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wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:46 pm
My deepest condolences to Natalie and the family. I fell in love with Roger's music back in my early 20's and I'm almost 63 now. His humor and gorgeous voice have helped me through the ups and downs of life. I was honored to see him in concert 14 times. My love and prayers will be with the Whittaker family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:31 pm
Roger was a family favourite as I was growing up as a Canadian military kid in Germany. Introduced by my father, I never stopped being a fan. His music always brought great inspiration, and now brings beautiful memories. all of my love, and condolences to Rogers’s friends and family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:08 pm
I am an Afrikaner living in South Africa. Roger Whittaker was and will remain my number one and most gifted singer writer. My whole family adores him and his departure to better pastures is a very heartfelt void in my existence.
I trust he will rest in peace at the feet of God Almighty. We will sorely mis you Roger!!!
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:00 pm
I met Roger In 1980. The radio station for which I was Program Director had forced played, The Last Farwell, which later resulted in other radio stations around the US discovering this wonderful song. On the night of March 15th, he performed to a sold out crowd in the Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. I was back stage with Roger in his dressing room when he discovered he had left his trouser belt in the hotel room. I gave him mine. A short while later I went on stage and introduced him to the waiting crowd. He appeared to tumultous applause and gracious accepted the warm reception. Unbenoned to me, someone had told him that this was my birthday. Suddenly, he burst into singing happy birthday to me, encouraging the audience to join in. A special remembrance for me on my 39th birthday, which has kept a warm place in my heart for his thoughtfullness. ( I have two pictures that I wanted to share with, however, there is no ability to attach them here. If you will advise me, I will send them for the family.)
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:55 pm
A golden voice ~ I loved listening to him back in the day and was always calmed by his beautiful sound. Blessings to all that loved him
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:36 pm
After seeing him in Toronto our young family became immersed in his music. Our young daughters laughed hysterically as he sang “I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor.” His musical ability was further enhanced by a magnetic stage presence and intellectual chatter with the audience.
His quip on politicians gave me one of my best jokes for life: “ politicians remind me of a bunch of bananas; they’re all yellow, they all hang together and there’s not a straight one among them.” My daughters fondly remember dancing in Daddy’s arms as I humbly tried to emulate his powerful, yet comforting voice. The words of his many songs portray a love and a zest for life. He is a man I would love to meet in a much more peaceful future.
John 5:28, Psalm 37: 10,11,29
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:32 pm
What sad news, he was a wonderful artist and I will forever cherish his albums. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:17 pm
I am truly saddened to hear of Rogers passing. I grew up in Rhodesia listening to his music. Thank you Roger , for blessing us over all these years with your beautiful voice and wonderful music.Truly we will miss you . But greatful are we to know that God blessed us with him and his wonderful talent, and now he is in Heaven , making music and whistling away God’s praises. Rest in Peace , till we meet again , the Last Farewell.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:09 pm
Mes condoléances à la famille et à nous tous, les fans de M. Whittaker. Ses chansons nous ont touchés et sont reliés à de beaux souvenirs. Merci.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:08 pm
so sad to hear the news. A wonderful singer left us all with so many special songs and memories. RIP roger.
peter
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:50 am
Thank you Roger for the beauty in your music and your voice. We shall miss you but you are forever in our hearts. Thank you, lovely man. Thank you.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:50 am
Roger had an amazing voice and his records were listened to often in our house growing up . He was one of my Dads favourite singer and I will think fondly of my Dad singing his songs with him in heaven . Mr. Whittaker your songs will go on forever .
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:37 am
I am Claire from UCNW and have so many happy memories of our days spent there. Roger's performance was the high light of the rag shows. He will be sorely missed and my condolences to all his family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:10 am
Sad to learn of the passing of one of life's true Gentlemen. His songs and presentation have inspired millions. His poise, integrity, values and gentle nature were the qualities of a genuine and special person. Thanks for the contribution to our world Roger.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:40 am
Roger’s songs filled my childhood and my children’s childhood and continue to be a presence in our lives, warming our hearts. Thank you Roger and RIP
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:33 am
R.I.P. Mr Whittaker, your music is our comfort.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:11 am
Rest peacefully Mr Whittaker. My Dad & Mum loved your music 🕊️
Kind Regards,
Fiona Allan
🐨🦘
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
I met Roger when he stayed at the Hotel where I was working he was very nice and kind. Was a fan of his music too.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
The death of Roger came as a shock to many. May he rest in eternal peace. We remember him well because of his attachment to Kenya where he was born. I love his song ''My land is Kenya". May he rest in peace
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:35 am
So sorry for the loss of a great singer love his music and voice.RIP and may god bless him and keep singing in the heavens
1088 entries.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:46 pm
My deepest condolences to Natalie and the family. I fell in love with Roger's music back in my early 20's and I'm almost 63 now. His humor and gorgeous voice have helped me through the ups and downs of life. I was honored to see him in concert 14 times. My love and prayers will be with the Whittaker family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:31 pm
Roger was a family favourite as I was growing up as a Canadian military kid in Germany. Introduced by my father, I never stopped being a fan. His music always brought great inspiration, and now brings beautiful memories. all of my love, and condolences to Rogers’s friends and family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:08 pm
I am an Afrikaner living in South Africa. Roger Whittaker was and will remain my number one and most gifted singer writer. My whole family adores him and his departure to better pastures is a very heartfelt void in my existence.
I trust he will rest in peace at the feet of God Almighty. We will sorely mis you Roger!!!
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
1:00 pm
I met Roger In 1980. The radio station for which I was Program Director had forced played, The Last Farwell, which later resulted in other radio stations around the US discovering this wonderful song. On the night of March 15th, he performed to a sold out crowd in the Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. I was back stage with Roger in his dressing room when he discovered he had left his trouser belt in the hotel room. I gave him mine. A short while later I went on stage and introduced him to the waiting crowd. He appeared to tumultous applause and gracious accepted the warm reception. Unbenoned to me, someone had told him that this was my birthday. Suddenly, he burst into singing happy birthday to me, encouraging the audience to join in. A special remembrance for me on my 39th birthday, which has kept a warm place in my heart for his thoughtfullness. ( I have two pictures that I wanted to share with, however, there is no ability to attach them here. If you will advise me, I will send them for the family.)
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:55 pm
A golden voice ~ I loved listening to him back in the day and was always calmed by his beautiful sound. Blessings to all that loved him
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:36 pm
After seeing him in Toronto our young family became immersed in his music. Our young daughters laughed hysterically as he sang “I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor.” His musical ability was further enhanced by a magnetic stage presence and intellectual chatter with the audience.
His quip on politicians gave me one of my best jokes for life: “ politicians remind me of a bunch of bananas; they’re all yellow, they all hang together and there’s not a straight one among them.” My daughters fondly remember dancing in Daddy’s arms as I humbly tried to emulate his powerful, yet comforting voice. The words of his many songs portray a love and a zest for life. He is a man I would love to meet in a much more peaceful future.
John 5:28, Psalm 37: 10,11,29
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:32 pm
What sad news, he was a wonderful artist and I will forever cherish his albums. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:17 pm
I am truly saddened to hear of Rogers passing. I grew up in Rhodesia listening to his music. Thank you Roger , for blessing us over all these years with your beautiful voice and wonderful music.Truly we will miss you . But greatful are we to know that God blessed us with him and his wonderful talent, and now he is in Heaven , making music and whistling away God’s praises. Rest in Peace , till we meet again , the Last Farewell.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:09 pm
Mes condoléances à la famille et à nous tous, les fans de M. Whittaker. Ses chansons nous ont touchés et sont reliés à de beaux souvenirs. Merci.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
12:08 pm
so sad to hear the news. A wonderful singer left us all with so many special songs and memories. RIP roger.
peter
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:50 am
Thank you Roger for the beauty in your music and your voice. We shall miss you but you are forever in our hearts. Thank you, lovely man. Thank you.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:50 am
Roger had an amazing voice and his records were listened to often in our house growing up . He was one of my Dads favourite singer and I will think fondly of my Dad singing his songs with him in heaven . Mr. Whittaker your songs will go on forever .
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:37 am
I am Claire from UCNW and have so many happy memories of our days spent there. Roger's performance was the high light of the rag shows. He will be sorely missed and my condolences to all his family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
11:10 am
Sad to learn of the passing of one of life's true Gentlemen. His songs and presentation have inspired millions. His poise, integrity, values and gentle nature were the qualities of a genuine and special person. Thanks for the contribution to our world Roger.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:40 am
Roger’s songs filled my childhood and my children’s childhood and continue to be a presence in our lives, warming our hearts. Thank you Roger and RIP
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:33 am
R.I.P. Mr Whittaker, your music is our comfort.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:11 am
Rest peacefully Mr Whittaker. My Dad & Mum loved your music 🕊️
Kind Regards,
Fiona Allan
🐨🦘
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
I met Roger when he stayed at the Hotel where I was working he was very nice and kind. Was a fan of his music too.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
The death of Roger came as a shock to many. May he rest in eternal peace. We remember him well because of his attachment to Kenya where he was born. I love his song ''My land is Kenya". May he rest in peace
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:35 am
So sorry for the loss of a great singer love his music and voice.RIP and may god bless him and keep singing in the heavens