-- Al Hooks has signed on to render my Eulogy which will be held at the Rowdy Beaver - - -

Getting Closer by the Moment and the Heat is On!

Only 47 more Days to tell your friends about - - -

76 Days and Counting

76 more days and counting

Yep, getting closer

Yes  --- 85 days until the Happening!

Just came back from New Orleans and my brother, Ed, verified that he will take the trip to Eureka and partake in the Funeral scenarios.  Like they say -- "All's Well - That Ends Well!

No longer are folks asking "Why?" about my Funeral - - -
They now ask, "WHEN?"
121 days left and counting - - -

Thanks, Dan Aykroyd

Remember Me

Poem by Jessie Heitzmann of Pass Christian, MS -- 8-1-2012

Remember Me

When comes the day I return to dust,

As inevitably we all must,

Lay me down, though not with tears,

But joy for all the happy years.

Remember me in all things I love,

A rainbow arc in the sky above,

In winds that sing to swaying trees,

And moonlight’s glow on velvet seas.

Remember me in a summer storm

With lightning streaks in brilliant form,

In an evening sunset’s fiery blush

And twilight’s quiet, sleepy hush.

My spirit will live on, I pray,

In all I’ve touched along the way.

And if thoughts of me invoke a smile,

I’ll know my life has been worthwhile.

Jessie Heitzmann -- Pass Christian, MS -- 2012

My neighbors are so excited about my upcoming Jazz Funeral that they have dedicated a Cemetery in my honor. Complete with Tomb Stones and Grave diggings out from my front yard. In addition, I already have 25 pallbearers and eight mourners besides the officiates. Anyone interested, step up to the plate!
PS -- the formation of the diggings appear to be shapped like oyster shells -- Yummie! Give me a dozen raw!

Centurions

Had a good meeting yesterday to organize a select group of aged gentlemen who will act as prime ministers for the Jazz Funeral.  More on this group as the members allow their names to be used.

Stepford Wives Gone Awol ARE IN For the New Orleans Jazz Funeral
They want to know "do we get our own Glory Cup that will be filled at each venue at no cost to the imbibers? --- and can we wear Jazz Flapper Costume?"

Why, Heck, Yes!

Fri, Dec 21 Scenarios

After meeting with Rod Minner with Rowdy Beaver, Fatima with Pied Piper, and John Wiley and Bill Saraad with New Delhi --- the Friday Itineray and Agenda has been set

Having put a lot of planning on paper materialized by having the above owners agree to each Scenario that will take place at their establishments.  How many of you have had the chance to plan your own Funeral and Services and selection of your pallbearers.  This is getting to be a Big Hoot!

   Thus, I have updated my web site at: http://www.JazzFuneral.DanEllis.Net

Viking Funeral

Decided on a Viking Funeral.  This aspect of the Jazz Procession will take place at the New Delhi.  The "Burning" will take place after Amazing Grace has been sung -- then my Rune will be placed in the Wall

Monday's Journal

Invited Charles Templeton over for coffee this a.m. and we chatted about Viking Funeral arrangements as part of the New Delhi Experience for "Dan's Jazz Funeral" -- Charles was enthused by all means.
After lunch, met with Rod Minner at the Rowdy Beaver.  He volunteered support as well as checking on a Black Horse Drawn Hearse near one of his vacant lots at TableRock.

Jazz Music

Met with a significant group this morning to discuss the core of the "Eureka Jazz Band" to lead my Jazz Funeral.

Big Question?

Where will I be while all this FUN is going on?

Eulogy at the Wake

--- Al Hooks has agreed to perform the Eulogy at my Wake to be held at the Rowdy Beaver - - -

Viking Funeral rites

Charles Templeton and Rod McGuire will administer the Viking ceremonies at my Funeral

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

Mark your Calendars!

The Dan Ellis Jazz Funeral is in its planning stages.
The date was set in concrete as being Friday, December 21, 2012.
The Place was set in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at several venues.
News will be forthcoming.