An Open Letter to the Band

SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
edited February 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
Dear Ed, Mike, jeff, Stone, Matt, and Boom--

I know many people have expressed, both on the message boards and in person, how much Pearl Jam's music has meant to them. I am no different.

This past Sunday (2/24) my father passed away. Your music accompanied me to and from the hospital during the weekend. And while I have been stumbling through my grief these past few days, your music has been my go-to source of comfort.

I realize that no one from the band may see this message, but I just wanted to put it out there anyways. On the off chance they do see this--please know that you have my deepest gratitude for helping me get through a difficult time.

Peace,
Susan
ELITIST FUK
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  • so sorry Susan for your loss....
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • hanjennihanjenni Posts: 174
    Hugs. There are never the right words for the loss of a parent. Or anyone, really. Music definitely helps. So very sorry for your loss.
    "How I choose to feel,... Is how I am."

    after 20 years of waiting: EV Fox Theatre Detroit-6/26/11;Alpine Valley-9/3/11 & 9/4/11;Toronto-9/11/11;Music Midtown-8/22/12;London, Ontario-7/16/13;Wrigley Field, Chicago-7/19/13
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    {{{HUGS}}}

    so sorry for your loss... :(
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    My condolences to you and your family.
    WI '98,  WI '99 (EV),  WI '00,  Chgo '00,  MO '00,  Champaign '03,  Chgo '03,  WI '03,  IN '03,  MI '04,  Chgo '06:N1 & 2,  WI '06,  Chgo '07,  Chgo '08 (EV:N1),  Chgo '09:N1 & 2,  Chgo '11 (EV:N1),  WI '11:N1 & 2,  Philly '12,  Wrigley '13,  Pitt '13,  Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    sorry for your loss. I had a similar experience, and PJ music was a great comfort to me
  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Very sorry for your loss.
  • Very sorry for your loss.
    John Roach
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,835
    And the road
    The old man paved
    The broken seams along the way
    The rusted signs, left just for me
    He was guiding me, love, his own way
    Now the man of the hour is taking his final bow
    As the curtain comes down
    I feel that this is just goodbye for now


    My sincerest condolences and warmest sympathies.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    dankind wrote:
    And the road
    The old man paved
    The broken seams along the way
    The rusted signs, left just for me
    He was guiding me, love, his own way
    Now the man of the hour is taking his final bow
    As the curtain comes down
    I feel that this is just goodbye for now


    My sincerest condolences and warmest sympathies.

    Perfectly said.......hang in there
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 41,780
    :( sorry thoughts are with you
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • So sorry for your loss.
    "In the age of darkness
    want to be enlightened"
  • madtowndavemadtowndave Posts: 4,012
    The loss of a parent is difficult. Sorry for your loss.

    I also have been comforted by the band's music during times of grief.
    Nashville-00
    Nashville-03
    Chicago-07
    E.V. Milwaukee-08
    Chicago 1 & 2-09
    Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
    Wrigley-13
    St. Paul-14
    Milwaukee-14
    Denver-22
    St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    So sorry for your loss..Hugs to you!!

    I know many of us have used music to get us through some rough times...I hope music and memories of your Dad provide some comfort to you during these difficult times.
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    Sorry to hear :(
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,407
    dankind wrote:
    And the road
    The old man paved
    The broken seams along the way
    The rusted signs, left just for me
    He was guiding me, love, his own way
    Now the man of the hour is taking his final bow
    As the curtain comes down
    I feel that this is just goodbye for now


    My sincerest condolences and warmest sympathies.

    That's exactly what I was going to post. Man of the Hour, Release & Light Years carried me through the loss of my Dad as well. Wishing you & your family all the best during this difficult time.

    Take care,
    Matt
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • Sorry for your loss.
    When my beloved cat died I kept listening to Long Road and Smile.
    Your letter is beautiful, I hope the band read it.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • again...all my best wishes...
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Hugs to you and your family ♥
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family....
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  • My condolences Susan. (((((((HUGS)))))))) coming your way!!
    Seen the Best Rock Band on the Planet a few times here and there.
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and support.
    This is another bonus from the band: a great community I can turn to.
    I look forward to thanking you all in person in Chicago. And if not Chicago, then somewhere else down the road.
    ELITIST FUK
  • morellomorello Posts: 6,212
    Susan, hugs to you from afar honey. Strength to you darlin. Remember you Dad will always be part of your life & his wisdom with you when you need it. Love to you honey & pm me whenever you need. (((xxxx)))
    <hr>
    PJ - Auckland 2009; Alpine Valley1&2 2011; Man1, Am'dam1&2, Berlin1&2, Stockholm, Oslo & Copenhagen 2012; LA, Oakland, Portland, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle 2013; Auckland 2014
    EV - Canberra, Newcastle & Sydney 1&2 2011
  • Sending my very best to you and your family Susan. So very sorry to read of your loss. Peace & Love
    Jamie
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • shortstackshortstack Posts: 2,339
    hugs to you

    into the wild helped a lot when i lost my mom
    did you see me? i saw you.
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