![]() ![]() To be nominated to join a Hall of Fame that includes names like that is unreal,” Dash had texted in June.ĭash had looked forward to the Saturday, Oct. Some really great NJ talent, particularly in the performing arts, have been inducted over the years – Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie! Come on…these people are Legends that I grew up listening to and admiring. “Receiving the nomination for induction into the NJ Hall of Fame is very exciting news – I’m very humbled. In fact, we had planned a meeting soon for a special article on her recent induction to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.ĭash cherished the honor, understood such gracious remembrances moved her career into twilight. She was so caring about people and (Sarah) had a genuine love for the City of Trenton and all citizens, ” Palmer lauded.ĭash and I fell into and out of each other’s orbit, with reconnections always offering moments of reciprocated admiration. “Sarah sent me a spiritual message by email everyday for the past two years. “I still have not gotten over the fact that she’s gone,” lamented Doug Palmer, a former five-term mayor of Trenton who collaborated with Dash on several projects.ĭash, a popular Trenton native and world star, supported Palmer’s city Literacy Movement, an initiative that endeavored to have students reading at or above grade level by the time they start the fourth grade. ![]() Dash’s evolution has produced tears, a homegoing service on Saturday inside Patriots Theatre at the Trenton War Memorial will include joyful remembrances of Trenton’s proud songbird. Her recent passing and departure from Earth likely propelled Dash into the heavens as a new heavenly body. Rest Well.One had to be in the presence of Sarah Dash to understand her immense spiritual power, effervescent energy and inspirational persuasions. Sarah I will always cherish our friendship and our early morning phone calls. We clicked and remained friends for the next 40 some odd years. (L_R) Sarah Dash, Cheryl Lynn, Patti LaBelle Labelle: L-R Nona Hendryx, Patti LaBelle & Sarah Dash Sarah Dash & Ms Tee (of the Sugar Bar) & Barbara Harris at Brody’s on Columbus Avenueīarbara Harris: I met Sarah during my early years at Atlantic Records. Please accept my condolences: Ronald Bunn, Publisher Routes, A Guide to African-American Culture. We both tried to connect with each other, but we were only successful in exchanging missed phone calls and text messages. “She is quite familiar with the topic,” I was told, “she grew up in the church - her father was a pastor.” I’ve been planning to publish on gospel music project - Barbara Harris suggested that I call Sarah and ask her if she could help in putting it together. Shocked at her response? Yes, of course I was referring to the photo we took at her 1978 “Sinner Man” record party.īut our paths crossed once again a couple of months ago via telephone, emails, etc. I remember all of the men I’ve had something to do with.” She turned and walked away. The devil in me prodded me to say “You don’t remember me, but we once had something going.” Sarah looked at me and snapped “I don’t think so. The exchange was neutral and it was as if it was the first time we had ever spoken. I told her how much I enjoyed the show and she thanked me for coming. ![]() It was then when Barbara invited me to see Sarah perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on the Westside of Manhattan.Īfter Sarah’s performance, we exchanged a couple of words. The last time I saw Sarah was When I visited New York City in 2010. Friends Barbara Harris and Kenneth Reynolds were somehow the linchpins. We were not friends in the sense of friendships, but we crossed paths every couple of years. It certainly doesn’t feel like it was 43 years ago. I was a little surprised, when I found the photo, at how long ago it was taken with Sarah (1978). My reflections on my interactions with Sarah:
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