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My father, Charles Snyder, passed away on Sunday August 7th, and was buried on Monday August 15th, yesterday, as of this post.

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/song-for-my-father-shenandoah

I sang this song at his graveside service, a rendition of his favorite song Shenandoah, a song about the area of Virginia where he was born.

My first memory of life is a musical memory--I was about the age I am in this picture and my father was holding me in his lap singing this song, as he sat in a rocking chair and I looked at the beautiful tree outside the window. He had, and always had, the most beautiful tenor voice I have ever heard.

I remember thinking, "This is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. What a beautiful day. What a beautiful world."

Thanks for the gift of life Dad, thanks for the gift of music, and thanks for being my imaginative Dad, the best Dad a little imaginative boy could ever hope for.

It was pouring down rain while I was singing this song to him to say goodbye, so that is the noise you will hear in the background, but maybe that will add something to it. It often seems to start raining at the beginning of funerals, and ends when they are over, and no one knows why. Maybe God will tell me one day.

I just pressed record on my phone before I played this because I wanted to remember it, so don't expect Abbey Road. But I wanted to share this moment with my friends to remind us all of how important family is. Make every moment count. Every second.

Treasure and love everyone in your family while they are alive. It is the most important thing.

Shenandoah
(Traditional, arranged by David Snyder.)

David Snyder, vocals and guitar. The voice at the end is my Mom, my Dad's best friend for his whole life, and according to him, the best thing that ever happened to him. I guess a lot of guys, or at least the lucky ones, including me, have found someone like that, too.

Dedicated in loving memory to Charles Snyder, the man with the world's brightest twinkle in his eye from 1933 to 2022.

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Sorry for your loss David. A very moving tribute in song.

Charlie


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The rain does add something special.
Nice tribute.


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Oh David, that is so emotional it made me cry.
What a beautiful tribute to your Dad.
I pray the comforter comforts you and your family.
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David,

So sorry to hear about your father... My thoughts are with you and your family.

A beautiful and moving tribute.

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Hi David,

Very nice tribute to your dad. What beautiful memories spent with him that you evoke. Very engaging song. Thank you for sharing.

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A wonderful memory, and a wonderful tribute, David. Sorry for your loss!

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Best I've heard.
True feelings come out in your vocal.

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Hi David,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad.
From your posting I get that you had a wonderful time and life with your dad.
Those memories will remain forever...

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We are very sorry to hear about your loss David. Our thoughts are with you and with your family.

Wonderful tribute.

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David...what a great tribute to your father...this is one of my favorite songs of all time...the melody is classic...the raw sound and emotion are priceless and the rain is perfect...I'm so sorry for your loss...Dan


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David,
sorry for your loss. Nice emotional tribute.
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Sorry for your loss David.

What an absolutely fantastic tribute to your dad.

May he rest in peace.


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David.

i'm so very sorry to hear about your loss.

keep your chin up mate.

here we will say lots of prayers for your dad and you and your family.


your tribute brought many tears to me.

wishing you and yours the very very best.

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Hello David
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
All the nicer that you pay tribute to your father with such a great song.
And I know from experience that this should not be the last.
My condolences to you and the family
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Oh, David, I am so sad for your loss, and so happy for you for all the memories, the gains. Ok, I actually held off crying until you started singing. I love the song pic and your story. Thanks so much for sharing this, brother.


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I first heard about this last night in the meeting. So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My dad passed many decades ago when I was 16. It's never easy no matter when it happens. Comfort for you and your family from ours.


I could hear the sadness in your voice.

Several years ago, my wife's aunt passed. I was asked to sing at the funeral. Man, I barely made it through the song Amazing Grace. Several parts of the song were left unsung because I was so overwhelmed by emotion.

On the song.... that's always been a favorite song of mine since I first heard it on the TV show A man called Shenandoah when I was a kid growing up. I'm glad you thought clearly enough to record the song as well as your comments.

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Really sorry for your loss David! You did such an excellent job with this, especially considering the emotional stress you had to be under! I'm glad you were able to do this for your father! Thanks, Torrey

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A very touching tribute, David.

Sorry for your loss.

RIP, Charles.


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We’re very sorry about your Dad and know too well the mixture of emotions following the loss of a parent.

Your sweet tribute to him and the power of music to comfort you with your earliest memories and to comfort you and others in honor of him is special.

Our best to you and your family,

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