In Memory of Victor

Dinner with Friends

 

Too soon. 

When I think that you are gone it is unimaginable, a sadness rushes over me, and as the tide hits I see you in one of my many memories and a smile pours over my face. 

How can it be true that someone as full of life as you were, is no longer here? 

Shock. 

I feel for your family, your beautiful family.

Victor, words escape me-

Please pray for Victor's family, Valarie, Clara, Lena, Katty, Zacharie and Salome who bear such unbearable sadness.

xxx

 

"You know, I'd never been as happy as I was that morning
We were walking along a beach like this one here
It was autumn, a beautiful autumn day
A season that exists only in America's north
Over there they call it Indian summer
But it was just simply ours
With your long dress you looked like a Marie Laurencin watercolour
And I remember, I remember very well what I told you that morning
A year ago, a century ago, an eternity
 
We’ll go wherever you’d like, whenever you’d like
And we will still love each other, when love will have died
All our life will be the same as this morning
With the colours of Indian summer
 
Today I'm far away from that autumn morning
But it’s as if I were there.
I think of you.
Where are you?
What are you doing?
Do I still exist for you?
I look at this wave that will never reach the dune
You see, like the wave, I lay on the sand and I remember,
I remember high tides, sun and happiness passing
over the sea.
An eternity, a century, a year ago.
 
We will go wherever you’d like, whenever you’d like
And we will still love each other, when love will have died
Our whole life will be the same as this morning
With the colours of Indian summer."
 
"Joe Dassin L'ete Indien"


Comments

21 responses to “In Memory of Victor”

  1. My heart and my prayers are with you and Victor’s family, hoping that faith, good memories, and so much love will bring you through this. Hugs.

  2. What a shock for you all. Thoughts are with you X.

  3. Such beautiful thoughts and feelings …what an honour for Victor to have your thoughts, beautiful memories tied in such sentiment, to be such a friend…so loved. Your words are beautiful. XO

  4. lanmangina@me.com

    Corey and Yann, I am sorry for your grief and loss. You are such kind good people I am sure Victor felt your giving and love. May the memories of the beautiful times spent together stay with you always.

  5. Jacklynn Lantry

    You feel this loss deeply, I wish there was something I could do, something I could say that would make a difference. I am steps away…any thing…any time, even if it’s a simple cup of tea at 2 am…

  6. Taste of France

    You convey a mountain of love and loss. Victor must have been very special. My thought to you and his family.

  7. Julia – Vintage with Laces

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Corey! My heart goes out to Victor’s family too.
    L’été Indien by Joe Dassin is a song that I liked when I was 16 and I still like today.

  8. Shelley Noble

    Terribly sorry to hear of the loss of one so deeply missed. May Spirit’s calm and comfort restore Victor’s loved ones’s peace soon.

  9. I am so sorry you lost such a dear friend. The lyrics you chose are a beautiful tribute.

  10. Thinking of you all. Very sorry for your loss.

  11. Thinking of you and Victor’s loved ones. Holding you all in blessings.

  12. So sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for the beautiful poem.

  13. Thank you for sharing the beautiful lyrics of a lovely song; such a time of unimagined grief as a dear one passes. I hold you and Yann and Victor’s family and friends in light and love as you walk this very challenging time.

  14. Oh My!!! So sorry for your loss and sending condolences to Victor’s friends and family. He will always be in your hearts.

  15. I had the privilege of meeting Victor and saw first-hand just how much you and Y. loved him. It is a great loss and a great life lesson that he leaves behind…

  16. Chico Sue

    Lovely, lovely remembrance. So sad and so tender. My heart goes out to you and his family and the rest of his friends.

  17. I am so sorry to read this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  18. Too soon.
    I am so sorry… My condolences to all those who love him.

  19. Dear Corey,
    With a tribute like yours he only could have been wonderful. I am sorry for the loss
    of your Victor. I will pray for all who loved him. xxoo jody/ fl/ky

  20. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    So sorry for your loss.
    Words are never enough.

  21. Corey and Yann,
    Our hearts are with you and Victor’s family as you grieve the loss of your dear friend. We will pray for you all.
    Love, Camy and John

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