Jason Thirsk of Pennywise originally wrote "Bro Hymn" in 1990 in honor of the lives of three fallen friends. Now, 19 years later, following the passing of Jason in 1996, the song has evolved and taken a life all it's own. The song that Jason wrote so long ago is now sung in celebration of his life. The Pennywise anthem has transcended beyond its original content, becoming a creed, a philosophy, a rock mantra. To this day, Pennywise still ends every set with "bro Hymn" mto commemorate not only the life and influence of Jason Matthew Thirsk, but to celebrate the lives of all their friends and loved ones, and the indelible mark they made on this world.
I still listen to this song religiously and now Brian is forever connected to the feeling I get whenever I hear it. My favorite verse is the first and it reads like this:
"To all my friends, present, past, and beyond
Especially those who weren't with us too long
Life is the most precious thing you can lose
While you were here the fun was never ending
Laugh a minute was only beginning
Brian Dargin McCormick this one's for you!"
11.24.2009
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Totally agree Craig. I can't listen to this song and not think of Brian.
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