Gary Holt, guitarrista do Slayer, faz homenagem ao falecido pai

Gary Holt, guitarrista do Slayer, prestou uma bela homenagem ao seu pai, que faleceu nesta semana.

O músico deixou a turnê da banda que passou pela Europa neste mês para voltar para sua casa e cuidar do pai. Quem o substituiu na estrada foi Phil Demmel, ex-guitarrista do Machine Head.

Em seu Instagram, Holt escreveu:

Hoje perdi meu herói, o maior homem que já conheci. Billie Charles Holt faleceu esta noite, com minha mãe e todos os seus filhos presentes, sabendo que ele era amado e respeitado mais do que ninguém. Este homem era um deus entre os homens, ele me ensinou tudo o que eu precisava saber sobre ser homem. Lições que levaram muito tempo para eu perceber a verdade por trás de todas elas. Ele construiu a casa da família à mão e pavimentou a calçada da nossa rua quando era apenas terra. Grandeza de verdade. Eu o alimentei com sua última refeição, ele queria descansar e faleceu em seu sono mais tarde. Eu te amo, papai. Estou destruído. Neste momento, parece não ter conserto. Mas ele não está mais sentindo dor.

Em outra publicação, Gary Holt declarou:

Meu pai tinha orgulho de mim pra caralho, amava me ver de longe e algumas vezes pessoalmente. Sinto muito a falta dele, ondas de dor me atingem em momentos aleatórios. Estou lutando. Mas eu sei que preciso lembrar que ele viveu pleno, livre e muito amado. E ele estava sofrendo no final, mas eu estou feliz que ele não sofreu muito. […] Obrigado por todas as palavras gentis, estou realmente maravilhado e tocado. Vocês são meus amigos, não importa se já nos conhecemos ou não. Eu sei que eles dizem que a vida continua, eu tenho que passar pelos próximos dias, e o que quer que esteja além de mim. Obrigado a todos.

A causa da morte não foi revelada. Que descanse em paz!

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Today I lost my hero, the greatest man I’ve ever known or will know. Billie Charles Holt passed away this evening, with my mom and all his kids present, knowing he was loved and respected more than anyone. This man was a god among men, he taught me everything I ever needed to know about being a MAN. Lessons that took a long time for me to realize the truth behind them all.He built the family home by hand and paved the sidewalk of my street when it was just dirt. True greatness.I fed him his last meal, he wanted to rest, and passed in his sleep later.I love you dad. I’m broken. What feels like beyond repair at this moment. But he’s no longer in pain. Thank you to all who ever sent me positive vibes and whoever wished me well during this trying time. Thank you @demmelitionmh for aiding me to get home to enjoy what was one of his last “good” days he had, that and the day he had with my daughters. Thank you to my band mates in both bands who had my back in every way. Thanks to my brothers and my sister and entire family for bringing strength in this family unit.This is shattering. I feel empty and lost. @lisaholt777 thank you for keeping me from imploding. Super thanks to my niece Ashley , you were the single greatest gift to your grandfathers care and comfort.Dad, I’ll try to live up to your standards in every way. July 6,1933-December 17,2018. Love you forever.This hurts so much

A post shared by Gary Holt (@garyholt_official) on Dec 17, 2018 at 11:37pm PST

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My father, mother, brother John and I after our show in 89 in Oakland on the headbangers ball tour. My dad was fucking proud of me, loved watching me from afar and a couple of time in person. I miss him so much, waves of grief hit at random times. I’m struggling. But I know I need to remember that he lived full and free and loved big. And he was suffering in the end, but I’m happy he didn’t suffer long. What a man he was. What a life he lived, from very poor beginnings to raising six children, four of which he married into and raise as his own. I don’t even remember how old I was when I may have finally asked why we had different last names. A giant of a man. So much was I taught, so many pearls of wisdom were given freely to me. I am crushed. I will survive this. I will make sure my mom never wants for anything. Family first. But when the head of that family is gone, we become rudderless for a time. THANK YOU for all the kind words , I truly am amazed and touched. You are my friends, no matter if we have ever met or not. I know they say life goes on, I’ve got to get through these next few days, and whatever lies beyond for me. Thank you all #billiecharlesholt

A post shared by Gary Holt (@garyholt_official) on Dec 20, 2018 at 6:37pm PST

Fonte: TMDQA!