It's hard to believe that it will soon be two years since we said goodbye to our beloved Paul.

So much has happened in that time...from the Split Enz reunion shows to the naming of Paul Hester Walk and of course, the unexpected reformation of Crowded House.

One thing's for sure though and that is every single Crowded House show will honour and celebrate the memory of this truly amazing man. Naturally gifted, immensely talented, a comical genius....



We miss you Paul.....our black and white boy, but your spirit will live on in so many different ways.

Thank you for everything that you gave.

May you continue to rest in peace.

xxxxx

When was Paul Hester walk named that and where is it? And I do agree, a LOT has happened since Paulo passed away, in the world, the Frenz circle and my life.

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Originally posted by six species on leaky boat:
When was Paul Hester walk named that and where is it?

I think you may find that answer here Six Species.

ash1296, you took the words right out of my mouth with that post. Now I don't know what to say as the 2nd anniversary draws near.

Nicely put Ash. Couldn't have said it better myself.

I'm sure Paul is in all our thoughts at this time as always.

Awwww Ash, beautifully said



Hessie- Always loved
Never Forgotten


hugs to everybody

Thanks Ash that was lovely, sentiments echoed by most of us I believe.

As long as we keep listening to the music he's never truely gone from all of our hearts which is the most important place of all.

god bless paul god bless hid family, and friends. and god bless all his fans

Sunday the 18th marked 18 years since my one and only Crowded House live performance. Exactly a half a life-time ago! No matter how sometimes I try to dig my nails in and hold time back, it stubbornly marches on...

Strange as it may seem, I occasionally think about Sunday & Olive, and feel sad that they are on the path to becoming young women, and that Paul wasn't able to find the strength to be there for them. Whenever a child loses a parent, it is tragic, but when it is suicide, how many years must it take to understand and accept?

Wishing peace and happiness for Hessie's loved ones.

That's a lovely message, ash. The band played a beautiful 'Better Be Home Soon' at Bristol. Neil said quietly and gently, 'sing it for Paul'. Truly beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

Together Alone - it was our very own Phillo who made the "Sorta Like A Show" vids available for us all to see, in collaboration of course with Paul's very good friend Gracie, so all thanks go to them - and yes, aren't they a treasure to have! Thanks again guys!
L&P
xxx

Lovely message Ash, thanks so much.

Yes, it's hard to believe how much has happened in the last 2 years; I saw my very first Split Enz concert last year (I missed all their reunions during the '90s) and now CH are reunited.

And of course I was 8 months pregnant when Paul passed away and I can hardly believe my little girl will be 2 soon. She watches Paul almost every day on her Wiggles dvd and sometimes it's hard to watch his antics and realise he's not here anymore.

Rest in peace, Paul.

Hessie, I miss you more than John Lennon. RIP.

Together alone
Above and beneath
We were as close
As anyone can be
Now you are gone
Far away from me
As is once
Will always be
Together alone

Anei ra maua
E piri tahi nei
E noha tahi nei
Ko maua anake
Kei runga a Rangi
Ko papa kei raro
E mau tonu nei
Kia mau tonu ra

Together alone
Shallow and deep
Holding our breath
Paying death no heed
I'm still your friend
When you are in need
As is once
Will always be
Earth and sky
Moon and sea

Maori Chant

Anei ra maua
E piri tahi nei
E noha tahi nei
Ko maua anake
Kei runga a Rangi
Ko papa kei raro
E mau tonu nei
Kia mau tonu ra

Translation:

Here we are together
In a very close embrace
Being together
Just us alone

Rangi the sky-father is above
The earth-mother is below
Our love for one another
Is everlasting

As ever, I still don't have the right words to add to what's already been said here... except Paul has been, is and will continue to be missed.

Peter Green found a photo which he asked for iarla to put on the front of the Crowdie Frenz site... www.frenz.com/crowdedhouse
It's on the main page... the best way to remember him

Two years on Hessie..
The beat of your drums still play on
It always will.

I miss you..

Went to Durham Cathedral today to light a candle for a friend and also for Paul. Just before I headed up the hill I popped into a dept store and lo and behold Distant Sun filled my ears. Strange and sad times.

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Originally posted by Alx:
Peter Green found a photo which he asked for iarla to put on the front of the Crowdie Frenz site... www.frenz.com/crowdedhouse
It's on the main page... the best way to remember him

Just took a sneak peek at that photo. And staring up at it, I finally thought of something to add.

The anniversary is drawing near,
since the final goodbye and causing us to grieve.
Feelings stirred never rest,
for you chose your time to leave.
The beat from your silenced drums,
still heard like the rattling of tin cans.
Rest In Peace Paul and the three 'f's will never forget you...
Family, Frenz and Fans.

Ok. If that poem doesn't make sense, you can blame it on the fact that it's 2:57am here and I'm tired. Came up with it on the spur of the mo.

I've only been so immersed in Crowded House for about a year now, but Paul's passing has definitely impacted me. It was such a loss to not only the music world, but the lives of many fans, friends, and family who were a part of his life. He was a great drummer, talented and hilarious comedian, and just an all-around wonderful man, and it saddens me to think I'll never be able to see him play.

Over the last few weeks, lines and bits and pieces of a poem about Paul have been coming to me, and I've kept a bunch of notes so I could write something to honour the memory of this great man. So I'd like to share the end result with you all (if you don't mind). With any hope, it will give you the peace that it's given me to get through this weekend.

A drummer from Down Under
Holds his treasured brushes astray
In honour of a fallen friend
Who's passed away today...

A lifetime in the spotlight
Sharing talent near and far
Along with two of his best mates
Shining brightly, they were stars

Quirky with a certain charm
The sets he tried to climb
Front of stage with Nick and Neil
Keeping everything in time

Harmonies to still the breath
Technique unparallelled
Humour and amazing tunes
He did successfully meld

But moving on, it had to come
And Paulo said goodbye
To be a dad and a Melbourne boy
With family on his mind

Yet he battled through a terrible thing
Depression had set in
And though he did not understand
He felt he couldn't win

And now his memory, we hold dear
We'd never dare refuse it
His gracious spirit is forever here
Just listen to the music

Santa suits and microphones
The Largest Living Things
Hessie's Shed and Crowded House
Split Enz and angel's wings

His brush strokes echo across the sky
With a laugh to wake the world
Goofy winks and smiles at angels
A legacy unfurled

The Crowdies call him Paulo
And Hessie's common too
No matter what you wish to call him...
...Paul Hester, we miss you.

Rest in peace, Paulo.

...
upbeat
downbeat
beat about the place
beat for the hoards
beat for the cause
beating to relate
no beats left
the beat
abates

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These 2 years seem like an age but at the same time no time at all.

We still miss you Hessie, always will.

Love to your family and friends.

Bless Mardi, Olive & Sunday. Bless all of Paul's loved ones and those who's hearts were broken by his passing.