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A PJ Fan Who Needs some Prayer

GrandmaPearlJamminGrandmaPearlJammin Posts: 5
edited May 2013 in Words and Music...Communication
Its with love that I write something for a friend of mine named Rick Stewart in Charlotte, NC. I'm writing this for him because he cannot. Rick has Cystic Fibrosis and is trying to fight this disease at the age 42. I know whats your thinking, "42"? Yeah, amazing isn't it. He wasn't suppose to live past thirty, but this guy is still "Alive". Oh yeah, Rick is a huge Pearl Jam fan. I played a live Boston show from on my phone at his hospital bed side while he had a tube in his mouth. Duke medical center says they can't give him a lung transplant, because on top of it all, he has Hepatitis to boot. Rick is one of the most amazing guys I know. He has never really complained about his disease. I've known him for 20 years and he has always conducted himself no different than you or I. Hell, I just took him to Eddie's solo show in Jacksonville, FL and he loved it. Pearl Jam was always something Rick and I could enjoy and rock out to. Rick can't be on a ventilator much longer and his family has to make a decision. I just thought his favorite band should know. Rock in the free world and for Rick.

4/11/2013 Update: Thank you guys for all the prayers and the love thrown this way. Unfortunately, Rick passed away yesterday, April 10th at 4:21pm, he went peacefully. I had to go home drink a beer and listen to "Long Road" in Rick's honor. I'm amazed at the strength of this fan club and how its members care so much about each other. You guys Rock!!!!
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Wow. Sorry to hear your friend is suffering. My thoughts and prayers go out to him, his family and friends.
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  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,829
    So sorry to hear. Sounds like you are a good friend to Rick and glad you guys were able to share something like PJ together. My thoughts ands prayers go out to Rick, his family and you through this tough time
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  • joe2317joe2317 Posts: 151
    Thoughts and prayers are going up for your man. Take care.
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  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    Oh my God I am so sorry!!! Prayers are going out to
    Rick and his family
  • InLukinsFridgeInLukinsFridge Posts: 597
    You got it. Prayers coming your way Rick.
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  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    And in his eye's you are amazing as well.For being that special friend he always needed.
    Thought's and prayers to you and Rick.
  • GrandmaPearlJamminGrandmaPearlJammin Posts: 5
    Thank you guys for all the prayers and the love thrown this way. Unfortunately, Rick passed away yesterday, April 10th at 4:21pm, he went peacefully. I had to go home drink a beer and listen to "Long Road" in Rick's honor. I'm amazed at the strength of this fan club and how its members care so much about each other. You guys Rock!!!!
  • donnaruhldonnaruhl Posts: 2,157
    GrandmaPearlJammin wrote:
    Thank you guys for all the prayers and the love thrown this way. Unfortunately, Rick passed away yesterday, April 10th at 4:21pm, he went peacefully. I had to go home drink a beer and listen to "Long Road" in Rick's honor. I'm amazed at the strength of this fan club and how its members care so much about each other. You guys Rock!!!!
    I'm sorry for your loss.I'm relieved to hear that he went peacefully.And now he's Rock'in in the free world,Amongst all the talented Artist's we've yet to meet. What a Concert that must be... Wishing you well. Donna
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