Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM

Directors Guild of America
National Headquarters
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood, CA

On this Day of Tribute

Seating began in the main theatre with the heavenly music of the live harp by Ellie Choate.

The ceremony began with an opening prayer and personal tribute by Pastor Sam Hodson followed by a touching eulogy and personal tribute delivered by Linda Gray.

Danny Durant and Jean Paul Vignon then performed a duet, "La Vie en Rose".  Speakers each presented personal tributes with loving stories and their memories shared with Lilyan:
(in order of appearance)

Katia Louise,  Bernardo Badillo,  Kin Shriner,  

Carly Schroeder,  Jackie Zeman,  

Robert Easton,  Nancy Malone

A special tribute was delivered from Paris, France by Jacqueline Bisset and then Jean Paul Vignon sang " I Wish You Love" in French.

Mark Boals sang "Ave Maria" followed by a final prayer and personal tribute delivered by Chaplain Margaret Burdge.   Mark Boals and Ellie Choate then performed a duet, "The Lords Prayer".

Sally Stringer delivered a personal tribute with a special story and a letter. Sally introduced a multi media presentation which included clips, a slideshow and the  Premier  "Celebration of Life" .

The theatre was filled with love and support in celebration of Lilyan's life and accomplishments.  The Tribute was followed by a reception in the DGA Atrium.

We have received 100's of emails from her friends, students, colleagues and family members and they continue to come in.

Special thanks to all those who helped make this memorial program possible and thank you to all in attendance and all present in thought on this day.

A limited number of Programs from this Day of Tribute are available to family, friends, students and colleagues who were unable to attend. You may request a copy by clicking here.