Marvin Graves
(1944-2009)
It is with
great sadness that I report that Marvin “Henchi” Graves passed away at
around 10:00 AM this morning, June 8, 2009.
Henchi fought a long tough battle with cancer for several years, far
exceeding doctors' expectations. The
nickname Henchi was short for Henchman, which he earned from being an
excellent wrestler. He was one step
away from the Olympics when an achilles tendon injury forced him to change directions.
This is what led him into the world of choreography and music.
Henchi was tough all of his life right to the end, yet he was always a
very nice person. Even on days when
he was feeling his worst from cancer treatments he remained much more cheerful
than one would expect.
He always managed to make a joke or laugh about something.
I sure will miss that laugh. We
knew this day would eventually come. It
just always seemed like it would be in the future and that it
would never really arrive.
Henchi had many, many friends and it is a very sad day for everyone that
knew him. The fans have always been
a part of a Freddi-Henchi Band show and today I think we all lost a good friend.
We will miss you Henchi, and you will never be forgotten.
The world will not be the same without you here. Rest in Peace, my friend. We
love you.
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