Columbus area Pearl Jam fan gone missing...

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  • A satellite forever orbiting
    A satellite forever orbiting Posts: 1,888
    rizzdaddy wrote:
    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.
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    A satellite forever orbiting wrote:
    rizzdaddy wrote:
    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! :)
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  • A satellite forever orbiting
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    Lost In Ohio wrote:
    A satellite forever orbiting wrote:
    rizzdaddy wrote:
    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.
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    I happened to wake up last night around 3, and they were playing it once again.
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    So, apparently Brian and Eddie share something other than a taste for good music...
    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
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    1955 days as of today. By my estimate, September 22nd will be day 2000, if we don't find an answer before then.
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  • GD274660
    GD274660 Posts: 514
    Lost In Ohio wrote:
    1955 days as of today. By my estimate, September 22nd will be day 2000, if we don't find an answer before then.

    PJ20 movie shows in Columbus on Sept 20th.
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    Random trivia: The date of the movie is the 19th anniversary of Drop in the Park.
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  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    iamjacksukulele wrote:
    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
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  • derbydave
    derbydave Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    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!!!
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  • ozgurkd
    ozgurkd Juneau, Alaska Posts: 434
    Lost In Ohio wrote:
    juliaiv wrote:
    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
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    derbydave wrote:
    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. :p 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.)

    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!
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  • Lost In Ohio
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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...
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  • legates54
    legates54 Posts: 72
    Has there been any updates?

    I was on campus Saturday and saw a poster for another missing co-ed. It is a shame.
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  • Stardog3..
    Stardog3.. Posts: 1,527
    edited August 2012
    Wondering about the answers...
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  • KC48939
    KC48939 Missoula, MT Posts: 46
    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.
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,007
    KC48939 wrote:
    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.
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  • DreamOfAngels
    DreamOfAngels Posts: 829
    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:

    http://www.411gina.org/brianrandallshaffer.htm
  • luanis
    luanis Posts: 159
    so he hasn't been found yet? :(
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    luanis wrote:
    so he hasn't been found yet? :(

    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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