In memory of my friend, Gigi Kenedy, whose memorial service is today.
Her sophistication and humor, her love of animals and movies, her spirit and sweet laughter filled many lives, but who sadly chose to end her own last Sunday, leaving loved ones and friends shocked and deeply grieving.
Prayers for those left behind in the wake of such a tragedy, especially her sister and my dear friend Tish and her daughter Tiffany who recently came back into their lives.
Rest in peace Gigi. You were loved more than you knew and we will never forget you.
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February 15, 2009 at 1:52 pm |
I am saddened to hear of Gigi’s passage. I write film, and we always had wonderful conversations when she visited Tiffany in Atlanta. I am so glad to hear that Tiffany was there. I have been a friend of Tiffany’s for years in Atlanta, but lost track of her at least three years ago. I was very concerned for her health. Please let Tiffany know that I would love to hear from her. And thank you for your kindness in remembering Gigi here.
April 21, 2009 at 12:39 pm |
She brought light to where there was darkness. Joy to the resigned. She was my teacher. She showed me how to be unselfish, I learned too late. She is the sharpest intellect and most intuitive person I shall ever meet. Her kind heart and honest retort will never be matched. She taught me to do good deeds and I shall never desist. She told me her mother had said “Love is everything” and that I put on my father`s grave for I had finally figured out that it is not metaphoric but quite literal. For all I know, everything valuable I owe to her and I always thought, maybe, she would have told me to be fearless for she knew I had many. Lou Salome was the 7 th muse and Gigi is the 8 th. The world will never be the same for all who knew her presence. All I can do good in life I do in her name, I love her, till paradise.
April 24, 2009 at 7:03 pm |
Gigi was my sister, my dearest friend and confidante, we are all so shocked and saddened by her choice to go “on her journey” to the afterlife, however as I’ve said numerous times I don’t have to like it, but I will respect her wishes………………….God bless her, let her live in peace and beauty and kindness and let he know in the afterlife how much she was loved by so many people. She was a very intelligent, sophisticated woman, worldly beyond belief, so damn smart about not only movies; directors, writers, screenwriters, cinematographers, etc that she should be the Hollywood expert.
Let me all tellyou this, her request ws to be creamted on North Bridge in Fort Pierce and on a gorgeous new moon eve [Elizabeth Taylor, her favorite actress from childhood] Friday Feb 27 w/new moon crescent and Venus above it brighter than a star, clear and cool with 21 people on board a boat in the Indian River Lagoon, we did what see wished, we parties and spread her ashes and one lady spred “white rose petals” that shone so bright, it was like out of a movie,it could not have been staged better. So I now know she is resting at peace and God bless her and she can be with my Mama and my Dad and be happy and “free of pain” and ache and heartache and for once free of the shackles of this earthly life. A great person,who didn’t know here on earth but maybe beyond knows how much she actually meant to people in a grandeur way.
May peace be with all of you, her loving sister,
Tish
April 24, 2009 at 7:16 pm |
As my sister, Gigi, my best friend and confidante, this is a tragedy beyond belief; however I do not Have t like it, but I will, fr her sake respect her wishes…………she’s obviously out of pain and hurt, and ache,and heartache and financial stress and medical issues and so she’s “freed’ like the slaves. Gone with the Wind. God bless her for being so brave, for no other person man or woman could have done what she did, but I don’t even look for the courageous, I think she looks for the outlet. She did want to kep this a secret for a very long time, but she was, as usual trying to try and please people to the end.
People hve to find their own way unfortunately, please keep good thoughts aboutg her,keep her intelligence, her wit about her all the good advice she gave you and take it to the bank?
YOu maynot be rich inlove cards but rich i love, so go for it.
Have a good time and pls live your live.
January 4, 2011 at 6:14 pm |
I first experienced Gigi in late January 2002, 22 months before I saw her again and was privileged to know her. At the time I was in a rather perturbed state due to circumstances surrounding my father`s recent hospital stay. I decided some foreign films might be in order and inquired of Gigi`s assistance. She led me back to that section without a sound and on bended knees, studying titles, Gigi articulated her first words. I was so stupefied with her eloquence that I literally stepped back a few paces.
She has a way, her nature to know the proper for the occasion and an intellect as quick as I shall ever meet. I learned to never under estimate and give credit for profound thought for it hides in the strangest places. For people have all kinds of different “Smarts”, but that being said, Gigi brought a whole new realm of intelligent intuition into my world. One time she felt my presence, knew my mind, for what I will not say but she just looked up and in a few words and I do smile with privilege, made me feel like a first class idiot. Lesson well taught with a kindness and sense of insight that shook my very soul.
She is the enigma, as I told her. If one was to ask me to describe I could only say “She must be experienced.” If one was to ask me why I love her then I must say, “Whatever your heart desires.” A woman for all seasons.
The world may seem dull but I know Gigi would say “Look again dear one, do good deeds and have a good time.”
http://quotationsbook.com/book/gigi/ Put together by Gigi as only she could and by the cover quotation with some one in mind that you must guess.
With most grateful admiration, Gary
January 4, 2011 at 8:10 pm |
The collected quotations were absolutely wonderful to see. I saved them to my hard drive. What a treat to find something else out about Gigi. Thank you.
February 13, 2011 at 11:27 am |
I was so shocked and saddened to read this about Gigi. She and my father were briefly married in 1998. Whenever I have thought about Gigi, a beautiful, fresh, white flower has always comes to mind. I enjoyed knowing Gigi-if only for a short while. She was kind, sparkley, intense and so muliti-faceted. I am sad that we lost touch.
I’ve just returned home to Alaska from visiting my father in Vero who is very close to death. He loved Gigi very much. I had hoped to find Gigi through a “google search” and get back in touch.
I truely hope that when Dad passes over, Gigi will be among those beloveds waiting to greet him.
April 3, 2011 at 4:50 pm |
Gigi taught me clarity, to look under the facade to those emotions that drives the soul. One may read oneself at a distance but she so cleverly formed that introspect mirror for you to examine and then would observe to see if you learned, listened. A true genius at the feminine arts, unique in her ability to bring the best out. Interesting beyond compare but more so, enchanting. So rare, I miss that brevity of words only she could construct.
gary
November 12, 2011 at 7:01 pm |
She told me today was her birthday. The first time we met out, we viewed a movie, “21 Grams”. Went for a bite afterwards and she picked right up on the young waitress and consoled her for exactly what I remember not. An act of kindness, that touch she did so well, things that imbued my heart with love.
To a noble woman, to you Gigi, Happy Birthday