Gaye Bush with daughter Jodie at Chris Bush’s funeral. In her victim impact statement, Gaye said she had her whole life to look forward to with her husband, before it was all taken away, and the once close family have now become estranged. The family said they wished to acknowledge their friends, current and former police staff that worked on the investigation and the Manukau Crown Solicitors office for their dedication and compassion shown to the family through what has been an extremely difficult 34 years. After the fatal shooting, Gaye Bush vowed to restore a happy atmosphere at the tavern.