“We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” — Winnie the Pooh

To have Big Bird attend your funeral and sing in your honor is... A huge honor.

Probably the only occasion an actor inside a huge yellow bird costume displays tremendous dignity.

All these years... decades, now...later and I still tear up. Losing these two, several other cast members, and Mr. Rogers hurts deeply. For those of us who didn't have good childhoods, these were our friends. They taught us to love and care even during difficult times. They are all dearly missed.

whats worse is you can hear big bird breaking down partly in the song :'(

How brave it was of Carroll, to not only sing a song that's so synonamous with Jim Henson, but to also don the costume of Big Bird for Jim at the funeral. Still hreatbreaking to watch all these years later. Godspeed Jim, and thank you.

Carrol Spinney is gone, Jim Henson is gone. This video has become even more heartbreaking :(

I have ADHD & OCD. Thank you, Kermit, for telling me throughout my childhood that it's ok for me to be who I am.

God, it's that final shot that kills me. The big wide view of the stage, Big Bird standing up there all alone in utter silence, and then turning and walking off the stage. Devastating.

"Thank you Kermit" well there goes my heart

You can really hear the sadness in his voice.

I thought it would hurt less now that I'm in my 40's but somehow it hurts so much worse.  These characters became the non-judgmental friends that I wanted & needed so bad in my very difficult childhood. I miss Jim & Mr. Rogers and the legacy they left behind was absolutely wonderful!

The astounding silence after "thank you, kermit" gets me really hard.

It says a lot about Jim Henson and his works when you can show up to his memorial in a giant canary costume and nobody will laugh.

"Thank you Kermit"
WHO IS CUTTING ONIONS

Wasn’t even alive when Jim Henson passed away, but just hearing how heartbroken Big Bird sounds makes me tear up. 😢

I remember waiting for Kermit to sing during this whole event, and then realizing that Jim Henson WAS Kermit. Thats when we lost it.

And now Caroll Spinney and Jim Henson can continue their friendship in a much happier place. Rest easy Kermit. Rest easy Big Bird.

1:52 The breakdown at “Big” got me HARD

Hearing Carrol Spinneys voice quiver and his first inhale is the feeling of a lost loved friend that is heard and grabs at your heart and soul.  
The visuals are even more heartbreaking
You forget that Big Bird is just a puppet with a man giving tribute to his friend.