~~Clinton~~
If while we live our days are shared with those who come to love, see things as only a true friend can see then I have lived to share a friendship.
Wayne -Clinton- Graves was born in the City of New York, Brooklyn. We lived on opposite sides of the park known as Prospect. We found in each other a bond that begun and will remain paramount in my life’s journey.
~Wayne ~Clinton ~Graves was murdered on Oct.19 2011. Losing my trusted friend to such a violent act, drew me into the border of darkness and near isolation.
I had learned the luxury of isolation as a young man, in a tutor’s residence.
The wave that hit my shoreline the day I found my friend, was powerful, I drew strength from lessons taught to me from those who actually loved me along my journey. Here is *Dorata Italian Limestone, I have set my hammer and chisel to carve this figure, for the memory of a human being, named ~~Wayne -Clinton-Graves~~
~~Six Gallery - Edie and the Marble Faun ~~
Losing someone we love is always difficult, but to do so in such a senseless way can be devastating. I am so very sorry you had to experience such a tragedy. Try to let the strength of your love for Wayne, and all the good memories of your times together, bring you smiles instead of tears. I’m sure your amazing tribute to him brought a huge smile to his face. God bless you, Jerry.
You are truly a great friend.
I sympathize with your loss…
I’m so sorry for your loss. It hurts the heart to lose someone.
I remember Jerry last year you spoke about wayne,God bless you ,your work is so beautiful,Wayne will be very proud of you,I believe the soul lives on,So he will always be close by,Im so sorry to read wayne died in very tragic circumstances,Jerry you are loved by so many people and the reason being is ,its because of the beautiful person you are,I like many am blessed to know you.xpaul
Beautiful piece to honor your friendship.
My wish for you today is serenity, Jerry. Something hard to find in a world with so much craziness.
Michael
Yes, Wayne is smiling in heaven! He would absolutely LOVE that you named a sculpture for him. He admired your talent so much. Wonderful!
Jerry,
I knew Wayne died,but I had no idea it was that tragic. I just cannot truly express how sad that makes me.
The work is awesome and to know you created it for the loss of a loved one makes it even more beautiful!
Please know we all are here for you at any time. I wish there could be something I could say or do to lessen your grief,but I know only time can do that.
Prayers,Hugs & Love to you always.
JoAnn
Jerry, that is heartbreaking. Peace be with you as well as Wayne Clinton’s spirit.
How wonderful, Jerry, that you can transform your grief into such beauty!
xo
Garen
Oh Jerry !
Am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend !
I guess that there are no words to comfort you, other than that by your own emotion, you truly are a loving person.
Your sculpture is a terrific way to celebrate your friend’s life !
You are truly an emotional human being which is the very zenith of existence, but, also the most difficult.
Forge forward dear Jerry !!
Peace !
My condolences on the tragic loss of your friend, Wayne Clinton Graves… Rest assured, he is in heaven now, and will be watching over you…
Sincerely,
Gloria
A great way to honor your friend with one of your own beautiful art pieces.
Wayne would have loved it…..
Beautiful!