| Author | Message | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3334 Registered: 10-2002 |
My eldest brother Chris passed away on Sunday 3rd March. He had survived Hodgkins Lymphoma when he was about 20 but has had several recurrences since. He lived in Aukland, New Zealand so I didn't see much of him but we always kept in touch.I last saw him last October when I returned from my USA trip as he was in the UK visiting my folks but he had suffered a relapse so was flying straight back to NZ for tests. Sadly they diagnosed full blown lung cancer and were only able to administer chemo and radio treatment to slow up his disease. I was planning to visit him at Easter for a couple of weeks but was told last sunday that he had gone very suddenly. Chris was my first ever musical hero. He was a fantastic guitarist and played around the north east folk circuit alongside superstars like Lindisfarne although he never sought the limelight. Before he left home to study law, he took the trouble to teach me the basic guitar chords and I even learnt some ragtime finger picking from him. He never complained when I gave up the guitar to play bass and would always ask to see my Alembics whenever he visited. He also helped me develop a very wide interest in music. From a very early age, each birthday or christmas would herald the arrival of some obscure LP that I often thought was rubbish (I was probably more interested in deep purple back then) but would listen to nonetheless. Without Chris I wouldn't be a Doobies fan or have an interest in Robert Palmer, James Taylor or Joan Armatrading. I'd probably never even have heard of Can let alone own some of their work. I think it's safe to say that without my brother's influence I'd probably never have taken up music. His passing has left a huge gap in our lives that I doubt I'll ever fill. Graeme | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1720 Registered: 6-2002 |
My condolences on your loss, Graeme. Prayers of surcease headed your way. Mike | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2809 Registered: 5-2009 |
Graeme, I send my sincere condolences and positive kind thoughts to you and your family in this time of loss . Wolf | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1834 Registered: 7-2007 |
Graeme, So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. May the love that surrounds help to ease this pain. I will hold you and your family close in this difficult time. Sincere condolences, Art | ||
| tncaveman
Intermediate Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 169 Registered: 2-2011 |
My brother turned me onto Yes, Jethro Tull, etc. Since my parents passing, he's my goto. Prayers to you. Stephen | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5367 Registered: 7-2004 |
One of my my older twin brothers turned me on to the Grateful Dead, (he also "turned me on"- two driving forces in my life). The other passed away from brain cancer 5 1/2 years ago. My heart goes out to you Graeme. The older we get, the more mortality stares us right in the face. We should always strive to make the best of the time we have. May the Four Winds Blow You Safely Home. Bill, tgo | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2291 Registered: 10-2003 |
My condolences, Graeme. Sounds like a cool guy, and those are the ones who always seem to leave too soon. Peace, John | ||
| jcdlc72
Advanced Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 229 Registered: 11-2009 |
My condolences from this side of the Caribbean sea... | ||
| oddmetersam
Advanced Member Username: oddmetersam Post Number: 260 Registered: 7-2008 |
So sorry to hear this, Graeme. We are all family. I'll be thinking of you. Take care. -Sam | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 1084 Registered: 7-2003 |
Graeme, please accept my condolences. I am very sorry to hear that..... Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| karl
Advanced Member Username: karl Post Number: 212 Registered: 7-2002 |
Sorry to hear this, Graeme. Hope you're holding up OK. Karl | ||
| that_sustain
Intermediate Member Username: that_sustain Post Number: 118 Registered: 8-2012 |
Very sorry for your loss. Take care. | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 941 Registered: 6-2006 |
Graeme, I'll double up on the positive healing thoughts for you. We all need them sometime and we can all give them back. I sincerely hope for the hollow emptiness of grief to soon be flooded with nothing but fond memories of Chris. Peace | ||
| slawie
Senior Member Username: slawie Post Number: 488 Registered: 8-2002 |
Cry not for me as I leave this world you know. I go to a far far better place. There is no hunger, no fear, no pain and no tears. Wrap your arms around those I leave behind. Be warmed by my memory and comforted by my eternal love. slawie | ||
| jet_powers
Senior Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 548 Registered: 2-2003 |
Graeme, Condolences to you and your loved ones. John | ||
| lidon2001
Senior Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 505 Registered: 4-2005 |
Condolences with kind regards, T | ||
| flpete1uw
Intermediate Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 158 Registered: 11-2011 |
Sorry for your loss Graeme, I to share a heavy heart with the loss of my Father 2/20/13. When he would catch me in tears I would say to him I'm not tearing so much for you for soon you'll be fine. I cry for myself for the temporary loss of not having him around here anymore. We spoke every day. He suffered greatly and now is at Peace. May we both find Peace in our hearts, Pete | ||
| smokinbear
Intermediate Member Username: smokinbear Post Number: 184 Registered: 11-2008 |
So sorry for your loss, my wife and I send our love and condolences... ;.~( | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1054 Registered: 8-2005 |
My thoughts are with you Graeme. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11030 Registered: 5-2002 |
Graeme; you've written a beautiful remembrance of Chris, the influence he had on you musically. Thank you for sharing that with us. Holding you in my heart. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 803 Registered: 2-2011 |
I'm so sorry for your loss Graeme. I lost my brother in 2002, so I know what you are feeling. You & your family are in my prayers. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3335 Registered: 10-2002 |
I just want to thank everyone for your kind thoughts. This truly is the perfect family. Graeme (Message edited by jacko on March 13, 2013) | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 2068 Registered: 11-2004 |
Deepest sympathies to you and your family. | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 890 Registered: 9-2008 |
Jacko I lost my older brother when we were teens, that marked me deep and I'm really sorry to hear that you're having to face that loss. My thoughts go with you and your family, know you all will overcome such grief in time | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1436 Registered: 5-2006 |
Sorry to hear about your loss.... :-( I lost my "little brother" when he was 18, still lost for words... Love to you and your family, take care! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1466 Registered: 5-2002 |
Graeme, I'm so sorry to hear of this. Thanks for sharing a brief history of his life, I'm sure that beneath each sentence are amazing adventures and wonderful times. While you are going through this time of loss, you have brought me a moment of inspiration. I've tried to share what I can with as many as I can, but it shows me that there's always more to do. You know we're here for you. |
