Lost 9 friends they'll never know 8 years ago today...

WhyNotSweden · July 2008

3 danish - 17, 17 and 22 years,
3 swedish - 20, 22 and 22 years,
1 german - 26 years,
1 Netherlands - 23 years,
1 australier - 24 years.

Ed tryed to get fans to step back, 1,2,3 step back. When that didnt happen he sad- Well, fuck you guys and left the stage.

Fahka · July 2008

angryyoungman · July 2008

ironic that i had that interview stone did with integral institute in my email for months and finally listened tonight, and he was talking about it. . .didn't realize this was the day. . .so tragic

Urohawk · July 2008

spearhead wrote:

I figured that sooner or later somebody would say something like this ...
Here's why it matters ... have YOU ever been to a Pearl Jam concert?
Then we could possibly be remembering YOU today, or ME.
These were people, real people just like you and me who loved Pearl Jam.

I hope when I die people will remember me for more than being just a PJ fan.

I have never understood this outpouring of emotion for total strangers in an event like this. I am not saying it's bad or wrong...just something I don't understand. If you were at the concert and traumatized by the event or associated with the band I could see the anniversary holding some significance.

I am not belittling the value of human life or the significance of the loss of their respective family members. I think it is normal for all of us to have empathy toward those who have experienced the loss. The event is a sad commentary on human existence. That we can just trample one another like cattle puts into perspective our own self value and brings into question how civilized mankind really is.

I am not sure how being a PJ fan draws you any closer to these individuals or is an anniversary that you would remember. That being said do you sit at home and weep over the 4113 soldiers killed in Iraq? The 69, 185 dead in the Chinese quake? The seven members of the Challenger mission?

over bends · July 2008

Urohawk wrote:

I hope when I die people will remember me for more than being just a PJ fan.

I have never understood this outpouring of emotion for total strangers in an event like this. I am not saying it's bad or wrong...just something I don't understand. If you were at the concert and traumatized by the event or associated with the band I could see the anniversary holding some significance.

I am not belittling the value of human life or the significance of the loss of their respective family members. I think it is normal for all of us to have empathy toward those who have experienced the loss. The event is a sad commentary on human existence. That we can just trample one another like cattle puts into perspective our own self value and brings into question how civilized mankind really is.

I am not sure how being a PJ fan draws you any closer to these individuals or is an anniversary that you would remember. That being said do you sit at home and weep over the 4113 soldiers killed in Iraq? The 69, 185 dead in the Chinese quake? The seven members of the Challenger mission?

If lifelong bonds can be formed through people from sharing a similar interest (in this case Pearl Jam) in life, then why can't this be achieved also in death? Music transcends everything and it really does make you feel closer to someone if you know that they had the same interests, went to the same events, listened to the same music that you did. This type of connection shouldn't be cut off as a result of death, in fact, it may even become stronger as a result of it.

Like an above poster stated, this was an event everyone can relate to. Pearl Jam concerts have been our haven for years, and suddenly in a moment, that was taken away from 9 people, and consequently from us.

MikeLammi23 · July 2008

I can see how this affects people.

The fact that they all died in a moment that meant something to them, doing something they love, is reason enough to send condolences. It's nothing more than a moment of thought for people who could have been you or me (based around this band that we all Love).

I am sure that any one of the people sending a thought through this thread would easily do the same to a war veteran they met, or family/friend of a victim of any other kind. I know I would.

R.I.P. to those 9.

elevation622 · July 2008

Rip

ONCE DEVIDED · July 2008

Gone But Never Forgotten

spearhead · July 2008

Urohawk wrote:

I hope when I die people will remember me for more than being just a PJ fan.

I have never understood this outpouring of emotion for total strangers in an event like this. I am not saying it's bad or wrong...just something I don't understand. If you were at the concert and traumatized by the event or associated with the band I could see the anniversary holding some significance.

I am not belittling the value of human life or the significance of the loss of their respective family members. I think it is normal for all of us to have empathy toward those who have experienced the loss. The event is a sad commentary on human existence. That we can just trample one another like cattle puts into perspective our own self value and brings into question how civilized mankind really is.

I am not sure how being a PJ fan draws you any closer to these individuals or is an anniversary that you would remember. That being said do you sit at home and weep over the 4113 soldiers killed in Iraq? The 69, 185 dead in the Chinese quake? The seven members of the Challenger mission?

Yep...you are absolutely right. You don't understand.
It's cool.
You don't gave to.
No hard feelings.
Do what you want to do .
That's what I do.

puertopaco · July 2008

WhynotSweden wrote:

3 danish - 17, 17 and 22 years,
3 swedish - 20, 22 and 22 years,
1 german - 26 years,
1 Netherlands - 23 years,
1 australier - 24 years.

Ed tryed to get fans to step back, 1,2,3 step back. When that didnt happen he sad- Well, fuck you guys and left the stage.

This is totally innacurate. I have the bootleg from the concert and when the crowd doesn't continue to move back to help get the pile of bodies, Ed, horrified, says 'Aw fuck you guys. PLEASE. I really need your help...I don't think we could live knowing that someone got hurt so bad at a show like this. Okay? PLEASE on the count of three will you take three big steps all at once in this area here would you PLEASE PLEASE for me say yes yeah? (crowd says 'YES') PLEASE on the count of three...three steps back PLEASE one-two-three. One take a step back. Two Take a step back. Three. PLEASE. great. better...' That's the last thing he says and he was seen crying on the monitor right after that because they were finally able to start pulling bodies out from the area where the accident happened.

Your quote totally misrepresented him and is completely heartless. Please have some respect for the nine precious lives that were lost and the band, who was deeply affected by this tragedy.

Anon · July 2008

puertopaco wrote:

This is totally innacurate. I have the bootleg from the concert and when the crowd doesn't continue to move back to help get the pile of bodies, Ed, horrified, says 'Aw fuck you guys. PLEASE. I really need your help...I don't think we could live knowing that someone got hurt so bad at a show like this. Okay? PLEASE on the count of three will you take three big steps all at once in this area here would you PLEASE PLEASE for me say yes yeah? (crowd says 'YES') PLEASE on the count of three...three steps back PLEASE one-two-three. One take a step back. Two Take a step back. Three. PLEASE. great. better...' That's the last thing he says and he was seen crying on the monitor right after that because they were finally able to start pulling bodies out from the area where the accident happened.

Your quote totally misrepresented him and is completely heartless. Please have some respect for the nine precious lives that were lost and the band, who was deeply affected by this tragedy.

You are absolutely correct.

over bends · July 2008

puertopaco wrote:

This is totally innacurate. I have the bootleg from the concert and when the crowd doesn't continue to move back to help get the pile of bodies, Ed, horrified, says 'Aw fuck you guys. PLEASE. I really need your help...I don't think we could live knowing that someone got hurt so bad at a show like this. Okay? PLEASE on the count of three will you take three big steps all at once in this area here would you PLEASE PLEASE for me say yes yeah? (crowd says 'YES') PLEASE on the count of three...three steps back PLEASE one-two-three. One take a step back. Two Take a step back. Three. PLEASE. great. better...' That's the last thing he says and he was seen crying on the monitor right after that because they were finally able to start pulling bodies out from the area where the accident happened.

Your quote totally misrepresented him and is completely heartless. Please have some respect for the nine precious lives that were lost and the band, who was deeply affected by this tragedy.

Phew... I didn't know that this is how it all went down. Wow. Just reading this got me shooken up. I can't even imagine.

LONGRD · July 2008

I remember reading about this in the papers.
R.I.P :(

GoldenAssassin · July 2008

puertopaco wrote:

This is totally innacurate. I have the bootleg from the concert and when the crowd doesn't continue to move back to help get the pile of bodies, Ed, horrified, says 'Aw fuck you guys. PLEASE. I really need your help...I don't think we could live knowing that someone got hurt so bad at a show like this. Okay? PLEASE on the count of three will you take three big steps all at once in this area here would you PLEASE PLEASE for me say yes yeah? (crowd says 'YES') PLEASE on the count of three...three steps back PLEASE one-two-three. One take a step back. Two Take a step back. Three. PLEASE. great. better...' That's the last thing he says and he was seen crying on the monitor right after that because they were finally able to start pulling bodies out from the area where the accident happened.

Your quote totally misrepresented him and is completely heartless. Please have some respect for the nine precious lives that were lost and the band, who was deeply affected by this tragedy.

Can I get a copy of that boot? Or else can you upload it to youtube... it sounds very interesting.

Heineken Helen · July 2008

Urohawk wrote:

I hope when I die people will remember me for more than being just a PJ fan.

I have never understood this outpouring of emotion for total strangers in an event like this. I am not saying it's bad or wrong...just something I don't understand. If you were at the concert and traumatized by the event or associated with the band I could see the anniversary holding some significance.

I am not belittling the value of human life or the significance of the loss of their respective family members. I think it is normal for all of us to have empathy toward those who have experienced the loss. The event is a sad commentary on human existence. That we can just trample one another like cattle puts into perspective our own self value and brings into question how civilized mankind really is.

I am not sure how being a PJ fan draws you any closer to these individuals or is an anniversary that you would remember. That being said do you sit at home and weep over the 4113 soldiers killed in Iraq? The 69, 185 dead in the Chinese quake? The seven members of the Challenger mission?

As someone else pointed out, when you're a PJ fan... AT a PJ concert... JUST like those kids who died... it certainly brings you closer than a soldier who died at a war which has nothing to do with us... or someone who died in space where we've never been. Hopefully no more BUT it could happen at any concert or sporting event. We've all been to concerts... we all imagine we'll come home from them too.

Also, a lot of the bands music afterwards was obviously influenced by what happened... a lot of the songs we love.

I was asked why the big deal a couple of times last year before the Copenhagen concert... the concert where some families were in attendence. I don't get what's so hard to understand?

RIP :(

Bystanding Innocence · July 2008

8 years ago me and my two brothers were close to die in the front rows in front of the Orange Main Stage at Roskilde. Their and especially my favourite band was playing for the first time in front of us - > Pearl Jam

§ Grey, grey, grey, rainy clouds rolling by, lights fading out into eternal life §

It was truly the worst experience in my life, and it will be strange going there for the fifth time tomorrow.

I will personally pass those prayers when I am there in front the Orange Stage.

I guess life goes on,

R.I.P

Bystanding Innocence · July 2008

puertopaco wrote:

This is totally innacurate. I have the bootleg from the concert and when the crowd doesn't continue to move back to help get the pile of bodies, Ed, horrified, says 'Aw fuck you guys. PLEASE. I really need your help...I don't think we could live knowing that someone got hurt so bad at a show like this. Okay? PLEASE on the count of three will you take three big steps all at once in this area here would you PLEASE PLEASE for me say yes yeah? (crowd says 'YES') PLEASE on the count of three...three steps back PLEASE one-two-three. One take a step back. Two Take a step back. Three. PLEASE. great. better...' That's the last thing he says and he was seen crying on the monitor right after that because they were finally able to start pulling bodies out from the area where the accident happened.

Your quote totally misrepresented him and is completely heartless. Please have some respect for the nine precious lives that were lost and the band, who was deeply affected by this tragedy.

Well, why should this be discussed at all?

I was there and both what you two guys say are right. Ed lost it for a moment and said "well fuck you guys" and started to cry and left the stage and one of PJ's bodyguards repeated what Eddie said with the "three steps back". At this moment I had been able to come some feets longer back, and some friends of mine, also injured at the first fence said it was absolutely impossible for them to move three feet back. They tried to sort of put their legs on the fence, stretch their arms and move their backs back, but it was SOOOO over-crowded with people and security was very poor. It rained and was probably 14C so a series of all these things caused the accident

Ed was also seen fly-kicking a water-machine when he went backstage. A truly strange night for Mr. Vedder, being told before going onstage that his friend Chris Cornell had just become a father...

Super Vedder · July 2008

GoldenAssassin wrote:

Can I get a copy of that boot? Or else can you upload it to youtube... it sounds very interesting.

hmmmmmm, yeah it probably is interesting seeing the distress it caused someone! :rolleyes:

Heineken Helen · July 2008

Bystanding Innocence wrote:

Well, why should this be discussed at all?

I was there and both what you two guys say are right. Ed lost it for a moment and said "well fuck you guys" and started to cry and left the stage and one of PJ's bodyguards repeated what Eddie said with the "three steps back". At this moment I had been able to come some feets longer back, and some friends of mine, also injured at the first fence said it was absolutely impossible for them to move three feet back. They tried to sort of put their legs on the fence, stretch their arms and move their backs back, but it was SOOOO over-crowded with people and security was very poor. It rained and was probably 14C so a series of all these things caused the accident

Ed was also seen fly-kicking a water-machine when he went backstage. A truly strange night for Mr. Vedder, being told before going onstage that his friend Chris Cornell had just become a father...

I'm sorry :( I just can't and don't want to imagine what that must have been like :(

Bystanding Innocence · July 2008

Heineken Helen wrote:

I'm sorry :( I just can't and don't want to imagine what that must have been like :(

I guess it was a true hell for Pearl Jam hearing the people in the back singing "Ohhhh, I am still alive"... and people were literally dying in front of them...

Lost 9 friends they'll never know 8 years ago today...

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