The grief subsides, but it never goes away. The hole that is created after someone, especially after a parent’s passing, is a hole that will always, in one way or another, stay with you. For Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes even though it has been several years since his father, William Hughes, passed away, the musician took to Instagram to celebrate what would have been his 97th birthday and share a message with his fans, advising them to tell the people in their lives that they love them.
“Today, like any other day, I’m honoring my father, William, whose heavenly birthday is today, 97,” Hughes wrote in the caption of their black and white photo, where the two can be seen smiling, to remember his father on his birthday.
He then continued to express his gratitude to his dad for everything he was to him growing up and throughout his life. He said, “Thank you for my life, Dad, for all you did for me. The first guitar you bought for me I was 12, you watched my first performance at my school when I was 14, and countless other beautiful memories. Rest easy; I love you.”
The bassist ended his caption by giving his fans a piece of advice about loving their parents wholeheartedly and telling them before it’s too late. He added, “If your parents are still living, may I suggest you call them on your phone, not text but tell them you love them.”
So, if you are lucky enough to tell the people in your life that you love them, don’t miss that opportunity. Take Glenn Hughes’ advice and apply it to your life because you never know when you will get the chance to express how you genuinely feel about the most important people in your life again. Happy birthday William Hughes. Rest easy.
