I had the privilege of knowing Woody, and his family, for over 13 years and I can't begin to describe how affected I am by his passing. His sincerity and genuineness were on display in everything he did and everyone he touched. I got to spend countless hours sitting around the kitchen table talking, laughing and listening with him and Lorraine about almost every topic imaginable. Woody and I shared a love of music and we both took great pleasure in sharing stories about my dj work and his musical career. What always stuck out in my head was how genuinely interested he was in my accomplishments (and how proud of me he was) and how passionately he shared the stories of his days traveling and playing his music, always with a twinkle in his eye. This was a man who lived life to the absolute best of his ability, loved unconditionally and accepted everyone for who they were. Those are traits that are few and far between and anyone who had even the briefest moment with him should be thankful, as I am. No matter how far removed from his life you were, I think he found a moment in his day to think of you in his own way. I can't imagine I will ever go a day without thinking of him, and I am honored to say that.
Rest in Peace my friend. I love you, pal.
