I'm devastated........MUMMERS...

[Raid]

I've been in the Philly Mummers Parade for 42 years. The early years, always a an 'independent' ... just dress and get into the parade. For those that have no idea what this is.... picture Mardi Gras on January 1 (COLD) , wearin' a 'dress', bloomers, make-up, GOLDEN SLIPPERS', etc... Wench Brigiade Division

I finally got my wish one year and hooked up with the Bryson NYB. Have been with them for mucho yrs...

......and the founder, POP Joe Bryson just died tonite. I am sooooooooooooooooooooo sad...... my heart hurts.

I knew he was on the tail end of his life, but was praying he would make one more trip 'up Broad Street'. Well, he won't.

This will be my 6th funeral this year... that's crazy.

I only post this because I am so heartbroken, and had an affiliation with this group for so long. Anyone ever heading to Philly on Jan. 1.... lemmie know...........beers on me.

 

[Iggloo]

Very sorry to hear that, Raid.

 

[Taz]

Sorry for your loss Raid

 

[SoShady]

Condolences Raid

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Feel for Ya Raid. Always so hard to lose those we care for. And for those of us who are older, a very sad reality

 

[UnBiasedPerspective]

Why does life have to be so hard?

Thoughts and prayers your way.

 

[WIZ]

Sorry about that Raid.

 

[Rey]

That sucks bro ... my thoughts are with ya.

 

[Raid]

Yeah, pretty emotional about it last night. Kinda sorry about the post, but it was an unexpected call... and NY's Day is my FAVORITE DAY of the year.... for yrs. Somethin' in the 'blood' in this Mummers gig.

 

[northeastphillyguy]

Yeah, pretty emotional about it last night. Kinda sorry about the post, but it was an unexpected call... and NY's Day is my FAVORITE DAY of the year.... for yrs. Somethin' in the 'blood' in this Mummers gig.

I have a feeling that Joe will be with you on New years. His Spirit will inspire you!

 

[WIZ]

I googled him and all I got was this post half way down page one. You did him well no other mention.

What the heck you sorry about? We one big dysfunctional family.

 

[ErkTheJerk]

Sorry for your loss, Rob!

 

[Raid]

Obit...........We are asking that if you will be attending burial services with us on Thursday morning that you park your vehicle near the church and walk up to EOM bldg. for the “ New Orleans Style Funeral Procession” which will leave 10:15am for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for 11am Mass. Int. SS: Peter & Paul Cem.

OH YEAH......

 

[oleskool]

i havent seen the mummers live since 1976

 

[Raid]

i havent seen the mummers live since 1976

Well yeah...watchin' them was boring and COLD.... it's why I joined...... struttin' & drinking = false but happy WARM

 

[oleskool]

Well yeah...watchin' them was boring and COLD.... it's why I joined...... struttin' & drinking = false but happy WARM

man we had on thermal underwear double socks shirt sweater skull cap gloves peacoat and scarf

 

[Wings]

Sorry to Hear Raid.

 

[Raid]

man we had on thermal underwear double socks shirt sweater skull cap gloves peacoat and scarf

lol. Seemed like (SEEMED LIKE as I recall), I was always standing on a mound of snow.

 

[dpierce]

You have my condolences, Raid.

 

[djm]

Sorry for you loss.