Messages for Wendy Dio

shroombeanie · Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Plattsburgh N.Y.

Morning Wendy,

I am still in shock that I am two months late getting this news. I feel so terrible. My Heart and Thoughts are with you all.

When I first heard Ronnie it was on MTV in the early eighties, the song... "Rainbow in the Dark". From there I discovered all his past ventures. And enjoyed all his future ones as well. My very favorite album to this day is "Heaven and Hell". An absolute masterpiece. As if any of them were any less.

Your late husband was more of an inspiration to me than any words can express. I remember a concert at Market Square Arena (now "Market Square Gardens) in Indianapolis (my stommpin' grounds) when Dokken was the opener. I was angry about something, and so very excited to be at his show. I was sitting about mid-way up in the stands to his left. At the time I was around 13 - 14 years young and was singing SO loudly with the song being played that he actually pointed up to me and gave the "lower your voice" hand signal. I did. A little. Of course I sang with the rest of the set and lost my voice for three days. Oh, it was so very much more than worth it.

Another great experience I had was going to the Indianapolis State Fair Grounds to see the "Dehumanizer" tour. It was the one and only "true GA" concert I have ever attended. Things got crazy in there. I remember a guy being lifted and moved across the top of the crowd. He had on hiking boots and I got kicked in the head. Nothing serious of course. It was a great experience but one that kept me going to the sit down concerts.

Well, as the "subject" states... I am getting ready to blast my stereo with nothing but Dio songs for a few hours. (A small but WORTHY tribute) As I write this I am starting to tear up. I so wish I could have met the Man that got me through so many dark days. There are nowhere near enough, or even powerful enough, words to describe my admiration for him.

Hope you and your family are doing well. He will always be with us all in heart and soul. May we all find our "Sacred Hearts".

Love and Light... Brad C. (shroombeanie)

shroombeanie · Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Plattsburgh N.Y.

Wendy,

Just had to come back and say how very much I miss Ronnie. My tribute was a little delayed. It's happening right now with a compilation of my own. I'd like to share the line up;

1. The Temple of the King
2. Man On the Silver Mountain
3. Don't Talk to Strangers
4. Last In Line
5. Invisible
6. Rainbow In The Dark
7. Sunset Superman
8. Dream Evil
9. Night People
10. Gypsy
11. Evil Eyes
12. Why Are They Watching Me
13. Dream On (Dio/Malmsteen)
14. Falling Off the Edge of the World
15. All the Fools Sailed Away

I'm the day, I'm the day
I can show you the way
And Look - I'm right beside you
I'm the night, I'm the night
I'm the dark and the light
With eyes that see inside you...............

So long... "Man On the Silver Mountain".

7/16/2010 - 11:40am... Just wanted to let you know that my tribute lasted until 1:30am this morning. Roughly 5 hours. And only played three different songs twice. Everyone enjoyed it. Even the ones that only knew 2 or 3 songs. I hope wherever we go, Ronnie could hear it. Cool

StargazerGeisha · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:06 am Post subject:

Hey there Wendy!

(Yeah...it's me, that crazy Mayberry chick..Aunt Bee sends her love!)

I normally would bombard you with well wishes, but for possibly the first time in my life, I'm at a loss for words.

You're in my thoughts, and I hope things are getting a little easier.

Much, much love,
Sarah

olivious the drummer · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:45 am Post subject:

Hi Wendy

Just seen the youtube footage of your speech at the High Voltage Festival and I just wanted to say what a brave brave woman you are. I can see how much you are still hurting but the passion you have for the SUAS cancer fund is clear to see and I am proud to have made several donations and will make more when I have the spare cash to do so.

Ronnie would be so proud of this.

All the best Wendy

Oli
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LindaJeanne · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:35 pm Post subject:

Wendy, I just wanted to say that I have thought many, many times how you and Ronnie were both very lucky to have found each other. Love & Respect; I can't imagine how difficult a time this must be for you.
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DiosDisciples · Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 26

Hi Wendy
How are you? Doing better, we hope. We were just thinking of you and hoping you are doing ok. We are fans of yours too. We love you and Ronnie and you will always be in our thoughts. Take care. Our Love for you Always.

Miss Ronnie a lot.

Love You Always
Lorina and Paul
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The Masterstroke · Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 39

There is a nice little Pop-song on the radio for years - don't know by whom . It goes " give a little love and you'll get it back ..." hm,so true

DiosDisciples · Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 26

How are you today our friend. We hope you are in good health and doing well. We want to say thank you for keeping Ronnie's memory alive. We listen to his music everyday, and think of you . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We Love you Wendy. God bless. You are the best!

Your Friends Always
Paul and Lorina Bolig
DioDisciple@hotmail.com
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