...perhaps there is a way to continue his spirit around Ann Arbor. The city COULD name the new school after him. Now, granted that's a longshot but hear Johnny out. A school where the name on the side means a love for Ann Arbor unequaled, someone who showed up in town and decided to make his mark here, a peaceful soul, a lover of music and song, and a beloved member of the community. We think that's reason enough. Of course Jake wasn't formally educated and that could be a reason not to put his name on a school, but then how about a park? A statue at Liberty and Main right on the corner would be nice. Maybe near the fairy door next to Selo Shevel. I saw him alot across the street at the Varsity barber shop too.
YCD is hearing a lot of sadness over Jake's passing, people want to do something. Maybe a man who loved Ann Arbor could be immortalized in a fine fashion whether it be a school named after him, a park in his name or a statue in his honor, someplace we could all go and have some more time with Shakey Jake.
YCD thinks a statue at Main and Liberty would be best....
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I have noticed comments in forums here and there to the effect that while the memorial ceremony in the funeral home will probably be nice, a more appropriate way to honor Jake would be for everyone to go outside and make some music.
I think that sounds like a fine idea, and since I will also be honoring World Car-Free Day on Saturday, you might here me playing around town in Ypsi.
I think that's a good idea. And perhaps an annual Shakey Jake Woods memorial blues concert? Proceeds going to a small music scholarship to a local young musician. I bet the Ark would be supportive and might agree to be the venue. His name would then live on.
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