A PhD Completed at Last
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325696)
Rockingham, Australia
November 18, 2016 10:11pm CST
One of our two sons lives in Ireland. He married an Irish girl and has now lived there for well over ten years. He is a jazz musician and has been fortunate to have travelled quite a bit with various bands.
A few years ago he received a grant to do a PhD in jazz studies and a few weeks ago we received news that he has passed. It has been a long, hard slog as I'm sure it is for anyone attempting a PhD.
The photo shows him trying out Vince's tuba, also known as a double bass. Damian now plays his own double bass but it is a string one, rather than brass. Needles to say, we are proud of his efforts.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Nov 16
That is just outstanding. I know how proud you are.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Nov 16
@JudyEv I know my son just got his masters degree in Astro Physics he really wants his PhD but he is so burnt out and unhappy that he is going to take a year or more who knows at this point off just to de stress.
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 Getting a Masters is a real achievement too. I hope having some time off helps restore him to good health.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Nov 16
I am a huge jazz fan. Congrats to him! Has he done any recording?
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Nov 16
@JudyEv Thanks, I will definitely check those out.
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Nov 16
@JudyEv I listened to that one. He is a great bassist, my favorite instrument really. That long bass intro was very cool.
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic I'm glad you enjoyed it. Don't tell him but we really prefer dixieland jazz rather than the modern stuff. 
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
19 Nov 16
My brother got his PhD. 2007. I am very proud to have a relation who is a doctor.
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
19 Nov 16
@JudyEv Thank you. It must be great to have that much interest in a subject and then so much motivation to study it to that level.
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov 16
@asfarasiknow That's true. It would be beyond me! :)
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@Aish_Alejo (48)
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20 Nov 16
Congratulations to your son! I'm sure you are happy and proud for him
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 16
Thank you. Yes, we are proud of him. It has been hard work for him at times.
@Aish_Alejo (48)
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20 Nov 16
@JudyEv Yes indeed! it is hard work to have PHD
the long hours and stress you have to go through
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
25 Nov 16
Congrats to your son. I'm glad he has finished. Great photograph.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
19 Nov 16
@JudyEv It gives parents great happiness to see their kid achieving his dream.
Congratulations to you .Vince and your son.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Nov 16
@JudyEv Dealing with day today life and
trying to acbieve a Phd is definitely tough.
Your son has achieved that. Kudos to him.
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
19 Nov 16
You have reason to be proud. As a mother I know how it feels to be proud of your childrens accomplishments, its awesome. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations and God bless! 
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
20 Nov 16
@JudyEv Yes they do put a lot of effort into their accomplishments for sure. May God bless them in their hard work and successes. May God get the glory from the Light that shines through my children and grandchildren my family and friends.
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
19 Nov 16
congratz to your son and to you also. you must be very proud i' sure
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Nov 16
oh grats, I bet you a proud mamma!!!
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
19 Nov 16
Congrats to you and to your son
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
19 Nov 16
@JudyEv it is indeed a big achievement
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@vaishu0106 (968)
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19 Nov 16
He looks cute in the picture and Congratulations !!
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@marguicha (215367)
• Chile
20 Nov 16
Congratulations, friend. We have quite a few musicians and artists in our family and friends in the next generation. A PhD in jazz studies is a mayor achievement
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 16
Thank you. We are pleased for him as he has worked hard for his achievement.
@LeaPea2417 (36431)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Nov 16
That is wonderful! Congratulations to him!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Nov 16
He knew his preference for music from an early age , it seems.:) Congratulations to you all...getting a doctoral degree is sure hard work.
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 16
Thank you very much. It is great that he has finished at last.
