The René Angélil legacy

[leus]

Patrick spoke just before RC

 

Here's the video I just uploaded of both speeches:

https://youtu.be/BdjCe4qAVcY

Edited January 24, 2016 at 03:00 PM by leus

[leus]

Céline Dion - All the way @ funeral René Angélil

[anewdayhascome]

Guys, do you remember our discussion a while ago whether Rene-Charles had his first communion? After this funeral it's certain that he didn't have as he didn't know what to do with the wafer.... I wonder why he went for it then... he didn't have to

[Peppercorn1991]

Guys, do you remember our discussion a while ago whether Rene-Charles had his first communion? After this funeral it's certain that he didn't have as he didn't know what to do with the wafer.... I wonder why he went for it then... he didn't have to

 

He would have been a kid do would t remember anyway

[drove all night]

When Celine placed Rene's ring on her finger along with her's, I wonder what that truly meant?

 

Did Rene want her to do that so that she'll always have a piece of him and there love they share together, or perhaps maybe it was Rene's way of giving Celine his blessing to find a new love one day?

 

By putting there wedding rings in Celine's hands and not taking his ring to his grave with him. Maybe that meant that the future is in Celine's hands now and if she chooses to move on with someone new, maybe that's his way of telling her that it's okay?

 

What do you guys think?

 

Both are nice gestures of putting your loved ones mind and heart at ease. I think that would be the loveliest way to let your partner know that they can go on without you if they choose and they don't have to feel guilty about it and wonder what the other one might think in heaven.

 

I don't think Celine will want any other love in her life, but you never know what can happen. Celine is still young and if this is what the giving back of the rings meant, I think that it's very sweet to love someone enough to set them free.

 

For me it's simply a sign of deep love. Whoever had the idea: Céline or her beloved René.

[celinefanonline]

a quick question cause no one talked about it but did any of Rene's ex wife went to the funeral?

[duri]

a quick question cause no one talked about it but did any of Rene's ex wife went to the funeral?

Who knows ... but I don ´t think so ... and one more question Was Ginnette Reno there?

[beelee]

I walked by the church last night. I had a moment standing in front of the church, and just felt so many emotions.

 

I will never walk by the church without thinking of René and Céline.

[CelineTheBest5]

Who knows ... but I don ´t think so ... and one more question Was Ginnette Reno there?

No one talked about any of them and I didnt see them

[DionFanAlways]

This is a good picture

[celine4evauk]

This is a good picture

 

Saw this picture in a video on fb. Was really nice they included pics of Angelils.

[LukeD]

OMG! Someone made and uploaded this video 7 years ago! It is as if he knew the song holds a special meaning for them...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqCaOm4jj6w

Edited January 24, 2016 at 06:44 PM by LukeD

[Angel2006]

It's actually a symbolism in the Catholic church. A way of saying even though physically he is not here anymore they will remain soul mates and stay together. My understanding is one chooses this as part of the ceremony if they don't wish to re-marry. It's as if she's saying he was her one true love. The pillow was the same pillow from their wedding day 21 years ago....with the same ring bearer.

 

I think we'll see his ring pretty regularly. She wore it to Daniel's wake.

 

 

Thank you for explaining the symbolism of the rings. It's so sad, yet the sweetest thing ever.

[somaltseva]

Hi, Guys. I'd like to thank everyone here for sharing your emotions and grieve and love for Celine and this wonderful couple. It's good to have the place to come, where we all can be together understanding each other. I've been Celine's fan for about 2 decades, never write on this forum but always read you, sharing moments and all that... Thank you.

 

I have to say Rene's death is more than heartbreaking, for all of us. It's been only 10 days since he's gone but is feels like a year... Like time stoped and all that seemed so surreal, like a nightmare with no end. Each of this 10 days was full of sadness, pain and tears. Most of us never even met Rene but we have so much respect for him and so much love for their couple. I've cried all my tears watching the livestreem of 2 days... can't even imagine how hard it is for the family now. Celine... she tried so hard to stay strong throught the ceremony but she was in so much pain, devasted and empty, almost broken. Hate that it must be so cruel for her. Wish someone could protect her like Rene did... If only we could take away their pain. If only we could take at least a little bit of it! Feels like we are all together for them now and always will be nomatter where we from - Canada, US, China, France, Russia, Australia etc. The whole world is sending love and support for Celine now, for her boys and for all Dion-Angelil family.

 

But this is one more thing i'm trying to say. I wanna share with you if I may... 'coz something special was happend today. I went for the chirch to send my prayers for Celine and her boys, and then i went to my dad to wish him happy b-day. I was droving my car and my heart was crying for Celine, I just couldn't make myself stop thinking about all what happend. Again and again in my mind I saw her eyes full of pain - when she wear Rene's ring, when she turned her face at the basilica, when Rene Charles cried with L'amour Exister Encore, when she took his hand, when he did his promise to his dad... I was thinking what an amazing and strong young man he become. I was thinking also how i thankful to Rene they allowes us to share this heartbreaking moment with the Family. I was also very proud and admired Celine, their boys, Rene's children and thinking like 'what's next? how it will be without him by their side?'. I know they will be happy again someday, but still with sweet and painful memories. And in my mind i asked Rene to take care of them wherever he is. I know he'll always be, but anyway i needed to ask him in my mind to do so. And when i was thinking about this my grandmom asked me from the backseat of the car 'what time is it now?'. I looked at car watch-screen and couldn't believe what i see. It was exactly "3 heures 20". The time stoped for me for a while. I forget about the road and kept look on the clock and was like 'OMG! Whaat?!..' (thank God there were no any car exept mine on the road in this moment)... and then after minute just when it turned 3.21 on the screen "A New Day Has Come" started to play. And you know, in that moment it felt like he answered me "Hey, it's ok. Stop worring 'coz I'm here and I'll take care of her. I'll take care of them all. It's gonna be fine." It felt like now he is watching above for all of us anyway. My eyes were filled with tears again but i felt myself 'happy' and peaceful for a while. I've finally got it. I've finally realised it's not a nightmare - it is life. Yes it's hard but there are good and bad things it our way. And they will deal with it anyway, and Celine... she'll be smiling again - not for cameras, but for herself, her boys, for us maybe too.

[CELINE MARIE]

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[CELINE MARIE]

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[boyblackuk]

 

 

He would have been a kid do would t remember anyway

 

He wouldn't be able to take communion if he hadn't and the priest would only give him a blessing so he must of made his communion

[Jeanette]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the quote from Celine in the funeral program was taken from Celine's autobiography, it was just after Rene's heart attack in 1992. I had re-read this book early last year, just shortly after we found out that Rene's cancer had returned and at the time this part resonated with me and I kept reading it over and over, thinking to myself, would this still be true if anything happens to Rene now. I certainly didn't expect to see it again in this way when I was drawn to it then, but I can't help but wonder if Celine now means when the Vegas contract is finished that's when the career, the masterpiece, will be finished. I believe she'll fulfill all the planned events coming up that Rene was involved in but after that who knows and who can blame her, she's given her all for so long.

 

I don't know how she'll be able to come back and sing those songs night after night but I know she'll take comfort from the fans when doing so and she'll yet again show that massive inner strength that she has, that we all saw first hand on Friday.

 

I've been a massive fan since Think Twice made it big in the UK and have followed her career and love story with Rene closely ever since. I feel so privileged that she gave us all the gift of being part of the end of their beautiful journey, just as we've all been blessed with being a part of everything they've accomplished together all along. I cried through so many parts of the funeral mass and honestly don't know how Celine got through it with so much control. I think she was emotionally spent from all those hours meeting and greeting people at the visitation and I'm sure she wanted to stay strong on the day for her boys but she did look so grief stricken, my heart breaks for her. I do believe that she's been preparing herself for this mentally for a long time now though. She showed how gracious she is to the world and reiterated it to us, the fans.

 

Thank you Rene for the gift of Celine and for taking care of her career and heart. I believe that RC will take great care of Celine for you, as you've both raised him to become a remarkable young man. What strength and courage he showed on Friday. I'm sure he made you very proud. Rest in peace. We'll miss you 👼

 

Edited January 24, 2016 at 09:13 PM by Jeanette

[anewdayhascome]

He wouldn't be able to take communion if he hadn't and the priest would only give him a blessing so he must of made his communion

 

well not necessarily, he could have gone just because everybody else went to communion

[Kristinaz]

I just re-watched the GMA and Nightline interview and it's just all so surreal. I still can't believe Rene is gone.

[Calilly]

Hé guys, I just want to take a minute to tell you something. THANK YOU.

 

THANK YOU for sharing this tragedy with me

THANK YOU for being part of my life for 10 days

THANK YOU for reading me, to love and respond to my comments

THANK YOU for always being there at any time of day or night

THANK YOU for sharing my passion for Céline

THANK YOU to the one who created this topic

THANK YOU for sharing my tears

THANK YOU to force me to make me speak english (sorry I'm French)

THANK YOU to you to live this topic and I hope it will live long (I can no longer go to see what happening elsewhere)

 

I don't know who you are, I don't know what you look like, I do not know what your life is made but I'm pretty sure we are all in the same direction. Continue to devote unconditionnal love to Céline.

 

And I know one thing. Right now, I really need you.

 

Ps : There is not a day I do not cry, there is not a day I do not think René and Céline sadness. Oh god, made the time pass quickly to lessen the pain of Céline and that one is fast on July 2 to in Paris that I go see my princesse.

 

Love you guys !!

[celinelover03]

Guys, do you remember our discussion a while ago whether Rene-Charles had his first communion? After this funeral it's certain that he didn't have as he didn't know what to do with the wafer.... I wonder why he went for it then... he didn't have to

 

I noticed that too...but actually because he was baptized the Greek Melkite way, he received all three sacraments of baptism, communion, and confirmation all at once at 6 months old, so that's why he never really had a formal way of learning how to take the host. The twins' baptism ceremony was done the same way.

[browseceline]

Hé guys, I just want to take a minute to tell you something. THANK YOU.

 

THANK YOU for sharing this tragedy with me

THANK YOU for being part of my life for 10 days

THANK YOU for reading me, to love and respond to my comments

THANK YOU for always being there at any time of day or night

THANK YOU for sharing my passion for Céline

THANK YOU to the one who created this topic

THANK YOU for sharing my tears

THANK YOU to force me to make me speak english (sorry I'm French)

THANK YOU to you to live this topic and I hope it will live long (I can no longer go to see what happening elsewhere)

 

I don't know who you are, I don't know what you look like, I do not know what your life is made but I'm pretty sure we are all in the same direction. Continue to devote unconditionnal love to Céline.

 

And I know one thing. Right now, I really need you.

 

Ps : There is not a day I do not cry, there is not a day I do not think René and Céline sadness. Oh god, made the time pass quickly to lessen the pain of Céline and that one is fast on July 2 to in Paris that I go see my princesse.

 

Love you guys !!

 

I love being on this forum too:-) We all share the same passion. That is great, and it definately feels like we are one big family.

It will sure be emotional when Celine returns to Europe for this minitour.. but we will all be there for her and then give her a huge warm welcome!

Edited January 24, 2016 at 10:53 PM by browseceline

[PuraVida]

I would be surprised if his ex-wife wasn't in attendance.

[duchess83]

Hi, Guys. I'd like to thank everyone here for sharing your emotions and grieve and love for Celine and this wonderful couple. It's good to have the place to come, where we all can be together understanding each other. I've been Celine's fan for about 2 decades, never write on this forum but always read you, sharing moments and all that... Thank you.

 

I don't know who you are, I don't know what you look like, I do not know what your life is made but I'm pretty sure we are all in the same direction. Continue to devote unconditionnal love to Céline.

 

I love being on this forum too:-) We all share the same passion. That is great, and it definately feels like we are one big family.

It will sure be emotional when Celine returns to Europe for this minitour.. but we will all be there for her and then give her a huge warm welcome!

 

I want to say Thank You as well, to everyone. This has all been a shock and hard to accept and start to process. How do you do that for someone you've never met? But you've all made it a little easier and a little clearer, and I feel good about how much love there is for the Angelil family right now.

 

I don't post much - I lurk in the Celine's closet thread and I look for people's favorites and playlists when I'm programming my iPod. But everyone sharing and being supportive in this thread has made me determined to speak up more.

[drove all night]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the quote from Celine in the funeral program was taken from Celine's autobiography, it was just after Rene's heart attack in 1992. I had re-read this book early last year, just shortly after we found out that Rene's cancer had returned and at the time this part resonated with me and I kept reading it over and over, thinking to myself, would this still be true if anything happens to Rene now. I certainly didn't expect to see it again in this way when I was drawn to it then, but I can't help but wonder if Celine now means when the Vegas contract is finished that's when the career, the masterpiece, will be finished. I believe she'll fulfill all the planned events coming up that Rene was involved in but after that who knows and who can blame her, she's given her all for so long.

 

I don't know how she'll be able to come back and sing those songs night after night but I know she'll take comfort from the fans when doing so and she'll yet again show that massive inner strength that she has, that we all saw first hand on Friday.

 

I've been a massive fan since Think Twice made it big in the UK and have followed her career and love story with Rene closely ever since. I feel so privileged that she gave us all the gift of being part of the end of their beautiful journey, just as we've all been blessed with being a part of everything they've accomplished together all along. I cried through so many parts of the funeral mass and honestly don't know how Celine got through it with so much control. I think she was emotionally spent from all those hours meeting and greeting people at the visitation and I'm sure she wanted to stay strong on the day for her boys but she did look so grief stricken, my heart breaks for her. I do believe that she's been preparing herself for this mentally for a long time now though. She showed how gracious she is to the world and reiterated it to us, the fans.

 

Thank you Rene for the gift of Celine and for taking care of her career and heart. I believe that RC will take great care of Celine for you, as you've both raised him to become a remarkable young man. What strength and courage he showed on Friday. I'm sure he made you very proud. Rest in peace. We'll miss you 👼

 

 

Thats interresting. Its been a while since I read the book - but I plan to re-read it very soon.

 

And me too .... I cried very much. Even today. Her despair gets so near to me. 😢

[yellowrose14]

Like everyone, I have been thinking about Rene's life and relationship with Celine. From the beginning, the media focused so much on the age gap that it seemed magnified. But, actually Rene had his heart attack at 50 and the first bout with cancer before he was 60. So, I am comforting myself with the thought that he had 23 years after the heart issue and nearly 16 years after the first cancer battle to spend with Celine. Of course, they had several years before that when they were dating privately. This realization makes me even sadder for Daniel Dion's family who did lose both parents before 60. I wish that no one had to lose anyone to cancer or any illness prematurely. But, they had a beautiful and long relationship-so long that our memories of Celine are bound up with him.

 

I am hoping that she has sunny days ahead with her family and those memories will be sweet and not bitter for her.

[Nmj]

I know we will fall even more in love with Cèline when she does her first sit down interview since Rene's passing.

 

Cèline has a way with words and in sure she will make us all feel better about her way of dealing after she finally speaks. Without a doubt as always , I'm sure Cèline will find a way to see the positiveness in the future.

[CelineDionFreak]

I know we will fall even more in love with Cèline when she does her first sit down interview since Rene's passing.

 

Cèline has a way with words and in sure she will make us all feel better about her way of dealing after she finally speaks. Without a doubt as always , I'm sure Cèline will find a way to see the positiveness in the future.

She will. I love her phrase "the best is yet to come"... And I just hope it is!

[Nmj]

Ok now I surprised. Celine sang at Daniels wake, I'm surprised why she didn't actually sing at Rene's funeral now.

 

http://youtu.be/uxcNDOv9Zh0

Edited January 25, 2016 at 02:05 AM by Nmj