Email a note to: huck@courtjestermusic.com

WAKE: Thursday June 19th from 3pm to 8pm
FUNERAL: Friday June 20th, 10am
O'Neil Funeral Home 1105 E. 9th Street, Lockport, IL [click here for driving directions]

At 1:30pm Monday, June 16th, 2003 Court Jester and The Schwarz Family & Friends suffered a great loss. Brian "Huck" Schwarz passed on do to a terminal cancer tumor. Many knew Huck as the devoted Court Jester guitar tech for James Azrael and all around mighty roadie. Those closer to him knew him as a loving brother, son, husband, friend, and a father...a truly caring individual who loved life and those that were a part of his. "It has pained me to see this happen to my friend because there was nothing I could do but squeeze his hand and tell him to save his strength and get some rest...," says Azrael "I will never forget what his mother told us when we saw him on Sunday. She said that in a hallucination he had said he had to get up and get to the gig by 7pm to help the band...he had to be there. I just about lost it on the spot. I was helpless...I could not help my friend, my brother." Huck i surpassed by his son Matthew, wife Lori, and his family and friends.

...and Huck, you're in our hearts forever!
Court Jester - James Azrael, Dan Boehne, Erick Koenig, James Rausch, Dave Lodewyck, Stefan Youngbrandt & all the Jester Family.

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American Cancer Society

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"As a long time fan and roadie of CJ I would like to add that Huck watched out for me a little more than he really had to. Brian was a dear friend whom I regarded highly as my older brother... To his family I send my deepest sympathies. To Huck I say my final fair well and God Speed. We'll Miss you Huck!" - Dave Lodewyck

"Dear Court Jester and Schwarz Families,
The news of Brian Schwarz's passing weighs heavy in our hearts. Please accept our most sincere condolences. I'll say a prayer for Brian, and all of you. Honor his memory by keeping the band together and making the music he dedicated so much of his life to. Be strong and remember the good times, Brian will live in your hearts forever." Musically Yours, Marcus Schefer - Artist Relations, EMG Pickups Inc.

"Hey, CJers. Mike Pilato here (from Autumn War in days of yore). I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Huck. Peace and the love of God be on, around, and about you as you grieve Take care." -- Mike

"My deepest sympathies." John Blum, Autumn War

"I didn't know Huck personally, but am saddened by the passing of a young person due to cancer. I work with Azrael in his daytime life and am a huge CJ fan. The CJ family will never be the same without Huck. But you know that he'll be watching over you at every gig and recording session. My thoughts are with you all." Peace, Candy Fraser

"May memories comfort you...and may hope guide your way to a brighter tomorrow.' I am very sorry to hear about Huck." - Carol P.

"I'm so sorry for your loss. Please pass along my regards to everyone. Please take care....." - Valerie

"I'm truly sorry about your loss." - Soter, Foam Rubber

"My sympathy goes out to all of you." - Raven June