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DaytraderjoDaytraderjo Posts: 2
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I know this is a long shot, but I am posting here to see if I can get the below message to EV and the band. If someone can please get this to them, I would be eternally grateful.  

Dear Eddie Vedder/Pearl jam,

My name is Jesse Weiner. My 13 year old son Adam and I are diehard Pearl Jam fanatics. We will be attending the shows at MSG on September 3rd and 4th.  These shows will be my sixth and seventh, and Adam’s second and third times experiencing Pearl Jam live.

Adam and I are going through an especially tough time; we recently lost my wife/Adam’s mom, Joanne, to cancer just three weeks ago—she fell ill this past May. Joanne was a nurse practitioner at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and helped many patients and their families through the most difficult times in their lives.  

Throughout Joanne’s brief illness, Pearl Jam’s music, has been our main solace, especially the song “Just Breathe,” The lyrics “Nothing you would take, everything you gave” resonate deeply as Joanne lived a life of giving without expecting anything in return. We played “Just Breathe” at her funeral on August 21, and it brought everyone to tears, capturing her essence perfectly.

Adam, who is 13 year old boy with autism, has also faced significant challenges prior to his mom falling ill, including severe bullying that led us to change his school. Through all of this, your music has been a pillar of strength, helping us find some peace during these incredibly difficult times.

A shoutout to Adam mentioning his mom before playing just breathe either night at the garden would be an extraordinary moment of joy for Adam during this dark time, reinforcing the strength that your music has continuously provided us. We are immensely grateful for the connection your songs have brought to our lives.

Thank you for considering and for the impact your music has had on us.

Warm regards,

Jesse Weiner 

Jesse.weiner@yahoo.com

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  • jeffmack22sdjeffmack22sd Posts: 385
    Hope someone can get this message to the band!
  • JD87070JD87070 Grand Blanc, MI Posts: 275
    So sorry for you loss, I hope this gets to the guys and you get the greatest show ever!
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,738
    Someone threw a show on stage with a note in it at a show I was at once
  • Berlin2000Berlin2000 NYC Posts: 161
    Hope this message gets to the band somehow! 
    PJ: 2000-6-25: Berlin, GER | 2005-3-18: Seattle, WA | 2006-6-30: Milwaukee, WI | 2009-8-24: Chicago, IL | 2012-7-5: Berlin, GER | 2013-7-19: Chicago, IL | 2014-10-17: Moline, IL | 2014-10-20: Milwaukee, WI | 2016-8-20: Chicago 1, IL | 2016-8-22: Chicago 2, IL | 2018-8-18: Chicago N1 |  2018-8-20: Chicago 2, IL | 2021-9-18: Asbury Park, NJ | 2022-9-11: MSG, NY | 2023-9-5: Chicago, IL |
    EV: 2017-9-2: Dana Point, CA | 2022-2-3: NYC 1, NY | 2022-2-4: NYC 2, NY
  • DaytraderjoDaytraderjo Posts: 2
    edited September 1
    Thanks  all.  We’ll see. Either way, we’ll be attending 2 amazing shows!!
  • Ray J. T.Ray J. T. Posts: 4,058
    Really hope this can get to the band and that they get this played in MSG! Help this family on the path of a healing Journey. 
  • deb1211deb1211 Posts: 1,682
    Hope they get your message
  • whoyouare72whoyouare72 Chicago IL Posts: 2,156
    edited September 2
    ♥️ Adam & Dad
  • TinaETinaE Germany Posts: 1,675
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works. I wish you a lot of perseverance in these difficult times.
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  • deb1211deb1211 Posts: 1,682
    I'm so glad Ed got your message and what a speech he made. I hope you and  Adam had an amazing moment you will remember fondly always
  • PJammer4lifePJammer4life Los Angeles Posts: 2,650
    Wow. Saw this a couple days ago and thought it was posted too late, but glad it happened for you guys!!
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  • BloodMeridian80BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 685
    Very cool Ed got the message, happy for Adam and Jessie ❤️ 
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,316
    I got chills during this portion of the show. I was sitting in your sections maybe ten rows ahead of you. My condolences to the family but congrats on the shoutout tonight. 
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  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,344
    Absolutely awesome 
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • aubiescottieaubiescottie Baltimore Posts: 3
    Reading this after the concert…no words.   Hope they intro Just Breathe for you tomorrow night.  
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,908
    Yeah, that was really KOOL of ED!

    AWESOME!!!
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,812
     B)B)B)  
  • AJ12904AJ12904 Posts: 6
    What a difficult time you and Adam have been through. My heart goes out to you both. 

    I was moved to tears hearing your story.  I hope the dedication and his words of encouragement help through such difficult times. 
  • BC62528BC62528 Posts: 222
    I was there last night - saw them shine a light on your section and the fans acknowledging you and your son.  Condolences going out to you, your son, family and friends.  Your wife sounded like an amazing and giving person.  This band is special, as fans we are blessed, every show I’ve attended the band makes a special point during each show to connect on a real human and empathetic way with the fan base.  Well done Eddie and mates!
  • runstaplesrunstaples WY/NC Posts: 659
    I am soooo glad this got to the band. What a powerful moment, so glad I was in the building!
    Appeared to be an animal, yet so polite.
  • Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,561
    This was an amazing moment. God bless Jesse and Adam
  • JDjrJDjr Posts: 91
    We were all sending up a collective prayer to you and your family last night!
    A lifer.
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,812
    You're never alone!!
  • GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 11,153
    Ed’s speech about your son was so passionate. I remembered reading your post on the forum and was so happy he acknowledged it. 
  • MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,664
    edited September 4
    What an amazing and special moment.  Condolences to you Jesse, Adam, and your family.  Joanne sounded like a kind, caring, and beautiful soul.  God bless you and your family and may you have strength through these tough times.

    I wasn't at the show, but I wanted to try and find a video of the speech.
    On YouTube I did find a clip of the beginning of the speech, but the video cuts off in the middle of it.
    Does anyone have the full video of this speech that they can share?

    Here's the video that I found that contains the beginning part of the speech:  https://youtu.be/lPyN7Eqmwmk
    Post edited by MikeDigs on
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  • SR659196SR659196 NYC Posts: 1
    My wife and I were at this show.  As parents of a 13 year old daughter with special needs, your story and the band taking the time to recognize the both of you, brought us to tears.  

    Parenting is hard under and circumstances.   Parenting a child with special needs requires a level of patience that most people will never understand.  Supporting our children and their needs is something we will always do, not because of the love we have for them but the love we get from them.  It’s dealing with the way others treat our children that is often the real battle.   

    I hope you are remaining strong and know that there is a community pulling for you both.  I am deeply sorry for your loss.  We wish you and Adam all the best.  
  • PJ5a1PJ5a1 Oceanside, NY Posts: 453
    Daytraderjo said:

    I know this is a long shot, but I am posting here to see if I can get the below message to EV and the band. If someone can please get this to them, I would be eternally grateful.  

    Dear Eddie Vedder/Pearl jam,

    My name is Jesse Weiner. My 13 year old son Adam and I are diehard Pearl Jam fanatics. We will be attending the shows at MSG on September 3rd and 4th.  These shows will be my sixth and seventh, and Adam’s second and third times experiencing Pearl Jam live.

    Adam and I are going through an especially tough time; we recently lost my wife/Adam’s mom, Joanne, to cancer just three weeks ago—she fell ill this past May. Joanne was a nurse practitioner at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and helped many patients and their families through the most difficult times in their lives.  

    Throughout Joanne’s brief illness, Pearl Jam’s music, has been our main solace, especially the song “Just Breathe,” The lyrics “Nothing you would take, everything you gave” resonate deeply as Joanne lived a life of giving without expecting anything in return. We played “Just Breathe” at her funeral on August 21, and it brought everyone to tears, capturing her essence perfectly.

    Adam, who is 13 year old boy with autism, has also faced significant challenges prior to his mom falling ill, including severe bullying that led us to change his school. Through all of this, your music has been a pillar of strength, helping us find some peace during these incredibly difficult times.

    A shoutout to Adam mentioning his mom before playing just breathe either night at the garden would be an extraordinary moment of joy for Adam during this dark time, reinforcing the strength that your music has continuously provided us. We are immensely grateful for the connection your songs have brought to our lives.

    Thank you for considering and for the impact your music has had on us.

    Warm regards,

    Jesse Weiner 

    Jesse.weiner@yahoo.com

    Jesse - I am so happy for you and your son that you got to experience this a few weeks ago. I am deeply sorry for yours and Adam's loss. 

    I read this just now and was choked up because I was at the garden and heard this story as it was being told.

    What an amazing moment and a great gesture from the band.

    I went ahead and made a donation to the American Cancer Society on your behalf.

    Tell Adam that he's the coolest and we all have his back.

    All the best,

    John
    If I were Eddie Vedder, would you like me any better? - Local H
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