October 5, 2011
There’s a candlelight vigil for Bob Arihood tonight at Ray’s Candy Store that Shawn and Lindsay organized. Later everyone’s meeting at Lucy’s bar. I’m running late and I’m pretty sure I missed the candlelight vigil, but I’m guessing people will still be at Lucy’s, which is a great East Village bar. And luckily, it’s swizzle stick night, so it’s perfect. Let’s go pay our respects.
Alright, a short walk down Houston to Avenue A and we'll be there shortly.
Even though it's over two hours after the candlelight vigil was held, there's still a good crowd of people outside of Ray's.
Some of the candles and photos of Bob in front of Ray's.
Jim Power, A.K.A. Mosaic Man was taking some videos of the crowd. He was a good friend of Bob's and was the subject of some of Bob's first entries on his blog, Neither More Nor Less.
Two friends of Bob at the vigil hold up a photo of Bob and shared some memories.
Avenue A Jay said that from this day on, someone will always be sharing a story about Bob in front of Ray's.
Avenue A Jay left this message for Bob at Ray's.
East Village activist John Penley shared memories of Bob and said he'd be at Occupy Wall Street all week. Maybe we'll see him down there. I plan on going soon.
And here's Ray with the framed photo of Bob (taken by Melanie) that Shawn and Lindsay donated to Ray's Candy Store. This insures that Bob will continue to look after Ray as he always did. Nice.
Ray points to his friend, Bob.
It's after 11PM now, I wonder if anyone is left at Lucy's.
And there at the bar are Shawn and Lindsay, the two who organized tonight's vigil for Bob.
And here's the lovely owner and hostess of Lucy's, Lucy!
There's no swizzle stick in my vodka and tonic and to be truthful, I'd be disappointed if there was one at Lucy's bar.
A long shot of the wooden bar at Lucy's.
People enjoying themselves at tables opposite the ber.
Lucy taking care of business behind the bar.
At the end of the night, Lucy and I traded stories about Bob and drank a toast to him. Cheers to you Bob! You'll be missed, but forever remembered in our thoughts and in your work.
Ray's Candy Store
113 Ave. A (Near 7th St.)
Lucy’s Bar
135 Ave. A (Near 9th St.)
212-673-3824
Further reading: Neither More Nor Less.
(Surprise link...click on it...I dare you!)
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Bonus Photos By Crazy Eddie!
Crazy Eddie was at the vigil for Bob last night. He left before I got there, but sent me these photos he took. Thanks, Crazy Eddie, hope to see you soon!
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Reader Comments (17)
Well done by everybody .... wonderful !
Well done is right,,,,thanks for taking us along. Feel like I knew Bob, thanks to MAD. Hope Ray's and Lucy's never close,,,,old school places like these are needed now more than ever.
I miss Bob too!!Nice tribute Marty.
@GENE: Agreed! Last night was a wonderful tribute to Bob! Thanks to Shawn and Lindsay for organizing it and to everyone who showed up.
@Al: Glad to take everyone along for the ride. It was a nice night and I loved hearing everyone's memories and stories about Bob.
@Melanie: Me too, it's cool that your photo will be in the window at Ray's. An iconic shot of Bob, for sure.
Ths is very sad. I never met Bob though I imagine we attended the same type of gatherings at one point or another. Great photos, Marty.
I'm sorry to have missed you, Marty.
Thanks to Shawn and Lindsay for organizing this. And, thanks to Lucy for being so generous.
Also, thanks to Crazy Eddie and Eric for the conversation. I was not in a socializing mood when I showed up, but talking helped bring back a sense of normalcy.
We miss you, Bob.
That was a real nice tribute. R.I.P., Bob. Hope to see you soon, Ray and Lucy.
It was so great seeing you guys last night, it was so beautiful seeing everyone and hearing stories about Bob. Extremely touching. Thank you to Melanie for letting us print her photo and give it to Bob, everyone was saying how it was one of their favorite photos of him. It's beautiful, Melanie. Lucy was so wonderful last night, she is the best!
Great to see you, Marty. Glad we all ended the evening with a drink at Lucy's together.
To Lucy, to Ray and of course, to Bob! He will be greatly missed.
@Brian: It is sad about Bob, but he would love how people have come together over this.
@Goggla: Sorry to have missed you too last night. Going there and talking with people brought me some closure and it sounds like it did for you too. We'll get together soon.
@Biff: Looking forward to your return visit, we'll have to stop at Ray's and Lucy's for sure!
@Lindsay: Great to see you and Shawn and thanks for organizing the vigil last night. It was a great time of rememberence and stories about Bob. He will indeed be missed.
I have no closure!!!!I don't want it. I am glad everybody liked the photo of Bob. It was taken on a very cold winter's day this year. Bob was using his new Canon and I took his photo with my trusty Canon point and shoot.
Was there until 9:30 or so - sorry to have missed you. What a good group of people, & it was great to hear some memories of Bob from a long way back. It felt like going back in time to an older & better place.
MAD puts up another great post...not much other to say...'cept thanks to Crazy Eddie for the bonus shots Shawn & Lindsey for their efforts Ray and Lucy for their input...pissed i never met Bob...
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Virgil
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@Melanie: That's an iconic photo you took of Bob, great work!
@onemorefoldedsunset: Sorry I missed you! It was a great evening and I hope somehow Bob is seeing all the people that cared about him and respected his work.
@rr: Sorry you never got to meet Bob, I feel lucky that I did. Thanks for that great quote!
really, really a tender, sweet tribute! Great job Shawn and Lindsay. Ray, you're a charmer! Lucy, you're a sweetheart! Bob, you've got some great friends who will keep your spirit alive! And Marty, as always, thank you for sharing!
My thoughts are with all of Bob's friends - what a lovely memorial.
Hi Marty, sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. He touched many people in his life. I am sorry to say I never knew him ,reading all the comments from everyone and what he ment to each individual is truely touching. Hang in there my good friend.
@Green Monkey: Thanks!
@Britta: It was a great memorial to Bob.
@tehennessey: Thanks, Tim!