REQUEST: Given to Fly in Honor of Mark (who never made it to be our best man)

emercurio · May 3

Hi,

23 years ago, Mitchell and I were leaving San Diego to get married where I was born in PA. His brother was supposed to be the best man in our wedding. He unexpectedly passed away prior to our wedding date. It was devastating in so many ways, to say the least. We attended the BEST EVER Pearl Jam concert in San Diego (June 5th, 2003 at the Rimac) before we left. The band played Given To Fly. We listened to that show the entire drive cross country and cried our eyes out every time that song came on thinking of Mark. If you could please play that song and dedicate it to Mark (or Mitchell) at either upcoming Raleigh show, it would be so incredibly meaningful.

I have been a member of the Ten Club since 2003 and I will never forget that night. The band opened with cords only and the crowd sang Better Man before Eddie ever sang one word. It still gives me chills thinking about that night.

I hope you will honor this request. Peace and Love!

Elizabeth