Can someone get this on stage in Buffalo or? (UPDATED)

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  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    Wish I Was wrote:
    Lizard wrote:
    Yay---

    but did ed dedicate Alive or Just Breathe?

    He dedicated Just Breathe "even though it isn't what you asked for", but said "if we play Alive, that's for you, too".

    So happy for you, James!


    oh yey! that's great! :mrgreen:
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  • Raineman311
    Raineman311 Posts: 127
    ruggs1996 wrote:
    UPDATE: THANKS EVERYONE FOR MAKING MY REQUEST COME TRUE. In the beginning of the first encore Ed came out and started saying how we should be thanksful for being alive. He started to say that a young man wrote him a poinient letter saying how much respect he had for his father. He said that my dad had been through many battles fighting to stay alive. Then he said they're hear tonight and I think I am saying this right. "Jack Ruggiero" (He said it right) The house lights came on and me and my dad screamed to get ED to see us and hopefully he did. And he said, "We want to dedicate this song to him for all he's been through and we'll dedicate Alive also. This is for you, Jack." PJ started playing Just Breathe. During this song my dad and I balled our eyes out and we cried the whole song. This was something so special that happened and was amazing. EVeryone in our section started to shake our hands and give hugs. It was the greatest moment of my dad and my lives. During ALive Eddie also said, "This is for you Jack." During Alive we went crazy and this has been the best PJ show I have ever been to. Thanks everyone for supporting , especially Chris and Dave and I will get my thank you to the band :)

    I'm so happy for you both ruggs. I'm not a man that cries, but you got me in tears right now little buddy.
  • strummers
    strummers Posts: 2,611
    That's cool - I'm so glad it happened for you!!
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  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,209
    Oh James, you're update had me in tears, thanks for sharing...
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  • Shawshank
    Shawshank Posts: 1,018
    Wow...I had only casually followed this, and never even really took the time to read the whole letter until just now. What an absolutely AMAZING story. Your dad is very proud of you James. I know you don't need anyone here to tell you that, but he has a wonderful son. I think sometimes, even us fathers, forget how much we mean to our kids. We always think about how much they mean to us, but I've never really thought about how much my kids love me. I pray that I never have to go through what your dad did, more so for my kids sake, than for myself. Thank God he made it through and is healthy now. I think this is the best story ever posted on these boards.
  • nothingman4
    nothingman4 Posts: 794
    That is so awesome! Very happy to hear this happened, I was hoping it would!
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  • Corey Lynn
    Corey Lynn Posts: 681
    I am so glad that this happened for you!


    If I knew where it was I would take you there. There's much more than this
  • Augiebball
    Augiebball Posts: 7
    You got me in tears. Congrats Ruggs for getting the recognition for your father that he deserves. And congrats to your Dad for raising such a wonderful son. Thank-you for sharing your story.
  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    So happy this happened for you last night-- congrats!!
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
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  • LDB
    LDB Posts: 41
    A great son, a great dad, a great band, a inspiring story, a inspiring thread...this is using the forum for its highest purpose. I think we all feel our connection when we read this. I know there have been many prayers for you and your dad since this thread started. It makes us all better to share this. Thank you.

    Alive in Tennessee
    ( and wishing I had been at last nights show....Tommorrow is my B'ay and I was saving to fly up for MSG but it didn't work out...but I can still have a all PJ music B'day and watch Live at the Garden.)

    PJ and all of you make me smile.
  • StrummerFan
    StrummerFan Posts: 34
    What a great story - from your letter to what happened in Newark last night. Makes me reaffirm my faith in humanity. :D
  • pierj53
    pierj53 Posts: 301
    Maybe the coolest story ever hands down....Yet another reason why PJ is the best band ever and has the best FANS ever
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    TightropeHigher wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    I'm glad you got the dedication!! Thats awesome. Chris are you still taking me up on the free ticket? Need to know because I have someone else who wants to buy it. Please let me know ASAP.

    David


    Dave,

    I'm so very in. I also was able to get a pair for thursday so my gf and I can catch show 1 together! Thanks for everything man. Drinks on me??

    (in a pint glass, not a shoe)

    I will take you up on a free pint. Ruggs wants to meet up with us so we need to coordinate that. He's only 14 so we can't buy him a pint, but maybe a nice Hebrew National hotdog would work.

    David
  • ruggs1996
    ruggs1996 Posts: 586
    DS1119 wrote:
    TightropeHigher wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    I'm glad you got the dedication!! Thats awesome. Chris are you still taking me up on the free ticket? Need to know because I have someone else who wants to buy it. Please let me know ASAP.

    David


    Dave,

    I'm so very in. I also was able to get a pair for thursday so my gf and I can catch show 1 together! Thanks for everything man. Drinks on me??

    (in a pint glass, not a shoe)

    I will take you up on a free pint. Ruggs wants to meet up with us so we need to coordinate that. He's only 14 so we can't buy him a pint, but maybe a nice Hebrew National hotdog would work.

    David

    I'm buying you drinks. I had 6 last night. I am going into high school ;) kids are changing these days.
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    amazing!

    james, you are a great son :clap: :thumbup:


    ed...well shit, you are just the coolest! :mrgreen:
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    I'm buying you drinks. I had 6 last night. I am going into high school kids are changing these days.


    I'm 36 and I think I pretty much got b1tch slapped by a 14 year old. Friday is gonna be great!! :lol:

    David
  • TightropeHigher
    TightropeHigher Posts: 135
    We'll leave the drinking topic for another thread. but yes we do need to coordinate. you guys both have my numbers through PMs. I'm there starting tomorrow night!! y-yy-giddy-upPP!!
    -All that's sacred comes from youth.
  • PJPixie
    PJPixie Posts: 3,026
    I don't even know what to say! This band amazes me!! I'm so thrilled for you and your dad!! What a night you had!! **wipes away tears**
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


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  • MW3384
    MW3384 Posts: 122
    Inspirational all around
  • catscheller
    catscheller Posts: 228
    I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who's been brought to tears by this story! It really kind of renews my faith in humanity that there is a son who cares so much for his father, people on a fan club message board who are willing to help their fellow members out like this, and of course a hugely famous band who cares enough about its fans to make the dedication.

    Congrats James and have fun at MSG!
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