I first began exchanging personal email on July 29th this year (over a misunderstanding so glad) with beautiful Bernard or Sir B as I like to address him. I’ll always remember this day as one of morning joy and shock sadness afternoon. In the morning we had become friends then in the afternoon Bernard told me of the lung cancer that had spread and was causing “brainy complications” nothing tragic as he put it.
he believed he could beat it! after 4 months of chemo it all became too much…. so for the miraculous way you fought so hard to survive, I applaud you, for your genius art I stand in awe and for our friendship it has and will always be a privilege to have known the great Bernard Lacoque, see you in the next life..Sayonara
Bernard had sixth sense sensitivity…. always my hero! rest in peace Sir!
T.S.Neale alias banrai
Scott d' Almeida
well done!
frogster
Very nice Tribute
John Fish
beautifully said. this is so sad. I’ll miss him
Naomi O'Connor
Heartfelt and expressed so well.
Take Care
Naomi x
imagic
A beautiful tribute to a friend, well done.
Elisabeta Hermann
Wonderful words…
I didn’t know Bernard, but I know for sure that he was LOVED by you….and you…and you… my dear friends from RB. I know that he was a wonderful person, a dear friend and a great artist!
YES, may he’s soul rest in peace!
Reynaldo
wonderful tribute to a great peer and friend I shall miss him and his work via con Dios Sir B.
Magi5760
Pity you have lost a friend, hope you see each again in the next life……fine tribute.
Martin Dingli
nice Tribute. R.I.P and rest he shall.Take care
Dana Roper
Wonderful tribute, banrai. Everyone should have such a friend as you.
Vasile Stan
I never new Bernard… may God rest his soul in peace.
Thank you banrai for this tribute to the one who was one of us here and now is a departed soul.
Varry
Gorgeous words banrai, he is smiling x
Larry Butterworth
very well articulated and deeply felt, you’re a good friend
F.A. Moore
Such a thoughtful, sweet tribute to a genius artist and your friend.
hickerson
A beautiful tribute to your friend…I am sorry for your loss.
Rhinovangogh
Nice tribute. RIP
coppertrees
Wonderful tribute Banrai he will be so missed…An inspiration to me he was..so honored to have known him and his Art here.
Karin Taylor
oh that’s so sad banrai, i had no idea…I am so so sorry for your loss, I am so glad you met and enjoyed one another in those 4 short months … I’m sure it meant a lot to him too….. x
Anthea Slade
Oh Banrai this is such a beautiful, heart touching tribute to the kind and brilliant artist Bernard. What a wonderful friendship that was created between the two of you. I have been deeply saddened by Bernards passing as I admired his spirit and his art so very much. I thank you for sharing this tribute with us and letting us know more about Bernard. Your tribute is so full of love and respect for this beautiful person and briliant sensitive artist and has touched me deeply Banrai.
athex
well said
jillijude1
That is sooo beautiful, all my Sympathy to You and all who feel his loss. HUGS xxx
Rusty Gladdish
A very moving tribute!
Fee Dickson
Well said, Banrai. It’s a sad time.
banrai:
read your fine tribute Fee, I’m sure he’s smiling in appreciation
coseven
banrai, these are sad news … and i saw all the amazing tributes.
hope he´s feeling happy now, and passed away with a quiet and peaceful mind.
my sympathy and respect. co
Roy B Wilkins
This is a moving tribute,being on Red Bubble can be strange at times like this.I want to tell him how much i love his Art.Thank you Banrai for posting this,and deepest sympathies to everyone who know him.
frenchblue
Banrai…..thank you for sharing this very touching and moving story….im sadden by this news and i send my deepest sympathies to you and to his family.
arteology
very moving, bernard was a friend in heART, gallo
Christopher Wr...
Thank you for writing this tribute banrai, it brings us all closer.
To the great Bernard Lacoque – Artist.
Au revoir.
artjeantet
He was a nice and shy person, we got to know him on over-blog end now his best friend Patrick takes care of him and his art work, peace on him ! He left too early our world.
Canvas Nature
I just know what happened to Sir, tremendous bad news, much pain for his loss and always remember to him in birds …. following your work as always …best wishes for you …