Passing of My Grandson and the Pearl Jam Community

dirtyT
dirtyT Posts: 3,620
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank this amazing community of Pearl Jam fans.

On December 31, sadly and unexpectedly, my wife and I lost our youngest of 3 grandsons, 7 month old Clayton Edward. Needless to say our lives have felt a little less complete since that morning. This is something we have never dealt with and the pain our daughter is feeling has been equally hard as there is just nothing we can say or do; no way to fix it. Immediately, we were surrounded by so much love and support from friends, family and our local community. So much so, it has been an overwhelming experience.

Where we did not anticipate an outcry of support is from the Pearl Jam community. I found this photo of Clayton in his Pearl Jam onesie and sent it to a friend, who in turn posted it on the Pearl Jam Fan Club Facebook page. Immediately we were getting messages of encouragement and prayers. At some point, the We Go Fund link made its way there that was set up for my daughter, and we have had around $1,000 donated from Pearl Jam fans. Perfect strangers who don't know us felt compelled to help when for all we know we only have this band in common; no words. What an amazing group of people you are!

Just wanna say thanks to anyone who reached out, bless you. It is amazing to see how amazing people can really be. I was going to post the picture of my grandson on here in his PJ onesie but couldn't. So, to baby Clayton....sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky, a human being that was given to fly.... May 11, 2017 - December 31, 2017.


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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    So incredibly sorry to hear of your loss of Clayton. Much love to you and your family. 
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  • dancinacrossthewater
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  • NewJPage
    NewJPage Posts: 3,326
    So sorry to hear this. What a great smile. Keep that with you.
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  • iwasatpj20
    iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,477
    Sorry for your loss, will keep little Clayton in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • giventofly69
    giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 861
    So sorry for your devastating loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. 
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 32,356
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    So very sorry for you and your family on a loss like this. 
    Do you feel comfortable sharing the link here for those 10C members who may not use Facebook?
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
     My deepest sympathy for you and your family. 
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  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,059
    I'm sorry to hear of your loss, T. Much love and sympathy to you and your family.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    I’m very sorry to hear of your loss.  I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. 
  • Ray J. T.
    Ray J. T. Posts: 4,146
    Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Posts: 41,136
    friends of ours lost their daughter at 8 months to a horrible disease. it was devastating to them, obviously. I can't imagine the pain. I'm very sorry to you and your loved ones. 
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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,844
    RIP, Baby Clayton. It is absolutely devastating and heartbreaking to read about your loss, @dirtyT

    Here's some more love and support to you and yours.
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  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Gee. That's rough. I'm sorry for this as well.
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 17,018
    Wow...no words.  Take care of your family.  Hold onto those that remain with all your love.
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  • stuckinline
    stuckinline Posts: 3,408
    Dirty T, I'm so very sorry for your loss.....just speechless.
    Know that the PJ community is here for you as you walk the long road, please let us know if you need anything.

  • 3days
    3days Posts: 1,204
    dirty T, I can't imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. I'm glad you've been able to find comfort in the Pearl Jam family.
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Beautiful angel. RIP baby Clayton. Xoxo
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Best of thoughts and strength to your family.  I hope that holding on to each other brings some comfort.
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,546
    I can’t even begin to find the words...I am so sorry to hear of your family’s tragic loss. Although I’m sure it means very little, we are sending much love and support to your family. May baby Clayton live on in your memories, and I hope that one day you are all reunited.
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,685
    No words. Sometimes life is so unfair. My deep condolences 

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