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.
Oh James, you're update had me in tears, thanks for sharing...
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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.
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.
So happy this happened for you last night-- congrats!!
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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.)
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.
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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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!!
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.
The power of what the jamily can do, it's amazing.
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when I heard Ed talking about this I was overcome with goosebumps
God Bless you and your family.
For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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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.
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oh yey! that's great!
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.
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2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii.
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If I knew where it was I would take you there. There's much more than this
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2012: Made In America
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2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
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2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
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.
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
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james, you are a great son
ed...well shit, you are just the coolest!
I'm 36 and I think I pretty much got b1tch slapped by a 14 year old. Friday is gonna be great!!
David
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
Congrats James and have fun at MSG!
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The power of what the jamily can do, it's amazing.
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2008- Virginia Beach, VA
2010- Columbus, OH
2010- Noblesville, IN
2010- Cleveland, OH
2011- Detroit, MI (EV Solo Show)
2013- Chicago
2013- Pittsburgh
2013- Buffalo
2013- Charlottesville
God Bless you and your family.
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES
http://www.UNOS.org
Donate Organs and Save a Life
^this
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LA1
LA2
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2013 Portland
Spokane
2018 Missoula
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Toronto 21/08/09; Cleveland 9/05/10; Buffalo 10/05/10. Montreal 7/09/11; Toronto 11/9/11; Toronto 12/9/11; Ottawa 14/9/11.
London 16/07/13; Pittsburg 11/10/13; Buffalo 12/10/13. Moline (No Code) 17/10/14, St Paul 19/10/14, Milwaukee (Yield) 20/10/14.
Quebec City 5/5/2016, Ottawa 8/5/2016; Toronto (Binaural) 10/5/2016, Toronto 12/5/2016 (Completed Ten, finally got Oceans).
London 18/7/2018, London 19/7/2018 :(, Boston 2/9/2018.
Quebec City 1/9/2022; Ottawa 3/9/2022; Hamilton 6/9/2022, Toronto 8/9/2022.
wonderful all around !
Muddy
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nice work PJ