I have nothing against Rush who I certainly agree was a talent broadcaster but it seems a bit of a shame that the only legacy he will leave, aside from a bunch of tapes that eventually no one will hear, is money for his family, and nothing that will perpetuate the conservative principles that he built his wealth on.
Call me a big time cynic, one thing I’ve come to believe in death is no one really cares, once you are dead in a short amount of time you are fogotten.
My father died in 1993, 30 years ago, how many times have I visited his grave ?? I can count the time on one hand. The Cemetery is 2 hours away from where I live.
In May of 2020, my mother died and is buried next to him, how many times have I visited her grave ?? ZERO.
Funerals are for the living, once you are gone, it’s over and life moves on.
I miss both of them all the time, but they aren’t coming back.
That’s why my plan is to be cremated and my ashes are to be thrown into the nearest body of water where I live, pond, river, ocean, etc..
Rush left behind 20 million-plus listeners who were more informed, and hopefully, more conservative than when they first listened.
That is his legacy.
Like the man said earlier: “A Republic - if YOU can keep it.”
Don't forget that RUSH was 90% entertainer and 10% activist. What he left behind to perpetuate the conservative movement is his 20 million listeners. That's an army.
He has child books, 20+ yrs of show recordings, tons of books....he leaves alot if parents and people are interested. Kathrine has said she intends on expanding on his kid book series. He has created millions of Rush babies who hopefully instill their learned values on to their kids.