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  • bethiebethie Posts: 19
    FenwayFaithful wrote:
    the wolf wrote:
    this is why i love this band, and our little group here. this is so fucking cool.

    makes me feel good.
    +1

    I am overwhelmed with the power of our community right now.
    same here. i was at the buffalo show and have been telling people all about the shoe story. it gives me chills. i cant wait to give the update. what a great band. what great fans.
  • Red_DotRed_Dot Posts: 1,454
    Cannot wait to hear the story from Ruggs
    And great job David & Chris for getting the letter on stage!
    Take me for a ride before we leave...
  • alabamaalabama Posts: 101
    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!

    Wow. I'm just about bawling crying reading this.
    James - I've been following your thread for the past few days and am so thankful you got your wish!! My dad went through a brain tumor a few years ago (is fine now!!) but I know how emotional having a sick parent can be. Especially one you are so close to.
    You sound like an awesome kid and so does your dad...I know y'all had an amazing time and am so glad other badass PJ fans got your letter to Ed!

    God Bless!
  • simkin7074simkin7074 Posts: 249
    bethie wrote:
    FenwayFaithful wrote:
    the wolf wrote:
    this is why i love this band, and our little group here. this is so fucking cool.

    makes me feel good.
    +1

    I am overwhelmed with the power of our community right now.
    same here. i was at the buffalo show and have been telling people all about the shoe story. it gives me chills. i cant wait to give the update. what a great band. what great fans.

    +1

    Glad the guys took the time to read the letter and make your wish come true!
  • JennytreeJennytree Posts: 5,340
    Awesome news!

    You're making your Dad the proudest person on earth right now, no doubt :D
    This is me:
    http://www.facebook.com/jennytree

    SMELL YER MA!
  • En La ClandestinidadEn La Clandestinidad Telford, PA by way of Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI, Phoenix, AZ and East Greenbush, NY Posts: 3,692
    i couldn't believe it when Eddie talked about this letter tonight,
    another reason this is the BEST band in the world!
    Formerly Brew Crew Tix
    “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    The set was the first thing I checked this morning, hoping that James got his wish...

    Absolute awesomeness :mrgreen::clap: :thumbup:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • dottlesdottles Posts: 9,203
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    The set was the first thing I checked this morning, hoping that James got his wish...

    Absolute awesomeness :mrgreen::clap: :thumbup:
    Exactly the same as me, and you've said my thoughts!
    James, I hope you and your Dad had an amazing night x
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  • chimechime Posts: 7,839
    edited May 2010
    Like Sian and dottles first thing I did this morning was check the setlist thread for Alive and then to come here and read that Just Breathe was also dedicated ... perfect :D (and caused a lump in my throat :oops: )

    Congrats James
    Post edited by chime on
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  • Irish AlIrish Al Posts: 6,236
    Haha like the others I came here first :lol:

    Superb news James, this band and fans are unbelieveable 8-)

    EDIT: James did ya 'win' the lottery?? I'm sure if not it doesnt even matter :)
    I need a coffee!
  • SarahLouSarahLou Posts: 175
    Congats James, this had been a great thread! i hope all goes well for you and your dad.

    Does anyone have a youtube link or anything from last night?
  • IamMineIamMine Posts: 2,743
    TightropeHigher wrote:
    I guess James and his dad ended up seeing the Carrie Underwood concert. They COMPLETELY FORGOT the PJ show was tonight!!!! There was another letter delivered via shoe to Ms. Underwood though, and she sang Alive as best she could....right.


    Of course I'm completely just messing around. Congrats, fellas!!!


    This story really hits home. I had a friend who just lost their life to leukemia. His little sister is #1 in the Livestrong virtual bike ride. http://www.livestrongaction.org/bike/christine-rides-for-nicholas-desocio. That's the link if you got a second to cheer her on.

    Thanks - cheered her on. :D

    Great reading that James & her dad got both Just Breathe & Alive! And high fives to the PJ fans helping with the letter getting to the stage...and more high fives for the band taking the time to read it!

    I am really enjoying this tour - even though I am not seeing PJ at all - because of this kindness/giving/sharing. Setlist threads are so much fun...but my favorites are reading stories like this. :D

    You're a great kid, James!
    JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


    "Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
  • Ridin The WaveRidin The Wave Posts: 552
    SO AWESOME!

    Like the rest of you, the first thing I did this morning was check this thread! I couldn't be happier for you guys!!

    Somebody else mentioned that they've been telling everyone about the shoe story from Buffalo, which makes me feel good 'cause I've been doing the same. The reaction from people is so great! I can't wait to update them all!

    Anyway, now I have to clean up all my tears and get back to work....I'm sure if someone notices the tears and asks why I'm crying, I'll only get "Well, there's this kid....." out and then start crying all over again! haha. What a mess!
  • DiRtYyELLoWoCeAnDiRtYyELLoWoCeAn Medford, Ma Posts: 1,605
    I know EXACTLY how you feel bro! Eddie and the guys dedicated "smile" to my friend Jenn who's in the hospital! What a feeling that came over me when that happened! This band really is the greatest! I am so happy you got your wish and request answered! This band rocks!!!


    - Jim
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    MTL 9/15/05
    HRTFD 5/13/06
    BOS 5/24/06, 5/25/06
    VEGAS 7/6/06
    CHI 8/5/07
    NJ 6/19/08
    NYC 6/25/08
    HRTFD 6/27/08
    MANSFLD 6/28/08, 6/30/08
    E.V. BOS 8/1/08
    CHI 8/23/09, 8/24/09
    PHILLY 10/30/09, 10/31/09
    BOS 5/17/10
    CHI 7/19/13
    WOOSTA 10/15/13, 10/16/13
    HRTFD 10/25/13
    BOS 8/5/16, 8/7/16
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    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
  • YarnoomYarnoom Posts: 10
    Caught the dedication about mid-way through:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsl_wI7pEFo

    Sorry the quality is so crappy - it was shot on my Crackberry.
    4/6/94 Springfield
    9/13/98 Hartford
    4/29/2003 Albany, 7/8/2003 MSG
    5/12/2006 Albany
    6/24/2008 MSG, 6/30/2008 Mansfield
    5/15/2010 Hartford, 5/18/2010 Newark
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    this is what makes these guys so awesome... luvd it
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    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 :)
    This is wonderful news! Love makes life worth living and Pearl Jam spreads the love! Just excellent!!
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,109
    You are some kid... I told my boys about what you did and they were really happy for you when they heard this happened...

    I hope you Dad knows how special you are... :)
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  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,843
    Awesome story.

    glad everything came together for the nice moment.


    a huge +1 to EV for being who he is.
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Glad it all worked Ruggs! Props to the guys who threw the letter in the shoe to get it up there at a previous show. I knew he'd read it after that. :)
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,843
    I feel like I witnessed history.

    It was awesome that we saw the shoes at the show and were like wtf? Then I read the story and it all made sense.
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,292
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Glad it all worked Ruggs! Props to the guys who threw the letter in the shoe to get it up there at a previous show. I knew he'd read it after that. :)

    wow...which show did the shoe/letter tossing happen?

    incredible, is all i can really say.

    ilovepearljam
  • thesewordselopethesewordselope Posts: 781
    shiningstar wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Glad it all worked Ruggs! Props to the guys who threw the letter in the shoe to get it up there at a previous show. I knew he'd read it after that. :)

    wow...which show did the shoe/letter tossing happen?

    incredible, is all i can really say.

    ilovepearljam

    The shoe was thrown on stage in Buffalo...
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    CanadasPearl wrote:
    shiningstar wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Glad it all worked Ruggs! Props to the guys who threw the letter in the shoe to get it up there at a previous show. I knew he'd read it after that. :)

    wow...which show did the shoe/letter tossing happen?

    incredible, is all i can really say.

    ilovepearljam

    The shoe was thrown on stage in Buffalo...

    There's a youtube video of it. You might be able to search this thread with "youtube" to find it.
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • TightropeHigherTightropeHigher Posts: 135
    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)
    -All that's sacred comes from youth.
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    Unbelievable. Their is no other fanbase more dedicated to helping each other out. Props to all that made this happen!
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • TightropeHigherTightropeHigher Posts: 135
    IamMine wrote:
    TightropeHigher wrote:

    This story really hits home. I had a friend who just lost their life to leukemia. His little sister is #1 in the Livestrong virtual bike ride. http://www.livestrongaction.org/bike/christine-rides-for-nicholas-desocio. That's the link if you got a second to cheer her on.

    Thanks - cheered her on. :D
    !


    Much Appreciated!


    And hey..i believe a nice gathering of stories like this makes for a great documentary. Let the research begin...
    -All that's sacred comes from youth.
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,292
    CJMST3K wrote:
    CanadasPearl wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Glad it all worked Ruggs! Props to the guys who threw the letter in the shoe to get it up there at a previous show. I knew he'd read it after that. :)

    The shoe was thrown on stage in Buffalo...

    There's a youtube video of it. You might be able to search this thread with "youtube" to find it.

    thanks...i'm fully on board now.

    awesomeness
  • SpinTheBlackOSpinTheBlackO Posts: 385
    edited May 2010
    well this is just one of the coolest damn things I've ever heard about. Congratulations and I wish you and your father many more years together.

    Whenever there's a thread bitching about most things, I might just post a link to this thread. this situation puts a lot of things into perspective.
    Post edited by SpinTheBlackO on
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