Remembering Gypsy- pics

Open Journal: Remembering Gypsy

Wednesday, September 17

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Guests included David “Gypsy’s” mother, Cindy Allsbrooks, forest defender from California who witnessed David’s death, an old friend/ roommate, Jeremy, and Gypsy‘s cousin, Nikki, who read a poem she wrote after his death.

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Benefit Show: Gypsy’s legacy rocks on

Friday, September 26

At Super Happy Fun Land, bands included Dubtex, Igneous Rock, Audio Telepathy, Bojones and 9 Volt.

Approximately 100 people attended this event to honour Gypsy. The bands were great! Audio Telepathy played experimental mood music with a Sitar, a middle-eastern instrument. Bojones were a great punk band full of energy. Igneous Rock was unique rock/jazz/experimental that was soothing and refreshing. Instruments included the standard set plus tribal drums, chimes and a flute. Dubtex was full of energy and reggae beats mixed with Dub- Texas style! (www.Dubtex.com) They had an especially emotional element as singer Jeremy was good friends with Gypsy. They included a song Jeremy has written about him. 9-Volt was the perfect final band, with classic rock ‘n’ roll.

Gypsy’s mom, family and friends attended this event and it was the first time for some of them to see each other in years.

The first performance of SACRED’s street theater troupe was acted out here with their rendition of: Pirates of MAXXAM. The performance received many chuckles and was received by an audience new to the topic of MAXXAM’s forest destruction.

Memorial Service for Gypsy at his gravesite

Saturday, September 27

We commemorated the spirit of David Nathan “Gypsy” Chain at his gravesite. With his family and friends (thanks to you all for coming).

There were appx. 10 Friends and family, and 5 forest defenders in attendance. This was a beautiful event as family and friends shared memories of David Nathan “Gypsy”, and forest defenders played guitar and drums.