EverAshley Music: Share Your Comments

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February 16, 2010

Your music was amazing and I feel blessed to be in your audience! I truly hear what you are saying!

Elaine Bealsey

February 16, 2010

I would love to add my angel Jarred to the Angels across the USA. Please send me info so I can get others to help sponsor you.

Kim Hook

February 11, 2010

Is it too late to add my angel, Chris, to the Angels Across The USA Tour?

Rhonda Cornwall

February 11, 2010

You are an inspiration to bereaved parents across the Nation. Love You! Rhonda

Tammy

February 9, 2010

i am going to try to make the. ocala, fl concert. my son passed away on august 19th 2009, and am going through alot of pain..i am glad to have found this...

Brenda Hernandez

February 2, 2010

I signed my daughter up for the Angels across the USA Tour, but I am unable to see the site which pictures the children. Is it up and running?

Kim Wynn

January 31, 2010

I love your music. I can so relate as I lost my 3 year old daughter i a horrible bike/car accident in June 05'. She was so precious as was your daughter and is deeply missed. I was given on your CD's and listen to it quite often. Your music is very inspiring and I'm proud that you can put into words how you feel. Thank you and good luck in the future. God Bless..

Dora Myers

December 31, 2009

Your music is amazing, I listen to your songs everyday and it helps me keep in touch with all that I am feeling. Keep singing Alan, you are a wonderful talent and gift to this world.

Sharon

December 14, 2009

Recently I was at a berevement group at my church.tonight I hold this Candle was played while we all lit a candle for our loved one. This will be the first Christmas since my husband has not been w/me in our nearly 48 yrs.of marriage. I will play this song at our family Christmas gathering and feel the presence of our dear Husband/Dad and Grandpa.
Your music is beautiful. I feel a bit of your pain. Bless you and your family.

Joyce Margarce

December 13, 2009

Thanks Alan for your songs. We will be playing Tonight I Hold This Candle at our lighting tonight. It's beautiful. Glad I could download it from i-tunes.

Dr. Debbie Forte

December 11, 2009

Thanks for writing and recording your candle song, it blows me away everytime I hear it. We will play it Sunday at our service at Eastside Hospice.

charlotte

December 6, 2009

I heard the song "Tonight I hold this Candle" last night and it touched my heart.

Dolores Strum

November 20, 2009

I have been listening to my tapes and they really talk to me. God bless you the coming year. Dolores Strum

Byron Guzman

November 14, 2009

I'd like to know if we can have the guitar cords of your songs to share in our church. Thanks

Denise Bjerke

November 4, 2009

When do you need the money and picture for your 2010 tour by?
Does the picture have to be the
original?

Jacki

November 4, 2009

When will you have the lyrics on the website for more songs from Journey. We are using some of the songs for our Compassionate Friends Candlelight Service and would like t print the lyrics to the songs. Your songs speak to my heart.
Thanks

Cathi Walbert

November 1, 2009

We alwayes enjoy when you come to South Bend In... You touch all of pur hearts..
Bless you, Cathi Walbert the mom of Cody Walbert 3-1-85/11-26-06

Jessica Driskill

October 15, 2009

I love your music!! I have heard you twice when you played for ECI compassionate friends in Indiana. I lost my baby boy on Oct 31 2001.

donna clark

October 14, 2009

you give me hope. its been 18 months since my 8 and 9 y/o death from an auto acident and i havent come to terms with it. havent moved on at all. you give me hope and confidence that i will in my own time.

Linda Romig

October 12, 2009

We have also lost an Ashley. Our granddaughter was killed by a drunk driver in Aug of 2005 and her birthday was in Sept. so your song Long hard fall really hits home. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Chip Cattron

September 28, 2009

Hi Alan, Mary and I really enjoyed your concert tonight at the Mercer County, PA TCF in Hermitage, PA. We hope you are back in our area again soon. Good luck with your van and God be with you. God is Good, All the Time.

Mary Tri

September 24, 2009

Hi Alan We so enjoyed your concert at Silver Lake Park Rochester MN on September 15th. I was wondering if you would mail me the 5 H's you shared with us that night during your performance. I can't remember them all and I was so moved by your way of expressing them. Thank you Alan.

Alan's Response

September 24, 2009

Thanks for your post Sharon, it was an honor to meet your family..and yes I remember them as your Ashley Marie was the first I have come across in the thousands of families I have met. Met a lot of Ashley's parents..but no other Ashley Marie until that night. Blessings to you.

Alan

Sharon Haugebak

September 23, 2009

My aunt called me this week, very excited at the fact that she met you and heard your testimony and music. She was very impressed with you and what you are doing in the memory of your daughter. You also met my cousins, Ron and Jody Hanson, who also lost their precious daughter, also Ashley Marie, this sping. You inspired them with what you said. May God continue to guide you on your journey.

Nancy Allor

September 11, 2009

All I can say is Wow!! I stumbled on you sight I could say by accident but I don't believe like that. I have a very good friend who just lost his son. A truly remarkable family. I can't even imagine his pain or yours. I am fortunate to have my children. I am so desperate to help my friend Manny and I am lost for I don't know what he is going through. Losing a brother and sister was very hard for me , but the loss of a child, I don't even want to think about it. I was looking for support groups for him in the Miami area for him, his son came home from Iraq and was killed in a car accident. It has been almost 2 months and Manny was just hospitalized last weekend. He is heavily medicated and can't talk or go out of the house. My heart aches for him so much. Please tell me anything I can do to help him. I pray multiple times a day for him and I know it is in God's hands. But groups , meetings anything else. I am sending him to your website. Thank you so much for having the courage to inspire so many and to make your daughter live on and be able to be an inspiration to so many as you are. I have enjoyed your story and want to catch your concert and of course get your CD's I am truly moved. Sincerely,
Nancy
Here is Manny's son:
http://preciousmemoriesofyou.com/LuisValdes.html

Kathy Hunt

August 26, 2009

I had the privelege of meeting you at this years TCF conference in Portland. I purchased your CD with "A Littler Farther Down the Road" and now listening to it in my car, it's like when you go to Disney world, go on the ride it's a smalll world and hear in your ears all the time the lyrics, the words, well now it's your music about your daughter. I printed your schedule and notice you will be in NYC in October so we are going to try and make it being we live in NJ. Your music and daughter is now part of my life. I truly believe my David pushed me into flying and going to the confernce and meeting so many mnay people that are wearing my shoes. Hearing all the lectures, especially your dear friend Mitch, whom deeply touch me too, the whole TCF conference left an impact on me. I never wanted to be in this "so called club" but I am and I know I will continue to do for my David and know in my heart our children are together. Thanking you again I will always remember the impact you left on me and hoping to see you again.

Heather Keller

August 25, 2009

I just wanted to let you know that I think it is amazing all of the work you have been doing in memory of Ashley. Seeing this website has eased the pain that we all still feel. Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers.

Miranda Blincoe (Hickman)

August 16, 2009

I went to highschool with Ashley and I think of her all the time. I miss her and often wonder how things would have turned out if she was still here. I remember your song you wrote for her, "Little Man" I think it was called. I still have it. I think that it is such a wonderful thing that you have combined honoring Ashley while helping you and others find answers that were a little hidden and make some sense of it all. Being a daddy's girl myself, I can't imagine my life without my dad. You and your whole family are my heroes for having a strength that I don't think I could ever have! Thank you Ashley for allowing me to have known you!

Kathleen and Catherine

August 11, 2009

It was great to see you in Portland, however we were so disappointed that we didn't get to hear more of your music. You are a gift to all of us and we appreciate your message and music. Thanks for playing your song in Mich's workshop and also in Darcie's, but we want more!

Alexis

August 6, 2009

Hey it is your little helper!!!!! remenber???? from commpationate friends that sold your cds!! :)

Kathleen Ollivant

August 5, 2009

thank you for writing such a lovely song tonight i hold this candle it filled my heart with joy i heard your song at my TCF balloon relesse last night and it was wounderful it made me feel so much closer to my little girl that was stillborn on Feb 8th 2009 (Rebecca Lynn) thank you so much love Kathleen

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Rita Gengler

July 25, 2009

Today was the first time I listened to you CD, "A Little Farther Down the Road." I was driving home from Minneapolis, and lost my son 2 years ago of a brain aneurysm. I related to every song, and I cried as I drove. We have a candle-lighting ceremony in Arizona in Dec. Can I play your CD? It seems no matter where we are on this hellish path, we need each other. Thank you.

Dave and Sarah White

June 12, 2009

Alan, your song Tonight I Hold a Candle my well be the best grief remembering song I have ever heard. It took us a few months to find out who you are and who it was that sang that song we heard in December at our candle light memorial. Your music is fabulous and we listen to your music when we want to remember our son Ben. You must make Ashley very proud.

Rhonda Liger

June 9, 2009

Your words and music are comforting, healing, and helpful to any bereaved parent. God bless you for all that you do Alan, you are an amazing and gifted singer and writer of songs. I am traveling with my sister to New York to hear your music in July.

Staci

June 4, 2009

When are you coming back to Colorado, I sure miss you!

Denise Howard

May 25, 2009

Alan,

You were such a blessing to me and to all of the families that came out to our 1st ANNUAL ROSEVILLE REMEMBERS MEMORIAL BALLOON RELEASE.

You touch so many hearts and lives though your music and your gentle spirit. Your music is encouraging and brings hope. Your love for people brings healing. Your dedication is an inspiration. And your love for Ashley is evident in the passion that use as you share what you have experienced and learned with others.

What an honor it is to call you my friend.

Denise Howard (Sean's Mom)
Roseville, California

Earl Beck, Nephew of Edward Bergmann

May 10, 2009

This past week, we laid to rest my beloved and very special Uncle Edward. His grave adjoined that of precious Sierra, granddaughter (by son David and wife Kim). The compassion of your message and the thrill and beauty of the balloon release revealed a spiritual force at work. My nature tells me that Uncle Edward has already reached out to embrace tiny Sierra’s outstretched and welcoming arms. I am comforted by this thought. Thank you for alerting us to the “something we go through” process.

Loraine

May 10, 2009

I attended the balloon service at Conejo Mountain in Camarillo, California on May 9th. I didn't know what to expect to be quite honest. I parked my car and went straight to the chairs arranged like a theater facing an outdoor stage. A man I had never heard of began speaking and talking about his daughter Ashley and then playing beautiful, soothing, and healing music for the large crowd that was gathered. I have not had a child die, so I don't pretend to know how painful that would be. I do know this however, the man who so brilliantly sang his songs and told his story to us is a walking and talking miracle. I hope the world learns of Alan Pedersen and his tremendous gift of music, he is a natural healer and a powerful speaker. Thanks to everybody who brought Alan to Camarillo yesterday, I was deeply blessed and touched by the event.

Becky Crossley, mother of Erick Ryan Dove-Crossley

May 9, 2009

We lost our beautiful son, Erick Ryan on Aug 9 2007. Last February my husband and daughter attended the balloon release in Camarillo, CA, I was traveling on business and unable to attend. They both told me how moving the memorial was and purchased all 3 CDs. Today, I was able to attend the memorial in Camarillo, CA. What a beautiful memorial. Thank you so much for putting this on for everyone going through this journey.

renee smythe

April 23, 2009

I missed Alan when he was in Maryland and the DC area last year. Does he have any concerts in this area in 2009? My friends said his concert here was terrific so please let me know if he will be near the Baltimore or Washington D.C. area.

Dan Fineman

April 23, 2009

Thanks Alan for taking the time to autograph the cds for my wife Linda. Your music means so much to both of us and the personal touch of signing your name in loving memory of our daughter Lisl was something we did not expect. May God continue to bless this work you do, you bless us all.

Jackie Rowan

April 17, 2009

Alan, I have never met you and yet we share so much. My beautiful 16 year old daughter Erika was killed on February 25, 2008. What a horrible road this is. So individual yet all of us as one. I miss her so. No one knows like someone that truly knows. I would love to see you come out to Lexington and give a concert. How do we arrange something like that. Take care and remember. We may not remember the people who laughed with us but we will never forget those who wept with us. Sincerely Jackie Rowan

Lisa Wendover

April 9, 2009

I want to add to what Vickie wrote about you Alan. I attended a concert in Binghampton, New York at The Angel of Hope in September. It was a very hot day and there was a big crowd, but you stayed and gave each of us who wanted to meet you the opportunity to share our kids with you. It meant so much to me that when I told you about my Danny that you were so genuine and sincere about wanting to know about him. Your music has been so healing for me and the music is even more special because I know the man that wrote it is truly a compassionate and caring person. Thanks for taking time on a hot day to listen to my story, it meant so much to me.

Vickie Van Antwerp

April 9, 2009

I was thinking today about my grief journey and you came to mind. You visited our Brevard NC Chapter of TCF about a year ago. I approached you after the concert and as I walked toward you, you looked at my name tag that said, Vickie-Craig's Mom, and you said, "Tell me about Craig" I think I welled up in tears but you don't know how good that made me feel. You were genuine in your request and it taught me return the same to other bereaved parents. I think it is one of the nicest things you can do for a parent that has lost a child. Thank you Alan. Hope you return to our neck of the woods again.

Kris Pfaff

April 9, 2009

Thank you so much for sharing with our TCF group last night. I appreciated your "Five H's". How about you write a book about them!
You have such a gift and I thank you so much for sharing with us. Thank you for listening to Ashley's urgings.
Jayme's mom, Kris

Gloria Moran 2008 Glen Canyon Pl Middleburg Fl32068

March 26, 2009

Hi,Mr Pedersen I have been trying to get some more Purple Bracelets from you. I met you at a Compassionat Friends Meeting in Keystone Hieghts Fl. Please tell me how I can get them. The CD'S are so helpful. I'm lost for words what they for me. I havent been able to get my husband to hear them yet. Thanks for your time.

Luanne K. McCarty

March 26, 2009

Thanks,Alan, for such wonderful music. We met at the BP gathering in St. Louis last summer. My son, Michael, died at age 10 (8-30/31-03)from an aneurysm. I bought "more songs from the road" at the conference and listen to it all the time, especially in the car. When I am alone in the car, I turn it up loud and sing along and suddenly, I don't feel alone. I feel Michael, and Ashley and all our children. I feel them smiling and singing with me. It means so much to me. I feel like my car is jam packed full with our kids. That probably sounds crazy to the fortunate others, but who cares?!

I just ordered "A little farther down the road" I listened to the clips, and the one that said, "If I make it through August..." wow. does that ever strike a chord.

Can't wait to get it.

When I'm alone at home I pull out my Takamine and play and sing along with the CD. Having met you, and knowing Mitch, it may be "a few songs with Alan and Mitch". I can see Mitch Signing and you singing. :) Thanks so much and keep writing!

Mark's Mom and Dad

March 17, 2009

Thank you, Alan, for coming to Katy to share your songs written for
Ashley and your words. We heard you play in Oklahoma City and bought
two of your tapes there. You honor your daughter and all the children.

We brought our dear friends with us who lost their precious daughter
two weeks before. Your words and music were helpful to them.

Many thanks,
Don and Terry (Mark's dad and mom)

Ross McBride

March 16, 2009

Tracy and I thoroughly enjoyed the Hobbs, NM concert and having the chance to sit down over a drink and really meet you. Then, coming back home the next week and having the opportunity to participate in a workshop the next weekend was that much better. Tracy and I were glad we altered our trip to visit our TCF friends, Danny & Libby, and spend some time with our lost souls, our Sean and their Shaun, and then meet you.

You've helped bring me some piece of mind in handling our grief. We will certainly keep in touch and I look forward to seeing you again.

Ross McBride (Sean's Dad)

Gloria Moran

March 7, 2009

Hi I met you in Fl. when you came to a Compassionate Friend meeting and spoke. You gave 4 purple angels are forver bracelets. I would really like to get 4 please. I can pay for them. The 4 you gave me gave out slowly but surely. 2008 Glen Canyon Pl
Middleburg,Fl 32068 (904-318-7701. Thanks so much.

Jen Barker

March 2, 2009

Thanks Mitch and Alan for your workshop and Saturday. I did not know what to expect and so I was pleasantly surprised at all that you two brought to the day. The music was so moving and beautiful (I wish there would have been more of it) and the art and poetry were also very special. The best thing though was the information you gave to us. You spoke with such clarity and Alan you have such a beautiful and special way of explaining this grief to us. Mitch was great too and I really loved him best when he shared his own stories about his son. I am hoping to incorporate proactive grieving into my life. Thanks for showing me the way

Staci

February 9, 2009

It was sooo good to see you tonight and you always talk straight to the heart!! Remember this week we have to get together!!! Your amazing!

pamela wolfe

February 3, 2009

HI Alan,
These are melancholy days for me... that time between February 4 and March 23, the anniversaries of my son's birth and death. I became aware that I needed to immerse myself in the river of pain for awhile... so I am indulging myself as I listen to your voice on Ashley's CD's.... Thank you for creating the right balance of sorrow and solace for a bereaved mom's heart.
Regards,
Brad's mom

Babe Muro

January 27, 2009

Hi Alan,How are you. Where are you going to be in Ny when you come in July. Maybe we'll go get some pizza...
Babe

Kalyn Douthit

January 26, 2009

Hi Alan, I am getting married June 19 2009. I am having a candle lighting for my grand father and my soon to be mother in laws parents. I was wanting to see if I can get the lyrics to the song "Tonight I hold this candle"? I have fallen in love with this and I think it would be perfect to remember our lost loved ones. If it is not to much trouble!

Thank you with love
Kalyn Douthit

Jeanne Schauer

January 18, 2009

Hi Alan,
I am an old friend from 2006.. haven't forgotten you. and wanted to stop in and say HI.. God Bless you for continuing on such a great journey..
Blessings, Jeanne

Bob Halterman

December 26, 2008

My precious daughter Kelli Christine was killed in an auto accident on Nov. 17th, 2008 on icy roads in Canton Ohio. I miss her so and am having trouble dealing with this loss. I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you, Dr Bob Halterman. Foxfire Village, N.C.

Paul and Dana Davidson

December 21, 2008

We ordered your music online and recieved our order yesterday. We spent the evening listening to every song and it was so healing and touching for both of us. It made us cry but they were tears of remembering our daughter Sharon who died of cancer in 2002. Alan Petersen writes beautiful songs and sings them with the heart and soul of a grieving daddy. Amazing music that has a powerful and personal message about grief and the life we live after losing our children. Thanks for giving us this music.

Kristy Johanson

December 19, 2008

We played Tonight I Hold This Candle at our service Sunday night and it was one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I ordered your CD and can't wait to get it so that we can play your music on Christmas day when we will remember our son Chad by lightin a candle in his memory. Thanks Allan for what you do, I haven't seen you in concert but have heard you are an inspiration to all of us who share your loss. Thanks for sharing Ashley and your talent for writing and singing with us.

EMILY ARUS

December 19, 2008

I HEARD TONIGHT I HOLD THIS CANDLE AT A CHRISTMAS SERVICE WE ATTEND IN AKRON, OHIO FOR LOST LOVE ONES..I LOST MY NIECE ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO MAY 25, 2007. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG. AND THE WORDS ARE WORD FOR WORD WHAT I WANT TO SAY TO HER!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Sally Miller

December 17, 2008

December 14th at our candle lighting service is the first time I heard "Tonight I Light This Candle" and it just said it all. I lost my youngest son in a car accident February 9th, 1990. Your song's words are what I want to say to him, what I want him to know! Thank you!!

Mary Bueno

December 16, 2008

I was at my very first candle lighting yesturday and It was a bitter sweet event. It was beautiful yet sad and I was happy I was with other parents that lost a child too but wished I was on the outside looking in. My son was murdered on November 15th 2007 by the hands of his so called best friend. The song that got to me the most even thogh all of them did was your beautiful Tinight I hold this candle. Thank you so much for writting it and I am sorry it took a tragic loss for you to make it a bearable loss for me. Thanks again and hope to be able to attend a concert you might do in Milwaukee Wisconsin.Love and prayers for you and your angel Ashley.

Vivian Kehrer

December 14, 2008

We are going to play your song "Tonight I Light This Candle" at our Candle Lighting Ceremony tonight in Sarasota, FL. Thank you for writing it, we love you.

Matt and Susan Reynolds

December 10, 2008

Dear Alan,
Thank you for a beautiful concert in Roseville, CA. The words and music are absolutely beautiful!

We were honored to meet you in person previously at Denise's Mom's home. We appreciate the advice and help you gave us that night...we also thank you for allowing us to share some of Will's memories with you.

Thank you, too, for the gift you gave our daughter, Charlotte...it is so much appreciated.

May God bless your ministry and you and your family too!

Love,
Matt and Susan Reynolds
Parents of William Vincent Alexander Reynolds our "Will"

Bruce and Georgia Cockerham

December 10, 2008

Hello My Friend:
I hope you are enjoying your long drive back home. What a wonderful gift, Alan, you've brought to our bereaved on this Northwest Coast. During a difficult time of year you presented through your music and ministry the gifts of love, understanding and hope. Bruce and I felt privileged to have you perform and stay over in our home. Please know that you are always welocme here at Land's End, Brookings, OR.
Take Care and God Bless,
Georgia

Jackie Boisa (Cheryl's mom & Judi's sister)

December 9, 2008

Dear Alan, I heard you play at the 2007 TCF National Conference in Oklahoma City, so I was somewhat familiar with you. But your Celebrate The Children concert at our TCF-Yuba City meeting on Friday, December 5th was so much more! Maybe the difference was the smaller setting...instead of a banquet room with 1500 people, it was our meeting room with a much smaller group. Your stories of Ashley, and your explanations of how you came to write each song before you sang it. What a wonderful evening. Thank you so much for coming and presenting your program. If you're ever in Northern California again, please contact us to set up another concert!

Lisa

December 8, 2008

Hi Alan, I heard you play at the dinner for Bobby Reciniti's Healing Hearts Foundation and I was very impressed with your beautiful music. I'm sorry for your enormous loss of your daughter Ashley. She was a beautiful girl and I'm really sorry she was taken so soon from this life. Good for you for helping others through their loss by your music. God bless you.

Sandy Goodman, Author (Love Never Dies: A Mothers Journey. . .)

December 5, 2008

Alan visited us in Riverton, Wyoming on Monday night for our local TCF chapter meeting. I cannot get over being amazed. He touched every person there with his music, and more importantly, his soul. Thank you Alan, for a night of remembering. It was awesome.

Scott Todd

December 2, 2008

Alan,

I attended the Bobby Resciniti Healing Hearts dinner in Coral Springs on November 7th, 2008.

I was so impressed with everything from the Miami Dolphin players, the Miami Heat people, the music group, the portrait presentation, the Sheriff Badge for Bobby Resciniti but you were the highlight of the evening. You sang with such softness and warmth and you spoke beautifully.

There had to be close to 1,000 people there. I was blown away.

I know the Resciniti family and I knew Bobby. They are a wonderful, giving and good Christian family and to have you part of this event for me was icing on the awesome cake!

Kudos to you and I am buying your CD's!!!!

Hope to see and hear you again.

Scott T.

Becky Barch - Chapter Leader TCF - Tallahassee, FL

November 18, 2008

I wanted to take the opportunity to write you a note to thank you for the beautiful “Concert for the Children” you performed for the Tallahassee Chapter of The Compassionate Friends on Nov 13, 2008. You received rave reviews! Everyone loved the concert. You are both inspirational and healing to those who have had children die. You do a wonderful job of wrapping your story and music into a wonderful message of hope for bereaved families. Thank you for sharing your talents and memories of Ashley with us and allowing us to share the memories of our children with you.

mike

November 15, 2008

Alan
Met you in Fankfort,Kentuckey and we talked about music you have inspired me to get back into writing and playing it is good therapy.Things are starting to take off and I wanted to thank you for helping me to deal with the grief of a loss of a child.

Ambika Adhikari Tiwari

November 12, 2008

Dear Alan,
I got to know your coming to Tallahassee from compassionate Friends meeting that I attended. Our son Bibek left us in June 1, 2008 at the age of 20. While he was sick in the hospital music was his only friend to survive the pain that he was going through. He was passionate about the music but unfortunately we have no skill to sing like you are doing for your daughter but we can feel that your contribution in the form of music to all the bereved parents will certainly touch the heart of our loved one who left us, he loved music. Thank you so much and hope to see you tomorrow in Tallahassee.

Ambika

Sandra

November 10, 2008

I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your inspiring words and music in Coral Springs, Florida this past Friday evening. The entire evening was touching and emotional, your music kind of tied it all together. I am not a bereaved parent, but two of my co-workers have lost their children. Your words helped me to more understand how I can be there for these friends. Your music is nothing short of amzing, you have an marevelous voice and a gentle delivery that spoke to so many of us. Keep up the beautiful work that you do, you are helping so many people.

Vivian Kehrer - Chapter Leader TCF - Sarasota, FL

November 4, 2008

Thank you for your Celebration of Life and Music Concert on 11/01/08.
Your music was very inspirational
and enjoyed by everyone attending that evening.
"Tonight I Light This Candle" was a extradionary ending with all the candles lit and held up high to the sky for all of our children.
All of us Thank You again and hope to see you next year.

Barbara Perrin

October 26, 2008

Dearest Alan,
I lost my precious 22 year old son, Eric, seven years ago. Your music speaks to my soul. I play all your CDs constantly...in the car and in my house. I feel that you truly understand (unfortunately) the thoughts and feelings of a beraved parent.
Bless you for the comfort your music has given me and so many othe bereaved parents.

Barbara Perrin
(Eric Perrin's Mom)

I am a member of The Compassionate Friends in Rockville Centre, NY. I have Elaine Stillwell as my guardian angel facilitator.

Fondly,
Barbara Perrin
(Eric's Mom)

Carolyn Penn

October 26, 2008

Alan I just looked at your schedule and you are going to be in Florida for a awhile, any be safe and take care Carolyn and Jim

Carolyn Penn

October 26, 2008

Hi Alan Just a note to say we truly enjoyed meeting you and your visit in our home. Hoping you made it home safe. you were an inspiritional to all of us Carolyn and Jim penn

Dana and David Penn, JonDavid's parents

October 19, 2008

Alan, Our hearts fill so blessed by spending such quality time with you while you were in Lawrence County, Arkansas. We feel such fullness of peace by sharing with you and having the many "signs" that seem to fall in place for us. Thank You for sharing your beautiful talents with us and your beautiful Ashley. Remember you'll always have an "A-Frame" in Arkansas. :)
May God and your angel continue to watch over you, as you reach out to a hurting world.

HUGS to Ashley's Dad, The Penn's

Delbert and Rhonda Aldrich, Beverly Weaver

October 18, 2008

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your music tonight at the Celebrate The Children Concert in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. I am listening to all of my cd's that we bought tonight. They are great... Thanks for sharing your story of Ashley...and for taking the time to listening to our story of Amanda. Take care and continue your great work. Delbert and Rhonda Aldrich, Beverly Weaver

Sue Rhodes

October 15, 2008

Thank you so much for making our dedication even more special by singing for us! I am so glad to hear you are feeling better and I will be in Ashtubula to hear you sing again!! Please put us on the tour again for next year! I love your new cd, I am going to use Celebrate the Children for my Christmas photo slide show! God Bless and much much love,

Ricky's Mom,

Sue Rhodes
Co-Leader Lake County TCF

Sheryl Trupiano/ Shane's mom

October 12, 2008

Ijust want you to know how special your music is to me. I really wish I had the talent to make a song about my loving Shane (SHANER).I really hope someday this journey will get alittle lighter, but for now it is over whelming. I have been a single mom for years, and didn't have it easy with my children but nothing we ever delt with has ever hurt as bad as lossing Shane. Your daughter was beautiful and I feel she is so very proud of you. I hope she has meet a young man named Shane to be her friend now cause he was a really good guy, and would watch over her for you. HUGS !

Diane Letzig

October 12, 2008

Your music is wonderful. We attended your event yesterday in Willowick, Ohio and were moved my the event and your music. Thanks for taking the time to listen to my story, your Ashley is beautiful.

Diane

KATHY PARKISON

September 29, 2008

Dear Alan, I heard your songs at the TCF meeting in Rochester NY Ireally loved "Tonight I Hold This Candle" your cd makes me weep every time I hear it.My son Evan and his girlfriend killed by a drunk driver 3/28/07. I am not at the point where I can feel anything other than my loss. Thank you for your sharing your story of Ashley and your wonderful memorial to her with all of us heartbroken parents. Kathy ps the cd I purchased " A Little Farther Down the Road" has skips in some of the songs perhaps I could get another

Chris & Dave Henninger

September 22, 2008

ALAN, MY WIFE HAD THE HONNOR TO SEE YOU AT THE TCF CHAPTER IN PEKIN, ILLINOIS, SHE BROUGHT ALL 3 OF YOUR CD'S I WASN'T WITH BUT AFTER LISITENING TO THE CD'S IT HAS CHANGED THE WAY WE LIVE OUR LIVES AND GRIEF . OUR DAUGHTER WAS MURDERED AUG.11TH 1999 AND WE DIDN'T FIND HER FOR 6 DAYS. WE DIDN'T GET TO SEE HER OR TELL BY OR ANYTHING ,BUT WE HAVE PICS. AND ALOT OF MEMORIES. I ESPECIALY LIKE "DADDY SMILE AND THE TATTOO" AND REALLY ALL OF YOUR SONGS.

THANKS SO MUCH
CHRIS & DAVE HENNINGER

Linda

September 21, 2008

I am so glad that I attended your concert in Chicago today Alan. You are so talented and an inspiration to us all. I admire how you stay and meet everyone and sign your name to all of our CD's, what a wonderful person you are for doing that. My daughter was a big music fan and she loved songwriters, she would have admired your talent. Thanks for the great concert but most of all thanks for the hugs and the heartfelt warmth that you showed me and my family. You are so talented and a great song writer, and a wonderful singer. I know Ashley must be so proud of you.

Linda

Mike Janzer

September 18, 2008

Hello Alan, My wife, Joan and I attended the 10th Anniversary of the Milwaukee chapter of Compassionate Friends on 9/16/08. I didn't get to talk to you afterward, but just wanted to let you know how fantastic it was listening to your music and story! Our (then)18 year-old son, Brian was killed 2 years ago on July 4th, 2006 by a hit-and-run driver. Your final song, which got its inspiration from a July 4th, hit very close to home for Joan & I. Just wanted to say "Thanks" for making the evening very memorable for us!

Dixie Codner

September 18, 2008

Thank you so much for the wonderful concert you performed for us in Shelton, NE. Your songs really spoke to our hearts. Thanks for sharing your beautiful daughter, Ashley, with us. God bless you for all you do!

September 16, 2008

Thanks Alan for the concert in Port Dickenson NY on Sunday. From the moment you began speaking and then singing your beautiful music I was taken to a place of memory for my son. I got all 3 of your cd's and can't decide which one I like best because they all ring so true. Your love for Ashley and your love for people shine through. What a beautiful human being you are, thanks for all you do to help the hurting, you are a blessing.

Kay

monya stewart tober

September 13, 2008

Dear Alan,
I saw you tonight in Strubridge, Ma.
You are a blessing to those of us who have lost our children. You give hope in your words of song. Celebrating the life of our child is a sacred grace for all to honor and such a heart wrenching process. Thank you for putting this in song....
You are a blessing to our world.
Thank you for answering your calling to heal. It's never ceases to amaze me the legacy our children have left thru their deaths for us to heal, teach and share......
Blessings of Grace to you, Monya

Paul & Anne Mathieu - MA/CT Border Towns Chapter - TCF

September 13, 2008

Paul & I were very pleased to see you again tonight. Once again, we were blessed to be able to attend one of your events. You have a very special talent. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
God bless you and keep you safe on your journey.

PS - Remember to let us know the next time you plan to be in MA. Our chapter would love to have you
visit again.

Debbie Traynor

August 5, 2008

I listen to your music everyday it helps me heal. I hope you come to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for a concert someday.

Bill Ryder

August 4, 2008

Your message of hope and faith are so healing Alan. You are a blessing not only to the bereaved, but to all audiences who will face setbacks in their life. Thanks for sharing your music and story with us.

tommy

July 29, 2008

Alan, I would like to read the lyrics to the songs on your cds,
Baby "Ashley's Songbook and A Little Farther Down The Road. Where do I find them at?

Thank you

rachel cortest

July 26, 2008

Alan,

I met you last year at the National TCF conference in Oklahoma City and REALLY missed you in Nashville. Many workshops were playing your music when we walked in. Mitch, known as Mr. Popular by me, said that he had recently seen you and was going to see you again soon. He is amazing also. I bought two more of your c.d.'s so now I have bought five because I wear them out. It has now been two years since Tomás died and your music helps me each day. Thanks for all that you do for bereaved parents. I wish that you had been singing in Nashville, peace, Rachel

Toni Bayless

July 22, 2008

Alan I just met you on July 17 @ the Lafayette TCF meeting. I really needed your music as it really explains the way I feel. I bought all your cd's. I am having my therapist listen to them so she can better understand where grief stricken parents are coming from and can be better able to help us when she hears your beautiful songs that explain from a grieving father what this grief is really all about.
I REALLY appreciated the kindness and compassion you showed me over the recent loss of my precious son Nathan. It meant so very very much to me. I listen to your cd's every day and they help me to know the way I am feeling is so normal and someday when I talk of my son I can remember him with not just tears but joy and laughter as well. I am not to the point that I am greatful to have had him 23 years. It still hurts too much to know I have years yet to live without him.
Can I buy a dozen Angels Are Forever bracelets from you as I know many people that would love to have them.
God bless you Alan. I hope to be able to help other grieving parents someday too.
Love to you,
Toni Bayless

Dave and Mary Talbot

July 19, 2008

Thanks for the music Alan. You reached out to us in our toughest time and we appreciate that so much. Your 4 h message is simple but so important. You have inspired both of us to dig deeper and to more for others when we can

Dave and Mary

Peggy Donahue

July 19, 2008

Alan

Where have you been all of my grief? I just found your music, can't believe how wonderful and healing it is. My daughters Liza and Laura died 9 years ago. I have never found music that touches me like yours. You have a gentle and healing message in your songs. God must be guiding you because your music is about grief yet it is so inspirational and full of love and hope.

You should be on Oprah, what a talent and treasure you are.

Liz Mercier

July 18, 2008

Alan,
I did not get a chance to say hello to you after last night's TCF meeting in Lafayette, IN. I was with some friends who were there for the first time. I lost my beautiful baby boy after a heart transplant. He was 10 months out of the 13 months of his life in the hospital.
I have never been more moved at a TCF meeting. I felt that your message was as comforting, helpful and true to how I feel as your music. I carry your 4 H's with me. They describe so beautifully how we are all going through this walk of grief we share. Thank you so much for your visit and for sharing Ashley's legacy with us all.