The Gabe Hirshfeld Memorial Fund

The entire bluegrass community is mourning the tragic loss of Gabe Hirshfeld. At the Boston Bluegrass Union, this loss feels especially personal since we quite literally watched Gabe grow up before our eyes.

Gabe was more than a gifted musician and a celebrated member of our community. He was a bright presence whose warmth, generosity, and spirit touched countless lives. Whether through music, conversation, laughter, or quiet kindness, Gabe had an extraordinary way of making people feel seen and welcome. His love for bluegrass and his genuine care for others embodied the very best of what this community represents. The loss of Gabe has left an immeasurable void.

In honor of Gabe’s life and legacy the Boston Bluegrass Union, in partnership with the Hirshfeld family, has established The Gabe Hirshfeld Memorial Fund as a way to celebrate Gabe’s life and ensure that his passion for music, community, and generosity continues to ripple outward. Through this fund, Gabe’s legacy will live on by supporting efforts that reflect the values he held so dearly.

The mission of The Gabe Hirshfeld Memorial Fund is to support the musical education and development of young banjo players while preserving and advancing the community that defined Gabe Hirshfeld’s life and work.

Your generous donation to The Gabe Hirshfeld Memorial Fund is tax-deductible. The Boston Bluegrass Union is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (Tax Exempt ID: 22-2779696). If you would prefer to contribute by mail, you can send a check made out to the Boston Bluegrass Union with “The Gabe Hirshfeld Memorial Fund” in the memo line to:

Boston Bluegrass Union
PO Box 650061
West Newton, MA 02465-0061

https://bbu.wildapricot.org/Gabe-Hirshfeld-Memorial-Fund

Thank you for helping us honor Gabe’s memory and for carrying forward the spirit he gave so freely to all of us.

With gratitude and remembrance,

The Boston Bluegrass Union