February 18th by Burial Etiquette

1 - Sage
2 - Meaningful Reflection
3 - Candle *cowritten & performed with Myah Sage
rest written. recorded & mixed by Jaccob Hanley

My sister Myah Sage was the person I was closest with in this whole world. She was the most kind, compassionate & gentle hearted person I’ve ever known. Words cannot describe how much I will always miss her & cherish her presence on this earth. She had a glowing personality that could light up an entire room with her enchanting spark. There are too many precious memories to name them all but these are a few really beautiful ones that I’ve been having flashbacks of; packing a backpack for the adventure of exploring the forests and following rivers together for countless hours near our childhood home in the country. Her roleplaying as Katniss from hunger games and me as a wizard from a fantasy novel series I loved. Our numerous long drives in the middle of the night, full of vulnerable comforting conversations of learning how to heal together and equal parts laughing at our silly jokes till we erupted into tears of catharsis. No matter what, we were always there and knew how to make each other feel better- even when it felt like the entire world was collapsing in on us and we couldn’t catch our breath. I always felt a sense of newfound clarity and rejuvenation after we had one of those talks and I know she did too.
Learning how to play her favourite radiohead & nirvana songs and then applying that knowledge to writing our own together. We would sing & laugh around the campfire for no other reason than it being our favourite way to hangout. I learned how to write songs with a singer and how to encourage them and make them feel comfortable because of Myah. The plan was always for us to make a band together once she was old enough. Her dragging me out of the house when I was depressed to go on hikes. Our relationship was something that gave us both strength when all else felt hopeless. Knowing that one day we would both be old and grey and be able to reflect on our lives and laugh together warmed my heart more than I could ever express. We would understand each other in that moment in a way that no one else ever could. From the very beginning we had always been there to support and love each other through hard times & great times. I don’t have religious beliefs but someone once told me that there are two deaths- the first is when someone leaves this earth, the second is the last time a loved one speaks their name or remembers a moment together that makes them smile. the purpose of this album is to share a small piece of what made Myah so special.
In Memory of Myah Sage born February 18th, 2002
Any money gained from this release either from streaming or tape sales will go to Canadian suicide prevention charities
Donations will be made & documented annually.

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