30 Jan
Patrick Watson founded the School of Tai Chi Chuan/Tai Chi Foundation in 1975. To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Margaret Olmsted and Alan Fairley created this commemorative video of Patrick. We are grateful for the generous support from many who contributed photos and made this project possible. The soundtrack, “We’ll Meet Again,” is a 1939 song by English singer Vera Lynn, with music and lyrics composed by English songwriters Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. This song was among the most famous of the Second World War era, resonating with service members heading off to fight and their families and loved ones at home. [From Wikipedia] Patrick sang this song to Gerrie Sporken and Margaret Olmsted during their final meeting.
Beautiful! Well done MO and Alan and all. Brings back great memories of the big man. His Work continues…
It was so lovely to see his smiling face. And I never knew him without a beard. I recognise those hands, he taught my B1, and it was a lesson all of itself to receive his hands-on corrections. This film moved me in sentiments and I’m very grateful for it being put together. Thank you all; yes as Declan says the work continues. (PS I find it personally amusing that Tam, himself of Irish extraction which is visible on his face, and Patrick – whose people were from the Isle of Man… 2 Gaels as senior students of the Professor. )
Oh my gosh, that was wonderful to watch and remember. and agree with DeClan – His work continues- amazing growth …