John Denver Family Entry.
Dreux DeMack
SIGNING OFF FROM MINNESOTA!!!!! This is my friends, heading south in 24 hours, but the computer boxes await just a few feet away. Please wait until I get back online to write me, I am disconnecting in just a few minutes, 6:45 CST. So until I am settled in Tulsa, thank you to all my new friends, and know I will be thinking of you next week on the 12th. So for now, SIGNING OFF AND PEACE TO EVERYONE...I'LL TALK TO YOU NEXT FROM TULSA. MESSAGES TO MY Minnesota address will be lost from here on in. DREUX
Dreux DeMack <dr...@iaxs.net>
Minneapolis, MN USA
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- Thursday, November 06, 1997 at 19:13:08 (CST)
This article was posted from The World Family of John Denver
Gathering Center, at http://www.austin1.com/JD/addmemo.html.
You are invited to drop by and join in on the celebration of
life, and the wonder of living.
David Gorell
a
Does anyone have song listing for the Celebration of Life album due out on
Nov 17! And who is releasing it - BMG!!!!!
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Thursday, November 06, 1997 at 22:30:03 (CST)
Jason Mott
Hello all! I just wanted to say I am glad that Denver Fans are starting to gather on the net more. I have just put together a message board and would love to see you there too!
It is <a href="http://www.jdenver.net/denverchat/index.cgi">http://www.jdenver.net/denverchat/index.cgi</a>
Also, I am hosting Free sites about John Denver. If you would like to do one, go to:
<a href="http://www.jdenver.net/">http://www.jdenver.net/</a>
Jason Mott <j...@jdenver.net>
USA
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- Friday, November 07, 1997 at 07:41:06 (CST)
Jeanne
John Denver was more than the Country Boy. We, who "knew" him are all deeply saddened by the loss of this brother, teacher and friend. He has always been a voice of passion for children, the environment, feeding the hungry, and for wildlife long before it was "politically correct". These passions are in his music. Those of us who loved his music were deeply inspired by it. My wish for all people is that they will now listen - hear and act. For as we well know, "though the singer is silent, there still is the truth of the song." Remember to look for John in "singing skies and dancing waters, laughing children, growing old; and in he heart and in the spirit and in the truth, when it is told."
Peace my friends....
Jeanne
Jeanne <JDFA...@aol.com>
Black Rock, CT USA
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- Friday, November 07, 1997 at 12:39:37 (CST)
Christine Moon
I have already been caught - I ordered this 2 weeks ago, then heard it's
the same as Love Again!! Over here we have "The Unplugged Collection"
which is definitely Love Again re-titled, with a different (more recent)
front picture. Both pictures sepia.
--
Peace,
Christine Moon
(Leicester, England)
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au> wrote in article
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> Does anyone have song listing for the Celebration of Life album due out
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> - Thursday, November 06, 1997 at 22:30:03 (CST)
Virginia Allen
The two videos you asked about are not available for purchase. I have copies from TV. I do not sell them. Is it okay to copy for others? I hope they offer all the specials for purchase sometime. Do you have a question about John's career, his albums, televsion specials, causes, etc? I have myriads of information collected for a book I have been writing, so I may be able to help you if no one else can. Try me. The information is free as my contribution to the fans and admirers of John Denver.
Virginia Allen <virg...@samallen.com>
Moab, UT USA
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- Saturday, November 08, 1997 at 10:13:54 (CST)
Cindy Lee Williams
I have a commercial-free copy of the Bryant Gumble interview with
Annie. If anyone wants a copy, I'll trade for copies of the
Memorial Service, the Jane Pauly interview, CD's of John's music,
(I really want Windsong, I Want To Live, Back Home Again, etc.),
ANYTHING!!! E-mail me! Peace to All- Cindy
Cindy Lee Williams <dev...@usit.net>
Ardmore, TN USA
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 11:47:50 (CST)
Ricki Stouffer
The loss is painful in so many ways. But what I feel so
profoundly sad about is that no more of JD's magical and spiritual
music will be written. I am glad, however, that he seems to have
enjoyed a resurgence of his popularity in the last couple of years.
We who cared about the gift he had didn't ever stop cherishing it,
but JD cared so much and semed to suffer because he perceived that
his newest music was not appreciated.
I have felt so melancholy since I heard of his death. I can't
seem to shake that feeling that something is very wrong in our
world.
I'd so much like to have JD back.
Ricki Stouffer <ri...@erols.com>
Vienna, Va USA
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 13:25:20 (CST)
roy plummer
i still break out crying when I hear looking for space..
if anyone reading this should die before me...please tell
john I miss him
roy plummer <rp...@erols.com>
baltimore, md USA
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 13:59:13 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Let us begin. People get ready. And so it goes, I want to tell you the
story of a great human being. A person who died only a couple of weeks ago
in a tragic plane crash in Monterey Bay in California. He died doing
something he loved - flying - flying on the wings of a dream. He was loved
by a beautiful crowd of people from all around the world for his songs
which inspired them in their everyday lives. He had the love of the common
people. He was born to relay his message of hope to this little speck of
rock in a dark universe - we say farewell Andromeda and Orpheus for you. He
also loved the environment, and he spread his word through a number of
organisations which he supported or started. He was one of the chosen ones
to spread the message to one world - a world game.
This man had been playing golf for most of the afternoon with some
friends. They wanted him to keep on playing, but he wanted to go and fly
his new plane, which he was going to solo for about the first time since
he took possession of it. He had been taking lessons, but now he had the
chance to fly solo. ?How can I leave you again. I?m not leaving on a jet
plane this time guys, I?m sorry, I?m going to fly away on a kit plane -
oh, and this time don?t follow me,? he said as he left the golf course.
?Don?t worry, John,? they said, ?we are friends with you.?
He practiced a number of touch and go landings, before going for a
flight away from the airport. He really wanted to head a little further
north. Tragically, something went wrong, and the plane appeared to lose
power, and it coughed and spluttered, and hit the ripplin? waters in
Monterey Bay - breaking into thousands of pieces, and killing the pilot
instantly. He left this world as we know it with sunshine on his
shoulders. The body was so badly disfigured, that a positive
identification was not possible, and we had to wait hours, many of us
listening to our late night radios and TV?s for news one way or the
other. Eventually the news came, and it was our beloved friend - later
identified by his fingerprints. We could not believe it. He was gone
forever, but his spirit will remain. He had gone over singing skies and
dancing waters. This time he was the one truly flying for me - he was
flying for everyone.
He left us his autograph - his songs and his music, because John, the
music is you. He left us with such a sweet, sweet life behind him, such
a sweet surrender. He had always been travelling on the road, even as a
child, but he was finally back home again - sail away home - to some
place cool an? green an? shady. Everyone said, I guess he?d rather be in
Colorado now, so that?s where his ashes will be spread for you in the
grand way dancing with the mountains along the country roads to the
higher ground - ah, Rocky Mountain high- soaring with the eagle and the
hawk. Sail away home. He has a wild heart looking for home and has gone
to the wild country.
How can anyone eclipse a life such as his. Hold on tightly to what you
have. You are the boy from the country. Till you opened my eyes to what
you were about, I was going around and around looking for space.
It amazes me. You and we now have gone in two different directions, but
your music and love will live on in our hearts - heart to heart. Today,
today is the first day of the rest of my life.
It?s up to you and me to continue the legacy that John started with the
messages within his songs and his environmental concerns.
If ever you lie down in bed - don?t close you eyes tonight on that
dreamland express, come and let me look in your eyes, think of the wings
that fly us home, and the wings that flew John home. Think of what?s on
your mind and what one man can do and that life is so good. Sing out - I
want to live!
There was never a doubt that it?s about time you can be recognised for
all the wonderful things you have done. There is no one like you now.
The thought of you remains in our lives everyday - at least the people
who thought that much of you. It?s in every one of us. All my memories
of you I will treasure till the day I join you. Your dreams will now be
our dreams for a better planet. Please, John, let your songs take me to
tomorrow. Is it love you were offering to us? Because you gave us all
this joy, and your love is everywhere. You truly were an American child,
and we are all now islands spreading your good words - it?s in every one
of us. Thank God I?m a country boy too, as I love the wide open spaces
of the country, not the confines of a concrete jungle. I have
experienced both. I?d rather be a cowboy, also. It really is a cowboy?s
delight.
John, we are now only along for the ride. We are prisoners back here on
planet earth. There will be many cold nights in Canada before we can
join you.
You say that the battle is over, but I wish I knew how it would feel to
be free. Where are the rhymes and reasons why you were taken from us in
such a tragic way. I hope you now enjoy being with your druthers dancing
across the mountains on the moon. And talk of poems, and prayers and
promises, and things that we believe in....... John - we believe in you!
Relatively speaking, there?s somethin? about you, so thanks to you John
Denver, you will always be in my heart - goodbye again for the gift you
are! Let this be a voice that can be heard forever. I remember you. We
won?t let it be. It?s a possibility you are Mother Narure?s Son. You
have left behind a trail of tears.
David Gorell
Canberra
Australia
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 15:35:03 (CST)
Jan Pyle
Hello Friends, Earlier in the week someone requested we request
A&E to present a 2 hours John Denver Biography. This is very simple
to do. I know we would all enjoy hearing and seeing his life story
told. So PLEASE contact A&E at http://www.aetv.com/cgi-bin/aetv-user.cgi?a=008
Thanks
Jan Pyle <kcs...@swbell.net>
Independence, Mo USA
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 16:16:50 (CST)
LeeseSD
Definitely, we need to keep contacting A@E to let them know how much this
means. I will tell you, I contacted them directly after the accident and they
told me that they have 200+ biographies in the works right now.
Maybe if we are persistent, they will make John 201!
Susan Markov
It's hard for me to know what to say. My heart is saddened by the death of John Denver and my condolences go out to his family and friends. His music has been a part of my life for over 20 years, and I am thankful that John shared his gift with us. He will be missed, but his memory will live on.
Respectfully,
Susan M.
Susan Markov <su...@computerlink.com>
Prescott, Az. USA
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 16:22:52 (CST)
David Gorell
a
To those who supplied the information on the Celebration of Life album -
thank you. For the time being I will take it off my list of JD albums to
buy, as I have the Love Again CD. For the Aussie fans, the Love Again CD is
selling in Sanity stores for half price. Also look out for All Aboard in
stores now as well. The Country Roads Collection is also in stores here -
if they haven?t got it - get them to order it. Available in most stores.
Selling for $85. This is a very good compilation album, the artwork is
great, and the sound quality is exceptional - only drawback is that it is
yet another compilation album!
My favourite album at present is Windsong. I just can?t put it up. They are
such beautiful songs. It is as if John is in the room with me each time
they are played - with his voice so crystal clear and strong. Also - I had
never really listened to The Wings That Fly Us Home and liked the song -
but it is now a beautiful, beautiful song. How many of John?s songs have
now taken on new meanings!!! peace DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 17:35:03 (CST)
Dyannah123
very nice,David
Peggy Brashier - In Loving Memory Of John Denver WebRing
I cannot fathom a world without John in it.
He was the epitomy of understanding.
And he bore a passion for life, love,
and a better Earth.
He truly was very gifted,
and an exceptional,
and extroadinary, human being.
John Denver is,
and always will be....
A Ray Of Sunshine,
That Shines Brighter,
Than The Northern Star.
Giving Love,
Knowledge,
Peace,
And Kindness,
Wherever The Wind,
Takes His Beautiful,
Magical Essence.
His mother was Earth,
His brothers were rain,
His sisters were the flowers,
They knew his name,
He bore the pain.
John,
Truly A Gift,
That Can Never
Be Taken Away"
- Peggy Brashier, Author
Peggy Brashier - "In Loving Memory Of John Denver WebRing" <pe...@fayette.net>
Fayette County, AL USA
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 23:53:02 (CST)
David Gorell
a
First of all, please excuse my overexuberance with these messages. I am
using Rory?s E-mail facility to add my messages, as I don?t have easy
access to the net, and they changed my E-mail address, which meant I
haven?t been keeping up with all the messages for the past couple of weeks,
although I have seen some. It has been a very difficult time for all of us.
But we have all stuck together. We truly are a beautiful big world family
for John now. It has been really beautiful to see all the wonderful
tributes on the many JD pages - I just wish I had the opportunity to get on
and browse properly. I was really disgusted with one of our local TV shows
which promotes music. This show is called Hey, Hey It?s Saturday, and they
have a segment called Molly?s Melodrama - which looks closely at the music
scene. There has not been one mention by either the host of the show nor
Molly about the passing of John Denver. If it was any other artist, they
would have given them such a rave review. I know Molly (Ian Meldrum) never
really liked JD, but in death, this is no reason to still shun him aside -
peace DG!
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 19:50:02 (CST)
chad
JOhn Denver was a beautiful human being. He had the soul of a poet. That was evident in the music that he wrote
His music speaks volumes about what is good and decent in the human condition. Listening fills you with a glow
of warmth and hope. God bless you John Denver. Thanks for your life. We all have been truly blessed for having known and heard you.
chad <ch...@freewheeling.com>
cincinnati, oh USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 09:13:36 (CST)
marisa
John Denver was unquestionably a truly remarkable human being. His music stirs the soul and heals pain. He was unique. There will never be another that can sing like he could sing. His music made you feel good. Thank you John for living. The world was a better place because you were in it. May God bless you. Thank you for the memories and the music.
marisa <mar...@royal.net>
oh USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 11:01:06 (CST)
Leslie Newman
A Portland, Oregon memorial service will take place on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 P.M. at th West Hills Unitarian Fellowship, 8470 S.W. Oleson Rd. Windstar and The Hunger Project will be represented. A friend of John's, Morris Walker, will perform the "Never Ending Song", a tribute to John which has been donated to Windstar. The media has been completely uncooperative in allowing mention of this event on the air.....we had one small blurb in the newspaper. One of the members of our group has been told by a radio station DJ that John is on the local blacklist because of his environmental stand....because the big money lumber interests in this town have a lock on the media......so I am told.....so please help get the word out.
Leslie Newman <leslie...@mindspring.com>
Portland, OR USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 11:22:23 (CST)
Rory K. Young
Hi, Everyone!<br>
Sorry I've been away! My home PC died, this weekend, its VGA card is dead... dead... I'm only able to access it from here, at work! AIGHHHHH!<br>
Rory,
Rory K. Young <rky...@austin1.com>
Sachse, TX USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 12:12:04 (CST)
Cindy Lee Williams
ATTENTION: Christy Scheese!!! I have tried 3 times to answer your e-mail
re: the Gumble interview and I can't get thru. I'll be more than happy
to trade with you if I can get an e-mail thru or contact you in
another way. E-mail again with a phone # or another e-mail
address. Thanks! Peace to Thee- Cindy
Cindy Lee Williams <dev...@usit.net>
Ardmore, TN USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 10:37:37 (CST)
Carla Hirzel
I've grown up listening to John Denver's music. His was the first I can remember listening to. Now, as an adult, I perform his songs at weddings. His music will always be important to me.
I still can't believe that he is gone. He's one performer that I would have liked my young sons to see in concert. It saddens me that they will never have that opportunity.
I will truely miss John Denver; he will live forever through his music in my home.
Carla Hirzel <cmhi...@wcnet.org>
Pemberville, OH USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 16:41:28 (CST)
Maria
If you are still looking for "The Christmas Gift" I know the Walmart by me still
had 4 or 5 copies yesterday (11/9/97). I can pick up a copy and mail it for you.
The tapes were 10.00. I think the postage will be 3.00. I have already done this
for someone else and wouldn't mind doind it for others. Let me know.
Peace
Maria
Maria <mar...@cyberg8t.com>
USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 08:54:28 (CST)
Jason Mott
Dear friends, this came to me in an email. I thought I should pass it along here (I noticed someone asking about it).
--Jason.....JJ
<b>I am writing to you to urge you to contact <font color=red>Joel Hefley</font>, a Republican
representative from Colorado. You see, congress has proposed naming a scenic
overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park after John, in recognition of his
environmental achievements and also to note his love for this great state.
Mr. Hefley, however, is opposed to this action because of John's past
problems with alcohol. I am contacting as many people as possible to flood
his office with mail urging him to change his mind. I would appreciate any
help that you can offer in this matter. Currently, Mr. Hefley does not have
e-mail, nor do any other Congresspeople from Colorado. His snail mail
address is:
<font color=red>The Honorable Joel Hefley
2230 Rayburn
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4422.</font>
Please write him in an effort to rectify this injustice. I would also
appreciate your help in getting this information to as many Denver fans as
you can.
Thanks for all of your help.
Very Truly Yours,
Brad Fike
Colorado Springs, CO</b>
Jason Mott <j...@jdenver.net>
Rochester, NY USA
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- Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 07:58:46 (CST)
Jan Pyle
URGENT! URGENT! Please get your letter written and sent to Joel Hefley.
Don't let this man ruin John's good name over a couple of traffic violations.
Get those letter in the mail today. This guy won't know what hit him
when we get through with him.
Jan Pyle <kcs...@swbell.net>
Independence, Mo USA
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- Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 12:04:33 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Hi everyone. I have a query to ask - please respond via here and not my
E-mail address. I have the chance to buy The John Denver Radio Show LP -
second hand. I am sitting on the fence - do I or don?t I - any advice! -
peace DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 15:25:02 (CST)
Dreux DeMack
DREUX HAS LANDED IN TULSA! Greetings to all my new friends in the JD family. I have successfully been transplanted from Minnesota to Tulsa with a safe move. I know many of you have been waiting to hear from me and I really wanted to get hooked up fast. I made it! My new address is
dr...@webzone.net
Very similar to my previous email address. I have not had a chance to look at all the new postings since I disconnected last Thursday in Minneapolis. I also see that the bumper sticker is alive and well. I also love the idea of renaming an overlook or road in Rocky Mountain National Park. That is one of my favorite hangouts and was there in June for a week's of backpacking. It is heaven, as is most of Colorado.
Anyway, I look forward to all of my new friends/family...Lil, Virginia, Debbie, Carol, Tom, Henry and everyone else. I will be checking back just as often and on here often. I will write all of you as soon as I can, still busy settling in here. Peace to you all and it's great to be Back Home Again! DREUX
Dreux DeMack <dr...@webzone.net>
Tulsa, OK USA
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- Monday, November 10, 1997 at 18:50:44 (CST)
BJ
ATTENTION !!! CINCINNATI AND TRI-STATE AREA:
John's Memorial Service is being held @ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12th at Nisbet Park (Amphitheater) in LOVELAND, OHIO.
Take Loveland/Indian Hill exit off 275, go 3 miles into Loveland, turn right on West Loveland and left on Railroad Street across from Tequila Jack's.
Spread the word folks !! Looking forward to a wonderful begin-to-heal service, a time of sharing your thoughts and memories of John.
LOVE IS EVERYWHERE !!
BJ <BJ...@CDC.GOV>
USA
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- Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 07:21:55 (CST)
Regulagal2
get it It is wonderful. cindy
Linda Gray
Hi JD friends. I am unable to attend a memorial service today, so tonight I plan to take a candle and my walkman outside in my yard where I planted an Aspen tree in John's memory.
Right now I'm listening to my "Rocky Mountain High" cd....my first ever JD album. What memories it brings back. I can't believe that I didn't wear that old album out!! I'll always miss John.
You are all in my prayers today. Linda
Linda Gray <LGra...@aol.com>
Johnstown, PA USA
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- Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 13:49:50 (CST)
Judy Nelson
I am a volunteer radio host on a public radio station. This morning from 9-10 I dedicated a one hour show to JD and his music. It was wonderful!! So many people called to say they were appreciative. I felt John's presence, just as if he might be sitting by me, watching the blinking phone lights and saying "Far Out" just like I heard him say so many times (way back when). Today has been a joyous celebration of all he was to me in all the years that I have loved him, copuled with sadness because I must soon accept that he is gone. Best wishes for your services and personal healing. Thank you for this place to share our grief. Judy Nelson jne...@paulbunyan.net
Judy Nelson <jne...@paulbunyan.net>
Grand Rapids, MN USA
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- Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 16:40:38 (CST)
Roy Plummer
Please....it's time to move on from the picture of Carol Blevins.
Post something more upbeat other than the memory of the funeral.
Roy Plummer <rp...@erols.com>
Balto., MD USA
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- Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 17:25:31 (CST)
Dreux DeMack
THOUGH THE SINGER IS SILENT...GREETINGS MY FRIENDS, DREUX HERE...The one month mark approaches, just minutes away, and here in Tulsa, I am unaware of any JD services, so just coming home from work, I thought I would post a prayer to all my friends going out tonight to mark the one month since John's leaving us. My thoughts have been with John all day, though my first day on the new/old job was great. As you may know, I have returned to Tulsa and my old TV station to Produce and shoot and write for a new show Channel 2 is starting here. As you also know, John spent some time in Oklahoma, so I feel his spirit here tonight. Ironically, I started the day in snow here in Tulsa, so Suzy Q, up in Minneapolis, no, I don't miss the Minnesota weather. But I do miss writing here. My computer went weird as it would not accept the new web server program. They fixed it today and I am back on.
So as the time approaches, just know that I am thinking of you all. John continues to hold each one of us in his magical world and it is our hope never to let it pass on. And to the Colorado legislator who is balking at naming an area of RMNP after john because of his two traffic offenses, ask yourself...HOW CAN YOU LEGISLATE WITH A GOVERNMENT THAT COMMITS MORE ILLEGAL POLITICAL OR MORAL OFFENSES THAN MOST UPSTANDING CITIZENS? Your refusal only shuts down the spirit of a state that prides itself on the image of John Denver. How dare you not honor a man who put your home turf on the map. What do you expect from a legislator who accepts PACs and operates an excessive budget?
OK, enough venting. I would enjoy hearing from any of you now that I am BACK HOME AGAIN! I missed all of you and hope your tributes tonight are uplifting and genuine of John. I know his spirit will continue always and forever. PEACE TO ALL MY FRIENDS, DREUX.
Dreux DeMack <dr...@webzone.net>
Tulsa, OK USA
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- Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 18:26:32 (CST)
Debbie Rose
TONIGHT
Your heart to mine,
My heart to yours....
Peace, Debbie
Debbie Rose <b...@interworldnet.net>
Lake Havasu City, AZ USA
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- Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 18:50:55 (CST)
TTTMCL
I don't mean to be negative but her story of their marriage doesn't exactly
"jive" with John's. I think the love of his life was Annie.
Cheryl
Hello All,
I went to a small gathering in Pa. last night at spohn's house
in Pittsburgh.
It was very nice and believe it or not it was my first chance to get together with people who share my love of John and his music.
I brought my 8 yr old and 10 yr old and they also enjoyed it very much.
I still miss John very much (and I never even met him) but this was very helpful to me.
When I came home last night I checked into the Denver room to see if anyone was there and a few were still hanging on.It was so nice to talk with them.
MC shared a great story of the first time he met John.
What a nice way to end that day.
I want to thank all of you for being here for me.
I wish I could thank John for bringing us all together.
I will thank him and maybe he will hear.
I thank Rory for his kindness and Dreux too.
One of the things that losing John has taught me is to
say what you feel now and reach out while you can,
regrets are painful... Love and peace to you all,Cheryl
Cheryl <arizon...@msn.com>
Latrobe, Pa USA
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 13:20:24 (CST)
Leslie Newman
I just want to thank Rory.....without you so many of us would not have connected....would not have had a service to go to.....would not have felt support through this difficult time. You and Emily and others have made it possible for us to truly be a world family. I and others who found me through your page put on a special service for John in Portland....we finally got media attention and had the sanctuary filled ....close to 200 people came and shared an emotionally powerful evening. Thank you so much for making it possilble. Love and peace, Leslie
Leslie Newman <leslie...@mindspring.com>
Portland, OR USA
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 15:13:58 (CST)
David H. Tolleris
HOW JOHN DENVER SAVED MY LIFE...
It must have been back in 79 I think. I was in the Navy, over in Scotland at the submarine base we had there. You see I enter the Navy in 1977 mostly to see some of the world----I kind of figured that having a perspective other than wealthly jewish suburbs of Philly might be a nice thing to have----and mostly to see this girl I was obessed with. She was English and the only way to get to the U.K. was thru the US Navy.
Well....Its not that surprising but as soon as I got there she dumped me. The Navy lost my personnel records, screwed up my pay and I was doing a job I wasnt trained to do. Jesus, what a fiasco it was...
I was quite depressed and overwhelmed. Perhaps if I had someone to talk to I might of dealt with things better. But I was suicidal. I know it was a warm summer evening in the local town and I was thinking how easy it would be to kill myself. I had simply lost all sense of perspective. I got up from this park bench I was on and started slowly walking to the curb...I think my plan was to simply walk out into traffic.
Suddenly, this big black english cab pulls up next to the curb. The driver switched off his neon green sign which meant he was off duty for a while and switched on his radio. The cab was what 5 feet in front of me? I stopped walking for a minute and watched him...why I dont know. So the driver puts on his radio and they're playing, "Sunshine On My Shoulders". So I stop to listen. I am listening to this guy signing about something as simple as sunshine. So now I am crying like a baby. I sit back down on my bench again and let it all out. I mean folks its' niagara falls time !
So after I am done I compose myself and walk up to the cab driver. he says, "Hey, you allright? I saw ya back there...you need a lift or something ?"
"No" I said, "I 'm allright. What song was that on the radio just now?"
"Oh he's that Denver guy. He's one of you yanks who doesn't have his head up his arse. He's not bad and his voice is teriffic."
So that's how I stayed alive in 1979. I proceeded to buy lots of his cassettes.
Many years later I still listened but not as much. My politics became conversavtive. Now I have this huge house in Virginia overlooking a protected forest with a beautiful wife and the most remarkable baby boy ! Whats funny now is that my 8 month old little boy loves my JD CD collection. At night I always and I mean ALWAYS put him to sleep with a JD song.
Thanks JD. I owe you...so I think I will continue the changes. I will let my hair grow long again...I will join more enviornmental groups like the wildlife conser society, the sierra club among others. And I have left my conservative views for ever. Funny how kids do that.....
No sir, not bad at all. Please take care of him lord..............
Your friend to all.
DH Tolleris
David H. Tolleris <forec...@msn.com>
Chesterfield, VA USA
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 15:08:10 (CST)
David Gorell
a
To those who have offered to send copies of magazine articles to me -
thanks a heap in advance. I have some this end which I will forward your
way when I receive a snail-mail address from you. I have some articles from
this end which may interest some of you, and I am trying to key them in at
present - give me a week or so, and I?ll have some more ready. For those
who wanted the Cassy interview and haven?t found it, it is now posted on
this page and is saved at: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 16:01:05 (CST)
Thanks also for those who posted messages about your gatherings. Some have
been interestting, especially the family who heard John singing along to
Rocky Mountain High. I couldn?t wait to get home and see if it happened to
me as well, but it didn?t, although I was listening to the original
recording of the song of Windsong on the way home yesterday on my walkman,
and it sounded so clear, and some of the instruments sounded extra loud,
deep and sort of weird! - peace! DG
Don't Close Your Eyes Tonight
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 17:00:03 (CST)
Sandy Willmore
I had to write and say thank you to those who planned the Loveland, Ohio memorium. It was beautiful. What cold? :-) It meant a great deal to be around others who cared deeply for John. I saw the shooting star go over. It was truth. I am planning a summer celebration of John's Life set for June 27-28 of 1998. It will be an overnight camp out here in Columbus, Oh and will include hikes, bonfire, songs and more. Let us not forget what John worked for. All are invited and you'll hear more from me as I plan. Peace, Sandy
Sandy Willmore <7474...@compuserve.com>
Westerville, Oh USA
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 18:51:27 (CST)
Dreux DeMack
GREETINGS FRIENDS, DREUX HERE FROM TULSA! Well after reading the kind thoughts by everyone on the observation day after John's passing, I feel I have seen his spirit touch all of you with a true sincere grace. Those of you who were moved enough to attend a memorial together are the greatest people in the world. It is the likes of you who took this magical man in his truest meaning, to love our world with peace and understanding and it gives me such hope that we all are part of a new family who will keep John's place in our hearts protected. Keep that peace in your heart forever. Life is precious and those who have been touched by John Denver know what true life is all about. I love you all so much and know that we all will stay in touch. We NEED to! Long live John and those who believe in him. Peace my friends...DREUX
Dreux DeMack <dr...@webzone.net>
Tulsa, OK USA
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 21:16:41 (CST)
Bobbi
Hi all!
I want to send a big thank you to Sue in Allentown for all her work in getting our gathering together. We had a beautiful night. It was cold, but , as someone else said, the warmth of the people there made up for it.
At our gathering in Allentown, we were at Muhlenberg Park near a lake. The geese nearby added their voices to our singing. I thought it so fitting. There was a huge ring around the moon, that had streams of clouds coming out around it that reminded me of the sun.
We sang songs together, and many shared stories of how John and his music affected our lives.
There were people there from all age groups, and walks of life.
This was such a healing for me. I felt as though he was there with each of our groups all across the country. I know that now he knows for sure the impact his music had on so many lives, and how much he was loved.
It was great to put the faces to the names I see here so often! Nice to meet you all!
Peace & love, Bobbi
Bobbi <BPSUN...@aol.com>
Shillington, Pa USA
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- Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 21:08:54 (CST)
Cathie Marx
Hi Everyone!! Last night was our memorial and it went great!!
People were really appreciative of us having one ad they loved
hearing the music and seeing the Denver Video. They said this
brought the closure they were lacking. Channel 3 news showed up
and did a short segment on the news last night. IT was nice.
We made sure they knew the positive actions John took and how
the negitive press was unappriciated on all ends. We can came
together to honor his memory and we made some new friends.
Again I have to say THanks to John because he helps me to feel
confident like I count.
Cathie Marx <dtm...@siu.edu>
Carbondale, Il USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 10:05:30 (CST)
Cindy Lee Williams
Dearest Friends, Let me say first, Rory, I wish you all were in
Southern Tennessee. My husband is the mgr. of a huge music store
and I know I could get him to loan sound equipment for the service.
I am truly sorry for what has happened to your family and I hope
you will be able to recover what was taken. My prayers are with
you and yours. This posting is primarily to let everyone who requested
a copy of the Gumble interview know that I am working on getting
all the copies made and mailed out. However it will take a little
time so be patient! When you have a 3 yr. old biting at your ankles
24-7, you don't always get things done when you want them done.
Also, thanks to everyone for accepting my offer and being so
generous. Does anyone know if John's book will be republished?
I really want a copy. Love and Peace to All- Cindy
Cindy Lee Williams <dev...@usit.net>
Ardmore, TN USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 08:50:43 (CST)
BaxTerr
>One of the things that losing John has taught me is to
>say what you feel now and reach out while you can,
>regrets are painful... Love and peace to you all,Cheryl
Cheryl, <<hugs>> and thanks to you for saying that! This has been a hard
lesson learned.
"...things I'd do differently, if I could do them again."
Peace and love to you too.
Terri
Rory K. Young
Okay, everyone...<br>
I'm just checking some of my E-Mails (I've got 714 unread) and am desperately trying to read and reply, but it's very difficult, of late. Please understand that I will get to you, if not soon...<br>
<br>
What is this?!?! Make the Rory cry? Oh, man, your letters are wonderful! Every one I read, about how a service went, or how it touched someone makes me cry... as I told someone in a letter, earlier tonight, I haven't cried until lately. When John passed away, there was nothing in me... it was impossible for me to cry. I had felt that I had lost every part of him. When I heard the news, I curled into a ball on our bed, and almost threw up. I knew instantly that it was true. I had this terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach.<br>
However, I'm much better, now. Being with each of you has been like therapy. You people are truly wonderful.
<br><br>
PS Don't send me videos because I don't have anything to watch them on! HEE HEE! See! I can joke about it! <Grin>
<br>
Rory K. Young <rky...@austin1.com>
Sachse, TX USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 02:49:26 (CST)
Rory K. Young
Hello, everyone!<br>
Well, a <i>VERY</i> sincere thank you, to everyone who's done
the 'behind the scenes' work on these absolutely WONDERFUL sevices! Tears run down my face everytime I read the excellent posts. It's been very, very busy here at Austin Central, as we're gearing up for our Dallas Service ( in Plano ), and it hasn't been without it's own ups and downs. And, YEP, it's going to be a cold one, here, too! I think I'll tell folks that it's God's way of bringing Aspen to us... or it's temperature, at least! <Grin>.<br><br>
Here at home, Connie and I have had some major personal troubles... some that I've tried to keep from mentioning, but it has
severely touched into my personal life, and that's why I haven't been able to reply to any of my E-Mails. I still have them; I just have not gotten to them. Read on, and you'll understand why.
<br><br>
My wife's brother is a drug addict. Last Saturday, he stole our truck, and we just now got back from Dallas, recovering it. He's broke into our home, three times, since Monday ( when he knows we're at work, or while we're sleeping ) , and has stolen everything but this PC (which isn't worth stealing) and the console TV, which is too heavy to pick up. Our two other TVs, our VCRs, stereo, Nintendo, CamCorder, all of the money that was in the house (even from Austin's piggy bank), possibly jewelry, and even food was stolen. He also stole a booklet of our personal checks, and took them to our bank, and brought our account so low that checks bounced. What's terrible is the fact that he also stole the sound system we had been loaned for Saturday 's Memorial Service. I tell you, I think someone's testing us, up there...<br>
Well, tonight, we recovered the truck. Tomorrow begins the long process of working with the law enforcement agencies in trying to get back the sound system in time for Saturday. I'm panicking, here....<br>
Anyway, this whole event has taxed my nerves, but it hasn't destroyed my well-being in the least. I'm still alive, and have my family! So what if we don't have any money, or anything in the house! (Although we'll get the goods back, in time,) it's my wife and children that I care for most in our home.<br>
This morning, I did an interview for a radio station, up in Michigan. They reported that last night was a smashing success, and that there's another service planned for Ann Arbor. Good luck, guys! The press here hasn't been to good to us; we've had to practically ram it down their throats to help us. Only one radio station, KEOM, has been absolutely wonderful to us. Everyone else does the standard "John Denver Bypass". I guess a singer's never welcomed in his own hometown. Here we have thousands of people across the United States participating in Unison, and no news service cares about the whole... sounds about par for the course.<br>
Well, I'd better sign off. It has been a long day. Sleep well,<br>Rory<br>
Rory K. Young <rky...@austin1.com>
Sachse, TX USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 01:53:37 (CST)
Elsa
WINDSONG - PNW Memorial Gathering. Hi All! Well, I'm hitting the road today for Mount Rainier. If you have any questions about the gathering or need directions, please ask La Dawn ref...@onlinemac.com I hope some of you can make it, even if only in spirit. Peace my friends! Love,
Elsa <ms...@pacifier.com>
Astoria, OR USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 11:38:26 (CST)
Paula
I am looking for anyone who took photos - either from the audience or backstage - at John's July 30th concert at Wolftrap. I was at the concert, but did not bring a camera, because I had been told, by someone who called Wolftrap for me, that my camera would be confiscated. Yet I saw flashs during the performance. Someone did try to send me pictures via e-mail, but they have a PC and I have a MAC and I can't seem to open the file. PLEASE they would mean alot to me. THANKS!
Paula <AK...@aol.com>
Newark, De USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 18:33:29 (CST)
C.G.
Dear Rory,
As a wise friend once sang, "the blacker the night, the brighter
the stars." Surely there is no where to go but UP! Keep the
faith; He numbers the hairs on our heads and will never desert us.
Peace.
C.G. <cgrif...@sprynet.com>
Honolulu, HI USA
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- Friday, November 14, 1997 at 19:45:57 (CST)
No 8 of 9
>I don't mean to be negative but her story of their marriage doesn't exactly
> "jive" with John's. I think the love of his life was Annie.
My thoughts exactly. I couldn't help but think about how his autobiography
told a different story. As hard as it is though, I have found forgiveness in
his death. She certainly is going through tremendous pain.
Cindy
MBlimes
>Well, a <I>VERY</I> sincere thank you, to everyone who's done
Rory, it is we who need to thank you for pulling us all together and giving us
focus. Our very sincere thanks go out to you, as well as good thoughts and
energy being sent your way. You sound pretty centered about the whole theft
thing and your priorities are in order, but that really doesn't make it any
easier to deal with, especially when you also have to be concerned for your
family member that is in such dire straits as to do things like this to his
family. That can't be easy. But know that your extended family , us, is with
you just as surely as we have all been with each other during this trying
time. Don't you wonder sometimes what the result of all this testing will
be???
Take care
Thinking good thoughts and sending them your way,
Marilyn
Betsey
Rory, I keep wondering why bad things happen to really good people like
you and Connie. It sounds like you're handling it much better than I
would. I wish there was something we could do to help. HANG IN THERE!
Betsey
Vickibet
David,
I treasure my copy!
Vicki
delMarco
Mary wrote:
>
> Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if John ever answered fan mail personally?
> Mary <mpa...@laf.cioe.com>
> Lafayette, IN USA
> ------------------------------------------------------
> - Friday, November 14, 1997 at 16:59:37 (CST)
>
> This article was posted from The World Family of John Denver
> Gathering Center, at http://www.austin1.com/JD/addmemo.html.
>
> You are invited to drop by and join in on the celebration of
> life, and the wonder of living.
I received a personal reply from J.D. in 1982 thanking me for a gift I
sent him. (It was a poem I wrote & cross-stitched about Windstar)
Dreux DeMack
GREETINGS FROM TULSA, DREUX HERE! Well, there is no letting up for us on continuing the spirit of John. I continue to see an outpouring of emotion from all of us who miss him dearly. I finally got to see "Walking Thunder" last night and John looked so at home in the mountains. He was as genuine as he was in all of his other movies. Graceful in the wilderness as always and with that look of human caring, that was the John Denver we continue to love.
I also am heartbroken by what has happened to Rory. There is no reason to think we should let Rory go this alone. We all should be able to reach out and help him. I was emailed by someone I will leave nameless for now who has a great idea to help Rory out. But I'll leave it to this person to post his suggestion.
Today, I thumped through some of my photos from Colorado. As many of you know, I am a photographer and have made many, many forays into the backlands of the Colorado mountains. The images that sat before me are precious...Aspens that sawyed in the wind near Aspen of all places in the Fall of 1993. The colors were awesome. Others included beautiful scenes in Rocky Mountain National Park, where we hope to have an area named after John. And the hills near Steamboat, Snowmass and Durango. True Colorado scenes that John made famous throughout the world. Images that will take me down Country Roads forever with the songs of JD at hand.
For my new job here in Tulsa, I have my own office, a new one for me and Friday I brought my portable stereo in (I hate the word boombox!) and had JD cranked up for everyone to hear. Several people stopped and said, "Hey, that's John Denver!" I said "Yes it is and you better get used to it! I hope to spread his music to those who knew little of him. If we can all do that, his message will spread and we can make a difference. We all can. "It's about time!"
Peace to you all, DREUX.
Dreux DeMack <dr...@webzone.net>
Tulsa, OK USA
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- Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 17:45:03 (CST)
SKI MOUR
i agree with both of you. any man that can talk so fondly of his ex.(annie) and
still perform "annie's song" so emotionaly, is still in love with her.
what song did cassy get? "get your tongue out of my mouth, 'cause i'm kissing
you goodby" that was the ONLY time i ever heard him even vaguely mention her.
i had read that at on of the memorial services, people were hugging annie and
talking to her. nobody paid a bit of attention to cassy.
Peggy Brashier - In Loving Memory Of John Denver WebRing
Hi Everyone!
I am going to pass on,
an e-mail I just recently recieved.
I was wondering how long it was going to take!
You will understand when you read it!
Goodnight to all,
and HAVE A SAFE and HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
*****
Subject: IMPORTANT MESSAGE
REGARDING PICTURES ON YOUR SITE
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 14:58:05 -0800
From: Dick Gaskill <di...@ag3d.com>
CC: Dick Gaskill <di...@ag3d.com>
Dear Peggy,
I just finished reading your wonderful site. It's very well done
and the pictures are great, but there's something I have to tell
you before the studio sees some of them. Believe it or not,
they can make you take them off the net or sue you or both.
Please understand that I'm not trying to be negative. I met
John, got to talk to him, have several friends who knew John,
and we support all the JD web sites as much as anyone
(probably more, as you'll read below). I do not want to see any
of them closed down because of legalities.
Before I go any further, let me tell you who I am and about
the permanent (granite and bronze) memorial (monument) to
John that we're building at the crash site.
My name is Dick Gaskill. I live in San Jose, CA. I and Connie
Poquette (who also knew John) have organized a 15-member
committee composed of JD's friends and fans. We have met
with both the Mayor and the President of the Chamber of
Commerce of the city of Pacific Grove. Not only did they
approve the memorial, they are actively helping us to make it
happen. We will be making a formal presentation to the City
Council in early December and reqesting permission to build
the monument. Note that the word monument may not be the
best word to use, as it sounds like a big statue or something
else grandiose. The memorial we envision includes a granite
boulder from the Windstar property in Colorado, perhaps 4 or
5 feet in diameter, with from one to four bronze plaques set
into the stone. There may be other features, such as concrete
bench surrounding the rock, places to leave flowers, etc. The
rock will be set in concrete in an area near the beach on Pinos
Point, Pacific Grove, CA, where John's plane went down. We
hope to unveil the memorial either next summer or (at the
latest) on Oct. 12, 1998.
Some of the people we are working with are: Sandy Koffman,
Mayor, City of Pacific Grove, CA Mo Ammar, President,
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Dr. Hal Bidlack,
Internet Coordinator, Windstar Land Concervancy Mike
Thau, Executive Director, Plant-It 2000 Emily Parris,
President of the RMH Fan Club
They ALL :-))) support the memorial and are willing to help. I
can forward copies of the email letters to and from them if
you'ld like to see them.
I have also created a web page about the memorial, including
pictures of the area and of the two memorial services (which
several of us attended) held at the crash site. I can send you
the html file .gif files if you's like. Emily Parris has them
already and will be installing them on her site soon.
~~~~
Now, more about the pictures on your site. What I said above
is for real. Almost all pictures of John are copyrighted,
especially if they have been published.
One of our committee members, Debra Sanderson of Santa
Monica, is professionally involved with many people in the
entertainment industry. Among her responsibilities is legal
clearance for the use of copyrighted material. John Russell is
the photographer who took the pictures for the 25th year
anniversary book. Debra contacted his studio regarding our
use of John Denver's picture. The studio wanted to charge us
$200 for the use of each of John's pictures, but allowed us to
use them free if we put their copyright on them and made sure
they couldn't be downloaded. If you want to contact Debra,
she can be reached at:
Debra Sanderson 1528 Euclid Street, #8 Santa Monica, CA
90404-3330 310-393-8346 310-395-9338 (fax) (no email
available)
~~~~~~~~~
FYI, below is the latest news bulletin about the activities of
the John Denver Pacific Grove Memorial Committee. We'd
welcome any help you can give us.
Thank you and best regards,
Dick
~~~~~~
Hi all,
Last Tuesday, Tricia flew out from Indiana and Debra drove
up from Santa Monica. Connie picked up Tricia from the San
Jose airport, I picked them both up at Connie's place, and we
drove to Santa Cruz, on the north side of Monterey Bay.
There, we met Debra and stayed overnight. Wednesday
morning we drove around Monterey Bay to Pacific Grove.
We met for 45 minutes with Sandy Koffman, the mayor of
Pacific Grove. She APPROVED the memorial project, and is
helping us contact the right people to get approvals, etc. Then,
we met with Moe Ammar, the president of the Pacific Grove
Chamber of Commerce, and he APPROVED the project too !
Now we have to get the Residents Association and the City
Council to approve it, but it really looks like a GO !!!
I've contacted the residents association, we're playing phone
tag.
Presentation to the city council is still on for December. Date
TBD. I got a voicemail from Sandy today about the date, it's
our choice, 1st or 3rd Wed in December. Any preferences?
How many of you think you can come?
I also received an email from Windstar today, wanting to
know how they can help us. :-)
Per Sandy's recommendation, I've also left a voicemail for
LaBeth Hall, who organized the memorial ceremony for JD on
Oct 26. She lives in the area and can help us a lot.
We went to the crash site yesterday (well, of COURSE we
did) at 4 and stayed until 8 PM and held a memorial ceremony
of our own. We were joined by 6 or 7 others wo came to
remember, in spite of the fact that the was no publicity about
it locally. JD's music played and our tears flowed, but we were
happy to be there together and remember someone who made
us all feel so good about each other. John was there too, I'm
sure. Every once in a while, the almost-full moon would come
from behind the clouds and the soft light would make the
water nearby glow. You could almost hear John's voice
echoing off the rocks nearby.
Most people we met there want to help with the memorial. We
gave them copies of the letter we sent to Sandy and contact
information for us. I recieved an email from one already.
Welcome Becky Barber of San Jose
We also had another ceremony right there on the beach.
Yesteday was Debra's birthday, so we had cake and candles,
and Martinelli's sparkling cider, and serenaded (off-key, of
course) Debra with the Happy Birthday song.
I'm compiling a JD Committee Who's Who and will be sending
it out to all committee members soon.
Connie and I made a web page about the memorial and sent it
to Emily. It's not on her site yet, but soon, I'm sure.
Wow, what a ride !!!
Best to ALL of you.
Dick
Peggy Brashier - In Loving Memory Of John Denver WebRing <pe...@jdenver.net>
Fayette County , AL USA
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- Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 03:23:47 (CST)
LARussl
I believe "For You" was written for Cassy. No doubt about it, John wore his
heart on his sleeve and left it exposed to the creulest of elements.
It is not for us to judge at any rate. They both shared a precious part of
John's life that no-one else did and are each entitled to their greif more so
than any of us.
And considering my own greif, I can imagine that what they are feeling must be
a heavy load indeed.
Pamela Keil
My family has loved John Denver since the late sixties...
We will miss him. We made a Web Page for him..
John Denver a Tribute to...
please come and visit...and sign our Guest Book to...
Peace.
Pamela Keil <mu...@aol.com>
Danville, Ca USA
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- Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 18:20:22 (CST)
Tanksmom2
david
how special your story is. and how good to know you've "come home". i cried
as i read your story, because i too know that john saved my life. 5 yrs ago,
i was diagnosed with cancer. Treatment was very difficult & frightening, yet
John's music helped me through. I attended one of John's concerts here in
denver that summer, hairless & in a wheelchair, and even with all the stuff
going wrong in my life at that point, as before and since, John gave me 2 &
1/2 hrs of complete joy. i will always be grateful he was here & is still
with us in the music & love that was his gift to us.
"there still is the truth of the song".........................peace
connie
Pamela Beasley
Jan Pyle wrote:
>
> URGENT! URGENT! Please get your letter written and sent to Joel Hefley.
> Don't let this man ruin John's good name over a couple of traffic violations.
> Get those letter in the mail today. This guy won't know what hit him
> when we get through with him.
> Jan Pyle <kcs...@swbell.net>
> Independence, Mo USA
In addition to writing to Hefley, write to your own senators and
congressmen. Tell all of them what we want. And tell them again and
again and AGAIN!!!!!!
Suzanne Richardson
I loved John Denver's music from the very first time I ever heard it as a teen in the 70's. I followed him & his music throughout the years. His music & voice, which he put his heart & soul into, would touch your very soul. Even now when I play his music on the keyboard, it brings back so many memories..This world as we know it now, lost a beautiful human being & I for one will miss him tremendously. I hope that his memory will live on forever. It will, I know, live on in our hearts.
Suzanne Richardson <buzy...@cybergal.com>
SC USA
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- Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 14:31:03 (CST)
JoLynn Long
Thought I would be able to express what I am still feeling
after attending 2 memorial services for John. I don't have
the words but am so grateful that many of you do. Thanks for
expressing what so many of us feel. Thank you to Rory for
getting us all started on the Day of Remembrance. Thank you
to John for always being there and for leaving us with the joy
of your music and the wisdom of your words. My prayer is
that we will continue to spread that joy and wisdom to future
generations. They all need to know to beauty that was John
Denver! Peace!
JoLynn Long <jll...@igg-tx.net>
Georgetown, TX USA
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- Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 15:48:59 (CST)
Too Busy 1
I love the Colorado in August idea. For those of us bringing our families (I
have 13 year old and 3 year old John Denver fans), any time other than the
summer would be very difficult.
Please keep us all informed.
Peace and love..
Diane
Betsey
Didn't he write "For You" for Cassie? I agree he certainly intimited in
concert that her song was "Get Your Tounge Out of My Mouth" but I never
saw him state it directly. He said on an Christmas special that he had
wriiten For You for Cassie I believe. I agree with everyone that Annie
probably was the love of his life but Cassie had to have something going
for her that he liked. Betsey
Scott Bell
John did write For Your for Cassie
David Gorell
a
I have recently read the aricle Harold told us about, and it is good to
finally know that John didn?t hit a flock of birds, that he wasn?t
intoxicated, and that he didn?t commit suicide. But I would have thought he
would have had a better knowledge of the fuel situation on the plane. At
least he wouldn?t have suffered. He was Flying For Me - he was flying for
everyone. peace! DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Monday, November 17, 1997 at 22:15:03 (CST)
Driver8
Rory, my heart goes out to you...after all that hard work! I hope they
find your belongings and in the meantime, <hugs> to you and your family,
and God's peace to you as well through this difficult time.
Trish
Rita MacLean
It is incredible how John's spirit intertwines to touch
so many in such a special way. These past weeks have
been difficult, but I don't need to tell anyone reading
this that. Tonight, I found myself watching the Aurora
Memorial Service once more, needing to connect again,
for awhile. This site is new to me, and I was unaware
of the memorials planned this past weekend. It was
very nice to be able to read of your experiences, to
feel what you might have felt at your various services.
John's music has always, and will always speak to me. I
wonder, however, who will sing my future, as my mentor
is on to Higher Ground. Thank God that John was not only
a Country Boy, but that he was A Man of the World!
Rita MacLean <hou...@ibm.net>
Aurora, CO USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 02:37:50 (CST)
margareth
I feel so alone in my grief for the loss of our beloved John. It is so wonderful to read of all the memorial servies which are being held in the US for John but out here in Australia there is nothing. I cared so deeply for the man and his music and I feel I can't express how I feel to anyone. I miss the fact that I will never be able to see him again live in concert but I also feel that I am bound to all of you through his spirit. Please don't ever let us forget this wonderful man and all he gave to us.
margareth <mar...@one.net.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 05:08:43 (CST)
AK7JD@aol.com or
Yesterday I received a letter from someone who lives in Denver. They had read, in their local paper, that E! Entertainment is sending a crew out to Denver next month to do a one hour biography on John that will be aired early next year!
Paula <AK...@aol.com or Paula....@mvs.udel.edu>
Newark, De USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 09:29:29 (CST)
Paula.Higgins@mvs.udel.edu or
Hello all! I just got a letter from someone who lives in Denver. They read in their local paper that E! Entertainment is sending a film crew out there to do a one hour biography on John that will air early mext year!
Paula <Paula....@mvs.udel.edu or AAK...@aol.com>
Newark, DDe USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 09:48:09 (CST)
AK7@aol.com or
Yesterday I received a letter from someone who lives in Denver. They had read, in their local paper, that E! Entertainment is sending a crew out to Denver next month to do a one hour biography on John that will be aired early next year!
Newark, De USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 09:29:12 (CST)
AK7JD@aol.com or
Yesterday I received a letter from someone who lives in Denver. They had read, in their local paper, that E! Entertainment is sending a crew out to Denver next month to do a one hour biography on John that will be aired early next year!
Newark, De USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 09:30:41 (CST)
Paula A. Higgins
HELP! Last week I posted here asking if anyone had photo (taken either from the audience or backstage) at the July 30th Wolftrap concert. Some nice person e-mailed me 6 pictures and even asked if I'd be interested in photos from the Balitmore concert. Then, before I could print them out - and for some UNEXPLAINED reason - the photos were deleted from my "old mail" file! I don't even remember this nice person's name. Please if you are reading this, could you send them again? I'm the one with the MAcIntosh computer. I'm so upset about this, I wish I knew what happened.
Paula A. Higgins <AK...@aol.com>
Newark, De USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 16:37:58 (CST)
Paula A. Higgins
HELP! Last week I posted here asking if anyone had photo (taken either from the audience or backstage) at the July 30th Wolftrap concert. Some nice person e-mailed me 6 pictures and even asked if I'd be interested in photos from the Balitmore concert. Then, before I could print them out - and for some UNEXPLAINED reason - the photos were deleted from my "old mail" file! I don't even remember this nice person's name. Please if you are reading this, could you send them again? I'm the one with the MAcIntosh computer. I'm so upset about this, I wish I knew what happened.
Paula A. Higgins <AK...@aol.com>
Newark, De USA
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David Gorell
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Lonnie Parry asked about the 5 CD Set of the JD Collection from LaserLight.
Lonnie, if you look into the RMH Newsletters on Emily Ps pages back a few
months, Rory and Henry Smilie composed a very nice essay on their thoughts
on this fine collection. I guess my criticism with it is that John was
wearing the same clothes in each photo. The collection is all of John?s
recordings from his Windstar days, mixed up as a theme on each album, plus
a few tracks from the Montana Christmas Skies video. It would have been
nice if Is It Love from the A Portrait album was also included. In some
places you can buy the whole set, or individual albums.
I informed our local TV news yesterday about the posting of the accident
report on the net. Naturally it was not reported, and the evening service
lasts one hour. I was not amused. The death of someone famous is reported,
but the findings of the accident is not. That is about par for the course
with John and the media, unfortunately.
One final point. When I post, my apostrophes are coming through as question
marks. I usually write my posts in my word processor, then paste them in,
and this happens on all my entries, sorry. It also happens to my E-mails.
Wherever possible, I will leave out the apostrophes! peace DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 15:50:04 (CST)
Leslie Newman
Hello, everyone, We had quite a gathering here in Portland. We filled a Unitarian sanctuary...nearly 200 people came to remember and sing and cry together, as well as to commit to carry on the work John started. Friends of John were here....one a minister John knew, Gordon Hills, who led the service and Morris Walker who sang a tribute to John. The service was videotaped.....Morris thought other services in other parts of the world must have been taped also. If people will send me a tape of their service, we could put them together as a documentary and perhaps use the tape to help fund Windstar and the Hunger Project. Please contact me if you have such a tape. We can also make sure that anyone who sends tapes gets a copy of the completed effort. It would be wonderful to see a tape of what we all did together for John. Love and peace, Leslie
Leslie Newman <leslie...@mindspring.com>
Portland, OR USA
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 01:16:55 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Hi guys and gals. Virginia Allen asked a few weeks ago if anyone has the
Thank God I?m A Country Boy album. I have it. It is a German release of the
An Evening With JD album, but it is a shortened version. I hope this helps!
peace! DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Monday, November 17, 1997 at 20:25:02 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Does anyone know if Emily P has produced a Nov 97 RMH Newsletter! Each time
I try to check, the net throws me out! peace DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Monday, November 17, 1997 at 23:20:02 (CST)
David Gorell
a
I am so sorry for all these new posts to this site. Wow! It is so nice to
see an increase to the size of our family here. Most of the older posters
are still here as well. Every time I post something, I think of something
else to say. Isn?t it wonderful. I was dropped out of the loop a few weeks
ago, and didn?t get to see all the new posts. I went over to our library
yesterday and downloaded all the ones I was missing, and spent several
hours last night reformatting them, so I can print them off today. There
were 73 pages worth of printing to catch up on, in just three weeks. That
is truly amazing. And this is only one of the JD sites on the net.
If there are any Aussies out there who feel lonely or want to talk JD,
don?t hesitate to write. We are really in a JD wilderness out here. I don?t
think I could have got through this period without this site.
peace DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 20:05:02 (CST)
David Gorell
a
For those of you looking for a live version of Looking For Space, it is
included on the Live At The Sydney Opera House album. If you have trouble
finding a copy of the album, try one of the on-line stores, especially
those which import CD?s into the US. The sound quality is excellent on this
album, and it includes an Aussie folk song - Moreton Bay, which is the only
JD album this song appears on. The album is only a bit over 40 minutes, but
the concert went for 2 hours plus!
Someone else, sorry I forget who, my apologies, asked about Let Us Begin -
yes it is only on one album - One World. It is a much better song than
that, and deserves to be on a compilation album. But then again, it was
released when John was not fairing too well with RCA, and it was fairly
political. There is a video version on the A Portrait video!
Thanks Shelley for your input on the media issue - sometimes I jump in too
quickly.
I have a thought for some people out there who love John, and you want to
keep his memory going whenevr you are on your computer. A couple of years
ago, I scanned in all of his album covers, and put them all into one
directory, and I use them as a screen saver on both my home and work
computers. If you don?t have access to a scanner, you can always download
the covers from one of the JD discography sections on the net. Be warned
though, if someone around you doesn?t like JD music, it may really set them
off!
Thanks to Dreux for your inside information about the news business, and
also about the new CD release. This is truly a beautiful CD. It was
released here in Aus back in January this year as the Love Again album. I
have heard the Celebration album is a shortened version of the other album.
Love Again has 16 tracks - if there are less on Celebration - please let us
know the track listing. When I first bought my copy of Love Again, I
couldn?t listen to any other JD album for weeks, such was the power on
these new versions. I love For You and Seasons of the Heart best from this
selection - boy could he hold those notes! It sends chills down my spine
every time I hear those looooooooong notes. If someone can scan in the
cover to the Celebration album, I would love to receive a copy - whatevr
format you have should be fine. Dreux, I agree with you above the LOVE
aspect afforded to John. I guess he will never know how much an affect his
work and songs have had on so many people. I would like to know how non-JD
fans would react to seeing this page.
Harold, it is a truly wonderful thing you have started for Rory! peace DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 19:20:03 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Hello everyone. I had some good news yesterday. For those who posted and
viewed this page before John passed on, there were some posts made by Mr G
Javerak and his class near Washington. I wrote off to them, and it turns
out he teaches pupils about the same age as my daughter, so we suggested
that his class and my daughter?s class could be modern day e-mail pen pals.
We had this all arranged to start when John passed on, and so things were
put on hold. As I had their e-mail address this end, I passed it on to my
daughter?s teacher, but they got it wrong. Anyway, hopefully they are in
contact with each other by now, and some new long distance friendships can
be forged. Anyway, my daughter came home from school yesterday and told me
that her teacher had bought a tape of one of John?s albums, and that she
wants to listen to it in all her free time. So, a new JD fan is born -
hopefully!
I spent some time last night catching up on some recent entries to this
page - starting back on Oct 22 - they are all so beautiful. I wonder if
John finally knows how much he was truly loved and what an influence his
songs made - peace - DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 16:20:03 (CST)
Mary Butler
Hello friends. Its funny how time can heal, although new circumstances can bring the pain back so fresh! Found GH II at WalMart (only one) and heard "Looking for Space" and couldn't control the tears. I know someone has posted this before, but I cannot find it. Where can you purchase John's Windstar releases? I am finding some of the RCA, need some early, plus Aerie and Spirit. Haven't seen John Denver--JD anywhere. I too am looking forward to Gaithersburg reunion. My mother is coming with me, although she may sit in the car; her health is not good. I too am praying for good weather. Thanks for any response!
Mary Butler <mabu...@skipjack.bluecrab.org>
Ridgely, MD USA
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- Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 17:43:51 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Dear friends and family members. I have a wonderful idea for a way ahead
for all of us. A way we can all enjoy John?s music collectively. I actually
got the idea from Christine Egli - President of JDMAS, the fan club here in
Aus. I wrote to her a couple of weeks ago, and she responded by saying she
was listening to a different JD album each day, but leaving out the
compilations, and she was starting with his latest, and working back from
there. So, my suggestion is for all of us to listen to the same album on
the same day. So we start on the first of next month, and we all listen to
Rhymes and Reasons on Dec 1, Take Me To Tomorrow on Dec 2, etc. All we need
is someone to compile the list of albums from 1 to 31. If you don?t have
the particular album, then listen to a compilation album, which may include
tracks from that particular album. And we could comment on what we feel
about the album or some of the songs. Let me know what you all think of the
idea. If people agree, I will compile a list, and Rory could put it on the
front of his web page as to what albums we listen to on what day!!!! When a
new month begins, we go back to listening to album one, and so on - peace -
DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 17:25:03 (CST)
Jan Pyle
I just heard on the local news report here in Kansas City, that
there is a possibility that John's plane my have run out of fuel.
They are still doing tests, but so far the results are pointing
to this conclusion. Could he have been so excited about his new
bird that he didn't check the fuel. He was an experienced flyer,
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- Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 18:15:37 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Hi again. Those looking for John?s Windstar albums, the songs, plus more,
are available on the John Denver Collection - a 5CD set released thru
Laserlight, and available in many stores and on-line stores priced very
reasonably for 5 CD?s. This set also includes all the songs from the Higher
Ground album. The JD and Autograph albums thru RCA are not available on CD.
Spirit and Aerie are available thru CD Europe or International Disc on CD,
along with Rhymes & Reasons, Take Me To Tomorrow & Whose Garden Was This -
but they are expensive. - peace - DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 18:20:03 (CST)
MPMSLMC
I just heard the same report on the radio here. Announcer said that a
preliminary report from San Francisco indicates that the crash occurred simply
because he ran out of fuel. When he switched to the other tank, it was empty
too. The announcer said "If this is true, what was a tragedy is now a
senseless tragedy". So true!!! Anyone else hear any more on this??
Hochima
David,
I haven't seen one. I did get an awesome sending from gbruck@novagate of
scanned articles from the Monterey Bay newspaper this week. I am happy to
forward it to you or others that are interested
David posted:
<<Does anyone know if Emily P has produced a Nov 97 RMH Newsletter! Each time
I try to check, the net throws me out! peace DG
Vicki McCormick
John's spirit is so strong, I find myself thinking of
nothing else of late. As a bit of comfort I have been
writing things down. I would like to share this
small piece with you all, (world family).
In flight he searched for freedom.
In song he spoke of love.
In life he brought us magic.
A gift from up above.
I can't erase the saddness.
The truth that he is gone.
Each place I look for comfort.
I find that there is none.
I see his face so clearly.
The image carved in stone.
He's gone they say, no more to play.
Lord, why can't I go on.
Vicki McCormick <clan...@utech.net>
orcutt, ca USA
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- Thursday, November 20, 1997 at 14:56:17 (CST)
Stephanie
Wow, I just found this page and am so happy to find I'm
not alone! I've been a JD fan since way back when, been
to probably 15 concerts--would have been more if had to
the Midwest more often. The day after he died I had so
many people call me to talk about it. Among my friends,
my "fanship" is legendary. They all told me I was the
first person they thought about when they heard the news.
To cover my pain, I joked that I was beginning to feel
like the next of kin. Guess that's not funny. But many
of you may know what I mean. So many memories. My first
concert at the Fox Theatre here in St. Louis. Meeting
and shaking hands with him after another later concert.
Driving clear down to Memphis to see him at Mud Island,
driving back to St. Louis that night, and working the
next day. My daughter singing the counterpoint to "Wild
Montana Skies" in the backseat at age 11. My other
daughter always insisting on "The Flower that Shattered
the Stone" for her goodnight lullabye. And of course,
"Annie's Song" at my wedding. What a loss, what a loss.
But it's easier knowing I'm not alone. Thanks for
listening. Stephanie
Stephanie <step...@aol.com>
St Louis, MO USA
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- Thursday, November 20, 1997 at 14:24:41 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Here are my suggestions for the album listenings. The number is the date
of the month. So if we all listen to Rhymes and Reasons on the first day
of each month, etc., following with each album as listed. If you do not
have a certain album, go to one of the discography sections within some
of these and other JD pages, and listen to songs from that album that
you may have on other compilation / live albums:
1. Rhymes and Reasons
2. Take Me To Tomorrow
3. Whose Garden Was This
4. Poems, Prayers and Promises
5. Aerie
6. Rocky Mountain High
7. Farewell Andromeda
8. Back Home Again
9. Windsong
10. Spirit
11. I Want To Live
12. John Denver (JD)
13. Autograph
14. Some Days Are Diamonds
15. Seasons of the Heart
16. It?s About Time
17. Dreamland Express
18. One World
19. Higher Ground / The John Denver Collection CD 1
20. Earth Songs / The John Denver Collection CD 2
21. The Flower That Shattered the Stone / The John Denver Collection
CD 3
22. Different Directions / The John Denver Collection CD 4
23. A Portrait / The John Denver Collection CD 5
24. All Aboard
25. Love Again - Greatest and Latest / Celebration of Life
26. The Wildlife Concert
27. An Evening With John Denver
28. Live At The Sydney Opera House / The Rocky Mountain Collection
29. Greatest Hits Vol 1
30. Greatest Hits Vol 2
31. Greatest Hits Vol 3
This should just about cover all of his songs, and includes the live
albums near last, plus GH1,2 & 3 last, for the longer months. This way,
by the end of the month, we get to hear all his bigger hits over again.
You can even start today, by listening to the album of today?s date.
Please, let me know what you think!
The albums JD and Autograph are the only 2 albums above that are not
available on CD at present. If you haven?t got a certain album, you may
be able to ask someone to tape it for you!
Copy the album list above and print it out so you know which album to
play on which day.
If we get enough positive responses, Rory, could you post the above
album list and explanation somewhere in the front page(s) of this site,
when we can agree!!!!!! This is open to negotiation as to which album is
listed where, but I thought this may be the best order to go!
Please excuse if this posts a number of times - there appears to be a
glitch somewhere - peace - DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 14:56:53 (CST)
LARussl
> My other
>daughter always insisting on "The Flower that Shattered
>the Stone" for her goodnight lullabye.
That is my favorite lullaby song to. I remember teaching it to my son when he
was about 7 years old. My son attends a life skills program with special kids
and some of them are hearing impaired. I brought my guitar to their class room
one day, and gave the teacher the words of the song to interpret for the kids.
In their spring concert that year, the kids that could, sang the words, while
the others signed them. It was so beautiful.
My youngest son likes "It's in every one of us" from the Muppet Christmas album
as his favorite lullaby.
After reading this board for a few weeks, I am starting to heal abit. I can
listen to my CD-s without eminent tears, and have started to remember some good
things.
I chuckled at your "next of kin" statement. That is how I felt too. I got
calls from all my friends and family that day too. See we are family!!
Thanks everyone!
David Gorell
a
Hi everyone. There was a very quick report on one of our TV networks last
night, which just said John?s plane ran out of fuel. peace - DG
David Gorell <david....@dao.defence.gov.au>
Canberra, ACT Australi
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- Friday, November 21, 1997 at 09:00:01 (CST)
David Gorell
a
Folks, here is an earlier Cassy story from an Aus Mag!
The Australian Women?s Weekly - March 1996
by Angela Donaldson
(Whether you believe this account or not, remember, it is very, very
difficult for Showbiz marriages to last, especially when both parties have
their own separate careers. Also, there are two sides to every story! DG)
John Denver tried to DESTROY Us
For the first time, Cassandra Delaney Denver tells what really went wrong
with her fairytale marriage to superstar John. (This is apparently the
sixth first time Cassy has told a story similar to this)
The fairytale began at the Sebel Town House in Sydney in 1985. Country
music star John Denver walked into the bar of the hotel after a night out
with friends. Immediately, he was captivated by the sight and sound of the
beautiful singer on stage, Australian Cassandra Delaney.
A passionate romance began, and their love was sealed in August 1988 in a
mountain-top wedding above Aspen, Colorado, in the US.
?When I first met John, I really did think I was the luckiest girl in the
world,? recalls Cassandra, known as Cassy.
In May 1989, their ?miracle? baby, Jesse, was born - after John had been
told he was sterile and would never father a child. But, in the years that
followed this idyllic beginning, things started to go horribly wrong.
This is the first time, Cassy, 33, has revealed the truth about John
Denver, 52, and their troubled marriage, which ended acrimoniously after
six years. They now are divorced and she is no longer willing to ?cover up?
what John is like to ?protect his image?.
She tells of the bullying, threats, jealousy and heavy drinking that
destroyed them, and of the dramatic $3.3 million custody fight for their
child. She brands him a ?control freak?.
Ironically, we arrange our meeting at the Sebel. Cassy and Jesse have been
in Australia since late last year, spending time with Cassy?s mother,
Lorraine, and meeting old friends. Today, Larraine is baby-sitting her
grand-daughter.
Super-slim Cassy chats animatedly and happily about things in general,
while munching on toast and Vegemite. But an almost-visible cloud comes
over her when she talks about John. She first explains why she feels
compelled to speak out.
?It?s important to keep some family dignity and not gossip - especially
when there?s a child involved. But when someone such as John is being
constantly abusive and threatening, you just have to say enough is enough.?
Cassy wistfully relives her early days with John: ?I was falling in love
with a spiritual man who was on the same path as me ... someone who had a
good heart. We had some good years together, but I should have seen the
signs of how he treated everyone else. John had no friends and constantly
upset his staff. Most of his secretaries were often in tears and constantly
leaving,? she says. ?He plays at being the character John Denver, but
there?s another person there, John Henry Deutschendorf [his real name], and
that?s who John always was and really is.?
As the relationship fell apart, Cassy had no idea what to do. She felt it
would be disloyal to confide in anybody about their problems, so she
remained silent.
?I went into shock and I think I was in denial for a long time,? she says.
?I wanted to make it work and I didn?t want anybody to know that I felt I?d
made a mistake. And, like other women, I thought I could change my man
through love and compassion.
?It took me a long time finally to admit that this was abuse and it wasn?t
right, and that I actually deserved to be loved unconditionally.?
Like many others, Cassy read in John?s 1994 autobiography, Take Me Home, of
the time he went berserk on his Aspen property. He was married to his first
wife, Annie, at the time and ?before I knew it my hands were around her
throat,? he confessed. Then he took a chainsaw to their furniture, lopping
bits off. John?s confessions raised alarmed responses from women?s rights
groups around the US.
The crunch in Cassy and John?s marriage came shortly after Jesse was born.
Cassy wanted to stay at home with their baby; John wanted a full-time nanny
to care for her, so Cassy could continue touring with him.
?I took care of him on the road,? she says. ?When Jesse came along, he lost
control of me and saw me sharing my love with her. I think when a man and
woman have a child - if the man is not mature enough, and that?s crazy
because John?s over 50 - the relationship can fall apart. John became
jealous. Nothing I did was right.?
John demanded a divorce, without any prior discussion. ?He just made up his
mind one day and said, ?I want a divorce and I don?t want you in my
house?.? She and Jesse moved into the guest house. ?Once he?d decided that
it didn?t work for him anymore, he could not go back on that decision
because his ego took over. He didn?t have the compassion to say, ?We need
to find a way to make this work?. He wasn?t willing to do that, which was
extremely disappointing, because I wanted to make it work.?
Next, he applied for a restraining order to be put on Cassy, alleging she
was a physical threat. As the sheriff was on the way to serve the papers,
Cassy, Jesse and Lorraine, who was in Aspen to support her daughter, were
going to a mountain hideout.
?He demanded that I get a lawyer and I had no other choice, because he
threatened he was going to take Jesse away from me, and watch me ?walk away
and crumble to the ground ... with nothing?. Those were his words and he
threatened us with them constantly. He?s a very, very bitter man. And an
angry man.?
After a long legal battle, with court costs exceeding $3.3 million, Cassy
was awarded primary custody of Jesse. Since everything - including credit
cards - were in John?s name, she had to borrow from a friend to pay her
court costs.
?It?s terrifying to have some vindictive bully make that threat and
actually get close to achieving it, because of their money and power. It
was a hard fight, but definitely a worthwhile one,? she says.
The original terms of the custody were that Cassy must live in the US and
John was able to see Jesse whenever he wished, and vice versa.
?She sees him whenever she wants to - not that he?s available all the time.
He hasn?t been available for her very much at all.
?They mostly speak on the phone, when he has a week off, he doesn?t take
any consideration of her schooling of her schedule - he just wants her then
and that?s all there is to it. Otherwise, he blows up and makes things very
difficult.?
But Jesse - a gorgeous six-year-old who is in Year One at school in Los
Angeles, where she and her mum now live - is a happy child, says Cassy.
?We have a great life together and she loves going to school. But John?s
never really been in her life because we separated when she was just a
baby, so she?s not used to having him around, anyway.
?When he calls, he says, ?Hi, this is John Denver.? She thinks of her daddy
as John Denver and he?s a singer and she sees him every now and then.?
Looking back on their time together, Cassy recalls John?s nightly drinking
sessions. ?If you?re getting drunk every night, there?s got to be a
problem.?
Cassy feels the love she lavished on John masked his true personality.
?I?m the type of person that, if I love someone, I want to be joined to
their life. I did that to John for many years, so I think that subdued who
he really was. I think he got tired of playing the game and it snapped in
him and he just turned back into who he really is.?
Cassy believes that John first loved her strong will, but it was that - and
her refusal to bow to his demands - which eventually led to his decision to
divorce her.
?I don?t think that anybody?s ever really said ?no? to John,? she says. ?He
became a star - a big star - quite early on, before he really matured as a
man. He?s very intimidating. Everybody walks on eggshells around him. But
he didn?t intimidate me, and I think that?s what he saw in me, and what he
loved in me. I was able to be myself and I wasn?t overawed by him.?
Then, she relates a frightening incident that happened on Christmas Day
1992, when John arrived to pick up Jesse to take her back to his ranch.
Cassy and Jesse had been skiing with friends and were five minutes late
getting home.
?John was there and enraged, and grabbed Jesse out of my arms and threw her
in his Porsche. She automatically started crying. I could tell that he was
drunk. I could smell it on him and I just knew he was, anyway. I ran around
to the car and got Jesse out and ran to the house and locked the door. I
called the police because he was outside just going ballistic and out of
control.?
Cassy says John refused to put Jesse?s seatbelt on. ?He would never put
Jesse in a seatbelt and insisted that, when she was with him, he could do
whatever he wanted.? The police arrived and drove Jesse to John?s property.
Today, Cassy keeps herself going with motherhood and her own music. She?s
working on an album which should be released later this year.
?Motherhood is my best role and that takes up a lot of my time - and
happily so. I love being a mother.?
Although Cassy and Jesse have started a new life, Cassy says John?s
attempts to control her go on. Recently, he started to pay less maintenance
for Jesse.
?He?s decided that he?s going to cut the child support - which is the only
maintenance that I accepted from him - back to a certain amount, because he
sees that I?m happy and I?m getting on in my career and things are starting
to look good for us.?
So it?s back to the courts - Delaney versus Denver, once again. ?I?m going
to make it right, whether that?s getting it back to how it was or changing
it. I?m going to make it right for Jesse and me, so we can get on with our
lives.?
?He has been an incredible bully. His behaviour has been unforgivable. He?s
tried everything he can do to destroy us, as a family.?
But, Cassy says, ?I?ve had enough now. I?m not going to sit back and take
it anymore.?
Robert Reck
Hi David,
Boy, this sure doesn't jive with what John's friends and staff had to
say about him at the memorial service. It also doesn't mention her
infidelities in the marriage or how she used him to further her career.
There's two sides to every story, and unfortunately, John isn't here to
give a rebuttal. I wonder if this story was embellished by the author.
Colleen
Tanksmom2
>didn?t get to see all the new posts. I went over to our library
>yesterday and downloaded all the ones I was missing,
HELP!!!!!!!
Being a computor newbie, I need some assistance. As way of explanation, I
decided to "chronicle" all the really heartwarming posts and good info that's
been posted here, BUT I didn't begin this incredibly time consuming project til
11/17 (about), and since stuff seems to disappear after 30? days, I didn't get
the stuff from 10/12 to 10/17. Earlier I read a post from someone detailing
how to recreate what's gone, but I couldn't make it work. I did set up a new
sign on to go back as far as I could as I didn't even realize what "MARK
UNREAD" meant. Good grief! Told you I was new at this.
Anyway, David mentions downloading from his library. Huh? Is this an
Australia thing? Is there anyway to get the stuff I missed?
Couple of reasons I'm doing this. 1) It'll make a wonderful keepsake for me.
2) If one of you posts later about something you've read, I may saved it and if
so can forward it to you. 3) I've got new friends from Michigan who I met at
the Aurora memorial (they were first in line/waited from Thursday at noon) who
don't hve Internet access back in their little hometown, so I'm sending her a
set of discs when I'm finally done (I've skipped all the trolls and unrelated
posts) and finally 4) I live near John's mom & brother and I'm considering
offering them a copy. When you read it all together, this news group has
become a remarkable tribute in itself.
So if you have any ideas or can help, please let me know. This has become so
important to me, half the time I'm up til 3am, and I work days. But then, Just
because you're obsessed, doesn't mean it's not for a great cause!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance, this group is the greatest.
til later.............peace
connie
Christine Moon
I read that interview of Cassy's back last year when it was published. I
couldn't believe how she claimed he had no friends!! As you say, Colleen,
It was obvious that all those who spoke at the Memorial love him dearly,
and have done so for years. because they love him, they probably tried to
warn him about Cassy. That would have soured her view of them!
peace,
Christine
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