Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Transistion of LOU WILSON to the Realm of Ancestor Angels

By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

Ten years ago I made this tragic announcement in my blog, ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS:

"1.10.2013:

Lou Wilson, the Love of My Life, of Mandrill, Inc., has Joined the Ancestors

by Gloria Dulan-Wilson:

 To all my dear friends, family and loved ones:

It is with deep sadness, and a great deal of pain that I announce the loss of the Love of My Life, Louis W. Wilson - of the amazing music group Mandrill - has passed.  He was 71 years young; vibrant, handsome, full of energy and the love for life and his family.

My man, my soulmate, my heart of hearts, is gone!  If you think this is a routine announcement, it's not!  This is a cry of pain.  I am deeply wounded...."

I admit that it took me three years to come out of the state of shock - another three years before I could actually listen to Mandrill without crying; and another two years before I could actually have a conversation with our kids, our friends and others with objective sentimentality, instead of maudlin tears.  And now I can look back with nostalgic fondness on those crazy, wonderful years we spent together and laugh at the zaniness, fun, and silly predicaments we would get ourselves in and out of.

So today, January 7, 2023 - the tenth commemoration of his transition to the realm of Ancestor/Angels - I am celebrating his life, music, creativity, talent and love.  I am also inviting our family, friends, and fans to listen to something from Mandrill - www.Mandrillmusic.com - or on YouTube and remember the genius behind the music, Lou Wilson's legacy is the gift that keeps on giving and blessing.

Admittedly I found myself on the brink of melancholy starting around Christmas, and escalating as I got closer and closer to January 6th (the actual date of his transition - Los Angeles Time - 3 hours behind East Coast time).  But I meditated on all the good things we had together, and put that in my uppermost mind instead.  So I am now in the midst of a celebration of Lou Wilson, the Love of my Life, and invite you to all celebrate him with me - Click on the link to enjoy Mandrill in Montreaux, Canada:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFF1PJatT6A&t=3209s

 

Lou with a Signature Piece by Sir Shadow, the One Line Artist (2011)

This post is going to be short, sweet, loving and to the point: My Tall, Dark, and Chocolate Fine Black Man/GENIUS  has left us a legacy of love, wonderful music, and fun; laced with some West Indian Heritage and Wisdom, and over the top sense of humor that still keeps us cracking up with laughter.  His love of education, fun, history, and creativity is hardwired into the genepool of our children and their children to come. 

 

Lou & Me - Favorite Photo

I'm blessed to have had the love and the memories  - along with a sufficient amount of aggravation to balance it out!!

 

Lou with the Family in his hands, Carlos in the center, Ric on the right

 Love and condolences to his brothers:  Ric, Carlos, Wolf Wilson.  Many fond  and loving memories of Mom and Pop Wilson,  and Alonzo.  

Blessings and love to our three: Rais, Adiya and Kira, and our grandchildren.  

 NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Gloria DULAN-Wilson