If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around, has anyone ever searched Hayden Falls Park which is around 20 minutes from where Brian was last seen?
Back Story:
I had a freaky dream last night from out of left field, I think this came on because of listening to COME BACK from Columbus yesterday (which is awesome) - but in the dream, Brian was in it, and he was walking down a path near a waterfall with a dark haired girl. Then he looked at me as if I was there and pointed over towards the trees next to the falling water.
This dream stuck with me all day and kept bugging me, so i did a simple google search and found this dream viewing psychic dude who did readings on Brian - I want everyone to know I'm not crazy and I usually side on the side of Harry Houdini when I say that psychics and mediums are usually frauds preying on grief from families... BUT I was a little floored (and freaked out) that there was mention of a waterfall in it. It sent up freaky red alert lights in my head. See here" http://www.briansprediction.com/gale/BrianShaffer.htm
So did a quick google maps search and found Hayden Falls Park 20 minutes away from his last known location. I know it's a shot in the dark, but if I lived closer I'd want to go down and look around just to settle my mind.
I just discovered the tragic story of his Dad passing too. UGH. If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around or if this area has been searched before, please let me know.
If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around, has anyone ever searched Hayden Falls Park which is around 20 minutes from where Brian was last seen?
Back Story:
I had a freaky dream last night from out of left field, I think this came on because of listening to COME BACK from Columbus yesterday (which is awesome) - but in the dream, Brian was in it, and he was walking down a path near a waterfall with a dark haired girl. Then he looked at me as if I was there and pointed over towards the trees next to the falling water.
This dream stuck with me all day and kept bugging me, so i did a simple google search and found this dream viewing psychic dude who did readings on Brian - I want everyone to know I'm not crazy and I usually side on the side of Harry Houdini when I say that psychics and mediums are usually frauds preying on grief from families... BUT I was a little floored (and freaked out) that there was mention of a waterfall in it. It sent up freaky red alert lights in my head. See here" http://www.briansprediction.com/gale/BrianShaffer.htm
So did a quick google maps search and found Hayden Falls Park 20 minutes away from his last known location. I know it's a shot in the dark, but if I lived closer I'd want to go down and look around just to settle my mind.
I just discovered the tragic story of his Dad passing too. UGH. If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around or if this area has been searched before, please let me know.
I've had a couple Brian-related dreams as well.
I'll certainly pass this on. Leave no Stone unturned, as they say.
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Thanks Ohio. Yeah, I guess listening to Come Back from Columbus really popped this issue deep into my subconscious to have that dream. I woke up feeling uneasy.
I just want to add, no surprise to anyone here, but this is what makes the Pearl Jam Family completely awesome. We'll never forget about Brian. Lost or found.
Thanks Ohio. Yeah, I guess listening to Come Back from Columbus really popped this issue deep into my subconscious to have that dream. I woke up feeling uneasy.
I just want to add, no surprise to anyone here, but this is what makes the Pearl Jam Family completely awesome. We'll never forget about Brian. Lost or found.
That's happened to me too, where i'll deliberately leave music on and then i'll hear it in my dream. The eerie thing is that the Columbus version had jumbled up lyrics, something along the lines of ... "there's a real possibility I'll meet you in my dreams...i go to sleep."
By all accounts, the blood drive went strong. They had a bunch of the green wristbands and people were taking them, so the awareness is certainly out there.
All the local news channels were there, so that's certainly a good thing. I was supposed to be preparing to go on the NBC affiliate to talk about Brian and Pearl Jam, but the cameraman didn't want me (or he forgot.)
I met Derek and Derek's wife. Pictures were taken.
Tony Luzio is the son of a Columbus police officer. Tony went missing around the same time as Brian, and Randy and Anthony Luzio (Tony's dad) grew to know each other in the hunt for their sons.
And the first post has been updated. Cleaned up some of the links, and added a few more youtube videos.
From the left, we have Lori's son; Kevin Miles the president of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers; Lori who runs http://www.findbrianshaffer.com, me in the back in a red Pearl Jam hoody with a Team McCready shirt underneath. Derek's wife is in the green, and that's Derek on the far right.
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I joined here right around the time that this was going on and remember reading all about it. I can't believe its been this long, but every time I hear "Come Back" it reminds me of Brian. Just heard it this morning on the way to the work, and its good to see people are still working hard for the cause. Come back man.
I think it was about 5 years ago, I was walking down the street and saw a white poster with a stickman on it. I stopped, looked at it, and saw this: http://findbrianshaffer.com/BrianShaffer.pdf
On April 13th, 2006, at 10:54 PM ET, I typed "Columbus area Pearl Jam fan gone missing..." into this forum.
I honestly expected maybe 5-6 posts at most. I thought the thread would fade into obscurity along with so many others...
Five years later, the Pearl Jam community has far exceeded my wildest expectations. I estimate that this post marks number 1,178 in this thread. That's an average of 235.6 posts per year.
To everyone in this thread...to everyone who read the thread, but didn't post. Thank you. To everyone who showed up, or wanted to show up to the Wishlist party in Columbus last May. Thank you. To Kat, Sea, Tim, and the others. Thank you.
Finally, to Ed, Stone, Jeff, Mike, Matt, and Boom. I'm sure you all think about him a lot. Two in-concert mentions means a lot. Thank you.
PS -- What a way to mark my 1,000th post.
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I can't believe it has been this long. I know I always keep an eye out in crowds just in case. Prayers and good vibes sent to all family members and friends!!
Remember reading this post when it originally happened, heard the encore break before Come Back on the Columbus 2010 bootleg about a week back and shed a tear after hearing the story again...hope he's in a better place, will think about him and about all the other's I've lost too soon every time I hear the song.
Remember reading this post when it originally happened, heard the encore break before Come Back on the Columbus 2010 bootleg about a week back and shed a tear after hearing the story again...hope he's in a better place, will think about him and about all the other's I've lost too soon every time I hear the song.
same here. just heard it for the first time on sirius xm.
Remember reading this post when it originally happened, heard the encore break before Come Back on the Columbus 2010 bootleg about a week back and shed a tear after hearing the story again...hope he's in a better place, will think about him and about all the other's I've lost too soon every time I hear the song.
same here. just heard it for the first time on sirius xm.
THAT...was incredible! Totally made my day, and to include the intro was awesome! I've been waiting a long time to hear that one on international radio!
Presidential Advice from President-Elect Mike McCready: "Are you getting something out of this all encompassing trip?"
Remember reading this post when it originally happened, heard the encore break before Come Back on the Columbus 2010 bootleg about a week back and shed a tear after hearing the story again...hope he's in a better place, will think about him and about all the other's I've lost too soon every time I hear the song.
same here. just heard it for the first time on sirius xm.
THAT...was incredible! Totally made my day, and to include the intro was awesome! I've been waiting a long time to hear that one on international radio!
made me really sad. especially after going back in this thread and reading about what happened to his dad.
If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around, has anyone ever searched Hayden Falls Park which is around 20 minutes from where Brian was last seen?
Back Story:
I had a freaky dream last night from out of left field, I think this came on because of listening to COME BACK from Columbus yesterday (which is awesome) - but in the dream, Brian was in it, and he was walking down a path near a waterfall with a dark haired girl. Then he looked at me as if I was there and pointed over towards the trees next to the falling water.
This dream stuck with me all day and kept bugging me, so i did a simple google search and found this dream viewing psychic dude who did readings on Brian - I want everyone to know I'm not crazy and I usually side on the side of Harry Houdini when I say that psychics and mediums are usually frauds preying on grief from families... BUT I was a little floored (and freaked out) that there was mention of a waterfall in it. It sent up freaky red alert lights in my head. See here" http://www.briansprediction.com/gale/BrianShaffer.htm
So did a quick google maps search and found Hayden Falls Park 20 minutes away from his last known location. I know it's a shot in the dark, but if I lived closer I'd want to go down and look around just to settle my mind.
I just discovered the tragic story of his Dad passing too. UGH. If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around or if this area has been searched before, please let me know.
Really interesting! Here's hoping that Brian turns up soon. Come back
If your going to the PJ20 Wishlist Pre-party tonight...
Pick-up some info on Brian's case.
We've got buttons and bracelets too!!!
See you there!!!
:ugeek:
'96: Seattle: Key Arena '98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2 '00: Columbus: Polaris '03: Columbus: Germain '10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena '11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit '12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2 '13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle '14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline '15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival '16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2 '17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony '18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1 '22: Nashville / St. Louis
i live in columbus and go to OSU, i've seen the fliers around campus/ my neighborhood. i had no idea he was a pj fan.
Yeah, I saw a sign down in the Short North (south of 5th and High, north of downtown) that mentioned the stickman and had a professional scan of the drawing (not tattoo.)
There was some talk about that he was supposed to go to Florida, I think with his girlfriend, but happened to disappear just before that.
Hopefully he's ok!
I also hope he's ok
Living is no laughing matter: you must live with great seriousness like a squirrel for example - I mean without looking for something beyond and above living, I mean living must be your whole occupation.
Nazım Hikmet
If your going to the PJ20 Wishlist Pre-party tonight...
Pick-up some info on Brian's case.
We've got buttons and bracelets too!!!
See you there!!!
:ugeek:
Awesome! I sooo wanted to be there, but the cards didn't come together. There'll always be another show, though... besides, the more you wait between shows, the better the experience. I know you all are having a good time. I'm certainly living the spirit this weekend. I have the Wishlist t-shirt on now, and i'll be picking up vegetables from the CSA tomorrow morning. (I can see Stone & Ed taking part in a CSA.)
It says Thankful that Brian's information will be shared with Pearl Jam fans this weekend. Gave bracelets, buttons, business cards and postcards to be distributed. Brian loved Pearl Jam and the fans have continued their faithful support of trying to locate Brian. Thank you to each of you.....
Some of the replies:
how wonderful of them!!! so happy for you !!!!
Hope this brings some much needed tips!
Their site is where I first heard of Brian, so glad they are helping out!
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So, I went to a blood drive today to sort of commemorate the 2,000 days it's been since we last knew where Brian was. Unfortunately, due a series of random circumstances, the blood drive wasn't as big as what we had hoped for, but every little bit counts.
I talked to Lori there for quite a while, and we're all thankful for Dave, since he spread the word at the Wishlist party in Wisconsin a few weeks ago.
The blood drive was in a hotel, and their staff allowed Lori to put a ton of information related to Brian on the various tables located throughout the lobby and lower level. Hopefully, her work will make an impact. Someone knows something...
Presidential Advice from President-Elect Mike McCready: "Are you getting something out of this all encompassing trip?"
I remember when I first heard about Brian going missing so many years ago... I have been out of the Pearl Jam loop for many years and am recently coming back in - and I am sorry to see that you still haven't found him. I wish you all the best, all his friends and family. It's so hard not knowing.
I remember when I first heard about Brian going missing so many years ago... I have been out of the Pearl Jam loop for many years and am recently coming back in - and I am sorry to see that you still haven't found him. I wish you all the best, all his friends and family. It's so hard not knowing.
Yes I feel sad every time I read this thread title. I can't imagine what the family has gone though.
Brian is represented on 411gina.org site which uses musical entertainment to help draw attention for missing people. Here is his page and a link at the bottom of the page will allow you print his poster if you want to hang it around where you live:
Negative. And thanks for checking in from Portugal. It really is comforting to know that a ton of people all over the world are aware of his situation.
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Comments
Back Story:
I had a freaky dream last night from out of left field, I think this came on because of listening to COME BACK from Columbus yesterday (which is awesome) - but in the dream, Brian was in it, and he was walking down a path near a waterfall with a dark haired girl. Then he looked at me as if I was there and pointed over towards the trees next to the falling water.
This dream stuck with me all day and kept bugging me, so i did a simple google search and found this dream viewing psychic dude who did readings on Brian - I want everyone to know I'm not crazy and I usually side on the side of Harry Houdini when I say that psychics and mediums are usually frauds preying on grief from families... BUT I was a little floored (and freaked out) that there was mention of a waterfall in it. It sent up freaky red alert lights in my head. See here" http://www.briansprediction.com/gale/BrianShaffer.htm
So did a quick google maps search and found Hayden Falls Park 20 minutes away from his last known location. I know it's a shot in the dark, but if I lived closer I'd want to go down and look around just to settle my mind.
I just discovered the tragic story of his Dad passing too. UGH. If there are any Columbus fans willing to go have a look around or if this area has been searched before, please let me know.
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I've had a couple Brian-related dreams as well.
I'll certainly pass this on. Leave no Stone unturned, as they say.
I just want to add, no surprise to anyone here, but this is what makes the Pearl Jam Family completely awesome. We'll never forget about Brian. Lost or found.
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That's happened to me too, where i'll deliberately leave music on and then i'll hear it in my dream. The eerie thing is that the Columbus version had jumbled up lyrics, something along the lines of ... "there's a real possibility I'll meet you in my dreams...i go to sleep."
:ugeek: :ugeek:
Anyway, here are some news articles concerning the blood drive.
http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2011/mar/31/ ... ar-439314/
http://www.theotherpaper.com/news/artic ... 002e0.html
(The wife of Brian's brother left a comment at this article, thanking Lori for putting this all together. Lori runs Brian's site at www.findbrianshaffer.com)
All the local news channels were there, so that's certainly a good thing. I was supposed to be preparing to go on the NBC affiliate to talk about Brian and Pearl Jam, but the cameraman didn't want me (or he forgot.)
I met Derek and Derek's wife. Pictures were taken.
ABC report with video:
http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/ne ... 0143.shtml
NBC report
http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2011/apr/02/ ... ar-441351/
Tony Luzio is the son of a Columbus police officer. Tony went missing around the same time as Brian, and Randy and Anthony Luzio (Tony's dad) grew to know each other in the hunt for their sons.
And the first post has been updated. Cleaned up some of the links, and added a few more youtube videos.
Click here for a photo. It won't open in a new browser window for some reason.
From the left, we have Lori's son; Kevin Miles the president of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers; Lori who runs http://www.findbrianshaffer.com, me in the back in a red Pearl Jam hoody with a Team McCready shirt underneath. Derek's wife is in the green, and that's Derek on the far right.
http://findbrianshaffer.com/BrianShaffer.pdf
On April 13th, 2006, at 10:54 PM ET, I typed "Columbus area Pearl Jam fan gone missing..." into this forum.
I honestly expected maybe 5-6 posts at most. I thought the thread would fade into obscurity along with so many others...
Five years later, the Pearl Jam community has far exceeded my wildest expectations. I estimate that this post marks number 1,178 in this thread. That's an average of 235.6 posts per year.
It is 1824 days, 22 hours, 49 minutes, 54 seconds
since Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 10:54:00 PM (Columbus time)
http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/cus ... =00&p0=805
To everyone in this thread...to everyone who read the thread, but didn't post. Thank you. To everyone who showed up, or wanted to show up to the Wishlist party in Columbus last May. Thank you. To Kat, Sea, Tim, and the others. Thank you.
Finally, to Ed, Stone, Jeff, Mike, Matt, and Boom. I'm sure you all think about him a lot. Two in-concert mentions means a lot. Thank you.
PS -- What a way to mark my 1,000th post.
8/15/92, 9/28/96, 8/28/98, 8/29/98, 9/18/98, 8/3/00, 8/9/00, 8/10/00, 8/23/00, 8/25/00, 9/1/00, 9/2/00, 4/28/03, 6/18/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 10/1/04, 10/3/05, 6/19/08, 10/27/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 9/3/11, 9/4/11, 10/21/13
More to Come....
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/lauren-spierer ... d=13772510
Jill Behrman went missing back in 2000 but her remains were found 3 years later.
http://www2.indystar.com/library/factfi ... hrman.html
I pray they are able to find Lauren soon. Sad situation, just like Brians..
Hail Hail HIPPIEMOM
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same here. just heard it for the first time on sirius xm.
THAT...was incredible! Totally made my day, and to include the intro was awesome! I've been waiting a long time to hear that one on international radio!
made me really sad. especially after going back in this thread and reading about what happened to his dad.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-a ... 766727.jpg
And here's an up-close look at that famous tattoo:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-a ... 007330.jpg
PJ20 movie shows in Columbus on Sept 20th.
Pick-up some info on Brian's case.
We've got buttons and bracelets too!!!
See you there!!!
:ugeek:
'98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2
'00: Columbus: Polaris
'03: Columbus: Germain
'10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
'11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit
'12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2
'13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle
'14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline
'15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival
'16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2
'17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
'18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1
'22: Nashville / St. Louis
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I also hope he's ok
Nazım Hikmet
Awesome! I sooo wanted to be there, but the cards didn't come together. There'll always be another show, though... besides, the more you wait between shows, the better the experience.
My CSA -- http://www.rockdovevegetables.com/
You guys even got a shoutout on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/findbrianshaffer
It says Thankful that Brian's information will be shared with Pearl Jam fans this weekend. Gave bracelets, buttons, business cards and postcards to be distributed. Brian loved Pearl Jam and the fans have continued their faithful support of trying to locate Brian. Thank you to each of you.....
Some of the replies:
how wonderful of them!!! so happy for you !!!!
Hope this brings some much needed tips!
Their site is where I first heard of Brian, so glad they are helping out!
I talked to Lori there for quite a while, and we're all thankful for Dave, since he spread the word at the Wishlist party in Wisconsin a few weeks ago.
The blood drive was in a hotel, and their staff allowed Lori to put a ton of information related to Brian on the various tables located throughout the lobby and lower level. Hopefully, her work will make an impact. Someone knows something...
I was on campus Saturday and saw a poster for another missing co-ed. It is a shame.
28 times and rocked them all
Yes I feel sad every time I read this thread title. I can't imagine what the family has gone though.
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
http://www.411gina.org/brianrandallshaffer.htm
Restelo Stadium - May 23rd 2000 ; Pavilhao Atlantico - Sep 4th 2006 ; Passeio Maritimo Alges - Jun 8th 2007 ; Optimus Alive! - Jul 10th 2010 ; NOS Alive - Jul 14th 2018
Eddie Vedder Solo:
Sudoeste Festival, Zambujeira do Mar - Aug 3rd 2012 ; Super Bock Super Rock, Meco - Jul 18th 2014
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Negative. And thanks for checking in from Portugal. It really is comforting to know that a ton of people all over the world are aware of his situation.