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"The Glen Buxton Memorial" - Clairion, IA

August 7th - 9th 1998

Michael Bruce Arrives In Clarion Jerry & Tom Buxton

Tom and Jerri   Buxton

 Outside the "Sping Garden"

Michael arrives at the Iron Horse Inn in Clarion, IA.  The Michael Bruce Group tour was scheduled around the Glen Buxton Memorial Weekend so that the entire band would be able to attend and provide entertainment for all those fans willing to travel to Clarion and pay tribute to Glen.  Above is a picture of Glen's folks, who are about the sweetest couple you'll ever meet.   Clarion had a number of good eateries, and that MB, Neal, and MB's gal Heidi Heidelberg in front of one of them.

The memorial service for Glen drew quite a crowd.  Paul Brenton and Bill Risoli spent a lot of time, energy and money spearheading the creation of a fitting final memorial to Glen.  The stone was covered in black during the ceremonies.    However, amazed onlookers were gratified as GB's stone in the form the cover to "School's Out" in black marble was finally unveiled, a masterpiece of both beauty and good taste (Cooper style!).    The pictures below convey some of the atmosphere.  If you look close in the crowd, you should see many familiar faces. 
The Gathering In Honor Of Glen Buxton Speer, Bruce, Jatras, and Smith at GB's tombstone

John Speer, Michael Bruce, Jeff Jatras, Neal Smith

 Glen's Monument -- Neal Smith, Michael Bruce, John Speer

Many thanks to Paul and Bill, whose hard work resulted in the best, beautiful, and lasting tribute to Glen Buxton.  When everything else is gone, the stone will always be there to tell the tale.
Neal & Michael Outside "Little Willies" Troy Powell - "Rebel Without A Clue"

Troy Powell

 Michael, Neal, & Heidi At The "Spring Garden" Clarion, Iowa

Heidi Heidelberg

After the service, the attendees began converging on downtown Clarion for food, drink, and merriment.   That's MB and Neal outside Willie's.   Troy Powell, drummer for the MBG, co-ops a motorcycle, and Heidi adds her radiance everywhere she goes, including this pic of MB and Neal at lunch.

Later that night, Willie's was the sight of much music, including an appearance by the Michael Bruce Group.  Other fans and friends of Glen took the stage for a once in a lifetime jam including Neal Smith, Mike Postel, Skip Ladd, and many of Glen's other friends and bandmates through the years.
The Michael Bruce Group Rocks Clarion, Iowa

Michael Bruce

 Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, & Jeff Jatras

Jeff Jatras, Neal Smith, Michael Bruce

 Will Hudgens

Wil Hudgens

It was a very special weekend and an opportunity to show respect for a wonderful man who touched many many lives.

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