I went to my friend Robert Loughlin's memorial todayin the Meat Packing District.Robert would have loved the location for many reasons.It's hard not to make inappropriate jokes when talking about Robert,because he said whatever he thought, whenever he thought it,regardless of who, whom, or "what"might hear it.Anyway,it was sad yet inspiring afternoon.I saw a lot of amzing old friends,some I had not seen in years.My only regret was that it wasn't held in a bigger spot,I heard that some people couldn't get in,and that is sad to me....Anyway,here are some pics of the gathering....Alan Moss spoke.He was looking sharp.Alan was a big influence on Robert,as was Robert on him.Thomas O'Brien ofAerospoke. He and his crew organized thewhole event.They did and outstanding job.Big thanks to the SoHo House too.Gary's speech was touching,and very Gary.He told some amazing stories,many that I had never heard before.Thanks Gary,you were great, and I can't imagine howhard this has been for you....These pictures greeted you when you got off the elevator.I don't know who did this,I am assuming Thomas's team,but if I can give specific credit please let me know.I loved seeing the amazing blow-upsof the vintage photosof Robert.Robert....We were fond of the same style of hat....Damn Robert,are you sure you weren't the model for the "Brute"?Über sexy!I love this shot....This has to be asuper early painting.These pics were in the main room.The white vase is an unfinished piece Robertwas doing as a commission for Alan Moss.It will now be the urn for his ashes....Robin Dorian,a dear friend, made an AMAZING5 minute mini-documentaryfor the occasion.Robin, seriously,you need to expand that magic into a longer format.Sundance here you come!Such a sad yet inspiring afternoon....New York City lost something vital when we lost Robert......................I hesitantly include this,but as friends and Iwent to commiserateover a few beers,I looked out the window,and the hair stood up on the back of my neck.I thought for more than just a second that it was Robertjust outside the bar....In my mind it was,if just for those few seconds,really Robert there,laughing, smoking and drinking a beer.(a Heineken)I really, really, really wish it had been.....
RIP Robert....
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