The René Angélil legacy

[Nmj]

I can't begin to imagine what she and the entire family are going through this week, but let's not also forget how incredibly strong she is and on the day she will be at her strongest for their boys!

 

I hugely admire her strength, faith, and positivity no matter what life has in store... It's remarkable and inspiring.

 

Not that she won't be grieving because of course she will, but she's a strong women and at the funeral I'm sure she will put on a strong face as much a possible. Also it will be just a bit easier since it will 8 days since Renés passing.

[CelineTheBest5]

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[Tyler1991]

The posts about people "not liking" the idea of a televised funeral are ANNOYING. can I politely say shut up? It's not about what you like. Not at all. Stop criticizing the decisions of celine and family at this point.

[mirage]

Yup...

 

You don't need to watch it.

 

Same here when a royalty has passed away the funeral and everything will be showed live on tv.

 

Their is nothing wrong or weird about it.

If celine didn't want it to be shown or whatever then their would be a statement about it.

 

Its the other side of the 'famous medal'

 

You can decide if you want to watch it or not.

I, will watch it.

 

Why?

Because I need it. I want to see it. I want to live it.

 

And because I know it will be shown in the most decent and respectful way they can.

 

They will show tears, and smiles.

And if someone falls apart they won't zoom in on that.

 

It's their choice, and it's the other side of their famous life.

[scielle]

Well, this is a pretty adamant 'no'!

 

http://pagesix.com/2016/01/19/grieving-celine-dion-wont-perform-at-husbands-funeral/

[québecflower]

The posts about people "not liking" the idea of a televised funeral are ANNOYING. can I politely say shut up? It's not about what you like. Not at all. Stop criticizing the decisions of celine and family at this point.

the thing with Celine is that she is consequent with the way they have done things in the past. She shared and she continues to do so. People who wants to see can, the others just have to not OPEN the television....

[incognito]

People who wants to see can, the others just have to not OPEN the television....

 

I see what you did there...

[Nmj]

 

 

I see what you did there...

 

Lol maybe you can watch on a kayak, cheesewiz

[artistman2007]

Exactly ,it's not our business right now to say anything ,it's not music

[Nmj]

I tweeted CBC to ask if they would broadcast the funeral, and they replied " Don't think so, but we'll check with our news team."

[DionFanAlways]

The posts about people "not liking" the idea of a televised funeral are ANNOYING. can I politely say shut up? It's not about what you like. Not at all. Stop criticizing the decisions of celine and family at this point.

I wasn't criticizing darling. Just stating my opinion, just as you are. I don't want to come off as ANNOYING to you or any others..... so I guess I can just shut up as you politely put it. I fully understand it is Celine's decision.

[Nmj]

I wasn't criticizing darling. Just stating my opinion, just as you are. I don't want to come off as ANNOYING to you or any others..... so I guess I can just shut up as you politely put it. I fully understand it is Celine's decision.

 

Please don't "shut up" I love your posts here.

[CelineDionFreak]

I wasn't criticizing darling. Just stating my opinion, just as you are. I don't want to come off as ANNOYING to you or any others..... so I guess I can just shut up as you politely put it. I fully understand it is Celine's decision.

You weren't coming off as annoying. You were just speaking your opinion as we all were. You don't have to "shut up".

[hellmeister]

So is the celebration of life a public thing also?

Or is that for family?

Which is televised?

[whenincalifornia]

So is the celebration of life a public thing also?

Or is that for family?

Which is televised?

 

I've actually been wondering the same.

 

Is the Celebration of Life open to the public or will it be for friends and family?

 

 

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[Kristinaz]

I tweeted CBC to ask if they would broadcast the funeral, and they replied " Don't think so, but we'll check with our news team."

 

ok now im officially doomed in watching the funeral. I don't catch LCN and none of the streams work. I was really counting on CBC. I wonder if I have TVA

 

BTW I replied to your tweet to CBC as well saying the English speaking fans wanna see it too.

Edited January 20, 2016 at 04:35 AM by Kristinaz

[Koolan]

The posts about people "not liking" the idea of a televised funeral are ANNOYING. can I politely say shut up? It's not about what you like. Not at all. Stop criticizing the decisions of celine and family at this point.

That's not nice, Tyler. You could've stated it in a more respectful way. There's a difference between criticizing and simply stating an opinion. I don't think anyone has crossed the line here.

[Angel2006]

The posts about people "not liking" the idea of a televised funeral are ANNOYING. can I politely say shut up? It's not about what you like. Not at all. Stop criticizing the decisions of celine and family at this point.

 

 

Um. First of all, I am not criticizing Celine's decisions, I am just voicing my opinion on the funeral being televised. I just don't want the media to have a field day with this and put pictures of Rene's coffin on the cover of magazines, with Celine and her family in tears.

 

So, I'm sorry if my concerns about Celine's family privacy getting splashed everywhere in the stores is annoying to you. I'm just voicing my opinions. You don't have to agree with them, but you also don't have to tell me to shut up.

 

We don't need to take things to that level on this forum, especially in a topic where people are grieving along with Celine. Everyone grieves in there own way and has there own opinions on this matter.

[celine4evauk]

 

 

I've actually been wondering the same.

 

Is the Celebration of Life open to the public or will it be for friends and family?

 

 

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Tbh they're probably still organising it. Details will probably be announced after the funeral etc and Celine is back in lv. It's still 2 weeks away.

[celine4evauk]

 

 

ok now im officially doomed in watching the funeral. I don't catch LCN and none of the streams work. I was really counting on CBC. I wonder if I have TVA

 

BTW I replied to your tweet to CBC as well saying the English speaking fans wanna see it too.

 

Oh I hope we can watch it somehow. And not just catch one minute segments on news channels 😕

[celine4evauk]

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Wonder what this is? Probably just highlights of Celine and Rene's appearances on Oprah over the years.

[CelineDionFreak]

 

 

Wonder what this is? Probably just highlights of Celine and Rene's appearances on Oprah over the years.

I didn't catch it last night but the picture was from the Oprah interview in February 2011, before the show opened

[CelineDionFreak]

 

 

Wonder what this is? Probably just highlights of Celine and Rene's appearances on Oprah over the years.

I didn't catch it last night but the picture was from the Oprah interview in February 2011, before the show opened

[sangstar]

Will anyone based in Canada be recording the funeral on Friday?

[scielle]

I don't have a problem with the funeral being aired. It's a state affair, after all, and state funerals are televised. That's the deal. And it's generally done very tastefully, by legit reporters, with respect for the families. I think it's far less weird than the wedding having been televised. And I'm sure it's nice for Celine to know Rene was so highly respected that Quebec would make such an offer.

 

What I do find disheartening is that a lot of the coverage is now getting so crass and sensationalist. The tabloids, the nightly entertainment shows...they really ARE selling it as entertainment. And come on, the woman is in pain, let her grieve with dignity for god's sake!

[artistman2007]

 

 

 

Um. First of all, I am not criticizing Celine's decisions, I am just voicing my opinion on the funeral being televised. I just don't want the media to have a field day with this and put pictures of Rene's coffin on the cover of magazines, with Celine and her family in tears.

 

So, I'm sorry if my concerns about Celine's family privacy getting splashed everywhere in the stores is annoying to you. I'm just voicing my opinions. You don't have to agree with them, but you also don't have to tell me to shut up.

 

We don't need to take things to that level on this forum, especially in a topic where people are grieving along with Celine. Everyone grieves in there own way and has there own opinions on this matter.

 

 

 

Um. First of all, I am not criticizing Celine's decisions, I am just voicing my opinion on the funeral being televised. I just don't want the media to have a field day with this and put pictures of Rene's coffin on the cover of magazines, with Celine and her family in tears.

 

So, I'm sorry if my concerns about Celine's family privacy getting splashed everywhere in the stores is annoying to you. I'm just voicing my opinions. You don't have to agree with them, but you also don't have to tell me to shut up.

 

We don't need to take things to that level on this forum, especially in a topic where people are grieving along with Celine. Everyone grieves in there own way and has there own opinions on this matter.

very good but this is there personal life ,and that means that We will not now what best for them more than them ,we can give opinions about songs ,choices , stuff like that ,but in private life ,I think that is too too much ,it's not our business at all if they make a funeral or don't make , with all due respect

[Lotty]

Wonder what this is? Probably just highlights of Celine and Rene's appearances on Oprah over the years.

 

It airs tonight at 9.00pm

[destin139]

Will anyone based in Canada be recording the funeral on Friday?

 

I was going to ask the same question

 

Also, can I just say how much I love the banner at the top of the forum... today is the first day since I've been on here since the day after René died and it's really simple but really beautiful.

[sfbaysinger]

The problem is, the tabloids and nightly entertainment shows are going to sell/sensationalize this tragedy whether the funeral is aired or not. Granted, they'll do it more so if it is, so I do see that point. Here's the flip side though; some people need/want to watch the funeral for their own closure as well. I'm still reading posts by people saying they're still numb/inshock/don't yet believe it. I, as a blind person, do not find seeing things to help, obviously, but some people do. Such motions really cement/solidify that, indeed, most sorrowfully, that person truly is gone. So I see both sides of this, but here is my ultimate stance on it: no one's opinion can match/compare to that of Rene's final wishes. For all we know, they may have discussed this already previously, or, she believes this is how he would want it. If either of those are the case, no opinion can or will counter that. She cares about us, but she will move mountains, no song quote intended, to see that his final wishes stand head and shoulders above anything else. I think we're all loving and big-hearted enough here to honor that. It's human nature to have disagreements, clashing personalities and needs/wants that don't click or gel. But of all moments in the life of Celine fandom, this is the one for us to bring our best, greatest and brightest selves to the table and grieve together. We have the choice to divide or unite, and this is the time to be one heart, in unison. Ok, now that I did on purpose. LOL I'm not saying anyone here isn't already doing that, it's easy to get in to little squabbles, we all do it. All families do, no matter how functional. Let's just see what happens, it has only been six days since Rene died and it feels like a month or so to me.

[Lotty]

I was going to ask the same question

 

Also, can I just say how much I love the banner at the top of the forum... today is the first day since I've been on here since the day after René died and it's really simple but really beautiful.

 

If TVA is broadcasting it, I should be able to record it. But it would be better if someone from Canada is doing the same.

Edited January 20, 2016 at 03:38 PM by Lotty