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Topic: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

For you my very good friend to listen to over and over. Trust me, it will help...

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Shred talked to Rocket. The funeral arrangements are pending, but he would like flowers. We'll post more info when available. We may want to pool money. Any ideas about how to coordinate?    Cathy

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

cathysiler wrote:

Shred talked to Rocket. The funeral arrangements are pending, but he would like flowers. We'll post more info when available. We may want to pool money. Any ideas about how to coordinate?    Cathy

Cathy, whatever is needed or needs to be done please let me know privately or, post it for all to see here on the forum. I just hung up with Rocket...

Lots of love and feelings go out to our wonderful Friend and Brother...

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

A wonderful initiative!

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Robin714 wrote:

Sent a private message to Cathy with my contact info. I'm not comfortable with providing much personal info online but maybe a central address soemone who lives closer to Rocket (for convenience purposes??  We could send checks or "well concealed cash"??

It's certainly not the intention for anyone to provide personal information here.  For those of you who are not already personally connected but would like to contribute, there are numerous options, PM, email, FB message.

Please feel free to get in touch with Roy, Cathy or me.

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To My Friend Rocket,

I've been thinking about you all morning and somewhat know what you're facing as a surviving parent.  I too lost a Son, and few words dull the pain.  The only thing I can tell you is hold dear the memories you have of Derek and have faith you'll see him again in the next gig.  Evan James Ferderber was stillborn.  I never got to know him, but I'll tell you that after his passing I stopped fearing death.  He'll be the first person I look for when God takes me.  After being up for two days at the hospital I came home and played this song on my stereo.  I hit the repeat button and cried till I couldn't cry no more.  This song would be the first step in my healing process.....
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I can't tell you how sad this makes me. 
I sent Cathy a FB message.

"Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding"

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

To my friend Rocket. As with Curby's case, I too lost a child in pregnancy. I cried in anguish and empathy when your post hit me. Everything came rushing back like a ton of bricks. There is no word or solace that eases the loss of a child, it just takes time and faith, and the hole in your heart will never be filled. My heart and prayers go out to you and yours. He'll be waiting on the other side.

I'd be happy to donate to a flower fund, or assist in coordination. 
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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Please count me in for whatever we decide to do.  I told George in the early am this morning that I would like a group fund and I come home and here all you dear ones are. 
                            Love to all of you and please keep me in the loop.  Thanks ♥

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Rocket is on the way to the Coroner's, so it's still early for plans. I think the best way to do this would be set up a pay pal account for this purpose. Shred will get the flowers. More as I know it...   Cathy

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Just had a message from Rocket and he said his phone is basically  running on "fumes" right now, so if anyone calls he probably won't answer until he can get back home and charge it back up. 
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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

What a tragic news, I wish Rocket and all involved all the best and strenght in these  very hard times. If I can do anything to help let me know please, I'm in too Cathy with anything you are doing.
Now I play Thin Lizzy's song  Still In Love With You for Derek.

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Heartbreaking news. Sending up many prayers and much love. I am flying home to California tomorrow actually and will be there until the 12th. If there is anything at all I can do to help, feel free to let me know. Many of you have my Facebook info and cell, if not PM me here.

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Hope you're okay rocket, saddening news sad

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Rocket, I don't have your cell number so I hope when you read this post you will feel the love we all have for you and know how deeply sad this makes us.  Just heartbreaking news. sad

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Glad someone is coordinating this.  Count me in for whatever you end up doing.  The folks here are amazing.

Anything I can do please let me know. 

Haven't thought about much else all day.  Rocket, we are here, and call whoever, whenever you need to. 

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Re: Dedicated to the memory of Derek Duane Revette, Rocket's son..

Seems fitting to use this as the update topic now, and leave the other one for condolences. Anything I might post here will be direct from 'the family', and will be information they have made public elsewhere.

As we know from Patty, Rocket's phone is dead by now, and won't be charged till he gets home, whenever that might be. In the meantime, he's communicating by ipad with his second wife, Marci, who is not Derek's mother. Marci is posting on FB - here is her latest input.

I can give an update for everyone. It seems that Derek's biological mother wants Derek cremated and his ashes scattered in four places that meant a lot to Derek: San Diego (where Rocket lives), the Bay area where he is from, Hawaii, which Derek really loved, and the last one I am fuzzy about, but somewhere in Sonoma, where his girlfriend lives. I will give further updates as Rocket relates them to me.

Rocket has been "humbled and joyed", even at this time of deep sorrow, by the support and love he has felt from this place today. It'll be here as long as you need it, dear Rocket.

RIP Iron Man

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