The stories keep streaming in about how Dennis has made them feel special and how he touched their hearts. My wife Maryam and I feel so blessed to have been adopted by the extended family known as “The Dennis Show”.

I’d also like to share an experience that I shared with Dennis. Some fellow singers known as “the better looking Willie Nelson” aka Terry Kent and “The people’s choice” aka Dennis Haggerty formed a quartet along with Dennis and I.

We had a great time practicing the Highwaymen by a group of the same name. We each had our part to play and Terry was the highwayman, I was the sailor, Dennis Haggerty was the Dam builder and Dennis was the Pilot.

I find solace in not only the words Dennis sang (that continue to play in my memories again and again) but how Dennis gave the words life.

Here is the part of the song that Dennis sang:

I fly a starship

Across the Universe divide

And when I reach the other side

I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can

Perhaps I may become a highwayman again

Or I may simply be a single drop of rain

But I will remain

I'll be back again and again and again and again and again and again

Dennis had a serendipitous idea to keep repeating the last words of the song “again and again” at the end of our performance; as we walked back to our seats. Indeed Dennis will forever remain in our hearts; and in our memories he’ll be back again and again and again and again and again and again …

When we first moved to Trilogy, I wandered up to the clubhouse one evening and stumbled upon a karaoke night. I didn’t know anyone yet, but I was drawn to the energy in the room. I struck up a conversation with a kind woman named MJ, who explained how sign-ups worked. She had such a warm smile—it made me realize this wasn’t just karaoke; it was something special.

I was looking for my new friend Miriam when, unbeknownst to me, her husband David had already put my name on the list. The song? Someone to Watch Over Me. I don’t even remember choosing it, but I had sung it before. So, I stepped up, sang my heart out, and nervously chattered between the refrains.

That was my first real introduction to what Dennis had built—a place where people felt welcome, where music wasn’t just entertainment but connection. He made sure everyone had a chance to share their voice, and in doing so, he created a community.

Dennis, you were more than just the man behind the mic. You were the heartbeat of those nights, the steady presence that made it all feel like home. Thank you for the music, the memories, and the kindness. You will be deeply missed, but your voice will always echo in our hearts.

What a shrewdy this Guy was!  Dennis probably wanted to be remembered as a good bowler, good singer, great fisherman and friend, great family man, etc.

Well, he succeeded....only on a totally different level.  His smiling image will always be immediate whenever I sing or hear the word "kareoke".  True I suspect for many, many others as well never to be forgotten as long as kareoke exists.  Now that is marketing genius and legacy!  How many people can do that?

I truly loved our friendship, our warm greeting when we met...especially at his "studio".  Smiling always, handshake sometimes like we had never met before.  Enjoying great humor.

I thanked Dennis many times for the music he provided to us all.  I loved our duets.  What I never got the chance to express was his impact and success in bringing the best out of my music.  So much appreciated Dennis!

Thanks for sharing, MJ...including the strong love between you.

I'm a new Trilogy resident and I only got to attend one Karaoke event, but I was blown away by the life, energy, enthusiasm, fun and friendship that was flowing there like honey.  Thank you, Dennis and Mary Jo.  

-Martin Silverman