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Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: bezerker on January 24, 2010, 08:16:24 am
i just want to bump this thread because ive been thinking of her lately and theres no reason to not keep her spirit alive.  love and miss you gia
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: skalnbyc on January 25, 2009, 10:54:51 pm
Quote from: Yoda;217632
Quote from: alexanderzurflu;217552
I\'d ask you to impose the audience recording over the video though I\'m pretty sure this was the show that half or more of the audio was lost.

I looked this up on archive and only set 2 is available.  If the complete show is out there, can someone post a link or sendspace it.  Thanks.

I believe Chris or Wayne were unable to capture the whole show.  I suppose we could also check this show\'s Food For Thought or Score threads for details.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Yoda on January 25, 2009, 08:43:45 pm
Quote from: alexanderzurflu;217552
I\'d ask you to impose the audience recording over the video though I\'m pretty sure this was the show that half or more of the audio was lost.

I looked this up on archive and only set 2 is available.  If the complete show is out there, can someone post a link or sendspace it.  Thanks.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Stephengencs on January 25, 2009, 03:46:23 am
fantastic footage.....
salute
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: peaches626 on January 25, 2009, 02:40:47 am
man, she had some pipes!  


what an awesome woman
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: thatguy on January 24, 2009, 06:18:27 pm
wow...i remember that ****!gia rocks.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on January 24, 2009, 04:15:25 pm
Thank You Chris!
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: skalnbyc on January 24, 2009, 03:49:31 pm
Quote from: ChrisF;217551

Nice trip down memory lane for me.

I\'d ask you to impose the audience recording over the video though I\'m pretty sure this was the show that half or more of the audio was lost.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: ChrisF on January 24, 2009, 03:36:05 pm
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: tmn8r1 on January 23, 2009, 03:27:23 pm
I miss her too. Was just out there in San Diego and OB always reminds me of her. I think the 19th was the day. She was awesome and is forever missed.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on January 23, 2009, 12:33:11 pm
I miss her everyday and am still waiting for Charles/ChrisF to come through with the video from Winstons. Everyone should be able to see/hear that White Rabbit.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: bezerker on January 23, 2009, 08:13:58 am
so it has been just over 2 years since gia went off to heaven.  just wanted to bump this to keep her memory strong and to try to keep her and her family in your thoughts.  r.i.p. gia, i will def. miss and love you forever.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Stephengencs on March 05, 2007, 07:38:44 pm
Thanks for passing that info along Mark......
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Mark on March 05, 2007, 07:36:06 pm
Just wanted to share some info in a note from SD State University:

The faculty of the School of Music and Dance unanimously elected Giavanna the 2007 Music Alumna of the Year.  They will be honoring her with song and remembrances on Saturday May 5 at 5:00 PM in Smith Recital Hall on campus, where Giavanna performed many operas and concerts.

They will award a plaque to her family, and hope to award the first scholarship in her name.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Spunk on February 13, 2007, 02:06:06 am
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Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Spacey on February 12, 2007, 06:05:56 pm
Thanks for the pictures Leith.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: jocelyn on February 12, 2007, 04:29:54 pm
Quote from: leith;134368
A few pics from the memorial  I just recieved.
I guess they jammed for quite awhile. Imagine that :)

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Most adorable picture of Adrian ever?

Thanks for those Leith
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Stephengencs on February 12, 2007, 04:19:51 pm
Animal on guitar = :drool:
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on February 12, 2007, 04:17:07 pm
A few pics from the memorial  I just recieved.
I guess they jammed for quite awhile. Imagine that :)

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Rich and Cassidy playing a song Gia had written near her death.

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Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: bezerker on February 11, 2007, 07:01:33 pm
thanks a lot leith.  really wish i could have been there with you all
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Todd on February 11, 2007, 05:09:46 pm
Quote from: leith;134197
I also mentioned to Tim that I had heard the TKA show dedicated to Gia and how I could never had made it through the night w/o just becoming a crying useless ball in the corner. Tim chuckled and said he almost cancelled playing that night because his hand muscles were so tight from grief. I told him I was glad he fought through and played as those discs have been a lot of relief to me.

I was so glad that he chose to play. It was very medicinal for both of us, and I\'m sure many others!
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on February 11, 2007, 04:46:47 pm
Quote from: jocelyn;134185
Thank you for being there Leith...

You are welcome all but like I told Tim and Adrian, it was just a hop down the freeway for me but they came across the country!
Ron was supposed to be there also but a sudden family thing kept him from attending. It was one of Gia\'s dying wishes that The Breakfast play.
The "MC" of the Memorial did mention that the guys had a memorial for Gia on their website which was cool.



I had written something down but when I got up I just blanked and began to blabber on about how fun she was, how I met her because of this "little band outta CT called The Breakfast" and how she became a part of our Bfam. I talked about her zeal/zest for life, following the band w/ her, and that even though I never heard her sing an Opera proper I did get to hear her sing White Rabbit w/ The Breakfast!
I don\'t really remember all that I said but a few folks thanked me for speaking so it must have made some sense!
The place was packed. She was loved by ALOT of people and I signed the guestbook w/ my name and put  "thebreakfast.info (in spirit)."

Sidenote:
it was odd after the guys were done playing Good Things and were leaving the stage, hearing people murmur about how good they were. It was kinda like yeah those guys are Rockstars and Gia just had them play @ her Memorial. That is damn cool!

Quote from: Todd;134192
Pretty much what I was going to write, so I won\'t bother repeating.

Awesome that Tim and Adrian played for her!!!

Yeah I told them that was very very cool. I also mentioned to Tim that I had heard the TKA show dedicated to Gia and how I could never had made it through the night w/o just becoming a crying useless ball in the corner. Tim chuckled and said he almost cancelled playing that night because his hand muscles were so tight from grief. I told him I was glad he fought through and played as those discs have been a lot of relief to me.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Todd on February 11, 2007, 04:32:05 pm
Quote from: Stephengencs;134178
Thanks for the update Leith.......
I was wondering how the memorial went.....
I know how tough it must have been, my heart was with everyone there last night......

Pretty much what I was going to write, so I won\'t bother repeating.

Awesome that Tim and Adrian played for her!!!
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: jocelyn on February 11, 2007, 03:14:40 pm
Thank you for being there Leith...
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Stephengencs on February 11, 2007, 01:50:55 pm
Thanks for the update Leith.......
I was wondering how the memorial went.....
I know how tough it must have been, my heart was with everyone there last night......
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: FrankZappa on February 11, 2007, 04:37:53 am
Quote from: Mark;134124
Thanks Leith
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Mark on February 10, 2007, 08:45:30 pm
Thanks Leith
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on February 10, 2007, 08:19:28 pm
So the Memorial for Gia was really really nice.
I left after the "formal" part as I just am not very good in those situations.
I was able to get up and relay that Gia was loved by all that had met her through The Breakfast and how we were always happy to see her just pop up @ a  show.

In the video tribute there were some shots of The Breakfast and pics of Gia w/ various Bfam (Gavin, Phil, Steve, and myself  I remember). Tim and Adrian played Adagio(sp?) and Good Things.
I do believe Adrian and Tim were going to jam w/ Rich and whoever else wanted to and I probably should have stayed longer for that but I just could not.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on January 30, 2007, 12:59:53 am
Not a problem Jim.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Jim Cobb on January 29, 2007, 09:30:52 pm
leith please do.  i\'m sad that i cannot make it out there, and i am in the midst of writing a note to put in her guitar.  i can only speak for myself, so you\'re more than welcome to speak on my behalf.
thanks leith.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on January 29, 2007, 08:24:40 pm
I am planning on attending the memorial.
If no one else is planning on attending and no one minds I would be honored to get up and speak on behalf of the BFam.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: davepeck on January 29, 2007, 07:20:25 pm
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Dear Family and Friends,

On Friday January 19th, we lost our sunshine. Giavanna Kersulis passed away
after a brave battle with a rare cancer.

We are hosting a service to celebrate her amazing life. She brought so much
to so many and left us a legacy of song and joy. We hope that you can join
us.

Saturday February 10th at 1 p.m.
Birch North Park Theater
2891 University Ave.
San Diego, CA

If you would like to speak at the service or add your own pictures or video
please send that information as soon as possible to Sandra at this email
address. goodlifesd@cox.net

In the week following the service, Gia will be sent off in a Viking Funeral
"OB Style". Her ashes will be placed in her guitar (Luigi) and set aflame
at sea off Ocean Beach. Friends can add a note to be placed in the guitar
too. If you are unable to attend the service and wish to add a note, please
send it as soon as possible to this email address or by mail to:

Kersulis Family
4434 Casitas St.
San Diego, CA 92107

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for the Giavanna Kersulis
Scholarship at San Diego State University.

Checks are made payable to "The Campanile Foundation" and sent to:

Dr. Marian Liebowitz, Chair, Scholarship Committee
School of Music and Dance
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7902

With heavy hearts,
The Kersulis Family
Rich, Sandra and Cassidy
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: bezerker on January 27, 2007, 01:51:50 pm
i will miss and love you forever gia
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Jim Cobb on January 23, 2007, 10:31:32 am
"Radios in Heaven"
by the Plain White T\'s

Your time has already come and I don\'t know why
The last thing that I had heard
you were doin\' just fine
It seems like just yesterday
I was laughing with you
Playing games at Grandma\'s house
well you taught me well, didn\'t you?
I hope I\'m just like you

Do they have radios in heaven?
I hope they do
\'Cause they\'re playing my song on the radio
And I\'m singing it to you

You left before I had a chance to say goodbye
But that\'s the way life usually is
it just passes you by
But you can\'t hold on to regrets and you can\'t look back
So I\'ll just be thankful for the times that I had with you
I hope I\'m just like you

Do they have radios in heaven?
I hope they do
\'Cause they\'re playing my song on the radio
And I\'m singing it to you
If they don\'t have radios in heaven
here\'s what I\'ll do
I can bring my guitar when my time is up and I\'ll play it for you

Tell me can you hear me now
if not, then I can try to sing real loud
What\'s it like up on the other side of the clouds?
I hope I\'m just like you
I hope I turn out to be as good as you
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: davepeck on January 23, 2007, 09:42:07 am
Quote from: Stephengencs;131704
"Sunrise doesnt last all morning
A cloudburst doesnt last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
Its not always going to be this grey

All things must pass
All things must pass away

Sunset doesnt last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this, my love is up and must be leaving
Its not always going to be this grey

All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of lifes strings can last
So, I must be on my way
And face another day

Now the darkness only stays the night-time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
Its not always going to be this grey

All things must pass
All things must pass away"

here\'s a couple more..

Please, mother mercy
Take me from this place
And the long winded curses
I keep hearing in my head
Words never listen
And teachers never learn
Now I\'m warm from the candle
But I feel too cold to burn
He came from an island
And he died from the street
He hurt so bad like a soul breaking
But he never said nothing to me

So say hello to heaven

New like a baby
Lost like a prayer
The sky was your playground
But the cold ground was your bed
Poor stargazer
She\'s got no tears in her eyes
Smooth like whisper
She knows that love heals all wounds with time
Now it seems like too much love
Is never enough
You better seek out another road
Cause this one has ended abrupt

Say hello to heaven

I never wanted
To write these words down for you
With the pages of phrases
Of things we\'ll never do
So I blow out the candle, and
I put you to bed
Since you can\'t say to me
Now how the dogs broke your bone
There\'s just one thing left to be said

Say hello to heaven

I\'ve used hammers made out of wood
I have played games with pieces and rules
I\'ve deciphered tricks at the bar
But now you\'re gone, I haven\'t figured out why
I\'ve come up with riddles and jokes about war
I\'ve figured out numbers and what they\'re for
I\'ve understood feelings and I\'ve understood words
But how could you be taken away?

And wherever you\'ve gone, and wherever we might go
It don\'t seem fair, today just disappeared
Your light\'s reflected now, reflected from afar
We were but stones, your light made us stars

With heavy breath, awakened regrets
Back pages and days alone that could have been spent,
Together... but we were... miles apart
Every inch between us becomes light years now
No time to be void, or save up on life
You got to spend it all

And wherever you\'ve gone, and wherever we might go
It don\'t seem fair, you seemed to like it here
Your light\'s reflected now, reflected from afar
We were but stones, your light made us stars

And wherever you\'ve gone, and wherever we might go
It don\'t seem fair, today just disappeared
Your light\'s reflected now, reflected from afar
We were but stones, your light made us stars
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Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: antbach on January 22, 2007, 07:46:00 pm
Quote from: Jim Cobb;131832
i am so blindsided by this i dont even know where to begin.

i had no idea gia was sick at all.  we shared some wonderful bonding time, but not nearly enough as far as i\'m concerned.  she was an amazing friend from the first time i ever met her.  she always gave me something to smile about.

as sad as i am right now, i have faith that her spirit is alive and well, just in a different form.  energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed, so i know the powerful, warm and loving energy this girl had will live with all of us forever.

i will miss you as a human being, gia, but i know we will meet again in another form.

let me take this opportunity to let all of you know how much i love you all.  i know i haven\'t been around much as of late, but you all are a second family to me, and i hope you know that i am here for you all in any way i am capable of.

i have so much more running through my mind, but i think i need to go take a walk and recenter myself.

well said Jim. can\'t agree with you more on everything said, except the take a walk part, i\'m lazier than the average person.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: jocelyn on January 22, 2007, 06:19:49 pm
Quote from: Jim Cobb;131832
let me take this opportunity to let all of you know how much i love you all.  you all are a second family to me, and i hope you know that i am here for you all in any way i am capable of.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Jim Cobb on January 22, 2007, 04:41:57 pm
i am so blindsided by this i dont even know where to begin.

i had no idea gia was sick at all.  we shared some wonderful bonding time, but not nearly enough as far as i\'m concerned.  she was an amazing friend from the first time i ever met her.  she always gave me something to smile about.

as sad as i am right now, i have faith that her spirit is alive and well, just in a different form.  energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed, so i know the powerful, warm and loving energy this girl had will live with all of us forever.

i will miss you as a human being, gia, but i know we will meet again in another form.

let me take this opportunity to let all of you know how much i love you all.  i know i haven\'t been around much as of late, but you all are a second family to me, and i hope you know that i am here for you all in any way i am capable of.

i have so much more running through my mind, but i think i need to go take a walk and recenter myself.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Marcial on January 22, 2007, 08:32:03 am
I am very sad to hear about this... it seems like she was just on-stage with the band.  Just goes to show how short and precious life can be... never take it for granted!
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: freddiewaht on January 22, 2007, 01:28:27 am
the hairs on my neck just stood up.
jesus.
such a beautiful girl.
such a sad story.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Wolfman on January 22, 2007, 12:45:05 am
From Breakfast Digest Episode 4: (3/2/06)

Name: Giavanna Kersulis

Location: San Diego, CA

Thebreakfast.info Handle: giavanna

Favorite Breakfast Song: Hmmmm... I\'d have to say Question Mark is the one that I push repeat on the most. But I love Rufus off the Bona Fide album.

First Show: 11/14/03 Le Bar Bat in NYC.  I ended up there by accident.  We were a little put off at first because the band playing after The Breakfast had a weird crowd.  But we stayed and really got caught up in the musicianship of The Breakfast.  

Favorite Show: Bill?s Bar in Boston in 2004.  It was the first time I saw them live since Le Bar Bat. I had ordered Deuce and Bonafide and had been listening to them a lot so I was ready to really appreciate the band. It was the night before some major auditions at school and I couldn\'t get anyone else to go with me so I went by myself, even though I knew I shouldn\'t go out. It was just so incredible to watch the crowd revel in the music. And then I bought the instant live recording of the show and it never came out of my car stereo (till someone stole my car stereo). Luckily I had made a copy.

What is your favorite musical note? Ha!  B-flat below middle C.  
Favorite dynamic? Sfz p.  
Favorite accent? Marcato.
Marcato, what?s that? It\'s when there\'s a horizontal line over the pitch. You stretch out the note a little more and emphasize the attack...like marching.

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Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: peaches626 on January 21, 2007, 08:59:52 pm
Always a positive and uplifting influence to anyone she met......
So sad, Rest in Peace, I feel lucky to have met her
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Todd on January 21, 2007, 07:21:21 pm
Quote from: DocEllis70;131723
the period of silence>Good Things was unforgettable, as was she

All I could do is sit down and look back at all the fun I was able to have with such an amazing person. I feel lucky to have been touched by her friendship.

I\'m glad Tim decided to still play last night. It was hard for many of us at times, but especially for Tim. Gia was and always will be in our hearts.

Late And The Great was the best version I have ever heard hands down. So emotionally driven.

Rest In Peace Giavanna and tear up the great big gig in the sky.....until we meet again...
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: skalnbyc on January 21, 2007, 07:16:24 pm
So sad to hear this news.  I was very fortunate to have joined Gia on 9 days of Breakfast tour last spring.

Beautiful voice and a great sense of humor!!
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: DocEllis70 on January 21, 2007, 06:30:06 pm
the period of silence>Good Things was unforgettable, as was she
Title: a wonderful voice not forgotten
Post by: audiofile on January 21, 2007, 05:59:34 pm
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Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: freddiewaht on January 21, 2007, 05:22:14 pm
last night there were some incredibly sad moments.
the middle part of mooboos,instrumentally was a tearjerker.
across the universe was another one.i had to take a walk.
her spirit was alive and well in no.branford last night.
she will be greatly missed.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: leith on January 21, 2007, 05:18:48 pm
I have no idea how to deal with this. I found out last weekend a friend committed suicide and now another close friend is gone this weekend!

I had never really been a fan of Opera but Gia showed me Opera could be fun.
Her voice was spectacular and her Beauty was only outshined by her Kindness.

I met Gia through this board and in person @ Baja Bash \'04. We went from Breakfast pals to really good friends as we both live here in S.D.
She would always try and drag me out to karaoke on Sundays and the fun we had will always be cherished by me. She was never down, Never! She may have gotten a bit perturbed here and there but I really have never met someone as joyful for life as Gia.

This past Mar. on Bfast tour tooling around w/ her was truly some of the most fun I have ever had on tour.
Her singing on White Rabbit @ Winston\'s was spot on!  I will miss her silly drink in one hand-twist of the hips-dipping of the head dance she did@ Bfast shows.

Gia was always one to tackle any challenge presented to her head on and damn if something got in the way. When she first told me of the Cancer, my first response was "Well if anyone is going to beat this it\'s you!" That\'s just how she was ya know?

Wow, this world just got a heck of alot less bright.


I could go on for days how much that wonderful woman meant to me but I am sure you all feel the same way.

Rest in Peace Giavanna, We all loved you more than we knew.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Stephengencs on January 21, 2007, 04:02:59 pm
"Sunrise doesnt last all morning
A cloudburst doesnt last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
Its not always going to be this grey

All things must pass
All things must pass away

Sunset doesnt last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this, my love is up and must be leaving
Its not always going to be this grey

All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of lifes strings can last
So, I must be on my way
And face another day

Now the darkness only stays the night-time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
Its not always going to be this grey

All things must pass
All things must pass away"

This is a tough one................
Giavanna was one of the most amazing human beings to walk this planet.
We are all better for having even just a shimmer of her existance in our lives and her being will always be with us......
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: bdfreetuna on January 21, 2007, 02:15:58 pm
so sorry to hear this. The angels couldn\'t wait to have her back by their side..
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: kindm's on January 21, 2007, 01:09:18 pm
wow. I never had the chance to meet her and always thought how cool it would have been to catch her sitting in with the band. Had no idea she was sick.

I only wish her family the best in this trying time.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: obsession600 on January 21, 2007, 12:18:58 pm
:( she will be greatly missed around here
my condolences to her family
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: jking on January 21, 2007, 09:02:05 am
my god.... i never actualy met her, but one of my best friends was in an opera with her, here in virginia. in an odd twist of fate, the one time i would have met her (after one of their performances), i ended up going to ct for a breakfast show instead...  

i\'ll let scott know, too...
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: kyndkate on January 21, 2007, 03:55:00 am
I never met her, but each and every member of .info I ever talked to about her had nothing but amazing things to say about her. I hope I make half the musical accomplishments that she did in her short but fulfilling life.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Rujah on January 20, 2007, 11:01:09 pm
not sure what to say. i didn\'t really know her all that well but from what i have read/heard she was a good-hearted person and she will be missed. i wish i could have met her.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: jason-a on January 20, 2007, 10:37:23 pm
awful news, my heart goes out to friends and family
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Branch on January 20, 2007, 08:39:47 pm
this is tragic news,

Gia was a very talented young artist who\'s love for music and life was unparalleled.
thank you for sharing your home and charm with us when we were out west.

R.I.P.:pout:
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Drew_Kingsley on January 20, 2007, 08:12:25 pm
.....
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: FrankZappa on January 20, 2007, 07:04:55 pm
wow. I only got to meet her once in new york, but I feel like I\'ve know her all this time. wow. This is horrible. Rest in peace Gia. :(
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: justinmcdonald on January 20, 2007, 06:51:22 pm
Peace & Love to Gia\'s Friends and Family...
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: jocelyn on January 20, 2007, 05:22:33 pm
God this is so sad... such a kind, smart, talented soul who seemed to make brighter the lives of the people arund her... she will be missed.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Mark on January 20, 2007, 05:13:33 pm
This is gut wrenching news.  Such a beautiful person.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: DocEllis70 on January 20, 2007, 05:04:56 pm
this is heartbreaking. I remember her at the LeBar Bat show (her first show) and her asking me \'who these rockstars were playing?\' and then again hanging with her at Baja Bash howling at the full moon during the late night set... I know the guys had such a geat time at her place out in SD and Tim specifically telling me how beautiful and talented of a person she was..he was right.  im gonna miss seeing her very much when she would unexpectedly or expectedly show up at an east coast gig. man, life shouldnt have this kinda stuff happen...gona take a while to sink in, and she will be really showing the angels how to sing...
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Mamalakabubadaya on January 20, 2007, 05:04:12 pm
wow. this is horrible news.
i didn\'t know giavanna that well other than the few times we hung out at shows. it was always fun running into her spontaneously at venues up and down the east coast. i am so sad to see that she wasn\'t able to win this battle. this is such a shame. my heart goes out to her family and friends.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Buquebus on January 20, 2007, 04:58:56 pm
"why do bad things happen...to good people?? seems that life is just a constant battle between good and evil..."
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: freddiewaht on January 20, 2007, 04:54:59 pm
jesuschrist....
i pray for her family and friends.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: Me! on January 20, 2007, 04:34:31 pm
this is so sad, she was a bright soul, and a beautiful person.  She will be sorely missed.
Title: Rest In Peace Giavanna Kersulis
Post by: davepeck on January 20, 2007, 04:33:02 pm
this is a hard thread to post. just got this email, thought i\'d pass it along. :(

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I am trying to notify all of Gia\'s friends to tell you about her passing.
Please excuse the informal message but there is not an easier way.
For the past 4 months Gia has been battling a rare and agressive cancer that
did not respond to any of the treatment options.She continued to live her
life as fully as possible til she could no longer fight. She enjoyed the
thoughts and comfort of all her friends these last weeks.
 
We will be having a big celebration of Gia\'s life in the spring and will try
to let everyone know. In the meantime there will be a small gathering to say
goodbye for those who wish. We will let you know.
 
Those of you who know our family well will understand that we don\'t do
anything the "ordinary" way so...
 
Gia will be sent off in a Viking Funeral "OB Style" Her ashes will be placed
in her guitar (Luigi) and set aflame at sea off Ocean Beach. Friends can add
a note to be placed in the guitar too. These can be sent to the house or
placed personally next week sometime. We will be taking some private time
away this week.
 
 
 
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to
establish
the Giavanna Kersulis Scholarship in Voice at San Diego State University.
Checks are made payable to "The Campanile Foundation" and sent to Dr. Marian
Liebowitz, Chair, Scholarship Committee, School of Music and Dance, San
Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-7902.
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Best regards,
Dr. Marian Liebowitz
619-594-6046
 
The home address is
Kersulis Family
4434 Casitas St
San Diego, Ca 92107

Gia was a beautiful girl with an enormous amount of talent, and I\'m happy to be able to have known her, even though it was only for a short time.  

Rest in peace, Gia. :(