American drummer (1924–2008).
Born October 15th, 1924 in New Orleans.
Died September 19th, 2008 at 83 years old in Banning.
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche