Focus On Paris

12 September 2016

The cobbler

This mechanical cobbler is a fixture in a cordonnerie window on rue des Abbesses.

10 September 2016

Corridor

A long empty corridor inside the Paris underground métro system leads to Line 11.

9 September 2016

Lunch launch

Le Train Bleu inside the Gare de Lyon is still "the" must-lunch stop for travelers off to the French Riviera and sunny Provence.

Above: wall and ceiling paintings depict alluring destinations on the Côte d'Azur

8 September 2016

Air ducts

Two massive air ducts outside the Pompidou Center.

6 September 2016

Crouching angel

A secret courtyard conceals the sculpture of an angel.

In Loving Tribute

Brother In Arms

An angel found you, and scooped you into his arms.
Father, husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, gifted musician, woodworker, world traveler, raconteur.... You were amazing, and now even more so. My heart will hold all of those memories, of the good times growing up, and later, together in Europe. We will forever celebrate your Life (with that glass of Cointreau...?), your unique sense of humor and countless "Ralph-isms" as we try and live up to your mantra, "Don't let the party die!" Until we meet again my cherished beautiful Big Bro.

RALPH MARC PASQUET
R.I.P.

Many thanks to one/all for kind comments, condolences, flowers, cards. I will be getting back to everyone early next week. Yes Ralph was truly one of a kind. In gratitude, BPJ

December 2015

"Handsome. Kind eyes." Mandy L.
"Incredible guy." John B.
"Mean bass player!" Bob M.
"Won't forget him." Sean and Mary H.
"Generous. Great sense of irony, humor." Sebastian C.
"Deserves all happiness." Jesus G.
"A force of nature few understood." Katherine T.
"Wish I'd met him." Arnaud D.
"The Dude." Anonymous
"An amazing and interesting person whose time on earth was way too short." Lauren S./Tom P.
"Wish we could've got to know each other better. RIP Cuz." Mike N.
"Sleep in Peace noble Prince." Taylor Family

"A remarkable guy with the greatest gift of gab I literally ever encountered. He had some stories to tell that I said to him on several occasions he should write about in a book. I hope he was able to find some peace in the last years of his life, despite what he had told me were his struggles with diabetes" An old friend
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Some of Ralph's favorite links:

"Sanctuary!" 1939 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Night Tripper ZuZu Mamou / Dr. John
Thirty Days In The Hole / Steve Marriott
Papa Don't Take No Mess / James Brown
Lady Blue / Leon Russell (R.I.P. 11/9/2016)

To Ralph:
"We dressed up and fought, then thought, make amends.
We were never holding back, worried that time would come to an end...
But I thought in spite of dreams
You'd be sitting somewhere here with me."
Being Boring / Pet Shop Boys

 Update 9/21/2016
A candle placed before "Ralph's Angel" today.

A Mass was said for Ralph at Notre-Dame Cathedral. Thank you thank you to those who came or were there in spirit.

Update 10/20/2016

As some of you know Ralph entrusted to me and others close to him certain photos/docs to post online. Please check your email for details. If anyone has anything to supplement what we have please forward it to the address on the mailing list. If you're not on the list, you can contact me via WPA (Subject: R.I.P. Ralph). Thanks!

Update 10/31/2016

- Just in time for Halloween -

To the person who sent the "Quasi Modo" photo from Ralph's FB,

*** THANK YOU ***

Update 12/28/2016
By request I am creating a "Ralph page" of photos, updates, docs, etc. password accessible only. Please watch your inboxes starting January and share with all of your followers/connections.

Below: Ralph was on his H.S. Track Team, in the Rifle Club (below) and loved basketball. He excelled in running and dreamed to compete in varsity sports.

Ralph Pasquet, bottom row right (click to enlarge)