Please help a fallen friend fellow PJ fans please :/

chrishermano3chrishermano3 Boston, MA Posts: 18
edited February 2012 in The Porch
PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING FRIENDS :/

Just over one month ago, I lost one of my best friends, Francisco Huesca, to a car crash, he was only 19 years old.

My band (that he used to be in) has released a pearl jam cover (thumbing my way) on iTunes,
EVERY penny earned from that single, as well as our other Album will go straight towards his family.
THey cannot currently afford a tombstone and it has been a month since his passing, we would like to help his mother get one.

Our band is called Fire EYed Cherry, just search us on iTunes and Thumbing My Way - A Tribute to Francisco Huesca will appear along with Almost live. THIS IS NOT an attempt to get our band exposure, we aren't asking for likes on facebook, we are only asking for donations via iTunes for him. Thats all.

Here is a video I made for him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wECX9gFO5TE

If anybody could donate it would mean the world to me, his family, and the rest of his friends. Thank you all.
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  • hey,

    you know what helps a lot, charity gigs where loads of local bands play for free and all of the door money after paying the venue goes to the charity of choice. In this case your friends family.

    I have seen it happen before and it's quite an easy way to get people together, get them to make some music in tribute and it will definitely feel like you are doing something positive.

    I hope you sell loads of the track on itunes, lovely idea and real sorry for your loss. 19 is no age
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  • veddertownveddertown Scotland Posts: 5,260
    That's really terrible news. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Like the previous post I think you can use music to turn this into something positive and help his family that way. Keep us updated if you decide to do a fundraiser, meanwhile I'll contribute something through iTunes as requested. Condolonces to to his family.... :(
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    I'm so sorry for your loss :cry: I'll look for the song on iTunes when I get home tonight. Please keep us updated on your fundraising efforts, would like very much to see you raise enough money for the tombstone.
  • chrishermano3chrishermano3 Boston, MA Posts: 18
    Thank you very much guys, I didn't even think about doing the fundraiser, but that is such a good idea! Wow thank you guys so much! It means sooooooooooo much to me
  • hensodhensod Posts: 192
    This make me so sad, i have bought the singel on iTunes, could not se the album thou.
    Hope you at least the funds needed!
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    PS I sent you a PM
  • mvwmvw Posts: 1,693
    Prayers and wishes are with you and everyone involved. I picked up the single on iTunes.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    mvw wrote:
    Prayers and wishes are with you and everyone involved. I picked up the single on iTunes.

    Same here. So sorry to hear about your friend. I have some other promotion ideas that might help. If you're interested, send me a pm.
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  • I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope you find solace in the support you are receiving here. I bought the single on iTunes. If there is another way to help, don't hesitate to ask.
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    bump
  • kellanazziekellanazzie Posts: 1,484
    Thoughts & prayers to you & all those who loved Francisco, I'm so sorry.
    Purchased your song.
  • Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Ill be sure to purchase it.
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  • bought the song. sorry for your loss. I too lost a friend when I was that age. she was my ex, but we were still very close.

    could you post a link to your album? I couldn't find it either. Is it on iTunes Canada?
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,974
    I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. PM sent.
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  • So sorry for your loss. Song bought. :(
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Donate $10 to help Chris in his efforts plus a chance to win the PJ20 Billboard poster: http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic ... 4&t=183252
  • conmanconman Posts: 7,493
    done. i know how it feels to lose a friend at such young age.. i wish the best for him and his family
  • 78FLH78FLH Posts: 410
    Suziemay wrote:
    Donate $10 to help Chris in his efforts plus a chance to win the PJ20 Billboard poster: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=183252

    +1
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Suziemay wrote:
    Donate $10 to help Chris in his efforts plus a chance to win the PJ20 Billboard poster: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=183252


    bump!
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    BUMP
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    Bump...
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Suziemay wrote:
    Donate $10 to help Chris in his efforts plus a chance to win the PJ20 Billboard poster: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=183252
  • I am so sorry to hear that! Its terrible to lose a young friend in that way!
    Song Bought!
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    bump
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    bump
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Suziemay wrote:
    Donate $10 to help Chris in his efforts plus a chance to win the PJ20 Billboard poster: http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic ... 4&t=183252
  • 78FLH78FLH Posts: 410
    Jim Beam is tasting good BUMP!!
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Bump
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