O.A.R. has a concert in St. Louis, MO next Wed. June 10th, which I am attending. That is also the two year anniversery of one of my best friends (an
ex-girlfriend) dying due to an
eating disorder. I am trying to find out the best way to request that the band play "patiently" at their concert in St. Louis as that is the
anniversery of her death. That song has helped me through some tough times in dealing with her death. If you want the detailled version you can read below.
I would appreciate anyone's help in pointing me in the right direction to honor a friends memory.
After years of physical and mental abuse from her parents she finally lost control of her life and the disease took over. I was with her during the most
trying times of her disease, I personally took her to the hospital three times where she would usually stay for a week at at time. We were both in college at
the time, she a collegitate gymnast and me her only support trying to help her through her tough times. As you can imagine it took quite a tool on both of us
mentally and emotionally (although I cannot even begin to imagine what she went through). I learned about her death weeks after it happened and was not able
to attend the funeral and to this day haven't even been able to visit her grave. I will always feel like I should have done more to get her help.
"Patiently" resignates very strongly with me and the feeling and emotion Marc is able to put into it when he performs live is the closest thing that
I have found that I feel like someone who truly understands what it is like to lose someone so close to them. This request is my way of trying to do what I
can to make sure she is never forgotten. I want to make sure I am doing everything I can to honor her memory.
Any help to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
John
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Posts: 2345 06/02/2009 9:05 PM |
Sorry to hear about your loss. I think it will be a long shot about getting them to play Patiently but you could possibly write Marc or any of them a message
via twitter. Again, it's a long shot but ya never know. Enjoy the show.
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Posts: 2632 06/02/2009 10:37 PM ND's Biggest Fan |
Im sure one of them will read this.
And its not that long of a shot. I hope you get it man. - Jack well just sit back jack and relax and enjoy a smile...
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Posts: 354 06/02/2009 10:52 PM |
sorry to hear...i hope they read this
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NeedAHunnyBunny |
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Posts: 2346 06/03/2009 8:58 AM |
Your right, it isn't too much of a longshot... just hoping he doesn't get his hopes up.
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Posts: 337 06/03/2009 9:36 AM |
i don't know...maybe try sending Marc a PM through here
"Sometimes I reflect on all the beer I drink and I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. So I think, 'It is better to drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.'" BABE RUTH
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Posts: 502 06/03/2009 11:47 AM |
very sorry that sounds like a tough situation to go through for both of you
In reguards to Patiently, everyone in the band seems pretty good hearted and they do browse through here a good amount it seems like... Also someone requested this song in simialr circumstances back in July and they dedicated it to the in the encore so I'd say your chances are good. Good luck! |
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Posts: 265 06/03/2009 4:02 PM |
I suggest sending Marc an @reply on Twitter, I'm sure they'll check it out as I've seen him reply to many others.
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Posts: 6 06/03/2009 8:16 PM |
Like everybody else has said, I strongly suggest sending Marc or one of the guys a twitter message because they often do respond to various people then send
them a tweet on it. I hope it works out for you & i'm so sorry for your loss.
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Posts: 2 06/03/2009 9:13 PM |
Thanks for the input guys I really apprecaite it. I will try twitter and see what happens. Thanks again for the help.
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Posts: 221 06/12/2009 12:43 PM |
John, looks like you made it through to Marc... I am sorry to hear about your loss, but also very happy for you that they were able to play Patiently as a
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Posts: 78 06/12/2009 1:24 PM |
This proves how much of a class act this band is. If you're reading this, thanks O.A.R. for always listening to and reaching out to your fans.
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AIM: CuseFinFan79 "It's crazy how we all need this time a little more every way. It's wild how we stay up night's losing part of the day. The one time that you're loathing is there for you oh so well. So pick up that precious someone relax for a delicate spell." |
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Posts: 4120 06/12/2009 2:59 PM |
wow, didnt know about this thread until now....now it makes hearing Patiently > About Mr Brown even that much better from the other night!
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Posts: 188 06/12/2009 8:42 PM |
They are awesome. I can't say that enough. I'm glad that they played it to honor your friend's memory. |
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Posts: 135 06/13/2009 5:10 AM |
just goes to show how much these guys care about their fans. My heart goes out to you and your friend.
"If your lost in the dark get to where you can see
There is somewhere we're supposed to be And you know In a matter of time you set yourself free" -Marc |
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