Your amazing gifts have lightened the burden in so many ways. The hospital stays, myriads of tests and procedures, and meds have been taken care of, thanks to all of you.
Chris started chemotherapy on Fri. Next week with or without insurance Chris will undergo a procedure called chemoembolization which will directly target the cancer with beads of chemo.
Thanks to all your prayers and well-wishes, Chris has his dukes up and is ready for a K.O.
We’ll keep you updated on his progress.
Your generosity, support and love is so overwhelming to our family.
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Hey Chris,
Rymes wishes you the best. Glad to see that everybody loves you. Why wouldn't they? Take care pal, RW
Hey Chris,
I've been reading all the comments, I'm so happy there's an outpouring of love for you!!
I have a couple threads started on Dwight Yoakam's Messageboard and also on Hank III's Cussin' Board. just to let my friends know what going on with you!
I hope and pray all your treatments will go by quickly and you'll be back on the road again soon!
many Blessings to you and your family!
your navajo fan,
bobbie
Cisco,
You know you are my favorite pugilist and that I will always be in your corner, where clearly I have a lot of company. So fight, dammit, fight.
Godspeed my dear friend,
Cheryl
Chris, I've been tight on money lately, but I gladly coughed up some dough for you. After all the pleasure your music has given me, you're worth it.
Hello Amigo!
The Sunday Roadhouse benefit is ON -- I sent the info to Ben to post out front...
You were being talked about from onstage last night in Omaha with Baby Jason, Larry Boehmer, RJ Mischo, Cid Cidlak, Sean Benjamin and David Watson playing in their new band OLD SCHOOL...and Jason was talking about you and reminding people to get over here to HelpGaff.com and help however they can.
There is Much Love coming from Nebraska and lots of prayers...
Hopefully you all have connected with my buddy Curtis -- he's been through so much of this and can provide some insights and morale support, I think... and he's happy to talk with you all whenever he can help! ....I know a lot of what you are going through sucks with the treatments, tests, etc., but I know that the outpouring of love and knowing you are not alone can make it all a little easier.
Take it all one thing at a time, soak up all the love coming your way and keep the faith...I believe you'll be back out here singing for us real soon. You've got a whole lotta soul and many more songs to sing for us all.
Much love and big hugs to you and Julie and all your loved ones.
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday for Miracles Large and Small.
your Omaha pal,
B.J.
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Sunday Roadhouse Benefit for Chris Gaffney
Omaha, Nebr.
Sunday, April 27, 4-9 p.m.
Mick’s Music and Bar, 5918 Maple St.
$15 admission/donation
Our benefit evening features a special screening
of a rare, previously unseen
Sunday Roadhouse Series Hacienda Brothers concert video.
There will also be raffle ticket sales and drawings
for a variety of great donated prizes.
All proceeds from this evening will go directly
to help Chris Gaffney with his fight against liver cancer.
doors at 4 p.m.
concert video showing at 5 p.m.
www.sundayroadhouse.com
www.micksomaha.com
Howdy Chris From Austin! I made a small donation but will check with Continental Club and The Oaks and see about a party/concert for a fundraiser. I will pray for you and your family.
Love
Brandon S. Kline
Austin, Texas
To Chris:
Mornin' Son,
This is gonna take more than a Whole Lotta milka and we just want you to know that we are thinking of and praying for you here in Austin. Look forward to the day we can see you play or even pick with you again.
Love,
Brad Fordham and Lisa Pankratz
Chris,
We're here in South Carolina sending you our *very best* healing
thoughts and prayers to you.
I saw the news of your illness on KPIG's website and forwarded a contribution to help out.
I know how hard it is go thru this sh#t -- however if i can do it, a hard rockin' cowboy like you will do it too & soon your Doc will say, "Welcome to NED" No Evidence of Disease
~ Warmest thoughts from South Carolina ~
Dear Chris,
I hope this note reaches you. I have had a little problem getting "hooked-up" on MySpace. Jeffrey here, Bierce in LA (guitar; LA River), sending you my thoughts and prayers as you push forward to a cure! It is great to know how many people from all over the world are in your corner! Peace and blessings to you and your family!
Chris, I'm going to be putting some extra pressure on my rosary beads in hopes that you will stay positive and defeat the diagnosis at hand. I'll see you soon bro. Con Safos, Mike Lara
I just rec'd the bad news. Death don't have no mercy, all over the land. I am so p.o at this calamity.
Please encourage the folks who were doing benefits to continue them as a memorial gig.
Of the Chris and Hacienda Bros and Guilty Men cds I have my fave is a boot from a show I caught at the Double Door Inn, Charlotte, NC 09 10 05. He gave a lot of love along with his fine tunes.
sincerely, Joe B. San Deigo
We just heard the horrible news and are devastated.
"Those were the days my friend. I thought they would never end."
Kay & Carl
I am speechless. Jules, you know I love you and have no words to calm what you are feeling right now. Hang in there, as best possible and know Chris is not in pain anymore. You have SO MUCH support in your corner; please fall back on it, as this will be a rough time for you without your "role dawg". My deepest sympathy to you, both your families and the band.
Tiff
My world is a little darker today.
I am so sorry for your loss. The world was blessed to have Chris for as long as we did. I'll pray for all his family, friends and loved ones. God Bless.
Peace ~ Molly
I never met Chris Gaffney, but I feel like I lost a friend today.
RIP Chris.
Just heard the news, so sorry for you loss and ours. Chris had so much soul, which will live on in his music. with peace, joan
Julie...if there is anything I (we) can do please do not hesitate to ask. You can get my number from DG. Sending you & the family love and comforting hugs.
God Bless This Beloved Man ~ xo
Melissa, Rob, & Daisy
unbelievable, how quick things went!
all our thoughts are with you, may chris rest in peace!
love from germany
We are here to add what we can to life for life is a daring adventure, or nothing. Thank you Chris for adding so much!
- KrushRoc
I just heard the sad news. Please accept my condolences. Chris will be missed.
Sylvia
Sincere condolences to all of Chris'loved ones. I have enjoyed his music immensely.
I Just found out, I'm so sorry for your lose. my condolences to the family.
It's a great shock to all
paul & andrea love from holland
Julie,Family and Friends....
We are so-so sorry to hear about Chris..
He will be missed so much, but never forgotten. I will miss his wonderful unique one of a kind sense of humor to say the least.
Julie, please call on us if you need anything....we are here for you...Our deepest heartfelt sympathy...
Love ya.. Craig & Donna
We were saddened to hear the news of Chris's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Ellen Bloom and Larry Underhill
God Bless Chris Gaffney. His music brought me great joy.
Julie and family,
We are all saddened by the news. Please accept our deepest condolences at this time.
Happy Trails, Chris.
Sincere condolences from 'across the pond.' I enjoyed Gaff's company and his music immensely.
Vaya con Dios Amigo!
Stuart Warburton; Lancashire, England
I was in a little country band with Chris just before he joined Phanton Herd. Of the five of us he was the only one with real talent, as his life eventualy proved. After that we lost track for about 20 years until a few years ago my return to playing the guitar drove me to search out Chris' cds and local gigs. It doesn't feel that we were ever very far apart, but the loss now is very deep despite all the lost years.
Well beyond his talent, the really beautiful thing here is the love and friendship his character created. He obviously did a good job of living. I guess the one good thing is none of us get out here alive and we all will be with Chris soon enough. I plan on catching up for lost time with this ol' boy.
Chris, thanks for the memories and music you leave us with. See you soon.
The long held note of his life has faded to silence. There is a void today where Chris once filled it with energy, talent and humor. He will be missed, my thoughts are with his family.
Dear Julie and family, I did not know Chris personally, but he was always with me (or us) on road trips...songs played over and over again...at backyard BBQ's where I forced my friends and family to listen. My former boyfriend and I would often fantasize about hiring Chris and the band to hang out with us houseboating on Lake Mojave. If Chris was playing at the Swallows, I would be there, eagerly waiting to hear "East of Houston, West of Baton Rouge".
I will miss Chris greatly and any new friends and family will always know who Chris Gaffney was and is.
Thank you, Chris, for the good times, the laughs, and the great music...
Charlotte S.
Remembering the great times I had with Chris with a tear in my eye
Robert Saavedra
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