EMOTIONAL MOMENT: JUST NOW IN NEW YORK, USA — VINCE GILL HONORS THE LATE JUNE LOCKHART (1925–2025) WITH A HEARTFELT PERFORMANCE OF “GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN”
New York City — In a deeply moving moment that brought tears to those in attendance, country music legend Vince Gill quietly arrived at a small chapel in Manhattan to pay tribute to the late June Lockhart, the beloved actress who passed away at the age of 100.
Without fanfare or announcement, Vince took the stage during the private memorial service, guitar in hand, and performed his timeless ballad “Go Rest High on That Mountain.” The song — long regarded as one of the most powerful tributes ever written about loss — filled the chapel with emotion as mourners bowed their heads in silence.
Lockhart, best known for her iconic roles in Lassie and Lost in Space, was remembered as “America’s mother” — a symbol of grace, warmth, and the strength of family. As Vince sang the words “I know your life on earth was troubled, and only you could know the pain,” many were seen wiping away tears, including several of June’s longtime colleagues from Hollywood and Broadway.
Dressed in a simple black suit, Vince said softly before performing, “June Lockhart was part of every home — she made people believe in love, in kindness, and in goodness. Tonight, we send her home with love.”
The performance, though brief, became the emotional centerpiece of the evening — blending the reverence of faith with the universality of music. As the final chorus rose — “Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done…” — the crowd joined in quietly, turning the farewell into a moment of unity and peace.
Attendees later described the moment as “heavenly” and “pure grace.” One guest shared, “It was as if Vince was singing directly to her soul — a perfect goodbye for a woman who had touched so many lives.”
Following the service, a candlelight vigil was held outside the chapel, where fans and admirers laid flowers and photos of June from her film and television days.
For Vince Gill — whose song has comforted millions around the world — this performance was more than a tribute. It was a reminder that even in loss, love endures through melody and memory.
June Lockhart (1925–2025): Forever remembered for her kindness, her art, and the light she shared with generations.
And through Vince Gill’s tender voice, that light still shines.