I just noticed that Soda has changed the description of the subforum for Glenn. It reminds me of the Phil Collins song, You'll Be In My Heart.
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I just noticed that Soda has changed the description of the subforum for Glenn. It reminds me of the Phil Collins song, You'll Be In My Heart.
I do love that song of Phil's!!! When I heard Take It Easy and New Kid In Town (at my work) I was about ready to lose it!!! I feel like I can't function!! When I first heard of the Eagles, I was about 4 years old in the early 90's! My parents used to play them all the time and that gave me a very "Peaceful Easy Feeling"! I loved Glenn's voice sooo much and started just to listen to his music!! I need their music to comfort me for sure!!
I read somewhere last night that CNN is running HOTE tonight at 8:00 PM. Can't find the link today.
That's true. Its on at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00 Central. Of course they will probably beep out the cussing and nudity. I would be never surprise if they didn't.
Showtime is also showing it at 6:00pm Eastern/5:00pm Central and again on Showtime West at 9:00pm Eastern/8:00 Central.
I will re-record it on Showtime and delete my old one from my dvr.
That's what I held onto when my father died: "he's not suffering anymore." It helped my brother and I get through it. My Dad was in pain and struggling for breath - I never want to see someone I love suffer again. Now he's free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outlawman13
Grief is a process that you move through. The first week or so, your goals are modest: to survive the experience. With time, the load gets lighter.
Hopefully, Glenn's family is getting a lot of emotional support. My heart goes out to people who loved Glenn and are grieving him alone - as many have said here, some people just don't get it.
That's the same way that I was with my dad. He suffered horribly for the last almost 4 weeks of his life. He was on life support with a machine doing almost all of his breathing for him. My mom and brother had to make the heartbreaking decision to pull the plug. I'll never forget "telling" my dad goodbye forever the day before they ended life support. It was beyond horrible to see all of the machines that he was hooked up to. Plus, he didn't look like the dad I knew. It's hard to take. You're glad that they're not suffering anymore, but you desperately want them to still be here.Quote:
Originally Posted by NightMistBlue
It does take time. I hated hearing that for the first couple of months afterwards, but it is true. I didn't fully understand everything then, being so young, but I do now.
Emotional support is the best support at a time like this, to have someone there who you can talk to, who is understanding. As I said before, my thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy, Taylor, Deacon, Otis, Don, Joe, Tim and the rest of Glenn's friends and family.
One thing that I learned the hard way is to just let the grief flow. Don't bottle it up inside. It honestly does more harm than good.
GA and I were talking and we're thinking of doing a video chat with History of the Eagles in about an hour (5:00 pm EST) to relive some Glenn memories. It's an informal thing. Anyone is welcome to join in, whether you're watching the DVD or not. I realize it's short notice but we want to get it in before she goes to bed over in Ireland. We can always do another one later if folks want to.
Yeah my earlier post was from a position of wanting to appreciate his works in a way I hadnt seen at all in the tributes, but ive been a mix of emotions going through many stages. But feel like Ive reached a positive place now.
All I know is I will forever be grateful to Glenn for his songs steered me through some depressing years and made me want to try again when I couldve just receded. No critic can cahnge that debt I feel to him.
He meant well, yes. But to go on & on about the dislike of the band was unnecessary & insensitive. He had a chance to pay tribute to a man, and he failed to do so. All he could manage were a couple of platitudes about Glenn being successful.Quote:
Originally Posted by WalshFan88
As for grieving I just heard Most Of Us Are Sad, which Bernie quoted. Did it tip me over? No. I can't do it. I am getting more angry & frustrated with myself. I feel I am letting Glenn down. There can be no comparisons of how much his fans loved him, but I thought I was close to the top. I hear what you say, AG, but I CAN'T let it flow.
My father died in December 1987 of cancer at only 54. When it happened it was more a horrible relief. Perhaps this is the same.
I desperately hope that he was able to say goodbye to his family.
We do the Eagles Circle before every show, and this time I led a prayer of thanks and just asked for the ability to get through it. It was tough at times, but I really think Glenn's spirit was with us.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
I just saw this and realized I hadn't seen it here on The Border..although I know it's possible I missed it. If it's a duplicate feel free (moderator) to delete it, or move it.
http://travistritt.com/news/travis-t...be-around-him/
Some more info about his death, including quotes from his brother Alan:
Eagles rocker Glenn Frey suffered from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis for years — and died partly because of the pills he took for it, his manager said Tuesday.
“He died from complications of ulcer and colitis after being treated with drugs for his rheumatoid arthritis, which he had for over 15 years,’’ the singer’s manager, Irving Azoff, told the website The Wrap.
“The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds,” Azoff said.
The manager, recalling Frey’s struggle with the crippling joint condition, added, “One day, [Frey’s] knees would hurt, his hands hurt.’’ The illness “moves from joint to joint,’’ he said.
Frey, who lived with his wife, Cindy, in Tribeca, died Monday at Columbia University Medical Center, part of New York-Presbyterian, in Washington Heights. He was 67.
His health battles over the years led him to fight to stay in shape to keep things under control, said rocker pal Bob Seger.
“[He was] a workout warrior from his 30s to his 60s,” Seger, 70, told the Detroit Free Press.
Frey’s final decline began roughly a month after his last performance with the Eagles in Bossier City, La., on July 29, said his brother, Alan Frey, to The Post.
Glenn Frey had vacationed in Hawaii after the tour ended but was forced to check into a hospital in Los Angeles with an intestinal infection in October, he said.
Frey briefly recovered — and even planned to perform again with the band at the Kennedy Center Honors cultural achievement awards in Washington, DC, in December. But he was forced to cancel in early November, saying he needed to undergo surgery.
Later that month, he checked into the Manhattan hospital with a bad case of pneumonia, Seger said.
A team of doctors diligently tried to save him — at one point placing him in a medically induced coma, Seger said.
“They were trying like hell to keep him alive . . . [His manager] pulled every ace out of the hole — he had the eight best specialists working on Glenn,” Seger revealed in a tearful interview. But the pneumonia worsened, weakening his immune system and aggravating the pre-existing conditions, Seger said.
“First, he caught one set of pneumonia, then he caught a very virulent set of pneumonia. He was in a coma, and he’d come out, but then he couldn’t breathe. They’d put him back in a coma,” Seger said. “About a month ago, they had to throw up their hands.”
Frey fought to keep his final hospital battle a secret from the world. Frey hated talking about his worsening condition, and no one imagined how bad it really was until the very end, said Alan Frey, 60, a mechanic from Phoenix.
“The end game came, and it’s a tragedy for everyone,” Alan Frey said.
So terribly sad. A friend of mine at work I think was almost amused at my feelings over this loss - she knows how much I loved the band and how often I've seen them. I'm sure she thinks its rediculous to feel sad over the loss of someone I didn't know personally. I am just a 'Fan'. She just doesnt get it. The Eagles were a part of my life.
That is super sad to read that right now!! Poor Glenn!!! I just wish that some people knew how we felt about Glenn and the Eagles!!
I still find it hard to believe how quickly he went. I just can't wrap my mind around it. To go from ending a successful 2 year tour, then less than 6 months later, lose the fight for your life. :weep:
I'm finally able to watch a bit of Glenn interviews without crying so much that I can't see out of my glasses, which is a good thing.
I soo agree with that!! I can't go through one article (on his death) without crying!! He went way too soon! I hate knowing that Glenn had that disease!
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been reading this forum ever since I finally got to see them live in 2014 =] it was such a great experience for me. I'm only 22 and I love the Eagles. As I was growing up, my parents would play their music often and I grew to love them. We also watched their concert dvds often and bonded through that. I love listening to their songs, they never get old! Anyways, the news of Glenn's passing is still so sad. I've been listening to their songs soooo much more lately. I'm thankful for the music he shared with us all...and for this forum =]
I know what you mean. It's mind boggling to me that he left us way too soon. I'm glad you are able to watch interviews without crying too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
Edit: I started crying again when I saw wikipedia updated the Eagles page with Glenn's passing and put his name under "former members" of the band. He will always be one of the Eagles to me even though he had to leave us.:weep: Is it weird that makes me sad?
Well, Wikipedia also says that Bernie is a member of the Eagles at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by WitchyWoman92
Wikipedia is user edited. I don't know who took it upon themselves to "update" the member list but it feels wrong and I might change it back.
Anne, it's so good to see you and other young people express your sorrow at Glenn's death. It's great that the Eagles' music has touched so many generations. I think Glenn would have loved to read those tributes.Quote:
Originally Posted by anne_m
My son is 22, and he and I have bonded over the Eagles as well. He used to complain about their music when he was younger, but he grew to love it. I'm so glad he got to see them twice in concert. It's sad that we'll never go to another Eagles concert together.
I don't get putting Glenn on Wikipedia as a "former member", especially since, right now, the band's fate remains unknown. (Though, most of us know what will probably happen).
I believe that Glenn first had surgery around 1989, which is why he didn't tour behind Soul Searchin'. He then had surgery again in 1994. I assumed that it for diverticulitis, but I may be wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagles4EverFan
My condolences to all the super Glenn Frey fans.
I heard the awful news as the lead item on a BBC news bulletin within an hour of Glenn's death being announced.
I thought they were tempting fate, postponing the Kennedy Center Honor for 12 months but it's still a huge shock to lose our first Eagle, especially Glenn.
Only a handful of years ago he was telling us that both his parents were still alive to enjoy his After Hours album.
Unlike Lemmy and David Bowie, I thought the Eagles were pretty anonymous here in the UK but this week, at least, Glenn is getting the attention he's always deserved....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/mostviewed.
It's a delight tinged with great sadness, to listen to all the various tributes, along with the wonderful. Eagles and solo music that Glenn offered us.
I was touched by Jackson Browne's tribute, and decided to go see him next week. I hope it will be an uplifting experience.
Love Jackson Browne! Where are you and your wife seeing him?
He toured here in 2014, and we saw him (same year as the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen--not to be repeated--or afforded):)
He was and is great! I loved his tribute to Glenn, also. Have fun!
I know what you mean I was writing a blog post on Dale Griffin for my 70s blog, looked at some articles for research on him and saw it in the sidebar, hit me like a sledgehammer as I thought for years Henley and Frey didnt look their age compared to other 70s artists and were probably in great shape with all this touring. It's such an empty feeling because I listen to him no exaggeration everyday for the past four years. The phrase that entered my mind was that the ride is over considering all the journey and on the road references in their music. Was thinking of writing a song called The Ride is Over for Glenn on my acoustic guitar as a tribute :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Funk 50
Thanks, Deb. Virginia Beach, Friday. You mentioned Springsteen, hell of a tribute, especially when the violinist joined in.Quote:
Originally Posted by deb828
Last night, I finally tried to watch something other than Glenn or Bowie related and it was a back Christmas episode and I started to cry because Glenn didn't really get to have a Christmas. He was probably in a coma at the time. :( one of the characters also said something about "soul searching" and my mind went to Glenn again.
Yesterday had been a less tearful day... I thought I was getting better.
I've already cried a little bit today after catching up on some posts here.
I don't know if we need a separate topic about people's grieving process.
My mother said to me yesterday that grief is a private process & not a competition & that I have to manage it in my own way, which I am doing, but it means I can't write as much as others have been doing.
I am using this avatar this week as it was the first avatar I ever used on a message board.
I would love a DVD of the tour.
I have always wanted that new arrangement of Witchy Woman
I have been thinking about how Glenn and his family had a horrid Christmas too and possibly his birthday :weep:
Having spent a Christmas with my dad dying in the hospital, I really feel for Cindy and the kids, especially Otis, since I know what it's like to lose a parent that young.
I kind of wish that we had a better time line to go on. Like when was he placed into a coma? Maybe, after the funeral, a few more details might be released.
I would like that too.
I know it is a personal private matter but as a super fan I just want to know more more more
Glenn being the youngest Eagle I am sure all the rest are feeling their mortality.
Joe has said many times that he credits Eagles for him still being alive. I bet he is taking this super hard
Given that the doctors 'threw up their hands' a month ago I would say since before Christmas.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
I don't really believe that any more details than this will be given.
I wish it hadn't been phrased that way "threw up their hands"
it just seems so harsh
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Originally Posted by Keith
Agree, Bruce did a great job.
JMO, but that was just Bob Seger's words, right? Maybe we should not take that literally. Usually the family is involved in making that very personal decision about how long to continue. We don't know, and probably will never know, how awful the situation might have been.Quote:
Originally Posted by sad-cafe
I imagine the "threw up their hands" phrase might refer to Glenn not being able to tolerate being taken off the ventilator. The longer a person is on a mechanical ventilator the more "dependent" they become. There's a window of time that the docs will aggressively try to wean a person from a ventilator...sounds like they tried and Glenn just couldn't do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by deb828
its just too horrible to imagine.
and to think-we just thought "oh he'll have surgery and be back to normal-we'll see them next year at Kennedy Center Honors"
I haven't been here on the Border in a very long time. Life got in the way, I suppose. I hate, hate HATE that Glenn's passing is the reason I found my way back.
I buried my mom on Friday, January 15th after a long 10 year battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. It came as sort of a relief that she went, and I take immense comfort knowing she's with my son now. People were commenting on how strong I was, and how well I was "holding it together" - but Monday afternoon, getting the news of Glenn's passing just did me in. My legs literally gave out and I sat and cried for an hour straight.
So much has changed in such a short time. So many people I love gone.
Glenn's music has been such a source of solace for me the last couple of years, and it seems so unfair that listening to it now is so painful. But, I certainly keenly aware that time heals. Every day, I feel like listening to music again, feel like talking about it more.
The world has changed for me a lot in the past 2 years, as it has changed for all of us here this past week. We'll never get "over it" - we'll all just learn to live with it....more so, we'll begin to celebrate and be grateful for what we had.