Hey, Gungi

I am sending you tons of positive vibes from the great white north. Hope to see you behind a mixing board again on this side of the border real soon.

- Danny Nichols & Family - Montreal, Canada

Hi Gruno, I don't know you but I wish you a speedy recovery.
Keep on fightin' man!
Love, Andrea

Hey Gungi,
I recently spoke with my uncle, Rick Bos, and was thrilled to hear of all of the gains you have made in your fight against cancer. Way to go! I know you'll continue to improve and I hope our paths will cross again in the near future. I have to say, I love your motto: no fear, no pity, only courage and strength. That's what it's all about!

Hey Gordon, The measure of a man is based on the amount of friends he has. I would say you measure well....We have never meet and you would not know me if bumped into one another. Just sending this note to you to let you know That some stranger cares. Yes we are in the same business, just on different levels. Yet the similarities are real.

Please take the time to love, It really puts all the meaning in life. Families are the worlds real treasure's ...Laugh outloud often for no reason at all. Do something nice for someone and don't tell a soul..... Don't forget to tell the ones you love just how you love them....

Peace, love, health ,happiness, to you and yours.

To honor and celebrate the life of Brian Harding who passed away on September 12, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer a Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 7 at 11:00 am
Morgan Memorial Park
Glen Cove, NY

Please join us on this very special day of remembrance

Directions and information for long distance travelers is attached

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to any of the following organizations:

Buddy Kemp Caring House, Charlotte
Livestrong ? Lance Armstrong Foundation
North Shore Animal League America
Plant a tree in Brian?s memory

Please forward this message to any friend or acquaintance of Brian?s
who might be missing from this distribution and would like to attend

For additional information or assistance, e-mail Dana Harding at
gourmet516@yahoo.com

thanks to everyone who has been writing in.. i just wanted to make a brief mention about brian harding, a beautiful person who lost his battle with cancer a week ago... brian had written in to this site and was battling as hard as he could but he succumbed last week.. there will be a memorial held in nyc on oct.7th.. i will post info for it... keep fighting, keep battling.. love, ray

Hey Gungi. Hope all is going good. I am getting ready for rehearsel this weekend. You will be in my thoughts everynight when the lights go down. ROCK ON MY FRIEND !!!

I wish and hope you Fight this cancer and keep being strong, you are loved very much and in my prayers! From everybody especially Tears For Fears!
From #1 TFF Fan.

Hi Gungi, it was great seeing you for dinner the other night. Good food and a great conversation. It was great to see and here how well your treatments and have progressed. Spragoo and all of your friends here send you there best wishes for your continued success. All the best, Dave Shadoan.

Hey, Stew Wilsons cousin here, met you on a few tours. Just saw Stew on the Dream Theatre tour when they came through Chicago. I wish you and your family the best, thanks for taking care of Stewie.

Hi Gungi,

Keep fighting - Grif

gungi,
hope you get well pretty soon i want to meet you because i want to see how can i help you in a better way please e-mail me i love you.

Hey Gungi...i`m pulling for u...gonna support u at the show tonite in O.C. Best of health to come for u Gungi.

To say I admire your bravery in this battle is a massive understatement. I know you probably have no idea who I am, but I met you at a Tears For Fears show in Minneapolis back in '04. I don't think we were ever formally introduced, but I was lucky enough to meet the band backstage and after the "Grip & Grin" was all over, I had noticed that most of the fans and crew were all gone and I had no idea how to get out of the venue. I missed a security escort out of the venue and asked you how the hell to get back outside. You brought me in the elevator with you and led me outside. I thanked you, we shook hands and off I went into the night with memories I will cherish forever as one of the coolest nights of my life. Probably doesn't seem like too big of a deal, but it was a big help. Also, hours before the show, you stayed behind and let the lads in the band sign my CD booklet. Granted, I mention personal experiences, but from hearing about you from others and reading about your story, I cannot tell you how cool I think you are. Keep up the good fight and maybe I'll see you this Sunday in Costa Mesa at the TFF show!

Gungi,

I know I don't know you and you don't know me, but my heart goes out to you nonetheless for two important reasons: First, I have always been strongly influenced (in music and in life) by Roland and Curt since well back in my 80's youth, and any friend of theirs is a friend of mine. Second, I also went through cancer of a very similar variety only a few years ago. I was diagnosed with PTCL (Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma) in 2003 and underwent mainly conventional treatment (chemotherapy for six months) to knock it out. For the most part it seems I have been lucky and stayed in remission since then, but I know all too well the daunting task of holding yourself together and staying strong through what seems like an impossible challenge. I am extremely impressed by the holistic methods you are using to tackle your beast, and I sincerely hope this is a general indication of the direction of medical advances yet to come. Nevertheless, my thoughts and prayers go out to you just the same -- I am confident that your own impressive strength of will and character and the positive energy sent your way by myself and all of the friends, family, and fans that are pulling for you will prove to be a tidal force that will push you through to victory. Stay strong and positive; we are all beings of greater power and wonder than our mere physical appearance may suggest, and we can all make miracles if we only give ourselves the chance.

All the best in love and friendship,

Lee (Leon Ingleright, "Cado")

Get well soon mate..

Its been a long time since the halcyon days of Try Another Sound COmpany.
You are not only a giant in the industry but also in life.
My thoughts are with you ( and your watch collection ?)
Be cool, Be safe and FIGHT you bugger !!!!!!
All the very best
JonO

Get super well and better every day friend.

I'm sure you`ll do it, just a little patience!

hello gungi,

I just found time to say how glad I was to have had the oportunity to meet you. you ve crossed my way for the rtl2 tears for fears show, and I ve been delighted to work with you. I ll try to keep news from you via your site. keep the faith, hope to see you soon take good care of yourself.

yann

Yo Gungi respect . Cant wait to see you bud . That Ash tour was one of my best times out. Got to tour with one of the Gs . I will see back out there soon spliff in tow.

gungi,
Hope this note finds you well!

I sent you some alternative cancer treatment links in a message a couple months back. Since then, my friends wife found out she had cancer of the esophagus so in my research for her I found some info. that might benefit yourself as well.

Still praying for you my friend.
May God pour his blessings on you and your family!
Kevin

http://home.online.no/~dusan /diseases/cancer/cancer_dr_b udwig.html
http://www.cancertutor.com/i ndex.html

http://www.cancertutor.com/C ancer/Laetrile.html

http://www.ourfathersfarm.co m/

http://home.bluegrass.net/~j clark/b17_dosage.htm

http://www.1cure4cancer.com/ controlcancer/information/na tureofcancer/nature.htm .

Hey Gungi,
As a young punk audio guy back in the mid 80's You were very encouraging to me about my abilities etc. As a cancer survivor I hope I can be that way to you now. Your attitude and the love of your friends and family can help you beat this thing. Stay Strong and hold the ones you love close.

HI, i just surfed in off of Live's site, and read about your alternative treatment process. I underwent standard chemotherapy for breast cancer last jan-april and it nearly did me in (body wide infection on the last round of chemo). there has to be a better way than poisoning the body, and it sounds like you've found one such way. i'm bookmarking your page in case i ever need to consider treatment options again in future. i wish you continued good health.

Just to make you smile.
Bla Bla Bla Prayers, Bla Bla Bla Love, Bla Bla Bla just get the fuck better man, I got men out here going amuck. We need you. I can't wait to here those words again " Hello Boys, I'm Back "
Cdub

I'm here initially because i saw an interview with Fiona on myspace, then i went to her page, read a bit and found out about you, so i snooped and i just got done reading your progress. I'm young and i've been through stuff but you, i can't ever imagine doing what you're doing and i applaud you every step of the way.

Gungi, not seen you for a very long time, sorry to hear your news, but glad to hear you are fighting back. I follow in your JP footsteps and think about that every time the band walk onstage. Would love to catch up with you again sometime... Take care, and may you get the future you deserve...
Martin Walker

Hey Gungi- Heard about your plight. I just want you to know that you are in my prayers and I hope that you will have a very speedy recovery. Hang in there! RG

Dear Gordon..
I am so sorry to hear of your illness... However, remembering you as I do from 1979 I KNOW you will beat this thing..

Take the utmost of care...

Love to you and yours

Del .

Hey buddy! How are you these days? Getting better I hope! Do you know if they have auctioned the "James Brown" Bass yet??I have some people who want to bid on it , if it's still in auction... Best of wishes, and god bless
Todd

Dear Gungi and Bridgett,

It has been some time since I met you in CA at JBs. I've thought about you many times and wish you the best. I know all is so much work, and you are having tremendous success. It's so great to hear!!

I finished up out there in mid-March and came home to Texas. All is going well. Summer is finally upon us and I'm looking forward to it.

I introduced my family to your website and we enjoyed looking at it so much. You both are an inspiration in my life and I'm blessed to have met you.

I wish you continued strength and courage.

Best regards,

Quenna Terry
Lubbock, Texas

Gungi,
My family and I wish you a speedy recovery and Thank You for the great time we had with you and TFF @ the Mandalay Bay concert in Las Vegas.
Thank you for all you do.
Cheers, Danny and family.

Miss Fiona Apple has explained why,
And thus I send this reply,
For anyone that keeps her producing her sound,
And picks her up when in her downess she is found,
Anyone who helps her to continue to do what she does do,
And the way it effects others, deserves sometime, it's true,
Plus the fact that you seem like an energy that spreads joy and smiles to many others,
Ans again keeps Miss Apple producing one album after another,
Should get a chance to touch many more,
As there are few in this world, which is a flaw,
And if I can help in what little way I can,
Fingers crossed, touch wood, pray for entities to keep you safe, this wonderfulman.
Jonty

Hope all is well.
Best wishes to you.
Good luck, friend.

Hi I saw the link via Fiona's page. Good luck and best wishes in your fight. Youve worked with some of my favorite musicians.
Get well soon! -- Allen

It's been a long time since we worked together but time does not fade good memories. I know you will get through this with the same grace and dignity that you bring to everything you do. All the very best to you.

I run gaffa.org, a Kate Bush web site, and I'm trying to confirm that Gordon "Gungi" Patterson was the sound engineer for Kate's one and only tour. There was an episode of "Nationwide" about the tour that featured a very tall Scot talking about creating the headset microphone so Kate could dance...but he wasn't identified by name. I've never met the gentleman, but he seems to be well-loved in the sound community. Best of luck with his recovery!

Hi Gungi, hoping your treatment is still going well. Your last update I read sounds very promising. My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm still down in AZ for a little longer on vacation from the oc's. 51 days clean today!!!! Call me when you can. Take care Big guy!! Kevin

your buddy asked us to stop by, its great to hear about your recent successes with the alternative methods.

peace,
rkrone

Gungi, Was great to hear your voice. Keep it tall and ill make the browines.

Our best wishes friend.

Hey Gungi,

We have only met a few times but I did see you often backstage. I was a truck driver on the last tour with Fiona Apple and Coldplay. I wish you the best of luck with your health and I am praying for you.

Stay Loud my friend!

Gungi,

I heard of your brave fight with the demon cancer on a TFF site. I've entered the raffle, and will continue to do so. But to be honest, the thing I really want to win is to see you healthy again and doing what you do so well. Hang in there, Big Man, you WILL beat this.

All the best, all the hope, and all the love.......Carolyn

Hey Gungi,
I'm a friend of Ray Amico's and he told me about your website and your story. I too have been battling through cancer for the past 9 months so I can understand on a deep level the true adventure and journey you are on. So many can wish you the very best and try to help, but so few truely understand the life you live while fighting cancer. I spent many years doing live production, but ended up in the studio doing music production as my thing. But I still think about doin' the big shows and the fun I had for those years. I wish you all the best and hope to meet you someday and share war stories.

Live & Laugh as much as you possibly can. Peace.

Brian

Gungi,

Some of my best road memories are with Def Leppard in '83 with you , Brooksie, Side Phil, Harry and the rest of the Tasco gang. Kate Bush still brings back great thoughts of arena sound checks, all thanks to you. You have been an inspiration and mentor to many people, so thanks for being there for us. Now we are there for you, so keep up the fight. There are many more sound checks to come, my friend.

Chuck Becker

uncle gungi...between grief and fear, between love and courage...you have my aunt who is can turn paper into roses, raindrops into the ocean's kisses, and who has the gift of laughter, ferocity, and passion that can heal...these things, you already know. i think about you guys a lot.

Gungi!!!! Joe here, the Gabisom's system engineer from Sao Paulo- Brazil.
All my prayers for you.
Hope see you again as soon as possible.
Keep fighting!!

Yo Gunj
I remember back in the old "PRIEST" days........
Great times.......
Remember when, yadda,yadda,yadda
Brooksie,you,me..........
Good ol dayz
You could always "pull it out" in the mix.....
Hope you can do it one more time
Get well my friend

Jamo

I am a big fan of Fiona Apple, and I saw how she performed in a few shows for Gungi, and thought it was so nice and such a wonderful thing to do.

Well, she asked us to donate so money if we could, and I read the story and donated some money. I wish Gungi the best of luck. Live strong, and be cool.

Gungi,
I am an electric violinist/ friend of Colin LaMastro, and he told me about your situation. I wish you and your family strength during this difficult time. May you beat this thing and go on with your incredible life!
Peace,
-Joe Deninzon

I didn't know who you were until now, but you seem to be very important to alot of people who have strongly influenced my life, so I'm just hear to send my best wishes in hopes it will make a difference for you. GOOD LUCK!!!!

As you can see by the picture I have been thinking about you and keeping the faith. I have no doubt that you will beat this and in the meantime I pass along best wishes from the boys in RUSH and BOC.
js

Gungi... you might remember me from a 1991 tour through Europe where my band supported Priest on the Painkiller run. I sure remember you (and that incredibly loud Kate Bush song that you forced upon all of us in soundcheck!!!). I just want you to know I am thinking of you (and will say a rare prayer, just in case it might help!) and hope you never give up. I never really talked to you much but you always had a smile for us and would help any of us out, when we needed it... and I will also do something else for you now. Love and fight.

I just wanted to say that you are an inspiration, and that the WORLD will learn from the legend that is you!

Gungi,

We have only met a couple of times. I wish you and your family all the best you are in all our prayers. Keep fighting. See you out there soon. .

Hi Gungi,
time to call on that inner chuchter strength. You can do it
aw ra best Fergie

Gungi..Go with the saying never give up..we still have lots of tours to do together..I have just found out about this..
You will be in my prayers

Hi, my name is Adri?n, I'm from Argentina and I had never studied English, so... SORRY FOR MY GRAMMAR! I wanted to send my good vibe from here to Gungi. All the luck in the world for you at overcoming this obstacule!! I'm sure that you'll be just fine. You have a lot (really a lot!) of people that love you, that's very important! My regards to Gungi's family! We are all with you in this moment!

Hey Gungi,
I heard about your medical problems on the Steve Vai website and decided to make a contribution towards your treatment. Anyone that has done so much for artists, and for the love of music is a friend of mine. God Bless you in your recovery. Live, Laugh, and Love.

Hey my friend,
Just a note to send my best and to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your family. Your a top man Gungi and your gonna be well and back out there soon. I hope to see you back at one of the sheds in NC and pull off another pro show together.
All the best Gungi.

Dave Clemmer
Amphitheatre at Regency Park
Cary, NC

Gungi,
I was linked here through Fiona's MySpace and thought I would donate some words of love since I'm unable to donate any $$. I hope you know that you are in our prayers and that we wish you a speedy recovery.
Take good care!
peaceandlove*
Kristen in Colorado :) .

to the man who gave great sound
for so many years the harder the gig the bigger the smile.
see you next time you are in new york
your pal roger

Dear Gungi,
Mike Brown told me of your condition & website and I wish you well on your journey. In June of 2006, I was diagnosed with FHC - a very rare cancer of the liver. Only 200 people in the world are diagnosed with it every year. I am 28 now and trying to live life to the fullest every day. Hopefully, I only have 4 weeks of chemo left!! I love Fiona Apple and was bummed to see I just missed the concerts!! Stay strong. Live well. Laugh out loud. Lots of LOVE ~Stacy
You can contact me through the website my friends made for me;
helpstacyplease.com
OR through myspace:
myspace.com/sunperqs

Gung, We have been keeping up with your status and you are in our thoughts always, we wish you the best and as you well know if there is anything we can do for you all you have to do is ask. Bruce and you have always been such a pair to look at when you are together at the sound board as you are so very tall and Bruce is so much shorter!!! We have enjoyed your music and talent so many times over the years and hope to again soon! Wishing you all the best that our caring love can bring to you. Bruce and Sidonia - Orlando, FL

Dear Gungi,
Mike Brown told me of your condition & website and I wish you well on your journey. In June of 2006, I was diagnosed with FHC - a very rare cancer of the liver. Only 200 people in the world are diagnosed every year. I am 28 now and trying to live life to the fullest every day. Hopefully, I only have 6 weeks of chemo left! I love Fiona Apple and was bummed to see I just barely missed the concert!! Stay strong. Live well. Laugh out loud. Lots of LOVE ~Stacy
P.S. You can also contact me at http://www.myspace/sunperqs

Dear Gungi,

Sending you healing energy and light.

We met during the soundcheck at Fiona's last Philly show. You were warm and kind and explained the soundboard to my friends and me.

We were the ones that brought Fiona and the crew the gingerbread house that we were told you all "deliciously enjoyed".

You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

All the best...Ruthie

to the man who gave great sound
for so many years the harder the gig the bigger the smile.
see you next time you are in new york
your pal roger

Hey!!! You bastard!!! Well it looks like you getting sick has turned some of our old friends into greeting card writers!! Do you believe some of the tear jerking crap!!!!
Get better you %*^&!!!!
(I was going to call you a cunt, but that might piss some cunt off.)
Pyro Pete

feel better gungi!!!
I wish you the best of luck

The Best Of Luck To Ya', My Giant Friend!

Best Wishes To You And Your Family!

I Hope To See Ya' Around Austin Soon.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Gungi;
Patrick shared with me some of he issues that you are dealing with. Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.

Steve Dahlheimer
(Pat's Dad)

Hey Gungi, I am glad to hear that you are doing better.My prayers are with you and your family.We have worked together a bunch of times. I'm at Madison Square Garden for 23 years.The last time I saw you was with Fiona or Live.We just had Rod Stewart and Pete Rale filled me in.I was just diagnosed with stomach cancer 5 weeks ago.I'm on my fourth week of chemo and I'm doing pretty good.I hope you are in N.Y.C. this year I would love to see you. I love hearing all the good old stories from you.Please try to e-mail back.Stay strong and keep fighting,love Cha

Hello Gungi,
Hope this mail finds you feeling and healing well!

I caught up with you/Fiona this summer past in Cary, NC at that beautiful ampitheatre by the lake. Fantastic performances from you all!
Although I am saddened by the news of your illness, I am happy to see you are fighting this with a positive attitude and beginning to heal.

I will attach some web sites which are full of very beneficial and effective treatments/therapies for cancer. My mother is a cancer survivor and used some the various suggestion and supplements described on these sites. I realize that you are under a specific therapy, but perhaps you may find some info. to use as an adjunct with your current protocol.

Someday, I hope to see you working with an artist I'm gigging for and we can shake hands in celebration of your victory!
Until then, I will be praying for you and your family.

Many,Many Blessings,
Kevin Costello

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http://www.earthclinic.com/C URES/cancer.html

http://www.houseofnutrition. com/763948058020.html

http://www.ph-ion.com

http://www.cqs.com/cancerthe rapy.htm

After trying many others, this particular brand saved me from a life threatening staph infection!
http://www.paradiseherbs.com /oliveleaf.html

Be strong and fight hard.
My prayers are with you and yours.

Gunji, I wish you the best and I hope you recovery fully !!! It's was nice meeting you when you came to san diego during the tears tour.
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT !!!!!

You will get through this Gungi cause me and the rest of DP and Rainbow fans needs you. Don't forget to enjoy a glass of cognac while listen to DP and Rainbow. That's good medicine. Seek life and life seeks you.
Best wishes from Norway.

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU FROM SOUTH ITALIAN DEEP PURPLE FAN.

Hello and greetings Gungi!! Sorry to hear about your health problem, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You're great guy, Be strong and get well soon and never give up the fight!! Keep the faith. Kind regards! Jim.

best wishes to you,Gungi.all my good thoughts headed your way.

Hi Gungi,
you might remember me from the Rainbow Stranger in us all tour, the mad German even turing up for Japanese shows..
I ma currently being treated for leukemia, treatment started 18 months ago...not a nice time, but I put up a fight and had a very positive attitude from the start. This positive attitude helps...keep fighting and thinking positive and you'll be cured....
I have urther treatment till about late October this year, then things should be ok(actaully no cancer cells found for a year now, just more chemo to minimise the risk of a relapse..
You're in my prayers,
Rainer

Best of Luck to you! Be strong and hang in there...Have faith! As a nurse I have seen many miracles before so don't give up!

Hello Mr. Gungi, well what can I say I'm a stranger but an admirer of Fiona Apple for 10 yrs.I was sent an e-mail; an all my positive vibes go out, not just for you but your whole family that is also involved in your healing.I'm not religious by nature;I drift more to the logic of things, and one has always the instinct to fight for there family.From the Lopez and Corona Family

Hello Gungi,
I just found out about you through Fiona Apple's mailing list, and I wanted to wish you all the best in your fight against cancer. Cancer runs very strong in my family, so your situation hits close to home for me, as unfortunately I have a good chance of facing it in my own health eventually. I made a donation to you and I hope it helps you and your family with your treatment expenses. I read your story and I admire you for having a positive attitude even in a time of crisis. From what Fiona wrote about you, I can tell that you are an amazing friend to her, and I am sure you are a wonderful husband and father. Maybe someday I'll have the pleasure of seeing a performance you've worked on and meet you. I wish you and all of your family and friends the best during your healing, and a victory for you in your battle with cancer.

Sincerely,
David Moya

I have searched years for you. Last time we met in Montreal you were off to get married in Hawaii. I'm so excited to find you and so heartbroken to hear of your fight which you must continue. Congratulations on your beautiful family and on being you. I remember how kind you were towards my brother and I, we were strangers you welcomed wholeheartedly in Montreal. I will look for the photos we took together and send them. We miss you dearly and will say a prayer for you always. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a world of strength
& love.
Susan Nichols, Montreal

I heard about you from Fiona's email and hope my donation helps out. Thanks for being that special person who brings warmth to everyone around you...the world needs more people like you. You are indeed in my prayers as well.

It is difficult not to fall into Beigeland with the world being overwhelmed by haoles with the help of their sponsor-Bank iof America, the BOA, the constrictor of all life in this zone. The Big Gun must heal! Soundman no ka oi! I will pass your regards to Alan Rogan tomorrow night at The Who concert, a life event the big Gun should be mixing. Gungi, whichever of us crosses over first must make sure we get some coastal property at the next bus stop. I have heard the first one's there get the best views? Who knows? Who's Next? Who's Left? Hmph! I suppose there are alot of great musicians there already that require a great mix, but I do hope they have to wait awhile longer. Gungi, we are singing your praises around the lodge fires, you can be assurred of that. Gungi, the living legend....a giant among lesser men....a heart as big as the universe....and that will make the medicine that saves the time to pass the pipe once more in peace and harmony. One love, One dog!

hey gungi!
cancer is such a jerk! kick it in the tush! i had a big tumor too that put my right arm out of commission when i was 18! be strong and know the world loves you!

Dear Gungi,

Long time no see mate. Best you get back into action as soon as possible. Today's bands need all the help soundwise that they can get!!!
Best wishes and much love to you from Danny Nichols and family, Brossard, Quebec, Canada.

Hi Gungi,
We have never met, but I am a Fiona fan and a recovering throat cancer patient myself (age 30). Staring this sort of thing in the face can be beyond difficult at times. I am grateful that this site is up and running for you, because the support of friends (met and unmet) is of inestmable value and will continue you to be so down the road. I wish you the best. Hang in there man.

Chris Hannon
Seattle, WA

Hi Gungi,

I'm a final year student studying a BSc in complementary medicine and health sciences and I got an email from Fiona Apple's mailing list about your website. I think it's great that you're going for the alternative methods of treatment and I admire your courage and belief in what I really think is the way forward for health care.
I wish you and your family love and healing- you are in my thoughts.
Crystal x

I've seen you at quite a few Fiona Apple concerts over the past year; man you're tall. I've also seen you after a couple of the shows out by the tour buses, and you seem like a really cool English guy. I'm definitely gonna drive 4 hours from Las Vegas to LA to be @ one of the benefit concerts @ Largo so I can help you out. Thanks for making so many artists sound their best over the years. You're in my prayers.

Gungi,

I heard about this site through Fiona Apple's mailing list and it contained a wonderfully splendid letter, written by Fiona herself, that gave us all a realistic insight into how people feel about you. I figure if someone can write such an amazing letter (that pretty much resembled poetry) about you, then you must be one heck of a man!

I don't have money to give, I'm only 19 and living in South Africa, the exchange rate would actually leave you having to pay me back! lol Nevertheless, I thought I would send out some good vibes all the way from South Africa and just let you know that I have a history of cancer in my family and that it can (AND WILL!) be overcome by you. I hope to someday see you peform. So never lose hope.

Strength and stranger hugs!
-Nicole from South Africa

I just wanted to let you know that I am a lymphoma survivor and have been in remission since August 2006.

I had almost three years of treatment, including a stem cell harvest and transplant, radiotherapy and six kinds of chemo.

Now I am living my life again just like I used to. Well maybe not just like it. Everything seems to be a bit more shiny and interesting. So you can kick the arse of this thing!

Also I am running a project at the moment to raise money for Cancer Research. My knitting group (don't laugh, it is very trendy nowadays!) and I are knitting 300-foot of scarves for the Lions in Trafalgar Square in honour of the Lion-hearted people fighting cancer every day.

We have had knitters from all over the world send parts. Many of them are knitting in honour of cancer fighters. It is an amazing thing to be part of.

If anyone is interested you can read our blog through our website at www.stitchandbitchlondon.co. uk

I guess what I am trying to say is that cancer can be beaten and though I know it is hard becoming a human pin cushion etc it can be done.

The only strange part is how much you want to save everyone else once you are better. :)

My thoughts are with you and your brave family.

Lauren
Stitch and Bitch London
"Knit fast, purl young"

Gungi, you explained many strange British desserts to me. I miss you and I look forward to working with you again.
Dave

I'm a Fiona fan and have now become a fan of yours. I'll be sending you healing thoughts and prayers from San Francisco. Keep up your positive attitude and strength. You're loved by so many, so you must feel how much energy there is for YOU out in the universe! Hugs- Debra

Hello! I just heard about your story through Fiona's mailing list and I would like to express my deepest sympathies. May God bless you and your family. I wish you all the best, love, happiness and HEALTH. God Bless you!! Stay strong.

I just received notice of this site through Fiona's mailing list. I wish I could attend the tribute shows, but I'm on the other side of the country. For now, I'm sending positive energy and thoughts to yourself and your family. It's awesome that you've taken proactive control of your health, and I have faith that you will triumph in the end.

Take care, and I hope you have a good evening!

You are the man! I just heard about you through Fiona's mailing list, and I want to send you all the positive thoughts that I can. I am a student nurse and nurse aide in an oncology unit, so I have seen what you're going through and find your attitude amazing in your blogs. Keep the faith and gratitude for your beautiful family and supportive community.
Much love,
Jill V in Raleigh, NC

Dear Gungi,
All my best wishes go out to you and your family!
You are in our prayers!
Love,
Jim Hallowes

Good luck, man. You'll pull through.

I am a fan of Fiona Apple and read about your plight. I am financially challenged but made a donation anyway. Please know you will be in my prayers and I wiil send as much healing energy as I can muster.

Good Luck and Godspeed

Hi gordon
I am your mums taxi driver back home in sunny kirkcaldy she told me about this site hope you are on the mend big man see you when youre back home

Dear Gungi,
I was perusing the Largo website, and I happened upon a F. Apple benefit for you. I am sending you as much healing energy as I can muster, and hoping to hear -- very soon -- that your holistic therapy has wiped-out every last cancer cell. I have never met you, but hope I have the pleasure, someday soon. Christy

Gungi man,
I just got this horrific news. Working with you was a highlight of my time at Shure, with great artists and strong relationships that transcended the commerce that brought us together.

Stay strong, get stronger, my brother. Keep attacking this thing and we'll get together next time you hit Chi-town.

Much love and peace out...

-Jack

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Gungi. You were tremendous to work with on the LIVE corporate dates I booked a few years ago. I'm glad to read your treatments are going well.

gungifiable! kick cancer in the ass! you can do it! light force spirulina, look into it I emplore you! CANCER SUCKS!!!! Kick its ass!! mucho love to you and yours! sue

My throughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight.
Thanks for inspiring me all these years!

Gungi:
Knock it down and Tear it up!!
From all us shed guys down here in So. Cali.. Thanks for your informative treatment info. I passed it on to 2 people close to me in treatment. They thank you as well!!

Hi Gungi
Big thoughts for the big man, good news on the Holistic progress, just continue Kickin' it's Ass Man, you taught me how to Rock 'n' Roll on Judas Preist in the 80's. Thoughts and respect to you mate, DJ

Come on!! We"old guys" in the brotherhood got to stick around. I'll be talking to you soon. Hi Bridgett, stay strong!
Love, Trigger

Hi Gungi, Dropping you a line to tell you that your in my prayers everyday. I will never forget the first time we talked. It was 1994 at the newport music hall. You were mixing Fight. I was doing a motorhead show the night before. Hobbs said if you come in i would have to lift the desk up. I never slept the whole night waiting for you to come in. Then there was the first tour in the van. We had a picture of your digitech add hanging where we slept. It was nicknamed the gungi loft. Or the times we had on ozzfest 2002 sitting in the backlounge telling war stories. The time when you came to the toledo sports arena with megadeth and we chanted GUNGI,GUNGI,GUNGI, from the seats as you looked around to see where it was coming from.The best time of my life was the system of a down/down show at jones beach when our consoles were side by side. I called everyone in the world i knew and bragged about it. Thank you for all the dreams you gave me on my way to bieng good enough to hang out on the same show. It means all the world. I am trying to gather asst. for you and your familly during this tough time. I am sure you will be standing tall in front of your desk soon. Take care. I love you man. My mom still remembers me saying. I WANT TO BE GUNGI PATTERSON after i came home from the judas priest show as a 13 year old kid. Talk soon buddy.

Gungi I want you to know on this Valentines Day you and in my heart and I know you will overcome in this struggle. You are a great man and a good friend. I look forward to seeing you out on the road again soon buddy. I send you our family's love and strength to your family. All the best always my friend.

As always, all our love and prayers,'little brother'. LOVE FROM LILY, AB, NIK, NIROSHINI, SI, AND ANNA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

Hiyer Gungi,Dicky just told me about your war.Dear chap, I send you all my fondest wishes,strength and spirit,
God bless,luv Mart.

Gungi,

I recall reading about various adventures with Steve Vai, Mike Keneally and other from Bryan Beller's writings. Stay strong, for it seems this world is a much more interesting place with you in it.

~Ian

Hello old mate,

I was very sad to hear that you were not to well.

All of your friends here in Australia are all thinking of you and look forward to seeing you down here soon.

Fight it hard, stay strong and see ya soon my friend !

Squirt

Gungi,it was good to see you today. I am happy to hear that you are moving in the right direction with this. My thoughts will be with you and I wish for the best for you and your family. Keep up the good work.

GUNGI, FINALY GOT THIS SITE FROM THERESA! ALL MY PREYERS AND WISHES GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
IVE GOT A BASS GUITAR THAT IS SIGHNED BY "JAMES BROWM" THAT I WOULD LIKE TO AUCTION OFF FOR YOUR CAUSE....PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE CONTACT ME SO THIS CAN BE DONE! LOVE YA BUDDY! GOD BLESS! Todd

Hello Gungi,

I have my Polish grandmother praying for you, (as well as the rest of my family), and her prayers never fail! See ya down the road...

Dan

Gungi,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Stay strong and fight like hell!

Jon "Triple-J" Martin

Hi Gungo. Graham just told me about this site last night, tho bn keeping up via lil.keep on keeping on in this huge love that surrounds you. love to you, B and boys. from BeXXX

Hello Gunji,
I am a fellow Ratketeer of RHCP website as the girls above and heard about you from your great friend Dave Rat.
You can do it, beat that nasty cancer !
Sending you lots of and light and my thoughts & prayers from London!
Evie xxxxx

I heard about you thru Dave Rat. I am a former oncology nurse and I am SO happy that you have chosen the path to healing and health that you have! My background is also in naturopathic medicine and I have seen wonderful results with my cancer patients. I left the field because MD's don't like it when you tell patients that they can cure themselves!! LOL!!! Check out something called a Rife machine...it destroys cancer cells by sonic vibration. I think it will really compliment your treatments. Am so happy for you and hearing about your awesome results gives me hope that others will look for a better way of dealing with cancer. Well, Gungi, you are now part of our adopted family, as I can see the other Ratketeers have been by. I will keep you in my and prayers always. May God bless you and keep you close. His angels will protect you ALWAYS. Much love- keli

hey
sending you positive thoughts, and hoping you get well.
Your story was an interesting read as my mum get diagnosed with breast cancer 2 days before christmas and is about to have her 2nd operation on thursday and start her chemo in the following weeks.
hope all is well xxx

Hey Gungi,

I am a stranger to you but this disease unfortunately unites us all and touches our lives when
we least expect it. This courage you have and the approach you have taken to fighting this is inspiring
I wish you well and you will be in my prayers.

Meredith

Hi Gungi,
I learned about you from Dave's blog on the RHCP website. I'm sending healing thoughts to you and your family. Please let me know if you need additional nutrition information for post chemo/radiation, apart from what you are receiving at the clinic when and if you think it is appropriate. One of my mentors specializes in nutrition for cancer recovery and has written a couple of good books on the subject and has helped a few of my friends and family in their recovery. It sounds like you are well on your way, but please don't hesitate to let me know if you could use some more support. Take good care, breathe deeply, and may I recommend guided imagery too? There are some good CDs on the subject, let me know. ~ Kim

Hi Gungi- I also read about your
situation from Dave Rat's blog at the RHCP site.Just wanted to
let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I think
from what you have written that it does sound like you are making real progress! RIGHT ON!
Much love to you there.
Keep on doin' what you're doin'!!

I am a RHCP fan and I read about
you on Dave the Rat's blog. You are a brave soul so stay focused and positive. People can beat cancer and I am praying for you to be one of them!

Gungi,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time in your life. You are so loved. May the knowledge of that keep your spirits lifted.
Joy

ello sir
just followed the link from dave rats blog, on the chilis site, i got too work with dave nov/dec 2006, he is a top man.
just too let you know, even though you don't know me, you are in my thoughts and prayers. my mum has been fighting cancer, for the last 2 years, and unfortunately, its just not getting any better its a bitch. interesting read, rethe cancer feeding off the sugar, my mom is on organic foods only now, too try and help her fight.
best wishes too ya,
neil

From one giant Scotsman to another... 'mon you, sort yersell oot!
Irn-Bru, Haggis, Tattie Scones and Square Sausage when you feel better!

Hello my brother! Keep fighting the fight bro and don't give in!I will make sure there is a extra big bunk waitin for ya bro. God bless you and your family and we are all here for you!check one two hey hey!

Hey little guy with a big heart. You're on the right path to a fast and speedy recovery.
"Stand tall like a man, head strong like a horse"
ps-my son should be looking for a manager in about 15 years

Hola Gungi!
Thank you for all the work you have done with TFF.
You and your Family are in my toughts and prayers.
All the best

Love
Sylvie
tff Friend

Gungi, Raising a pint to ya & sending good thoughts your way!

Dear Gungi, I was shocked at first when I heard the news
about this. Then I realized that
you are regarded as a great friend by many who care about you and your family's well being.
I was happy to read that you didn't accept the first diagnoses/treatment and found what you beleive to be the right treatment for you. Obviously it is working and I look forward to reading and hearing about more progress to come. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you yours anyway for a little extra punch!

Hey Big Guy! We met during the TFF tour @ KLOS & again @ Universal Amphitheater. I got a real kick out of meeting you. I have a friend who has had this. He continues to do well some 2o yrs. later. My prayers are with you. Diana

keep up the faith and fight gungi.You and your family are in my family's thoughts and prayers.Thanks for the update and glad to hear you are doing better.You'll beat this thing!!!!

Gungi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Here's to continued success in your treatment.

Cheers!

Gungi,
Not the best scenario for contacting someone you haven't talked to in awhile.
Just wanted to say " fight the good fight ".
You are in our thoughts here in Nashville.

Gungi, you and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers! We are extremely happy to hear that treatment is going well!!! Lance Wascom

Hey Gungi
I have just recently heard whats going on and got the site details (Well done guys for setting it up) . It's been a few years since our paths have crossed Gungi but I am sure that if there is a man big enough and strong enough to get through this one it's you. Get Well Very Soon Mate...Coxie

Hey old pal!!.. haven't seen you since the Black & Blue Tour!! I was roadieing for the BOC in those days.. hate to hear of your challengees... been thru a bit of spinal surgery myself the past few years & had to learn to walk again a couple of times... but you have already figured out that where there's a will there's a way !!
Best of luck with this deal & just remember that attitude is everything!!
Best wishes from down in ATL Ga..