Welcome to the 2025 26th Anniversary Half Moon Sober Festival
Brad was truly one of kind. He was the Workshop Coordinator for several years. He had such wit, big heart and he was so funny. I can still hear him saying “I nominate Jessica” at the board meetings. I know those who were there can remember, when things were serious, boring and such his words echoed, we would all crack up laughing. He was an amazing man, he is so missed and loved by many. I know your watching over Kim, Alex and your grandchildren.
Say hi to Mary Sue for us.
Photo; Brad Kulow and Tigger too ❤️
Billy was an amazing gentle soul. He was the Fire Patrol Coordinator for the Half Moon Sober Festival. He helped so many in his life especially special needs children. He was a gentle, amazing, loving, caring man. Billy will truly be missed and loved by so many. We know your riding your motorcycle through the heavens Billy ❤️
Photo; Billy and his family
Dan was such a sweet, amazing soul. I remember years ago, he helped with the Volunteer presentations with myself, the Volunteer Coordinator at the time. Our rides to and from were full of great conversations along with getting to know one another. He was an amazing friend and great supporter for the Half Moon Sober Festival. He will truly be missed and loved by many. Hey Dan, say hi to Jarl for me ❤️
Photo; Dan Ripley & his daughter Brooklyn
Earlene was a beautiful soul. She and her late husband Bill helped the Half Moon Sober Festival for years. Earlene always looked forward to the Half Moon Sober Festival as we looked forward to seeing her. She was very kind, caring, loving and beautiful! We will miss Earlene and Bill so much. Earlene, we know your enjoying the car racing up there. I’m sure your one of the drivers racing through the heavens ❤️ You & Bill are truly loved and missed by many.
Photo; Earlene, Bill and their daughter Lea
Jeremy was such an
inspiration to so many people.
Jeremy lived to make others Smile & Laugh 🤍
He loved everyone and everyone loved him!
Jeremy’s Mother Cheryl Lemieux was our Memorabilia Coordinator for years 🤍
Jeremy & his sister Amanda would volunteer every single year right along side their mother. Although, Jeremy & Cheryl are no longer with us, they will forever be in our hearts & celebrate with us in Spirit for years to come ❤️
Photo; Jeremy and his sister Amanda, she also wrote this write up for her brother & mother.
Kevin was a big gentle bear soul. He was a part of Half Moon Sober Festival for several years. Kevin was known for having campfires for the younger kids at the festival and looking out for all of them. Kevin and his wife Beth attended the festival for years. Kevin was very caring and loving. We will truly miss and love him very much ❤️ We know your having your campfire circles with all our loved ones who have crossed over. Keep a watch on us down here, big gentle bear!
Photo; Kevin Teeboom
Leroy was an amazing sunshine of a soul. You radiated such love & light. I remember meeting you for the first time at the first Half Moon Sober Festival in 1996, what a day that was. You preformed so many times thereafter for the Half Moon Sober Festival and fundraisers. You would stay the whole weekend with your family and friends, the energy that flowed from you was truly amazing to say the least. Your performances and drumming circles were phenomenal! You are truly loved and missed by many. We know your up there Dancing Like A Lion ❤️
Photo; Leroy White
Phil was an amazing soul who loved helping everyone. Phil was always doing what he could for the Half Moon Sober Festival for years especially with donations. The children loved him, he would give them rides on the golf cart. He had a heart of gold. He will truly be missed and loved very much ❤️ I’m sure your driving all the children up there on your golf cart through the heavens and they are loving it as the children down here did.
Photo; Phil and the children he would drive around.
Shannon was a beautiful soul, full of energy with such an infectious smile that radiated wherever she was. She volunteered for the Half Moon Sober Festival. The last time I saw her she was with her husband Bill, already to jump in and help. She was a caring, loving beautiful women that we will truly miss and she is loved very much ❤️ I’m sure everyone up there is in awe by your infectious smile and energy.
Photo; Shannon Fry Shea
Sherry was very kind, caring beautiful quiet soul. She volunteered as photographer for the Half Moon Sober Festival. It was typical to always see her with camera in her hand riding in a golf cart. We will miss and love her very much ❤️ I know your up there with your camera in hand, getting a lot of God shots! I‘m sure your also focusing your lense on your beautiful daughter Makenzie, who is a beautiful woman!
Photo; Sherry Watson with her camera
Tommy preformed many times at the Half Moon Sober Festival. He was blessed with an amazing talent and voice. He was a very sweet, kind, gentle soul. He also did a lot of work for Disney. We can still listen to his music and voice from his work with Disney. He will truly be missed and loved by so many. Tommy say hello to Walt for us ❤️ I’m sure your sharing your amazing voice and singing with the Angels.
Photo; Tommy Holmes playing his guitar
Paul volunteered as an assistant for electrical at the Half Moon Sober Festival. He would show up every year. He was an amazing, kind, caring, funny man. He loved to joke and had an infectious laugh. He will surely be missed and loved by all of us. I’m sure your up there volunteering to light up the skies ❤️ Say hi to all of our friends and family up there.
Photo; Paul being his silly self
Dan always went by the nick name of Bandana Dan amongst his friends. He volunteered for many years and also served as Vice President to the Half Moon Sober Festival. He was a very sweet, quiet, caring, gentle soul. He always wore a Bandana and helped so many people. We will truly miss and love him very much ❤️ We know you are up there helping your pigeons, as you so loved to do ❤️
Photo; Dan
John was truly an icon to the Half Moon Sober Festival. He was a kind, loving (especially to his wife Deborah), caring soul. John was at the 2023 25th Anniversary festival having a great time with his wife & friends. We will miss him very much. He will be watching over Deborah, his family and friends ❤️ John, say hi to all who have transitioned and that were as big as you were to the festival, dance your heart away!
Photo; John & his loving wife Deborah Stephens