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The family of Glenn H. Gilmour uploaded a photo

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gilmour, one of my teachers and mentors at the National Ballet School (1973-1975). He taught a class to 60 or more ex-dancers/students in April, 2010 and was very entertaining and full of love. We all had a blast and celebrated the love of dance that drew us all there for the School's 50th. Although we had only a formal, teacher-student relationship, I learned a lot from him. You should all know that he helped send many dancers like myself off to successful careers doing the thing they loved to do, and many like myself continue to pass on the knowledge gained to other dance students.

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Janie Brennan (1973-1975) lit a candle

Monday, February 14, 2011

I shall never forget you, my dear "Mr. Gilmour". You were always 'my light' in so many ways. This final light is for you and your family. Keep your brilliant light shining on them...they need you. Rest gently, "Dear Mr. Gilmour". Please keep the other angels on their toes while you're up there...there are many of us down here who need YOU and all of the other angels. I can't imagine anyone better to guide them than you. God Bless you and your family. Rest in sweet peace.

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Janie Brennan (NBS 1973-1975) posted a condolence

Monday, February 14, 2011

Your Dad, your husband, made such a huge difference in so many lives, as well as mine. He was a terrific mentor and a terrific influence in my becoming a teacher some 18+ years ago (a 'typical' teacher, not a 'ballet' teacher)...and I only knew him for a few short years. I can only imagine the influence he had on those that he knew through his entire lifetime. "Mr. Gilmour's" passion for life, for family, and for the love of dance will transcend his death. There is no 'end' with Mr. Gilmour...there is only passion, light and a sheer sense of the glory that life has to offer. I only understood his 'message' when I became an adult. As one of my special needs students said (when I told her a very special friend had gone to up to Heaven, up to God), "Don't worry, Ms. B., he will be up there, 'happy as a lard' (I think she meant "lark"), bowling with the angels. When you hear thunder, it's your special friend bowling." When I began to weep from the sadness I was feeling (and in reaction to her very unique view of the world), my special needs friend then said, "There will be people around to help you through the pain...I will be around to help you through it...I will pray for you and your friend everyday." Life doesn't get better than that. That child WILL pray EVERYDAY..and believe me...prayers will be heard! I know for certain that people with special needs are at the front of God's line when He is giving out 'stuff'. Please know, that although we will ALL pray for you, it is this child's kind of innocence and faith and prayers that will help to sustain, not only your family, but also all of the friends and colleagues who so dearly loved "Mr. Gilmour". In his own subtle way, it was "My Mr. Gilmour", your Dad, your husband, who taught me to look after the 'under-dog'. Take care of others (he always said) and they will take care of you. He was so right. My husband, Peter, and I, are sending much love, condolences and prayers your way. I, personally, am sending much gratitude and love to "Mr. Gilmour" for helping to make me be the person I am today. His energy lives on in every student I teach. With Much Love, Prayers, and Sincere Condolences, Janie Brennan

In loving memory of

Glenn

1938 - 2011