To my heavenly bass brother Harry. You already know that you're missed in our household. The news of your passing was truly something I was not prepared to hear. Over the years our friendship grew closer and stronger. I have not been able to rest or go a minute of my day without thinking about all the times we spent hanging out together. From backstage at various shows to the streets of New York. All of our phone conversations have been playing throughout the day in my mind just like it was yesterday. I'll never forget a part of one of our interviews when you stated that you wanted me to fill in for you with the Tempts while you filled in for me on my radio show The Love Zone. Doing The Love Zone was just one of your many unfulfilled dreams. Harry, you'll always be known as one cool brother to me. Melvin was my main man, but you respectfully earned your place on my shelf of "World Class Bass Singers." Your smiles and playful laughter on and off stage will always be forever embedded in my soul.
Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace. Sunrise:January 19, 1950 Sunset: April 3, 2006
"Our deepest condolence to the Family of Harry “Boom Boom” McGilberry. We are devastated at the loss of a wonderful performer and human being. He was like family to us, as we saw and spoke to him so many times at countless Temptation performances. His passing has come as a great shock and has left an indelible void. We will miss his voice and that wonderful smile. “Óld Man RiverR21; will never sound the same….Rest in peace, our good friend, and may God always hold you in the palm of His hand."
119 - October 18, 2006 8:49 pm
Name:
Glamis
City & State:
Not Given
Message:
Harry will be truly missed I was blessed to see the Temps in Tahoe a couple of times and he stopped and signed my book and even took a picture with my friend. May God bless his family and I will always remember him. God bless,"
118 - October 18, 2006 8:48 pm
Name:
Kimberly Gray
City & State:
Not Given
Message:
"I had the pleasure of seeing Harry perform in person twice while he was with the Temptations. His voice and his persona clearly stood out. He was my favorite. Harry, you are truly loved, you will be missed, but you are at home now, you are whole and you are at peace. God bless you and keep you and your loved ones."
117 - October 18, 2006 8:47 pm
Name:
Kevin Whitlock
City & State:
Not Given
Message:
"Thank You Harry: For that great BASS voice: The 2nd Greatest Bass singer of The Legendary Temptations after Melvin Franklin. Rest In Peace, My Brother! Sing On Forever with the other Immortal Temptations that have passed on! I Love You Brother!"
116 - October 18, 2006 8:45 pm
Name:
Linda
City & State:
Maryland
Message:
"Will miss you much, Rest in Peace with God and the Angels, Love,"
115 - October 18, 2006 8:45 pm
Name:
Betty
City & State:
Atlanta, Ga
Message:
"Condolences to Joyce, Papa Harry, and all the McGilberry children. Harry, I am deeply saddened and will greatly miss our conversations. I wish you were still here to enjoy what you truly wanted to happen. Your plans will come to fruition if everyone works together. The love you had and gave will forever be felt. To my brother, I will love you always and forever. You called me mama and mommy, that was a honor. I don't understand what happened but....... Love and thank you for being you."
114 - October 18, 2006 8:42 pm
Name:
Michel Hamel
City & State:
Montreal
Message:
"I am sending my deepest sympathy to the family and i thank Harry for everything."
113 - October 18, 2006 8:41 pm
Name:
Evan
City & State:
New York
Message:
"I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH HARRY IT WAS A JOY TO WATCH YOU PERFORM IN THE GROUP. YOU CONTINUED THE LEGACY IN FINE FORM AND YOU LEFT YOUR MARK IN THE MUSIC WORLD .GOD BLESS YOU IN HEAVEN AS HE DID YOU ON EARTH"
112 - October 18, 2006 8:40 pm
Name:
Nydia
City & State:
Jamaica
Message:
"My deepest condolences to the family and dear friends of Hary McGilberry, the latest member of the very quintessential Temptations, one of my all time favorite group. The Temptations was and is still a very influencing and sentimental group and will certainly miss you Harry. Also remembering the other members who passed on before leaving a legacy of great music behind."
111 - October 18, 2006 8:39 pm
Name:
Sherman N, Glasco, Sr.
City & State:
Not Given
Message:
"My sincerest condolences to the the McGilberry family. Harry will be missed by us all. That voice with the Futures and the Tempts will always be in our hearts."
