I lost my wife a week ago (play Come Back at Wrigley)

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  • PB26813
    PB26813 Posts: 81
    Hoosiers wrote:
    Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ

    I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.

    My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.

    What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.

    Wow.

    Well personally I know that I'll always think of your story when i hear that song, especially when listening to this boot, and was very touched by the video tribute to her on youtube and hope to keep the lesson in my heart to try and be as brave as she was and smile in the face of whatever adversity comes my way. We're all united in how this band has touched our lives (albeit each in our own ways) and now many of us are also united in how Sarah's story has touched us as well. I don't know what else to say except that I'm pulling for you in a situation that I can't even imagine.
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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,214
    Hoosiers wrote:
    Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ

    I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.

    My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.

    What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.

    Wow.

    Beautiful man just beautiful

    What a tribute to your wonderful wife and something special to look back on as rememberance on any dark days ahead
  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    pdalowsky wrote:
    nickburrows14 wrote:
    No other band in the world would've done what PJ did for. Absolutely amazing. Love this band, absolutely love em
    This

    And again. It was magical.
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  • NoWay
    NoWay St. Louis Posts: 347
    Hoosiers wrote:
    Wow. I'm speechless still. You guys on here made it happen. If nobody would have bumped this thread multiple times, the band wouldn't have seen it. So I thank you as much as I thank PJ

    I was numb the whole time. No emotion, no singing along. My buddy grabbed me and hugged me but I stayed stone-faced. By the very end I had tears. I just can't believe they did it for me and told my wife's story. It will always be accessible as I know someone recorded it..forever.

    My phone blew up to the point the battery died. Just got back to hotel now, which is why it took so long to reply.

    What a night. Greatest band of all time and I and my dear late wife are proof why.

    Wow.

    That was a moment I won't ever forget. I shed some tears and I'm not the only one.
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  • iamica
    iamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    I got goosebumps, so happy that the band played that song for you. May your wife rest in peace.
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  • whispering hands
    whispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    iamica wrote:
    I got goosebumps, so happy that the band played that song for you. May your wife rest in peace.
    And they dedicated it to her! I bawled for you dude!
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Please, somebody get this on YouTube. Listening on earthcam was great, but I couldnt hear the dedication.
  • Shawshank
    Shawshank Posts: 1,018
    I was at home with thousands of others listening on the earth cam and I nearly lost it when the first few chords were played. I think what struck me most is when they played it. I think they knew it was going to be unpredictable last night so they played it early. I just got the impression that no matter what...even if for some reason they couldn't come back on stage the rest of the night, they were going to get this in for sure. Simply awesome.
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Shawshank wrote:
    I was at home with thousands of others listening on the earth cam and I nearly lost it when the first few chords were played. I think what struck me most is when they played it. I think they knew it was going to be unpredictable last night so they played it early. I just got the impression that no matter what...even if for some reason they couldn't come back on stage the rest of the night, they were going to get this in for sure. Simply awesome.


    I agree with this. I would also add that they put this before All the Way with Ernie Banks. So if the theory is true, Ed put a fan's wishes before his own dream. Very cool.
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  • pjpjpaul
    pjpjpaul Posts: 1,716
    The true sign of an amazing band... I am sorry for your loss but honored to be a fan of a band that can step up for its fans like they did for you last night... May she rest in peace...
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  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,501
    Thinking of you Sarah.....
  • jumbojet
    jumbojet Posts: 1,484
    iamica wrote:
    I got goosebumps, so happy that the band played that song for you. May your wife rest in peace.

    +1. :clap:
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  • iisee
    iisee Charlotte, NC Posts: 485
    My wife and I cried during the whole song. Magical.
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  • backseatLover12
    backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    I just found this thread after reading the setlist and dedication on GTF forum.

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Hoosiers, yet so happy that the band not only heard your plea but played your wife's song and dedicated it to her. It's all so heartfelt, I can't help but tear up. Take care, and may Sarah rest in peace.
  • Kathi
    Kathi Posts: 1,828
    very happy you got your request! I cried too, such a touching moment, when Ed looked up at the sky at the end of the song.
  • PorchRadio
    PorchRadio Aurora, IL Posts: 233
    I mostly just lurk here, and have been following this thread. I was fighting tears the whole time, and lost a couple times. Amazing.
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  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    Shawshank wrote:
    I was at home with thousands of others listening on the earth cam and I nearly lost it when the first few chords were played. I think what struck me most is when they played it. I think they knew it was going to be unpredictable last night so they played it early. I just got the impression that no matter what...even if for some reason they couldn't come back on stage the rest of the night, they were going to get this in for sure. Simply awesome.

    Good call. I even said to my wife that I was surprised they played it so early in the show, but this makes perfect sense. That makes it even more awesome.
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  • lpeddle
    lpeddle Posts: 293
    I'm so happy they played this for you and Sarah! Brought tears to my eyes even just listening on the earth cam. Can't wait to see some footage.
  • PJaddicted
    PJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    Truly, deeply sorry for your loss. I'm so happy that this band we all love so much cares so deeply for their fans. Beautiful beyond words.
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  • Red Mosqito
    Red Mosqito Posts: 1,239
    I admit that after reading this post I was really hoping they would play this song for your wife. When Ed started talking about your story I told my wife about it and she immediately began to tear up. It's the moments like this that make this band so special to me. Again, sorry for your loss but hopefully the boys playing Come Back helped you in some small way.

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