Stevie's Dad

[Violet]

Such sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stevie and all the ledgies who've lost loved ones recently.

Carol

[rbs3676]

Prayers and sympathy go out to Nicks family...

rbs

[JohnL]

in his memory. So sad...

[Tango]

I'm donating too. We can do this.

[mondaymornin1]

My prayers are with you and your family, Stevie.

[seeknpeace]

This is a heartbreaking thing for this entire family. Someone who gets lost in the equation is Chris. He loved his dad fiercely. The one time he would get a sparkle in his eye and his attention would totally change would be when Jess would come around. He always made sure to have his dad's favorite beverage in his travel home, he was always attentive and respectful. He loved his dad very much, in the background.

My heart breaks for the entire family. Stevie and Chris will come together to grieve, I am sure. Just don't forget Chris if you light a candle, say a prayer, or pause for a moment of reflection. I know we all will remember Stevie.

Jan

[gldstwmn]

I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to the Nicks family.

[SandyMac]

My heart sank when I first saw this news. I didn't want to believe it. Stevie's parents have been in my thoughts recently and I know this day had to come someday, I just hoped it wouldn't be this soon.

Like others are saying, I am glad that Stevie finished up her tour before his passing. I know the last 3 shows were hard on Stevie because of Jess having surgery.

My prayers go out to Stevie and the whole Nicks Family. I wish I could give Stevie and the whole family hugs.

I wonder if the Nicks Fix will post an official statement and maybe a way that we can send our prayers and sympathies to the Nicks Family.

-Sandy

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Though I'm not sure how this will come out, I have to say that I'm relieved that he didn't pass away while she was on tour. I think Stevie would have felt horribly guilty had she lost her father while she was out on the road somewhere. My hope is that she was by his side, where I'm sure she would want to have been.

My deepest sympathies are with Stevie and the Nicks family. Eighty-One years is a good, long life, but even that isn't long enough when it comes to our parents.

Beautifully said.

[Ghost_Tracker]

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My prayers go out to Stevie and the whole Nicks Family. I wish I could give Stevie and the whole family hugs.

I wonder if the Nicks Fix will post an official statement and maybe a way that we can send our prayers and sympathies to the Nicks Family.



For whatever it's worth, there have been some indications in the chat

room on Nicksfix that it may be some time yet. The exact quote that

I've seen several times from people supposedly "in the know"

is that the family wants to release information "on their own terms."

I've seen that phrase used several times so it may be coming from

pretty high up in the chain of command, if you catch my drift.

Let's give them time, and space, and honor their wishes during this

extremely difficult times. I'm sure they know that we care and that

we're praying for them.

Uhm, also I could be wrong and I certainly don't speak for him but -

John is usually very good about posting things right away,

and about squashing rumours.

His silence,

speaks volumes.

I think maybe if and when they would like to receive cards, e-mail, etc.,

they'll let us know.

I have the impression that right now they're locking the doors and

battening down the hatches, metaphorically speaking -

so let's respect their wishes.

I'm not trashing anybody, by the way, I'm just saying, that it may be

some time,

and I wouldn't be surprised if it's several days before Nicksfix is updated.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by eclipse

Perhaps Stevie never will read any of this. But we write here for US- The community of Ledgies. We share a bond and Stevie is that bond, or Fleetwood Mac or whatever brings you here, to read or to post, that is the bond.
This bond is what keeps us all caring and sharing our emotions.

We all fell very sad that Stevie has lost her Dad. I think from reading different articles, that he has not been in the best of health and it was only a matter of time before he "left". Hopefully all the family were together for this difficult and sad moment in time.

I believe- As long as someone remains in your heart and your thoughts-they are never really gone...I hope and wish Stevie the same belief.

She and her Dad had a long ride together....Now is her time to reflect back on that, and be happy for the love and memories. Unfortunatly, it was time for him to go.
I think she will be strong for her Mom, and pray to be stong, for as long as she needs to be....

With my deepest sympathy to all the Daughters who have lost Fathers,
always,
~~eclipse~~

That's beautiful eclipse. Thank you.

[DestinyRules]

That's so sad. My grandmother lost her husband in 1996 and her daughter in 1999. My aunt was only 50. My grandfather was 71.

"Edge of Seventeen" and "Landslide" will take on a whole new meaning.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by seeknpeace

This is a heartbreaking thing for this entire family. Someone who gets lost in the equation is Chris. He loved his dad fiercely. The one time he would get a sparkle in his eye and his attention would totally change would be when Jess would come around. He always made sure to have his dad's favorite beverage in his travel home, he was always attentive and respectful. He loved his dad very much, in the background.

My heart breaks for the entire family. Stevie and Chris will come together to grieve, I am sure. Just don't forget Chris if you light a candle, say a prayer, or pause for a moment of reflection. I know we all will remember Stevie.

Jan

I am most worried for Barbara.

[DashingDan]

Stevie's Dad introduced her at her WildHeart Tour stop in Worcester, MA, in June (I believe it was June) 1983, just like he did on the HBO video. At the time, being a teenager, I thought it was uncool that he would be at his daughter's concert. I thought that she'd have to tone down or temper her performance. Now I just think that it was cool that he was there.

[Wild Heart]

This is such sad news. I was afraid it would not be long when I read her letter. It sounded like his health may have been failing before he broke his leg. I can tell you from personal experience that the broken leg alone is a very serious situation in a person at that age. My dad is in his early seventies and he fell last year and broke his leg just below the knee. He was in the hospital for a month. He had two surgeries at that time and after the second he had some complications and he didn't seem to recover as quickly. It was very scary. There were two days that I really thought I may lose my dad but then he suddenly turned around, after they made some adjustments to his post-op care, and recovered. I'm happy to say he even went back to work and is doing very well. He had to have one more surgery this spring to repair some more of the damage but he's come through like a champ to the amazement of his doctor.

I know what Stevie has been through these last few weeks. It's so hard when an older person like Jess and my dad break something. There's so much risk for complications like infections, especially pneumonia. It's even greater is the person's health is already failing. I think the fact my dad was in such good health and had such a positive attitude is what saved him. I wish Stevie and her dad had a happier ending.

I want to extend my sympathy to Stevie and her family. I hope they take comfort in the memories of the time they had with Jess and how much he loved her, Barbara, Chris, Lori, and young Jessie and what a special person he was to them and the community. I know he will be dearly missed.

I also want to extend my sympathy to the Ledgies that have recently lost loved ones.

For some reason, these lyrics kept running through my head the night I watched my grandmother pass away nine years ago this summer. It was only then that I felt like I finally truly understood what Stevie was writing about in this song and for some reason it seemed comforting.

Well then suddenly
there was no one left
Standing in the hallway
In a flood of tears
That no one really ever heard fall
Well I went searchin for an answer
Up the stairs and down the hall
But I did not find the answer
But I did hear the call
Of a nightbird singing
Come away come away