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This site is dedicated in memory of Jon Roald Romnes (aka - The Big Guy)
October 4, 1936 - November 13, 2008
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I met your father’s brother, Per Hans, and he showed me this video. It moved me to tears that so many cared for and loved this man so deeply, and created this incredible video to honor him. I have walked many labyrinths in my own life, seeking out the solace that they bring to this artist’s heart…thank you for creating this art so that I might see it. There is a message in it for me, and being a spiritual soul, I know that somehow, I was brought to this moment in time. It was on my own path.
First may I offer my condolences on the loss of such a loved man. Second, your tribute to him was out of this world. “Beautiful” is an an all-encompassing, albeit inadequate sumation of this video. God bless you all.
Beautiful tribute by a loving family. Incredible production values. Simply brillant. It is wonderful to know that Sholom Park may have been insturmental in helping your father open to the present moment and find some measure of peace and resolve. Thank you for honoring your father and for sharing.
This was a wonderful tribute to a man truly loved. The music and pictures are beautiful and the message so true. You have honored your father deeply…
What a sweet tribute to your father, and what a beautiful website you’ve created to his memory! I wish you PEACE and many BLESSINGS on your path,
Hali
Joni, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful message with Friends of Sean Swarner. I think your dad would have gotten along well with Sean! The Big Guy is, no doubt, smiling down- knowing that you and your family are carrying his message forward. The video is beautifully done, and carries a strong message of hope and responsibility.
Writing with my tears and my joy. Thank you so much for sharing your tribute of a man’s life well lived. If you don’t mind I’m going to share with some of my friends and connections in the hope that some of them will take the time to ponder their own paths mirrored in the life of one dear to you. Thank you Karen McMillan for sharing with me through you Joni. Play=Peace, Mary Alice
Many tears watching this….very beautifull and compelling. I’m a Stage 4 Colon Cancer Patient who just celebrated her 10 Year Anniversary…still uncertain…is it always like this? The continual ups and downs of testing, monitoring, testing, testing, testing…when is there time to make plans for a life or is this my life??????
What a beautiful way to honor your father’s life. You have taken the best of what he gave you and translated it into a tangible legacy. To experience this video is to know a bit of him and feel the love you shared. …The art of love expressed with such quality and care. May the power of spirit this video tribute offers to all who are moved by watching be a source of strength for you for ever more.
With love and joy … and tears!
p.s. Joni, grateful you found my blog on labyrinth and share this with me. I’ve updated the blog to include this link … in honor or you, your dad and to support “stand up 2cancer” XO
I cannot find words that do this justice. It’s absolutely amazing. What a fabulous way to honor such a brave man. I lost my grandma in Feb 2005 from lung cancer and felt so many of the same emotions from this video that I felt then. Since grandma died I have lost several other important people in my life to cancer, so this path is one I’ve travelled only too often. You should feel so proud of this……it’s just fantastic. Thank you for sharing it with me.
Our Family needed to see this. My husband lost his brother to cancer Feb.09. You did such a great job. Your father has got to be looking down and :>)!
This is a beautiful tribute. Just beautiful.
The real meaning of life is found in many different ways, but often it is made clear after watching someone you love lose the fight to a life limiting illness and passing on.
This was very beautiful! I was very sadden to hear of Jon’s death – and only found out by a very unusual combination of events that put me and Joanie in the same restuarant in Altamonte at the same time. I want to offer my consolences to Mary and all Jon’s family. If one of you will contact me at the attached email address, I’d like to visit and offer them in person. Jon was a great guy. I know you all must miss him terribly.
Devon
This video is so beautifully done…Dad would be so very proud!