Clarence W. Whalum
June 11, 1999 - October 5, 2021


Healed and Free

by Traci Rogers, Ben Foerster, Nelson Mendoza, and Marian Mayuga
Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch


(Spoken word by Traci)

Big little brother, you were our
Our sweet protector
Taking care of Grandpa Leroy and Titi too
My love Kimani,
you had a heart that never shied away
And with Lyric’s voice we
speak your truth anew

You looked so fly
In Imani suits
Spreading love as I always encouraged you
Your smiles so bright
Lit up the room
You were each other’s keepers tight all
through and through

May our hearts be healed and free,
May our hearts be healed and free,
as we live on together
May our hearts be healed and free

Our music lover,
you were the Life of the party
Your infectious laughter
filled us with joy and fun
My dearest Clarence,
You would give love without reserve
And lend a helping hand to those
who needed one

You looked so fly
In Imani suits
Spreading love as I always encouraged you
Your smiles so bright
Lit up the room
You were each other’s keepers
tight all through and through
May our hearts be healed and free,
May our hearts be healed and free,
as we live on together
May our hearts be healed and free

(12 bars spoken by Traci)

You looked so fly
In Imani suits
Spreading love as I always encouraged you
Your smiles so bright
Lit up the room
You were each other’s keepers tight all
through and through

May our hearts be healed and free,
May our hearts be healed and free,
as we live on together may our hearts be healed and free.
May our hearts be healed and free,
May our hearts be healed and free,
as we live on together may our hearts be healed and free.
May our hearts be healed and free,
May our hearts be healed and free,
as we live on together may our hearts be healed and free.