That is real awesome that they played it for you I'm sure your wife would have loved it. I did get it on video but won't be able to upload it until I get home on Monday.
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Yeah, this was pretty amazing. I texted a friend about why they played this and he thought I wasn't being serious until I explained it a little further. Just so heartwarming that they'd do this, and I'm glad you got your song and am so sorry 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.....”
Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ
I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.
My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.
What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.
Wow.
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"A whisper in the dark...is that you, or just my thoughts?"
-EV
Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ
I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.
My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.
What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.
Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ
I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.
My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.
What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.
Wow.
Well personally I know that I'll always think of your story when i hear that song, especially when listening to this boot, and was very touched by the video tribute to her on youtube and hope to keep the lesson in my heart to try and be as brave as she was and smile in the face of whatever adversity comes my way. We're all united in how this band has touched our lives (albeit each in our own ways) and now many of us are also united in how Sarah's story has touched us as well. I don't know what else to say except that I'm pulling for you in a situation that I can't even imagine.
Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ
I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.
My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.
What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.
Wow.
Beautiful man just beautiful
What a tribute to your wonderful wife and something special to look back on as rememberance on any dark days ahead
No other band in the world would've done what PJ did for. Absolutely amazing. Love this band, absolutely love em
This
And again. It was magical.
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Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ
I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.
My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.
What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.
Wow.
That was a moment I won't ever forget. I shed some tears and I'm not the only one.
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Las Vegas - 6/6/03
Memphis - 6/20/09 (EV)
Moline - 10/17/14
Oklahoma City - 11/16/13
I was at home with thousands of others listening on the earth cam and I nearly lost it when the first few chords were played. I think what struck me most is when they played it. I think they knew it was going to be unpredictable last night so they played it early. I just got the impression that no matter what...even if for some reason they couldn't come back on stage the rest of the night, they were going to get this in for sure. Simply awesome.
I was at home with thousands of others listening on the earth cam and I nearly lost it when the first few chords were played. I think what struck me most is when they played it. I think they knew it was going to be unpredictable last night so they played it early. I just got the impression that no matter what...even if for some reason they couldn't come back on stage the rest of the night, they were going to get this in for sure. Simply awesome.
I agree with this. I would also add that they put this before All the Way with Ernie Banks. So if the theory is true, Ed put a fan's wishes before his own dream. Very cool.
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08 - Tampa
12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
The true sign of an amazing band... I am sorry for your loss but honored to be a fan of a band that can step up for its fans like they did for you last night... May she rest in peace...
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I just found this thread after reading the setlist and dedication on GTF forum.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Hoosiers, yet so happy that the band not only heard your plea but played your wife's song and dedicated it to her. It's all so heartfelt, I can't help but tear up. Take care, and may Sarah rest in peace.
I mostly just lurk here, and have been following this thread. I was fighting tears the whole time, and lost a couple times. Amazing.
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2013 Wrigley Field
2013 Voodoo Fest New Orleans, LA
2014 Moline, IL (No Code)
2014 Milwaukee, WI (Yield)
2016 Greenville, SC (Vs)
2016 Columbia, SC
2016 Bonnaroo
2016 Wrigley I & II
I was at home with thousands of others listening on the earth cam and I nearly lost it when the first few chords were played. I think what struck me most is when they played it. I think they knew it was going to be unpredictable last night so they played it early. I just got the impression that no matter what...even if for some reason they couldn't come back on stage the rest of the night, they were going to get this in for sure. Simply awesome.
Good call. I even said to my wife that I was surprised they played it so early in the show, but this makes perfect sense. That makes it even more awesome.
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* Pittsburgh, PA 10.11.2013 *
Truly, deeply sorry for your loss. I'm so happy that this band we all love so much cares so deeply for their fans. Beautiful beyond words.
~*LIVE~LOVE~LAUGH*~
*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
I admit that after reading this post I was really hoping they would play this song for your wife. When Ed started talking about your story I told my wife about it and she immediately began to tear up. It's the moments like this that make this band so special to me. Again, sorry for your loss but hopefully the boys playing Come Back helped you in some small way.
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10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
EV: 2012/11/18 Tulsa, 2012/11/19 Tulsa
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Yeah I had goosebumps when they played it.
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
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.
My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.
What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.
Wow.
"A whisper in the dark...is that you, or just my thoughts?"
-EV
She knows, she was there, right next to Andy.
Amen.
Well personally I know that I'll always think of your story when i hear that song, especially when listening to this boot, and was very touched by the video tribute to her on youtube and hope to keep the lesson in my heart to try and be as brave as she was and smile in the face of whatever adversity comes my way. We're all united in how this band has touched our lives (albeit each in our own ways) and now many of us are also united in how Sarah's story has touched us as well. I don't know what else to say except that I'm pulling for you in a situation that I can't even imagine.
EV: 2012/11/18 Tulsa, 2012/11/19 Tulsa
Beautiful man just beautiful
What a tribute to your wonderful wife and something special to look back on as rememberance on any dark days ahead
And again. It was magical.
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That was a moment I won't ever forget. I shed some tears and I'm not the only one.
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Champaign - 4/23/03
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Kansas City - 5/3/10
Las Vegas - 6/6/03
Memphis - 6/20/09 (EV)
Moline - 10/17/14
Oklahoma City - 11/16/13
I agree with this. I would also add that they put this before All the Way with Ernie Banks. So if the theory is true, Ed put a fan's wishes before his own dream. Very cool.
03 - Tampa
08 - Tampa
12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Hoosiers, yet so happy that the band not only heard your plea but played your wife's song and dedicated it to her. It's all so heartfelt, I can't help but tear up. Take care, and may Sarah rest in peace.
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2000 Indianapolis, IN
2011 PJ20 Alpine Valley
2013 Wrigley Field
2013 Voodoo Fest New Orleans, LA
2014 Moline, IL (No Code)
2014 Milwaukee, WI (Yield)
2016 Greenville, SC (Vs)
2016 Columbia, SC
2016 Bonnaroo
2016 Wrigley I & II
Good call. I even said to my wife that I was surprised they played it so early in the show, but this makes perfect sense. That makes it even more awesome.
* Cincinnati, OH 6.24.2006 *
* Columbus, OH 5.6.2010 * Noblesville, IN 5.7.2010 *
* East Troy, MI 9.4.2011 * East Troy, MI 9.5.2011 *
* Pittsburgh, PA 10.11.2013 *
*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
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