Comments for Graham Gaffney http://grahamgaffney.com Guitarist Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:00:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Remembering Graham by Ellen Locke http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Ellen Locke Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:00:22 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-498 To Graham (or grandfather as you 'loved' me to call you :) ), You were like a grandad to me and you made my nanny val very happy, I will never forget my memories of you, especially the way you inspired me and always made me smile again. You were different to anyone I had or have met since and that's why I know that you are very special to me and that I will never forget you. I will never forget your hippy-like fashion with your pyjama bottems and hats - a very cool grandad! Lots of love, Ellen To Graham (or grandfather as you ‘loved’ me to call you :) ),

You were like a grandad to me and you made my nanny val very happy, I will never forget my memories of you, especially the way you inspired me and always made me smile again. You were different to anyone I had or have met since and that’s why I know that you are very special to me and that I will never forget you.

I will never forget your hippy-like fashion with your pyjama bottems and hats – a very cool grandad!

Lots of love,
Ellen

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by nick http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-360 nick Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:33:46 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-360 Dear Graham Words cant discribe how empty my heart feels right now!I so wanted to see you again,the little boy in me is so upset,and i saw you as a father figure and i could run to you and chrisy for help,i miss the past and i will always and now forever miss my god father of guitars. you told me its ok to be who you want to be with care and i admire that in a person like your self. you taugh me a lot on life and you may or may not of know it but you made me blossom when you taught me guitar...you gave me hope and thats all i wanted :) i hope your up in the sky with hendrix jamming away to your songs! much love Nick Dear Graham
Words cant discribe how empty my heart feels right now!I so wanted to see you again,the little boy in me is so upset,and i saw you as a father figure and i could run to you and chrisy for help,i miss the past and i will always and now forever miss my god father of guitars.
you told me its ok to be who you want to be with care and i admire that in a person like your self.
you taugh me a lot on life and you may or may not of know it but you made me blossom when you taught me guitar…you gave me hope and thats all i wanted :)
i hope your up in the sky with hendrix jamming away to your songs!

much love
Nick

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by Peter Gooday http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Peter Gooday Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:40:21 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-287 Graham Gaffney was a man of remarkable contrasts: both a gifted musician with a big ‘on stage’ personality and an enthusiastic teacher keen to develop all his pupils’ talents to the full; hard working yet laid back; artistic and sensitive yet commercially astute; focused on work yet caring and loving in his personal and domestic life; sometimes intensely private, sometimes the life and soul of the party! During the twenty or so years that I knew him – initially as a colleague in the country music band Aaron’s Beard and latterly in an eclectic mix of other musical projects – I came first to value Graham’s immense competence as a player, always contributing at least 110% in both rehearsal and performance. Then, gradually, a sound friendship developed and I benefited from his kindness and generosity on many occasions. Graham bore his long-lasting combination of illnesses with great fortitude and courage. But his passing away so young is deeply sad and upsetting for his family and many friends. I, for one, will miss him greatly. It has been a privilege to work with Graham, an honour to count him a friend and I was particularly proud to be asked to speak at his funeral. Thanks, Val. Graham Gaffney was a man of remarkable contrasts: both a gifted musician with a big ‘on stage’ personality and an enthusiastic teacher keen to develop all his pupils’ talents to the full; hard working yet laid back; artistic and sensitive yet commercially astute; focused on work yet caring and loving in his personal and domestic life; sometimes intensely private, sometimes the life and soul of the party!

During the twenty or so years that I knew him – initially as a colleague in the country music band Aaron’s Beard and latterly in an eclectic mix of other musical projects – I came first to value Graham’s immense competence as a player, always contributing at least 110% in both rehearsal and performance. Then, gradually, a sound friendship developed and I benefited from his kindness and generosity on many occasions.

Graham bore his long-lasting combination of illnesses with great fortitude and courage. But his passing away so young is deeply sad and upsetting for his family and many friends. I, for one, will miss him greatly.

It has been a privilege to work with Graham, an honour to count him a friend and I was particularly proud to be asked to speak at his funeral. Thanks, Val.

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by KAREN http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-278 KAREN Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:06:37 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-278 Uncle g, from the moment you first walked into our house we feel inlove with you, you made my mum the happiest i had ever seen her since nan passed away. We enjoyed sharing memories and photos off her with you, just a shame she passed away a year before we found you but i know you two will finally be together :) Love and miss you always uncle g but i will always look to you in the skies coz i know that on a clear night you will be one of the brightest star'sup there x x Your neice Karen x x x Uncle g,

from the moment you first walked into our house we feel inlove with you, you made my mum the happiest i had ever seen her since nan passed away. We enjoyed sharing memories and photos off her with you, just a shame she passed away a year before we found you but i know you two will finally be together :)

Love and miss you always uncle g but i will always look to you in the skies coz i know that on a clear night you will be one of the brightest star’sup there x x

Your neice Karen x x x

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by Rae Quadling & Tony http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Rae Quadling & Tony Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:54:21 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-272 We both feel privileged to have know Graham, he was a likable and easy going man who will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you Val. Rae & Tony We both feel privileged to have know Graham, he was a likable and easy going man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Our thoughts are with you Val.

Rae & Tony

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by mandy http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-270 mandy Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:48:42 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-270 8 yrs ago a letter dropped through my door. In it was written to contact graham gaffney as he thought he could provide me with the missing puzzle piece I needed. Strange I thought. Wondering who this person was, so nervously I called him. A voice on the other end of the phone asked me a few questions , after I had confirmed what had been asked he asked me if I was sitting down. He then said " I'm your brother" I nearly fell off my chair. After years of searching we had finally found each other and when we met for the first time , my dreams had come true. Graham , although we didn't have long together as brother an sister I want u to know that you did fill the missing piece and I loved you from the moment we met Thank you for being my brother. Love you always and you will always be apert of me and in my heart forever 8 yrs ago a letter dropped through my door. In it was written to contact graham gaffney as he thought he could provide me with the missing puzzle piece I needed.
Strange I thought. Wondering who this person was, so nervously I called him.
A voice on the other end of the phone asked me a few questions , after I had confirmed what had been asked he asked me if I was sitting down. He then said ” I’m your brother”
I nearly fell off my chair. After years of searching we had finally found each other and when we met for the first time , my dreams had come true.
Graham , although we didn’t have long together as brother an sister I want u to know that you did fill the missing piece and I loved you from the moment we met
Thank you for being my brother. Love you always and you will always be apert of me and in my heart forever

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by all at the globe inn upwell http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-261 all at the globe inn upwell Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:36:30 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-261 god bless you for some happy memories god bless you for some happy memories

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by Stephanie Egan http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Stephanie Egan Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:22:23 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-260 Graham, You were the best brother that anyone could ever have and i loved you so much. I have watched you play and sing and you were so happy doing what you were so good at and loved. You have had such an eventful and lovely life and enjoyed what u do best. There was a special light in your eyes when you met val, i couldn't have asked for a better sister in law and love her so much too. I am going to miss your smiling face and beautiful eyes dear brother. I'm glad to have known you and know now that you are free from all the pain and distress you have been in. You and mum together, heaven watch out ******* god bless brother love Stephanie xxxxxxxxx Graham, You were the best brother that anyone could ever have and i loved you so much. I have watched you play and sing and you were so happy doing what you were so good at and loved. You have had such an eventful and lovely life and enjoyed what u do best. There was a special light in your eyes when you met val, i couldn’t have asked for a better sister in law and love her so much too. I am going to miss your smiling face and beautiful eyes dear brother. I’m glad to have known you and know now that you are free from all the pain and distress you have been in. You and mum together, heaven watch out *******

god bless brother
love
Stephanie xxxxxxxxx

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by Les Withers http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Les Withers Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:30:48 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-258 It's been my honour and privilege to have shared the time we had together playing and learning music, no one better to have played along-side. Thank You Gra'am for all your giving. I will remember you well. Les Withers It’s been my honour and privilege to have shared the time we had together playing and learning music, no one better to have played along-side.
Thank You Gra’am for all your giving.
I will remember you well.
Les Withers

]]> Comment on Remembering Graham by Val http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Val Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:31:35 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-257 Graham was the love of my life. He changed me in a way that I would never have thought possible and I will always be grateful for that. Although we had less than seven years together, they represent the best years of my life. He wanted us to get married but it was not to be...... In the last few days he talked very fondly of his life, mentioning family, friends and his many life experiences. He told me that although the illness was intolerable, he was the happiest he had ever been in his life with me, his parents at the bottom of the garden and his many musical friends in the village and surrounds. Graham I love you and always will. I will miss you so much...... lovingly Val Graham was the love of my life. He changed me in a way that I would never have thought possible and I will always be grateful for that. Although we had less than seven years together, they represent the best years of my life. He wanted us to get married but it was not to be……

In the last few days he talked very fondly of his life, mentioning family, friends and his many life experiences. He told me that although the illness was intolerable, he was the happiest he had ever been in his life with me, his parents at the bottom of the garden and his many musical friends in the village and surrounds.

Graham I love you and always will. I will miss you so much……

lovingly

Val

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