![]() ![]() (It’s a 9.) Both Austin and Ingram came by their Jackson connections because of Quincy Jones. James Ingram, along with Quincy Jones, co-wrote Jackson’s Thriller single “ PYT (Pretty Young Thing),” which peaked at #10. Patti Austin duetted with Jackson on “It’s The Falling In Love,” a deep cut from Off The Wall. Patti Austin and James Ingram had their own Michael Jackson connections, too. Jackson himself didn’t directly have anything to do with “Baby, Come To Me,” but there’s still something cosmically appropriate about “Baby, Come To Me” hitting #1 just before the Thriller wave finally crashed over the pop charts. That one is a 9.) Many of the session musicians who played on “Baby, Come To Me” - Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker, David Foster, Paulinho da Costa, Toto’s Steve Lukather - also played on Michael Jackson’s album Thriller. Temperton also wrote Jackson’s 1984 single “ Thriller,” which peaked at #4. (Heatwave’s highest-charting single, 1977’s “ Boogie Nights,” peaked at #2. Songwriter Rod Temperton, former keyboardist for the British disco-funk group Heatwave, had written “ Rock With You,” the Michael Jackson song that hit #1 in 1980. Thank you Wendy for making the last five years with Quincy amazing.Almost everyone involved in “Baby, Come To Me” had something to do with Michael Jackson. I can’t thank you all enough for recognizing his sweet spirit. Many thanks to Connie and Kate for the time you took to learn the music that brought tears to our eyes as we remembered singing lullabies to him as a puppy. We loved the All Creatures Great and Small reading as if it was an echo. It was heart warming to know you put so much thought into what you said. Thank you Melissa for your beautiful words. The brick and its location are so special, as we spent a lot of time visiting families by the fountain. Thank you Cathy for hosting a lovely reception for all the friends who came to say goodbye to him. The beauty in the details were unforgettable. The remembrance given with so much love by all of the wonderful people at Christopher House overwhelmed us. ![]() And there are many who were blessed to have loved him and blessed to have been loved by him. The world is a better place because he was here. It was an honor and a privilege to be by Quincys side as he comforted families at Christopher House. And thank you, Quincy, for making it easier for everyone to breathe. Thank you, RoseAnn, for sharing Quincy with us. He finally raised his head and said, “You’re making it easier for me to breathe right now.” The patient’s son hugged him for a long time and cried into his fur. One time Quincy entered a room where a patient had just died. With his gentle spirit, Quincy wasn’t just a welcome distraction he was an outlet for pain and fear and grief. He would sometimes go to bereavement counseling sessions he even went to Camp Brave Heart. “He knew when that little girl was ready.” “Quincy opened the door when none of the rest of us could,” said social worker Dede Sparks. Then she climbed up onto the bed and kissed her grandpa. When he eventually stood up and walked to the bed, she came with him. Quincy laid down behind her and encircled her with his paws. When they reached her grandfather’s room, she sat on the floor, still crying, and wouldn’t approach the bed. Quincy made friends with her she clung to his back as they came inside. Once, there was a five-year-old crying in the parking lot, refusing to come in and see her grandfather, with whom she was very close. ![]() In fact, he was so popular with the staff that RoseAnn had to make a rule that no one could give him a treat until after he finished his rounds. RN Leona Brauer said that sometimes, when she was sad about a patient dying, Quincy would give her the energy to keep going. He helped the staff and volunteers as well as patients and families. If Quincy loved Hospice Austin’s Christopher House, the feeling was mutual. He would even get a little jealous if there was another dog on the premises. RoseAnn said he thought he owned the place. Quincy volunteered very week at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House for four years. It didn’t take her long, however, to recognize his special gift. She had him trained through Therapy Pet Pals of Texas. Quincy’s owner, RoseAnn Skrovan, adopted Quincy and his twin sister at the same time. A memorial service to celebrate his life and his service to our patients, family and staff, was held this morning in the garden at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House. Quincy, the beloved therapy dog who visited Hospice Austin’s Christopher House every Friday, passed away after an illness. Hospice Austin has lost a very good friend. ![]()
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