The sky has opened, the clouds have parted. The Earth Mother weeps for the parting of one of her most giving children.

The respect and honour I feel for having known and the wonderful opportunity to have worked with the gifted and inspired Chief Jake Thomas, words cannot describe. I was enlightened by the dedication and teachings of Jake to compose the song on my latest CD, The Code of Handsome Lake. And like the great Seneca prophet, Handsome Lake, Jake devoted his life and work to spreading The Good Word. And for this I know in my soul the Creator has great pride in having bestowed upon this earth the loving presence of Jake Thomas.

May we the people of The Longhouse, and people all over the world rejoice in the spiritual teachings of our brother and be ever supportive of his deeper understanding of peace and love among mankind.

Bless his Soul,

Robbie Robertson,

London, England, August 18,1998