What More Can You Say...?

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In the end, Neil Buckley traveled full circle:

- From Eagle Scout, high-achieving student, comedian, musician, athlete and “patriot” singing his high school alma mater and National Anthem loud and clear;

- To antiwar leader actively advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government. In this respect, he most certainly considered himself a "patriot";

- To PhD student and graduate, musician, big band sideman and band leader, pharmaceutical chemist, editor of scientific publications, and grower of heirloom tomatoes (26 varieties), peppers (20 varieties) and housecats (from a high of 6 to a low of 1).

One thing you can say: In whatever direction Neil chose to travel, he was earnest. Earnest beyond description.

Neil Buckley died of a lung ailment on December 14, 2003, in his adopted hometown of Sebastopol, CA .

I loved Neil Buckley. I always will.

- Dennis Mollura