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**Please Play "Long Road" for My Late Son, Joey, Oct. 12 in Austin **

DanalphabetDanalphabet Posts: 94
edited July 2014 in The Porch
One month ago today on June 19, my son, Joey, passed away unexpectedly at age 13 due to complications from surgery he had on June 10.

My little force of nature had a beautiful smile, warm heart, irresistible laugh and sweet personality. Music played such an integral part of Joey’s life and my connection with him. He had taken up the drums in the past year and we attended a number of concerts together. Unfortunately, we never had a chance to see my favorite band, Pearl Jam, together.

In order to have something to look forward to, I am flying from Los Angeles to attend the Austin City Limits show on Sunday, Oct. 12.

If possible, I would greatly appreciate it if you would play "Long Road" and dedicate it to Joey on that date.

Thanks for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Dan Thomasimage
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    veddergirl29veddergirl29 Posts: 19

    @PearlJam LONG ROAD FOR JOEY THOMAS, Austin City Limits show on Sunday, Oct. 12#LONGROAD#LOVE
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    PP193448PP193448 Here Posts: 4,281
    Sorry for your loss. I couldn't even imagine... Nothing could ever fill the void, but try to remember all the good times. Hope they play that song for you. One of my favorites too. Peace.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,903
    Jesus this is so sad. I m a father of five and can't even comprehend what you went through. Long road is my favorite song ever by pj so I hope you get it.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    jasonrolfejasonrolfe Posts: 474
    You have my support.
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    Blood Red MosquitoBlood Red Mosquito Posts: 1,609
    Hope you get to hear it, Dan.
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    musicsam3musicsam3 Posts: 233
    Very sorry Dan.
    Hope they play it.
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    BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,478
    Hope they play this for you
    Sorry for your loss
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    yellowwhoyellowwho Posts: 1,661
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm going to keep you guys in my thoughts..... Hope you get to hear long road, such a beautiful song.
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    pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 14,717
    mcgruff10 said:

    Jesus this is so sad. I m a father of five and can't even comprehend what you went through. Long road is my favorite song ever by pj so I hope you get it.

    Absolutely what my friend here said. Except I don't have 5.

    Please play long road
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    yes
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    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.....”
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,936
    bump
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    RiotZactRiotZact Posts: 6,207
    So sorry for your loss
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    giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    So so sorry.
    Please play Long Road for Dan & Joey.
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
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    RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,148
    +1 on this request. Make it happen, guys.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
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    marilormarilor St Etienne, France Posts: 618
    See this very sad post on Facebook...glad you did it here ...
    Please PJ, play Long Road for this cute little boy and his father : such a sad loss...Thanks
    "We were but stones, ...Your light made us stars"
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    dallin10dallin10 Posts: 11
    Sorry for your loss. Hope you get your song.
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    Sirens4Sirens4 Posts: 575
    Sorry for your loss!!!! Bump!!
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    Condolences to you. Good wishes from here for your family.
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    ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,586
    Condolences. Hope to see it there with you.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
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    jweyersjweyers Lincoln,NE Posts: 364
    Long road please
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    dasvidanadasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,318
    my heart hurts for you. What a sweet boy! I hope Long Road is played in his honor.
    It's nice to be nice to the nice.
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    NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,989
    damn.... Bump for Long Road please!
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
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    red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Bumping this thread.
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    Blood Red MosquitoBlood Red Mosquito Posts: 1,609
    bump
    1995: San Francisco, San Diego
    2000: Phoenix
    2008: Camden 2
    2009: San Diego, Philly 1, Philly 2
    2010: MSG 1, MSG 2
    2011: Alpine 1, Alpine 2
    2012: Missoula
    2013: Wrigley, Phoenix, San Diego, LA1, LA2, Oakland
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    2016: MSG1, MSG2, Fenway 1, Fenway 2
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    up
    "...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.....”
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    shepshep Houston Posts: 5,648
    ComeToTX said:

    Condolences. Hope to see it there with you.

    Let's make this man feel at home with us in Austin.

    My heart is with you, and my ears will be there too.
    Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
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    CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 2,990
    We all walk the Long Road...
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    weebleweeble Bristol, England Posts: 133
    I do so hope you get your wish. To Dan & Joey.
    This might pass, this might last, this may grow
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    TJ25487TJ25487 Posts: 1,462
    This song is legendary. I watch the 911 tribute version with Uncle Neil all the time on youtube.
    Lets get this song played people.
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