James Brown's body finally makes it to a grave

[Sydnie]

James Brown's body finally makes it to a grave,
James Brown's body finally makes it to a grave,
Mostly likely to moved again real soon.

God-father, we hardly knew yah,
God-father, we hardly knew yah,
God-father, we hardly knew yah,
Your Soul keeps marching on.

(apologies to James Brown and to William Steffe)

How insane is it that it has taken this long to get this man buried? It appears this is only temporary too. The family is still fighting over where his final resting place should be. Brown's "wife", Hynie (such an ufortunate name for a story like this, isn't it?)and Brown's children want to turn Brown's home in to a "Graceland" like museum. The children want to consult with the Presley's to see how to go about doing just that.

I can understand a museum to pay tribute to James Brown. I just can't understand what took them so long to get this man buried and why they couldn't have arranged for a more permenant spot once and for all before this.

We should all be making our plans for our final rest, whether it be cremation or burial. We should have a plan and we should make sure that it is well documented.

And yes, I do consider this very diferent than the ANS debacle. She was much younger and there was no reason for her sudden death that was outwardly apparent. Brown was a much older man although tradgic, not totally surprising that he would die when he did and how he did. He had seen a long and very interesting life. I am just sorry that that life's final punctuation will be what appears to be the perpetual motion of his lifeless body. He deserved much better.

Here's a few tidbits from the Yahoo article for your consideration.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - James Brown's body was placed in a crypt Saturday at the Beech Island home of one his daughters, family and friends of the soul singer said.

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The crypt likely will not be Brown's final resting place. A public mausoleum is being built and its location will be announced once it is completed, the family said.

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A longtime friend of Brown and trustee of his estate was disappointed by the service.

The trustees had made arrangements for Brown to be laid to rest at no cost at a "very prominent memorial garden in Augusta," Buddy Dallas told the AP by phone. "Mr. Brown's not deserving of anyone's backyard," said Dallas, who was not at Saturday's service.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070311/ap_en_mu/james_brown_burial;_ylt=AuGMaVsBYNzm9DAAZ4snsr3MWM0F

[Kali]

1. So tastless. So funny. So sorry.

[Sydnie]

4. That graphic is tasteless

but so damn funny at the same time. Thanks for sharing that. :)

[n2doc]

2. If you see a large marble building being built in your neighborhood..

Give the local paper a call....

[Botany]

3. Tasteless part 2

James feels good now?

I FEEL GOOD
James Brown

Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now
I feel good, I knew that I would, now
So good, so good, I got you

Whoa! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you

{ sax, two licks to bridge }

When I hold you in my arms
I know that I can't do no wrong
and when I hold you in my arms
My love won't do you no harm

and I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you

{ sax, two licks to bridge }

When I hold you in my arms
I know that I can't do no wrong
and when I hold you in my arms
My love can't do me no harm

and I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you

Whoa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now
I feel good, I knew that I would
So good, so good, I got you
So good, so good, I got you
So good, so good, I got you
HEY!!