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

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    giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    I'll be following the relay on Sunday ... hoping for Long Road.
    And sending good thoughts to you and Joey.
    "Your light's reflected now, reflected from afar. We were but stones, your light made us stars."
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    Colorado FanColorado Fan Posts: 442
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    Danalphabet said:

    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

    keeping the good ones alive only bump...
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    samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    samjam said:

    I'm so happy you got your request, and am terribly sorry for your loss. Sending good vibes to you and yours!

    D'oh! Realizing now you are to be attending the festival THIS weekend. Of course an amazing gesture by the band to acknowledge Joey and yourself, but a big BUMP hoping you get to hear it in person tomorrow. You deserve it.

    It seemed like you were very close to your son, and chances are he admired you a ton. I have been on the other side of this- losing my father young, and having music be a huge part of our bond. He expressed interest in seeing a PJ show with me, and we never got to do that. I feel your pain, though in a similar-but-different way. From a child who wishes they were able to say more to their father--thank you for being a great father! I hope you get your song.
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    j1kotwicj1kotwic Posts: 168
    Bump Hope you get to hear it in person.
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    FlyingwFlyingw Brantford Posts: 443
    Bump for Joey. Got to hear ACL#1 bootleg intro for Comeback today. Wonderful to see the band demonstrate their care for you and your family. "His river ran deep, not long".
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
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    mwmorrisonmwmorrison Posts: 40
    Sunday, Sunday, Sunday bump
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    loix71loix71 Posts: 283
    We're all looking, waiting for tonight setlist !!! Please Eddie Play LONG ROAD For Joey and Dan.
    Dan, Have a great show and Enjoy!!
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
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    DanalphabetDanalphabet Posts: 94
    Thank you, everyone. Looking forward to spending an incredible day/night with the best fans/band in the world.

    Hope all of my new friends have a safe and memorable experience.
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    iimagineiimagine Cleveland Ohio Posts: 492
    bump it, please play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Bump.
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,936
    day of show bump. Hope they play it again for you (I know they played it last week).
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    giventofly69giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 849
    Danalphabet said:

    Thank you, everyone. Looking forward to spending an incredible day/night with the best fans/band in the world.

    Hope all of my new friends have a safe and memorable experience.

    Hope you have a wonderful night. A lot of us will be with you in spirit tonight as we follow the set list relay.

    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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    Colorado FanColorado Fan Posts: 442
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    ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,634
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    calvo17calvo17 Posts: 440
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    red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
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    FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Bump for Joey and Dan
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    iimagineiimagine Cleveland Ohio Posts: 492
    And the wind keeps roaring. And the sky keeps turning grey.
    And the sun is set. The sun will rise another day.
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    facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    One last bump from me, all the best Dan, I'm sure something special will happen for you tonight.
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    eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,936
    last bump for me as well :)
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    maverickmaverick Posts: 1,185
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