Laneys' Brother Passes

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David Wright
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Post by David Wright »

Laney & Russ, your in our prayers...
Charlie Vaughn
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Post by Charlie Vaughn »

Russ & Laney,
So sorry to hear that Larry has lost his battle with cancer. I pray that God will comfort you in this difficult time.

Your Friend,
Charlie Vaughn
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Laurie Ayres
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Post by Laurie Ayres »

Laney, Roy & I are so sorry to hear about your brother. Our prayers are with you, Russ & all of your family to find comfort & peace from our loving Savior. He is home now and time will heal your loss & leave you only with the good memories & time you had with him. God's Blessings to you all. Laurie
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Carl Williams
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Laney,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Carl
Randy Mason
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Post by Randy Mason »

Just read this! So sorry to read this. I was glad to have met him at Big Bob's benefit last year. God be with him. Randy
Laney Hicks
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Post by Laney Hicks »

To all the most caring people I've ever known:

We just got home from South Carolina, and I don't know if I'm more tired or numb, but, I didn't want to wait longer to thank every one of you for all the sincere prayers and loving thoughts that I know you've included my brother in for these many, many months.
Circumstances beyond all reason didn't allow us to grow up together, so the past year and almost three months was a Gift to Larry, Linda, and me to be able to spend almost every moment together, which we have cherished. In spite of the diabolical illness, we were blessed with more good times spent just loving each other than the painfully trying times spent fighting to keep the Cancer at bay. Once it finally figured out how to outsmart all of our efforts, he did not suffer long, I'm grateful to say. I never saw anybody fight harder to Live against such odds, though!
Larry came with us to St. Louis the year we did the Russless Show, and he met so many of you who treated him genuinely warmly and like a longtime friend, he never stopped referring to that experience as what drew him in to appreciating Country Music, and especially its Musicians, for the first time.
Thank you, thank you, for "who" you are "off stage", too. Your Friendships mean more to me than you know...
My Love and Gratitude Always,
Laney
Doc Rickles
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Prayers for Russ and Laney and Family

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So sorry I didn't see this before, my prayers have been for your brother, sister and whole family for a long time now. May His Peace and comfort be with you at this time of loss.
Love you all and will continue to pray.
Doc Rickles
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Dee Polish
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Post by Dee Polish »

Laney,
Paul and I have been on the go thoughout October and I have just read about your brother. You know that our hearts and Prayers are with you and your family.
What a blessing to be able to spend that time with him.

Our love to you as always.


Paul and Dee Polish
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Post by Bob Taillefer »

Laney, Russ and family, Please know our thoughts are with you now and always.
Bob and Debra
Fred Amendola
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Post by Fred Amendola »

Laney and Russ,

I just got back in town and saw this. I'm so sorry for your loss, and you're both in our prayers.
I'm really glad that I got to meet Larry a few years ago in St Louis. We really had a nice visit.
Please take care, Laney and Russ and we'll talk soon.

Fred and Lynn
Buddy Elkin
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Post by Buddy Elkin »

Our most sincere condolences to Laney, Russ and the family.

Buddy & Janice
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Post by Joe Casey »

Laney and Russ, I have not been on the puter much. I'm so sorry for your loss and to be late in offering our condolences..Our prayers are with you and your family.. Gretchen and Joe..
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We Love yaull May God Bless in Time of Need

Post by Ernest Cawby »

Laney,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you & even though we don't see each other often enough, we love you!

ernie nan linda elma zane
Rick Simmons
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Post by Rick Simmons »

Laney, Russ & family:
we just recieved word & wish to offer our deepest felt condolences. May our Lord give you comfort at this time of loss. I know our son, Bill,would have have wanted us to convey his condolence as well. Laney your kind words at his passing was such a comfort to us & be assurred that you & Russ are in our daily prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick & Lil Simmons & daughter Darleen.
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Mike Johnson
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Post by Mike Johnson »

Dearest Laney,
Our hearts are heavy for you. We love you.
Joanie and Mike
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Post by Jimmy Campbell »

Laney & Russ.

Robin and I send our sympathy to you and your family.
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Jack Conyer
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Post by Jack Conyer »

Dear Laney and Russ, Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this sad time. Take care and hope to see you both soon. Your friends, Jack and Sandra Conyer
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Terry Wood
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Post by Terry Wood »

We want to send our Condolences as well.

May GOD give HIS peace to you Laney and your family!

GOD bless you!

Terry and Lisa Wood
Tony Dingus
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Post by Tony Dingus »

Laney, so sorry to hear this. I'll be praying for you and your family.

Tony
Larry Self
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Post by Larry Self »

Dear Laney & Russ,Sorry to read about your brother's passing.May God comfort you at this sad time. Larry Self
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Post by Laney Hicks »

Thank you for reminding me how good it is to be a part of this Family. I appreciate, so much, each of these embracing posts.
When you're dealing with what is nothing less than substantial losses, the "life" that "goes on" all around you, and that naturally demands your time and attention, becomes the thing that doesn't feel "real". The losses are definitely real and you feel "that reality" plenty.
Grieving is something we in this Steel Guitar Family are well acquainted with by now. And, sharing each other's sorrow is not only kind, but, it really does help to feel these sincere connections.

Lord bless you all,
Laney
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