In Memory of Minnie Riperton, November 8, 1947 - July 12, 1979

I am always sad the 12th of July, because of the loss of Minnie Riperton. I did not know her, of course. I was just a 1960’s hippie who had found the Rotary Connection. Hearing of her passing hurt like hearing of the loss of a child. It hurts even though it wasn't yours, like the pain in Don McLean’s “American Pie.” She was a lovely woman. A beautiful lady. I guess in this flesh world, even angels die. My continued condolences to her family.