral on August 20th.   On behalf of my family I’d like to thank you all for coming to honor my late grandfather’s memory. Born Pasquale John Albano; his friends and family came to know him best as Pat … Read more

Father’s Day

I’ve been twice told that this day would never come. My father has a whole assortment of chronic conditions including heart disease, kidney failure, and diabetes. In March 2010, I got a call from his physician (the first such call I had ever received) and was told bluntly that the convergence of all my father’s … Read more

Eleven Eleven

We had an incredible event last night, Friday, November 11th at Champion’s in Highspire for the Wounded Warrior benefit concert we called Sound Off for Veteran’s Day. This continued the Sound Off for Vets concert series, started by my friend and fellow musician Chris Nelson as it’s third installment and absolutely everyone involved was pleasant, … Read more