Fans are invited to the unveiling of The David Cassidy Memorial Plaque at the Phoenix Theatre London on September 21, 2018.
Fans will meet before the unveiling in the theatre at 11am then back outside the theatre for the unveiling of the Memorial Plaque at 12 noon and then back in the theatre until 2pm.
If you’d like to attend please let the organisers know before 7th September 2018 and after that date message the page so the theatre can make suitable arrangements. If you have any special requirements ie wheelchair access please let them know as the theatre is an old listed building.
Thank you to the fans from around the world who have donated to make this memorial plaque a reality.
It’s wonderful the way David is being remembered in so many ways.
Debbie
I made a little donation but I won´t be able to attend the event. David you were such a wonderful man, inside and out, and deserve all these lovely tributes from your fans and friends.
I love you and miss you so much. God Bless you.
Till we meet again ♥
It will be so incredibly moving for whoever can get there. What a marvellous tribute. The phoenix arises from the ashes. The symbolism is so deep. David continues to affect us in very many ways.
I’m so grateful to all of the fans that have donated and supported this event and David deserves this and so much more . A lasting memorial to honour and strengthen Davids Legacy ❤️
Hi Sharron,Can you find another fan that is willing to share for the Thursday and Friday many thanks……..you have done a great job and everyone who donated.
A truly legendary role , David Cassidy as Mickey in the “Blood Brothers” . At last he will be honored as an actor. Also great place, in the centre , but not too crowded, one of the most beautiful London’s theatre.
This is truly wounderful, David being remembered for his role as Mickey in Blood Brothers .He always wanted to be recognised as a true actor . What a lovely way to remember him with a plaque at such a great theatre.
I don’t understand why he doesn’t have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Other people who have done less work than him have stars. He deserves one. Actor, musician, largest fan club in history. So much talent. He should be recognized.
Wow. I didn’t know he wasn’t put on the Hollywood walk of fame. He really did have great talent in so many areas! He should be recognized.
I agree Debbie. I think it is v expensive tho and not always meritocratic, which means some who deserve it get one, some who deserve it don’t and some who don’t deserve it can sometimes get one too! Pretty much how the world in general works sadly.
Such a fabulous way to recognise David’s achievements and in particular in a theatre in which he played a role that meant so much to him, well done to the team who organised and made this possible for this amazing talented man…God Bless you David Cassidy, looking forward to this event in celebration of David 💕
If he could get one, I’m sure his fans would donate! His passing sure affected me in a way I was not expecting. David, God bless and keep you.
Saw the clip of Beau singing ‘Daydream Believer.’ He is very charismatic and has many of his fathers mannerisms!
Just heard Beau sing “I Think I Love You” he was brilliant and he sounded so like David.Your Dad would be so proud of you…….What a performance out of this world.
What theatrical role does anyone wish David had been given to play? Any role at all; any play; anywhere in the world? Sian
Danny in Grease
He wd be great in Godspell. I think he did JC Superstar. He would have been great as Seymour in little shop, any character in Guys n Dolls as he’s from N.Y., but any musical really! The older musicals preferably! David could sing it all.
Thanks, Gail and Diane. Really, he could have done a lot more roles. I’m still musing on it. Equus came to mind (the disturbed son).
Also thinking of what covers David might have done; song-wise… Where to start with that one??? Sian
I think he would have been great in Guys and Dolls or Chicago.
tommy by the who the musical london 1996
Barbara am loving that suggestion!!! I once worked on an amateur production of that and it was sooo much fun!
Back to Beau and some thoughts I have had. I heard Beau singing when he was with his band ‘The Fates.’ He was really good, the whole thing had a gothic feel to it. Yvonne said The Fates disbanded quite some time ago. My worry for Beau was that he was made to sing his father’s songs. According to what I read, Beau didn’t want to sing ‘I Think I love You,’ and was persuaded into it. I hope Beau won’t be under David’s shadow, as he is a talent in his own right. I would like to hear songs he chose to sing – having said that, his performance was impressive and he has charisma and stage presence, as well as being very good looking!
Also – my thoughts are with Jo-Ann Geffen, who was David’s publicist and seemed to me a very kind and thoughtful women. Very sadly, her talented son, who worked in the music business and was only 40, has recently died of a drug’s overdose.
I just wondered if this event is open to anyone or whether you need to have contributed to the plaque?
So thankful to all the fans who donated to this memorial fundraiser for our King of Hearts ♥️ David Cassidy. We the organisers are so grateful to be able to honour him in such a fitting tribute. This represented a truly happy period for him appearing in Blood Brothers. May this be the one of many more tributes and honours to be awarded him . He truly was a hugely gifted actor and musician . #DavidCassidyForever.
I’m devastated the memorial event at the Phoenic Theatre is full already. I wanted so much to go. I don’t use Facebook and didn’t know how to apply, tried the link the other day as soon as I saw it but it didn’t work. Devastated.
Sorry to hear this Christine. I contributed to the plaque but it seems I can’t attend either. I have had email and computer issues and not able to send or receive emails for a few days. They wanted me to send photo ID. I just logged in at last to find an email from Sharron t say I hadn’t replied so struck off the list.
It’s very sad to think that even if you contributed its not possible to go. I don’t understand why as surely they don’t have a full house at the Phoenix? Surely it holds hundreds in the audience? Only 60 people appear to have contributed in the first place so it seems so odd. Who are all the people going …that haven’t actually contributed. It’s a such a shame. I only joined Facebook so that I cd contribute to the plaque. I don’t know my way around it.So very disappointed.
I can’t believe you need to prove yr identity to go when you hv actually contributed. They were happy to take my money without ID. It’s very sad.
Hi Diane , I’ve tried a few more times to contact you without success. I’d like to explain that we have tried so very hard to accommodate people to the event. We needed confirmation of identity for security reasons in the interest of everyone concerned. We had a deadline with the printers for identity badges and we couldn’t contact you in time. We are very grateful for all of the donations that made this happen and the donation page on Facebook didn’t require identity, just a Facebook name . I am not sure how you obtained the numbers of donators but the event was open for all of Davids fans, donated or not .Most people had proper Facebook profiles ie names and past history however yours was DI SA which wasn’t a proper identity. We posted repeatedly for you to contact us so we could sort it out for you. As for the venue, we do have limited space where the event will be held, it is of course not in the main auditorium, shows are still running at the theatre. We have to accommodate the theatre with their requirements for health and safety. I hope I’ve explained everything to you and understand we do not want to disappoint anyone but there has to be a limit and safety is our concern., however, if you do receive my emails or see this comment could you please contact me on the Facebook Plaque Page, we are trying to sort this out for you but you need to contact us so we can help. We don’t strike people off , we simply had a deadline and we are trying to accommodate you.
Hi Christine, We understand your issues. The problem was that we had a deadline to meet with regards identity badges for the event and we needed to confirm everyone’s identities before the final post to the printers.
It has been very problematic trying to get everyone to confirm their attendance and identify, bearing in mind we do this in our own personal time and we are doing this all to honour David and allow the fans to celebrate his life and legacy. We couldn’t get responses back from people in time for the deadline even with our best efforts to help people, putting out notifications regularly and messaging people . However , I have tried to contact you regarding the matter and we’d like to be able to sort something out for you . We do not want anyone to feel disappointed but obviously there is a limit for numbers ect and we have to liaise with the theatre. Please try and contact me Christine on the Facebook Plaque Page . Thank you
Thank you so much Sharron (and team) for everything you have done to make this happen, no one was expecting such a last minute rush of interest and you have done your level best to accommodate as many as possible including late interest. How you have done all this whilst managing your business and health problems I will never know. I know one thing….David will be so proud of what’s been achieved, cant wait for the day.
Thank you,so much for your time,effort and dedication to get this show on the road,David would be so proud of this honour.Look forward to meeting you at the unveiling which I know will be a great day.
Hi Sharron. Thank you very much for your response. Yes, I was upset at finding out I was too late to apply for a place or to donate but not a criticism, as you and your team have put a lot of time and effort in to making this event happen and it is only right that the places go to those who have donated.
The response to this event has highlighted how many there are of us who on the surface are leading our busy lives, but underneath all that, in our hearts we are still grieving for the sad loss of David.
With my thanks for thinking of and making this event happen.
I shall be there outside come rain or shine to pay my respects and show my support.
Hi Christine
I hope you do come to the event as we’ve added your name to the list .. x
Hi Sharon, I didn’t see your comment above until too late, but that’s fine. I shall be there, outside with a schoolfriend (who by the way went to Heathrow in 72 to see David arrive and they got off train at wrong Hounslow station, as was then, and had miles to walk, and missed David arrive!). It’s very exciting and I’m sure the day will go well and I thank you for doing this, something for us who cannot travel to America, for us to pay tribute to David and show the world how much he was loved. I’m sure there will be hundreds there, inside and out. Well done to you and the team. Very best wishes Christine
For those of us who can’t go, it would be interesting to see a programme of the day’s events.
Agreed – programme + pictures would make it seem that we were there, too.
I wanted to donate towards David’s plaque – but because it was done through face book was unable to. I think David would be saddened that fans who wanted to see the revealing of his plague can’t go – even if they donated. I think the fans who donated should’ve been given priority. I’d thought the event was inside the theatre, but if there is a show going on, and this cannot be the case, then I can understand they can only accept a certain number due to health and safety. Let’s hope they will be other David events in the UK which fans can attend. I know even a big venue like the race track in Saratoga had difficulty as they had no idea the number of David’s fans who would be attending, in particular the first one, when David’s benches were revealed.
spelling mistake – I meant the revealing of David’s plaque, not plague!
Dear Diane and Sharron, I feel bad for this situation, if David was here what would he want,to happen, a happy ending, David liked Albums, he admitted that, so facebook is modern technology, and for some of us we havnt got there, I hope Sharron you can work something out, and invite Diane with you. She seems to be a very serious David Cassidy fan. I attended the bench memorial and I made a great friend here, Felicia, she got my reservation in, I was so worried, I’m not on facebook, I love David Cassidy met this warm kind caring star, many times and wanted to be there, to met all the other fans, I met Felicia for the first time, and we had included David in a mass, and we all celebrated David’s life, the event was special, and a honor for David, I hope Diane they find a way for you to be there, this is a sad story. Diane I read your post about Syon Park, what another nice tribute to David, and more friendships made. David Cassidy fans include one another. We have all been together for many years, and didn’t know it.
Facebook membership excludes all those victims of stalking and domestic or other violence who are sensible.
Identity Badges for an event in any town or city in the world are a good security precaution. Obtaining such badges by e-mailing some of one’s most precious ID documents of all is supremely ironic.
Sharron just needed to informally check the identity of one or two people who didn’t have facebook profiles, all done privately and with confirmation chats no ID documents have been required. Hope this helps understand.
Unfortunately a minority invited themselves to the event and did not have a positive contribution to make and the organisers want this to be a lovely event for David’s fans.
Maggie
I think I read into this that you’re saying some quite hostile people wanted to attend… (?) Obviously that will cause concern to fans. Sian
Apologies, Maggie. Was fed a bit of wrong ID info. Sian
I want all my friends on this website to know
I get my cast off in 10 days! Hi Denice!
I look forward to your phone call on Wednesday!
Congrats! To all the fans who got together at
Syon Park. I can’t wait to get back to my daily
routine! Falling and breaking my foot 4 weeks
ago has been the worst thing to ever happen to
me. To anybody who knows me do you have any
words of encouragement!
Felicia – take it easy! Enjoy the freedom when it happens. Very glad you’ve got at least two things to look forward to… Saratoga and chasing balls of wool that Danny Boy has unravelled. Sian x
Dear Felicia,
,My husband always says “this too shall pass.” Hang in there! We’re going through a rough patch. Our basement flooded twice in one month. Our truck broke diwn, timing chain jumped and now we have to get a new car. We are not looking forward to all these expenes! You are still in our prayers It’s all good! I keep telling myself that anyway It will get better!
Debbie
Yes, things change. They definitely don’t stand still, forever. All the very best of luck to both of you, Debbie (and husband) and Felicia. Sian xxx
Thank youSian! We do have a huge mess in the basement to clean up! Felicia, let us know when you get your freedom back!
Debbie
Hi Debbie! Hi Sian!
Thank you for the helpful post! I get my cast off
I in 9 days! Hurray! I thank God! I look forward to
meeting my friend Denice again, in Saratoga Springs
in May of 2019! The next 9 days will go by fast,
t thank you Debbie and thank you Sian for your
encouragement! I don’t feel alone anymore! Everybody
have a great Labor Day weekend!
I’ll pretend I knew it was “Labor Day” in USA. Maybe I’ll celebrate it, Felicia! Keep taking care. Sian x
Y’all are terriffc! So glad I found this website! Take care and God bless, Debbie
A reminder for fans in the UK that the episode of The Love Boat that David appeared in is on tomorrow, 3rd September, on CBS Drama Channel at 6pm and repeated on Tuesday 4th September at 2pm.
Thanks to Jane and the Organisers of this Website for continuing to give us updated David information even after his passing … it is importsnt to us. I would also like to Thank the Organisers of this Very Important Event. It gives us, David’s Very Dedicated UK Fans the opportunity to Remember and Honour his Life. I am going with my Daughter Jennifer, who has always supported me everything David Cassidy Related. I Love and Miss Him So Very Much ❤ and I am Looking forward to this event.
David had it all … the Musician, the Singer, the Actor, the Showman and an all round Entertainer. He was Very Good Looking with a Beautiful Heart and Soul. Rest in Peace David 💔 Happy Trails My Beautiful Man Love From Lesley in Scotland ❤xxx
Sorry typing error it should be read as “important”
Hi Denice!
I get my cast off in 6 days! Hallelujah! Praise
God! I will finally be free!
I think it’s a nice touch for the fans of david cassidy
And who remember him.and it’s a good memorial.
Good news about your cast Felicia. Hope it goes well for you. Your cat sounds sweet. Love to all other fans everywhere.
Hope your castle is still standing Sian and things getting better?
Thank you, Jane. I’m OK. Hope you are, too. No more teasing about swimming pools now it’s autumnal. Sian x
Felicia, so glad your cast is coming off on the 10th of Sept . It has been on for along while .other then that ,I hope you are keeping well .
Felicia, so glad your cast is coming off on the 10th of Sept . It has been on for along while .other then that ,I hope you are keeping well .Sian hope you are keeping well ,and Araceli, I haven’t heard from you for a while ,I hope you are ok too .my best wishes to all DC fan’s.
Thanks, Claudette. Hope you’re OK, too. Sian x
Thank you girls for your support! I get my cast off
in 4 more days! I am totally looking forward to
finally getting this cast off! It has been such a long
road to recovery. When I get to my lowest I play
the “Could it be forever “ video. It makes me
forget all my troubles. To all my friends on this
website have a great day! Hi Sian! Hi Araceli!
Hi Claudette! Wishing everybody a great day!
Hi Jane Weir!
Thank you for the well wishes! My kitten Danny
is the sweetest kitten ever! I get my cast off in
4 days! Praise God! I can’t wait to get back to
church and to drive again!
Take it easy. Sian x
Enjoy the 9th, Felicia. Have a wonderful time anticipating your moments in Saratoga with Denice. Above all; I’ll think of you, both; making your plans and chatting on the phone. Saratoga and David Cassidy are inextricably linked, forever. Heed my words: “Step by step”, “Take it easy”… Sian xxx
To all David’s fans in the UK
If you missed the episodes of The Love Boat that David is in, they will be repeated this Sunday, 9th September, part 1 at 9am and part 2 at 10am on CBS Drama channel.
Hi Everyone
I know I haven’t posted in awhile, but my kitchen is being done. I have been reading all the posts to keep up to date. and will be back soon. Like all of you I will always miss and love David always.
Doreen
Thanks Doreen i just watched the two episodes of love boat that David appeared in.He looked so different with a moustache.Thanks for keeping us up dated.Hi to all Davids fans that post on this site i love reading all your comments.All of you are so kind and supportive.
Isabel Belfasr N.I.
Hi Sian!
Thank you for your support! It has been
a long road to recovery in the healing process
of my fractured foot! I finally get my cast
off tomorrow at 1:45 pm . Monday Sept.10th
is going to be a day to celebrate! You take
care, I will stay in touch!
xxxxx xxxxx 10th. Oops! Sian
Dear David, unfortunately I won’t be able to attend, however I promise that I’ll visit the first time I’ll be in London. You’ll be on my mind on that day but that’s nothing new, I think of you every day. Rip my dearest, forever in my heart ❤️
Hi Denise and Felicia. Hope you are both keeping well ,Felicia I bet you are glad the cast is now off. Are you going to see each other before next year ,in Saratoga 2019 ..? We 6 David cassidy fan’s plan to meet up again , hopefully for his 1st Anniversary in November .we have become so close ,all because of our love of David .take care to you both xx
Hi Sian and Araceli, how are you both keeping .I am doing ok ,I’m retired and finding thing’s to do. going out, and practicing my guitar ,and thinking of David .take care my friend’s xx
Hi Denice! Hi Sian! Hi Araceli!
I got my cast off on Monday! Now the painful
task of going to physical therapy , that starts on
Thursday. I took a shower today. That is something
I could not do for 5 weeks. Long road to recovery!
The orthopedic doctor said it will take about 8
weeks in rehab before my foot gets better. I am on
crutches. I can’t bear any weight on my injured
foot. I have a home health aide coming to my
place 3 days a week. I have friends visiting me on
a daily basis. This website has been a source of
comfort. Anyway back to reality! Does anybody
have any words of encouragement?
I’m OK, Claudette, thank you very much. Just a bit concerned about any fans on the East Coast of USA. (and non-fans); awaiting the hurricane… Sian
Hi Claudette!
Denice and Felicia will meet up again in May
of 2019 in Saratoga Springs, New York!
Hope Hurricane Florence keeps away from you, so you can heal nicely! Sian
Thought you’d be clear of the hurricane but as there are major gas leak explosions in your region, Felicia – I do hope you are safe. Sian x
Hello everyone
Hope everyone stays safe from hurricane Florence. Haven’t posted in a while but just wanted to thank Sharron for her patience and help. I had a pile of tech issues but I’m really grateful to say I will be able to attend the unveiling after all. So pleased to be able to meet fellow fans and pay respects.
Felicia you seem to be making good progress! Keep up the great work. Denice and Sian thanks for your supportive comments..so kind of you both.
Looking forward to the next meeting of our group.
Jane you are doing a fabulous job with this site- I hope you find time to take a break 😊 its a wonderful legacy in David’s memory, and has helped me thru many sleepless nights(sure I’m not alone in this) so thanks for your amazing commitment.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Thank you, Diane. Glad if those tech issues got sorted. Nice relief you can attend Memorial Plaque event. Sian
Hi Felicia,I wish you well with your physical therapy ,I bet it felt refreshing to have that shower . I didn’t realize how long the recovery would be .I am glad you have friends visiting on a daily basis . I will post to see how you are doing ,it may not seem like it now but you will get there in the end .love Claudette .
Hi Sian , how are things with you , hope everything is ok .my husband and I are going on a cruise in October, as it’s his 60th birthday . He hasn’t been well ,so it will be something to look forward too .Hard to think David passed away nearly a year ago ,but 6 of fan’s plan to meet in November for his 1st Anniversary .like we did in syon park. you take Sian speak soon love Claudette.x
Amy Winehouse would’ve been 35 today. It’s a little known fact that David was an Amy Winehouse fan, with huge regard for her beautiful singing voice and sympathy for her personal problems.
Claire
that’s interesting to know. Thanks for sharing. I love her voice.so soulful,and she was so beautiful too.
Hi Sian !
I am 100 miles away from the gas explosion in
Massachusetts! I am safe! Thanks for asking about
me.
Hi Everyone, I want to say to Felicia, I’m so happy you got your cast off, and I’m so glad we are friends, and Felicia has been so supportive to me, after almost twenty three years at the same place, my horse has to leave, and soon, I did find him a new place, and with new adventures and all preparations made, I’m looking forward to the future. I was in the dumps not knowing what to do, Felicia thank you for all your kindness of the ups and downs from me in the last week. I learned so much more about horses and care and the difference in food quality , to pick where I wanted him to live. Me and Wilbur have had alot of fun, throughout the years, also I take it seriously, and I look after him , I love him. And I’m so glad the fans will be meeting up soon, and celebrating David Cassidy, David in Theater, another great role of many, his voice was strong and clear when he performed, a true theatrical performer, I just hope we continue to honor David, with so much more, and make his legacy, a spot that is reserved in entertainment history just for him. Felicia I hope each day gets better for you, and a prayer to all, who are affected by the hurricane.
Hi Denice!
I like your post! It is a pure joy being your
friend! I look forward to your phone call on
Monday. You can tell me all about Wilbur, I
know he is your pride and joy! I am going
through a hard time with my foot. I got P.T.
3 times a week. I thank God you are my friend.
I look forward to the annual celebration of life
in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. I look forward to
seeing you and Michael again. I encourage
everybody on this website to think about
going to Saratoga Springs May 19 and May 20!
Hi Felicia, thank you for the nice post, David Cassidy was a nice person, and all through the years to now, David Cassidy fans are loyal to his legacy and our wonderful friends to one another. I encourage any one who is and was a fan of David Cassidy, join us here in a post, and like my friend Felicia said think about the celebration of David’s life, for 2019; was so special and we all joined together and celebrated David,and the benches in his honor, but I say we have alot more to celebrate in David’s honor, he did so much, and meeting some special people in his life tell there stories. Saratoga Springs is a beautiful town, and Felicia I’m so, so, so, happy to be friends. Michael says hi to you, he was so sad the last night as it got late, and said I don’t want to go home, he thought everyone was so nice, and to this day he tells his Saratoga story, and thought it was fun hearing David Cassidy music when we were there, I took Michael to a few of David’s concerts in last few years ,and for a guy to say I’m glad you thought of me and I got to see his shows live, the memory of the shows will remain, and David is missed.
Just remember Felicia- everything ends- including physical therapy! Hope it all goes well for you. I’m sure it’s much better just having the cast off. I’ll be keeping you in prayer.
Debbie
David’s plaque at the theatre will be unveiled by Mike Read, the UK DJ. I was surprised as I didn’t think David had any connection with Mike Read. Maybe the organisers don’t know David has many very famous female fans in the UK who also could’ve been asked, such as Dawn French, to name but 1. However, I’m sure Mike will do a great job and it will be a fantastic occasion to celebrate David’s talent on a permanent basis!
Mike Read and Tony Prince devoted time on their online radio shows (www.uniteddj.com) to playing David Cassidy songs on his birthday, earlier this year. In my opinion; deep sincerity trumps mere fame – any day… Sian
Sian – thank you, you’re quite right!
That’s OK. Sian
Both Mike Read and Tony Prince were friends with David and not only did they play David’s songs on his birthday, they continue to play his songs quite often on their online radio shows(www.uniteddj.com and there is an app available for your phone too).
I am happy that Mike Read is unveiling David’s plaque, I am going to the unveiling, just to see the event outside the theatre.
Doreen
Thanks, Doreen, for the info. Sian
David invited Mike Read to see Blood Brothers and Mike went along to see it. David also visited Mike Read’s house and jammed there with Rick Parfitt so they seemed to be pretty friendly.
Claire, I like to think it’s just a positive thing that a plaque is being installed at all. As someone who donated I am more than happy for anyone who was a contemporary and knew or played David’s music to be the person doing the unveiling. The organisers have worked hard to make this happen at all and all credit to them. Wishing everyone who attends on Friday a wonderful time. Thank you.
Mike Read is the right man to unveil the plaque.
Tomorrow will be an important day for every David Cassidy fan . Thank you.
Weronika
Poland
I hope everyone going to the unveiling of David’s plaque at the Phoenix Theatre has an enjoyable time. David is so deserving of this and I’m so happy this is happening, and on the ten month anniversary of his passing. I wish I could have seen him there when he was in Blood Brothers, I’m sure he was wonderful in it, as always. Wish David could see the plaque.
Sandra
Sydney, Australia
I am pleased Mike Read is unveiling the plaque ,as David and Mike were good friends when he did blood brothers .tomorrow will be a special day to remember David ,especially as it’s on 21 ,Sept, 10 month’s after his passing.
in loving memory
Thank you to everyone who has explained David’s connection with Mike! I didn’t know they were friends and that Mike had played David’s songs, particularly on David’s birthday. I think this will be a lovely event, and one to celebrate David’s versatile talent! I hope everyone who goes along has a great day!
There’ll be a few sad/envious people who aren’t going. We can share the moment in our own way. Sian
Sian
You will be playing your part tomoro I am sure! You will be there in spirit and thinking of David and his legacy and that’s by far the important thing about tomorrow’s unveiling. You are right! It’s not just the fans who attend by lucky chance, its about the legacy of light and love and music and connection that we all share and appreciate. You are already part of that💝
Thank you, Diane. I’ve mused on what might have gone through David’s mind every time he played out his role in “Blood Brothers”. Have a wonderful time. It should be a really memorable few hours and I’m sure it will linger long in the memory. Sian
So nice to visit here again and see all your familiar names and hear your thoughts. Congratulations to the organizers of the plaque and its unveiling. I hope everyone has a wonderful time meeting each other and remembering David and his legacy. So many like minded people in one space! I’ve just been rereading “Could It Be Forever?”, and have been reminded (again) about how much he wanted to be recognized as a serious actor. You will all be doing that. It’s wonderful but sad to imagine how pleased and touched he would be….
Lyn in Australia
https://twitter.com/hashtag/davidcassidy?lang=en
Thank you, Barbara… There, in spirit, for our unique David… Sian
So moving to see the plaque ” in memory.. ” how to get used to it..
King of Hearts..
You are dust; you’re a plaque
In our memories; you’re there
Not ephemeral or metal
But sensational and rare
Thanks Barbara!
Big thank you to sharron and the girls for making today happen! A lot of hard work and devotion! They did a great job! So very moving to watch video mags from Danny ,Craig, and Teri ,but especially from Beau. God bless them all!
The organisers, did David so proud today!
Looking forward to hearing more about the naming of the rose! Fantastic day!
Thank you again!
Diane and Claudette, thank you so much for attending today. You represented all of us unable to go. A big thank you to the organisers too for an amazing job . So pleased Beau is aware of all the love and respect for his dad.
Hope you are doing ok Sian and your castle still standing.
Thank you, Jane. Am OK. Hope you are OK, too. Would love more stories of The Phoenix Plaque unveiling event and the mysterious rose, too. Sian
Thank you Sharron, Mike and everyone involved in organising David’s plaque and unveiling at the Phoenix Theatre. Would have loved to have been there with you Diane and Claudette, glad you had a great day there. What is the “naming of the rose”? Poignant also being the ten month anniversary of David’s passing. David so deserved this, I’m so glad his talents have been recognised. Just wish it had been in his lifetime.
Sandra
Sydney, Australia
Sandra,Sian
They announced that there is also a gold star at the Bristol Hippodrome
to commemorate his BB tour there. This will be there for 4 years. There is a glass showcase of gold stars and his is, one of them
They also hope to announce a yellow rose will be named after David….get your gardens ready ladies!!!
If you click the Facebook link above for the organisers page you can see the video msg of thanks from Craig tear Danny petulant and Beau.. it was very moving to hear Beau speak about his dad.
Teri not Tear……spellchecker Garr!
Petula not petulant. So sorry! Not v observant this morning and spellchecker having fun with me.
Fof ladies of a certain age I think yellow is about to become the new red!💝😁💞
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Thank you for all of the above, Diane. Very moving. Sian
I attended with my dear friend ,Diane the unveiling of David cassidy plaque at the Phoenix theatre yesterday .it was truly a memorable day .I shall remember it for ever .Thanks to my dear friend Jane ,who was unable to go ,she asked if I wanted to take her place ,I cannot thank her enough ,although I couldn’t make a donation, once at the theatre ,I was able to make donation to Alzheimer’s Association. which was close to David’s heart.we all meet outside the Phoenix at 11.00 am then went in for a meeting. Then proceeded outside at 12.00 for the unveiling of the plaque. It was unveiled by Mike Reid,he told some stories about jamming with David ,said how talented he was,and underrated for his acting etc..we went back inside where we saw videos A very touching message from David’s son Beau ,talks of his father with affection, also messages from Danny ,Craig Petula and Teri .they also said there was a star at the Bristol Hippodrome,where he toured BB it will be there for 4 years .they showed glass cabinet of star’s. They had a raffle in aid of MIND next year there will be a yellow rose named after him ,will be announced on the FB page .there was a book named MEMORY OF DAVID CASSIDY KING OF HEARTS my friend and I wrote a loving message ,and from our friends that couldn’t be there.the book will be given to his son Beau ,so lovely.it was so wonderful the way David was remembered yesterday and will be FOREVER more .thank you so much David ,you left us with such happy memories.
Claudette, Diane also Jane , Beverley and Deb ,thanks so much for your friendship , we have met here on this site , and were together in Syon Park on August25 and we are going to meet again on November21 . Hope maybe other fans could come too.
All because of David Cassidy and our friendship so special, mutual understanding,this is also his legacy. He brought so much love and joy to my life.
Jane thank you so much for this website .
Weronika
Warsaw, Poland.
Thank you, Claudette. It’s nice how many “extra treats” the organizers added to make it all so special for the fans – and to honour David.
Beverley, Jane, Weronika, Deb M, Claudette and Diane: Whoever makes your special meeting on 21st November, it is bound to be very emotional and sad but full of warmth and closeness, too. I hope it’s a fantastic day for you all. Sian xxxxxx
Thank you Sian. It would be so wonderful if you could come…we will be thinking of you..
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I’ll be thinking of you! Sian
Thank you Sian, I am looking forward to it x
Claudette so sorry I didn’t get to meet you,it was a wonderful and memeriol day for all that attended,hopefully we can meet at another event….as us fans will never allow his legacy to be forgotten Xx.
Yes,Sian it would be nice for you to join us on 21 Nov ,in memory of David’s 1 Anniversary of his passing
I was going to take myself to Syon Park on 21st November as back in the day I had visited with my family on a coach trip and not long after that, David was filmed there. I had always wanted to return and thought the anniversary would be appropriate.
I’m sorry to say, they close for the winter on 28th October. I phoned to check and warned them that they may get further enquiries! They are open in the evenings at the weekends, but not midweek. A real shame but I wanted to warn you to save disappointment. Regards Christine
I would like to thank everyone who organised the unveiling of the plaque, and I’m sure that goes for all of David’s fans .It all went so smoothly .a truly memorable day David would have been so pleased to be remembered this way .and his son Beau seemed to be touched by how much we care about his father .
Thanks for letting us know Christine
I don’t know how these things work out – horticulturally – but does anyone please know if the colour of the rose, for David, is symbolic? Sian
Sian I think someone said yellow signifies remembrance.
Yes, yellow for remembrance. As in the song The Yellow Rose of Texas… And the song Tie A Yellow Ribbon…
(Not one of David’s though!). An emotional day on Friday and thanks to all those who attended and organised the plaque. There seem to have been negative comments from some sources re Friday. For my part, i can only admire the organisers’ vision and achievement. It is so much easier to criticise than do….
Thank you, Diane & Jane W., for that info. I remember “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” very well, indeed. You never know what you’re going to learn, next. I think the yellow rose is a wonderful touch and yes, the ladies (and any gentlemen) who made it all happen are to be congratulated. Sian
Hi Everyone
As my kitchen was finished in time I managed to get down to London on Friday 21st September to see the unveiling of David’s plaque. I only attended the actual unveiling and wasnn’t at the event inside the theatre. It was an emotional day, but i also wish to thank the ladies that organised this and to Mike Read for kindly doing the unveiling and his stories. I also love the yellow rose to be named after David, which will be available in 18 months time. As i have said that it was an emotional day, but also a memorable day and hope there will be more of this for all fans of David and that they can attend those events.
Thank you everyone for your posts of the tributes to David. Lovely to remember him.
I’m so happy to hear, the event in honor of David Cassidy was a very special honor , at the theater he performed in Blood Brothers, David Cassidy showed his acting and singing accomplishments in a way, that for those of us who were lucky enough to have seen him perform in theatre, we have a remembrance that was a extra special and enjoyable, and the yellow rose is a terrific idea, for it stands for remembrance, and I still have my memories of David performing in theatre, I will always remember, he put out a show, that I just wanted more of, that was David Cassidy, we never wanted the curtain closed. Thanks to everyone who made the plaque celebration, happen and to all the fans, David Cassidy loved his fans, and was nice Beau, Danny, Craig, and Terri, we’re part of the celebration. Beau we loved your dad, and hearts of love and care to you, may David Cassidy legacy become a part of entertainment history.
Beautiful post Denice! There was a book of remembrance that is going to be sent to Beau. I hope it is a comfort to show him the love and regard his dad was held in. David’s smile could light up a room and bring light and love to everyone even in their darkest moments.. I only wish we could have reached out in the same way to ease the pain he felt.
David’s talent and music is part of his legacy and we are so lucky to live in an age when we have so much online to remember him by. So grateful for this site and others.
Looking forward to meeting on 21 Nov to commemorate and celebrate with the DFF fans. Sorry to have missed Doreen on Friday…so many people gathered it was difficult to make contact. Maybe we will see you on 21st….glad to hear yr kitchens a success!
Thanks Diane, I liked and understood the meaning of your post, and I think it is so nice, that a book of remembrance is being sent to Beau, David would be just amazed how deeply his fans cared, I’m glad all you fans are meeting up, I wished I lived closer I would have loved to join in the celebration. At least I’m grateful we all got to be together here on this website, I love reading all the articles about David in the early years, a few I remember, alot that are new, I feel not missed out on, everyone looked so nice in the pics, and Yvonne thank you for your post, you made me feel the event up close.
https://youtu.be/lNTFr8FKUhs
Unveiling plaque ceremony
Thank you, Camellia. The video was delightful; Mike Read warm and witty; and the atmosphere so reminiscent of the excitement that David could create… exactly as though he were still around… and nobody had grown any older.
Thank You Camellia, I enjoyed, and I felt the celebration, and Mike Reed did so great, fans looked nice and together. Most of all , seeing the plaque dedicated to David Cassidy, by the STAGE DOOR , that he walked through for each performance in BLOOD BROTHERS, is a dedication and recognition to his career and talent in theatre. Tribute also given to David Cassidy with love and care from his fans overseas.
Thank you Camellia. Great to watch the video.
The Phoenix Theatre now so special place for every David Cassidy fan.
Thanks camellia great video
Hi folks. There is a FB page now stating that the Motion Picture Hall of Fame Foundation is collecting donations for a star for David on the Vegas walk of stars. Eirini Be and some other girls are organising it. They have more than 3k dollars already. The star will cost 20k dollars. Has anyone donated ? Do you think it’s a good idea? Should we be supporting this or not? Any info and views would be appreciated.
I have donated to the LV star,as I have with all the other honours for David.I think it’s a great idea and IMO,I think David would love it❤️
I think the star is a brilliant idea, but wish that the ladies organising this are able to have something that those that are not on Facebook can donate too. Otherwise i think they may struggle to get to the total, i did leave a message on the YouTube page linked to it, with the external link you still needed to log in or create an account on Facebook, and had a reply that they were working on this. Hopefully they will soon post something for those not on Facebook.
Yes.
Stacy Miller (one of the fundraisers) has said on Tweeter:
” We’re working on an option. Up until yesterday we didn’t know the external link required a fb log in”.
Hope that this will soon be resolved.
“David Cassidy:The Last session” BBC 4 Friday,23rd November, 21.00.
Thank you John. That’s good news to know it will be aired in UK at last.
Yes, I’ve donated to the star too but I know others who don’t have FB would like to. Stacy Miller has said it’s too complicated to set up another payment option. Perhaps those who wish to donate without FB could do it through a friend who has an account?
Great idea Jane…..the contributions are rolling in……date for the unveiling 12 th April 2019… What an honour
I feel it such a wonderful tribute to David . He was such a talented man and dear friend
to all of us . I always felt the love that David expressed to us his fans . I am so glad that
he is being honored as he deserves to be. I too wish I could be at the celebration.
I know we will all see David in heaven and rejoice together.
I wish the Cassidy family a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
Carmela Maggio
https://youtu.be/7gilYPwIeB0
David Cassidy Memorial Plaque unveiling complete video of the days events