Ask Sean

I often ask myself, "What would Sean do?"

 

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• Melissa Greenspan Goldberg Jon and I talk about him allot Greg!! x
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• Sachi Cunningham I saw what could have easily been his twin at the SFO airport on Saturday. I had to do a double take.
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You Got Gold, Sean

Hey, so I thought I'd post some facebook activity about you...

I first heard John Prine because of Sean Sullivan. It was the day we met, the first day of college, 1989. We sat in our room listening to Prime Prine and I was hooked.

Sean died in 2005. 8 years ago, today. At his memorial, Robin said, "we all die, and when we die we all turn to dust... but some of us are gold dust."

Every single time I hear John Prine I think of Sean. I always will. 

John Prine : You Got Gold (1992)

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• Jake Sullivan Watching breaking bad the other night made me think about how Sean would have geeked out over it since it is set in Albuquerque. Its strange, but I have yet to experience "missing him." For me, Sean is just somewhere else, out of town, unable to get in touch. Until we meet again.

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• Robin Reiser I really miss that guy

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• Nicol Ragland i really miss him too but like the idea of him being 'somewhere else' and that it's just a matter of time before we all meet again..
  

  
  

  

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• Judd Albring Sean planted the seeds for sobriety many years ago...i am happy to say this October i celebrate 7 years. Thank you Sean!

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• Michel Allen Agreed, I still feel like he is around sometimes. Different little things like yesterday my friends here were going on and on about John Prine and his lyrics and then today Greg's meaningful post. Little things that are hard to explain.

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• Melody Jones Cheung Yes i miss him so much but also feel his spirit all the time....

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• Sally Hayman Greg and Robin - Thinking of you both today and sending love and hugs. xo Sally

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• Judd Albring I first met Sean in College my Junior year 1992. We rented the house next-door to Sean and Bird. The first day i pulled up to our new house Sean and Bird were sitting on a couch in the front yard listening to Cream. Sean had on his black sunglasses...ill never forget.

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• Barry Stiles music is powerful. I will now do the same when I hear John Prine,

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• Ekaterina Jorgensen This is my favorite JP and Bonnie. Always makes me think of Sean. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T5NuI6Ai-o

  Bonnie Raitt& John Prine - Angel From Montgomery

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• Sarah Feeley Sending you guys lots of happy memories.

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• Jake Sullivan Total Sean story. It was after college and Sean had moved to LA. We were working on a TV commercial shooting up in Northern CA. We would spend all day out at the location so when we would stop for lunch and go to the nearest town for lunch bathroom...See More

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• Jim Hayman You and Sean falling... Sheer magic

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• Megan MacEachern I can't help myself - when I happen upon a kewl 'found object' I still toss it in the back of my car for Sean! Definitely a one of a kind soul.

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• Jinny Cohen He was a very special person. I miss him too and put his name on my Memory Rock under this year's tree at Circle of Tapawingo. Love to you both and the beautiful boy named in Sean's honor.

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  Juli Crockett Feldman shared a link. August 19 near Los Angeles

  With love, for Sean. :-)

  
  

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The Best of the Best

Not to get too judgmental or competitive or whatever, but Sean Sullivan was basically the best person I knew.  At the very least, he was among the golden few. He transcended the usual fluff.

Sean would most always recognize the best in me. He would also recognize my many faults and shortcomings, but I can't remember a time when he judged me for them. He would tease me, of course, that's what we did, but he never laid into me about my varied issues.

On the contrary, he had this ability to focus on the positive things about me, which was especially helpful when I couldn't do that for myself. This allowed me to see my own goodness. And naturally I would see it in him too.

I'm not alone here, he did this with everyone. That's part of what made him so special. I continue to learn so much from him.

Man, I miss him so much. I love you Sean.

Another year, another fall.

Hey, so here's the first post since last year, but we've been with you every day.  It's still so surreal sometimes. I've spent this morning browsing through some old videos. Falling down. This made us laugh so much, it tickled us like kids. We miss you so much, Sean.

We'll be doing some tribute falls for you today.
Meanwhile... http://www.youtube.com/user/WeFallDown001/videos?view=0

Happy Birthday Sean, we miss you every day.

Here we are, again

Here we are, at this time of year again. Hard to believe it's been six years. It's kind of surreal sometimes, still. We miss you every day. So much love for you, from all of us.

I do.

Hey, just checking in. We missed you at Jake's wedding a couple weekends ago. I mean, we felt you with us in Oklahoma, but we missed you at the same time.

Back in LA now, sitting here, working, and thinking of you. Still missing you.
You are loved.
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Hello again

I can't believe it's been this long. 5 years. I haven't written in some time, but it's everyday that think of you, love you, learn from you, laugh with you. Every day.

This year, leading up to this August has been particularly challenging, and it would have been impossible without you. Thanks for being there, for holding my hand and walking with me. The times we spend together, the memories and the dreams, are valued beyond any measure. And I am grateful.

Love,
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