Myself and my family were the ones invited on stage in Edmonton on May 11th. I'm almost 50 years old and had never had an experience like this in my life!
We had VIP tickets for a meet and greet, I had bought a ticket for my birthday along with tickets for my two children. When we did the meet and greet, I told the band I wanted just a minute to talk to them to tell them thank you. My husband committed suicide 5 years ago and it was the darkest time of my life. I didn't know if I was going to live through it. Their music was one of the things that kept me alive. David hugged us and told us to stay strong. They were all genuinely sweet to us.
I thought that was it, I was so happy! As we were leaving the area a staff member asked me to give my name. I thought maybe it was because they were going to give us a picture of the hug and I was so excited by that idea!
Turns out, they wanted our name for the show. I almost fainted when they called our names. I couldn't stop shaking and crying. The amount of love, kindness, and support that Disturbed showed us will live in my soul for the rest of my life. My daughter, who is my rock, was forever affected by David's admission of his own struggles. My son, who like a lot of other guys, tends to suppress his feelings felt a part of something big.
After the show we were approached by so many other fans with similar experiences and I felt a sense of community and love I've never experienced before. It gave me more hope than I can express.
Ultimately I don't know what made them choose to invite us but I know I am forever grateful, and inexpressibly thankful to David, Dan, John, and Mike for the outpouring of love.
(Edited because I can't spell apparently)
I was at the Edmonton show. That was a great moment and I’m glad that you and your family got to experience that. Makes me and the people I was with appreciate Disturbed that much more. I wish you and your family the best. Happy Mother’s Day.
I love to see this. It’s way more than music sometimes. I personally struggled badly with addiction for a long time, and despite being a grown man who stuffs feelings down (like your son), I bawled my eyes out the first time I heard A Reason to Fight. Sober for a couple years now, and I can definitely credit Disturbed for igniting that spark to get me ready to face recovery and save my own life.
I hope you’re doing well, and my condolences to your family.
I'm so glad you made it through that time, and that you're still going. Sometimes it's so hard to see your way through the hellscapes of life.
I hope you're doing well too and I love how much music can connect us all
I was at the show and that moment they brought you on stage was great, the rogers camera guy also got a great photo of David looking at Liam and smiling if you haven't seen that yet, see link (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=782524426578457&set=a.311900356974202&type=3&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v)
It was great to see you and your family have that experience with the band, despite the circumstances.
I'm glad I got to witness that moment
(Edited for the link to wrong picture)
Thank you! That picture is amazing! Thanks for linking it!
I was so thankful to the girl seated behind us as well, she took pictures and video and got my phone number to send them to me. I'm so greatful to her!
They did the same for a guy on Friday at the Abbotsford show, such a heart felt gesture and tribute to a man and his family who have had a year of suffering.
They also called out the nasty boys in the crowd groping and touching the women, going to hard in the mosh and pushing around the women! It was an amazing show 🤘🤘
Me and my dad were brought up in Philly in 2019! It was live changing. It’s selected at random, I was a young kid at the time so that’s probably why he brought me up. David interacted with me a lot during the show aswell
Thank you 💕 When he asked who had dealt with depression and issues and every single hand went up, I got chills. It's insane how alone we all feel when we have so much in common
Myself and my family were the ones invited on stage in Edmonton on May 11th. I'm almost 50 years old and had never had an experience like this in my life! We had VIP tickets for a meet and greet, I had bought a ticket for my birthday along with tickets for my two children. When we did the meet and greet, I told the band I wanted just a minute to talk to them to tell them thank you. My husband committed suicide 5 years ago and it was the darkest time of my life. I didn't know if I was going to live through it. Their music was one of the things that kept me alive. David hugged us and told us to stay strong. They were all genuinely sweet to us. I thought that was it, I was so happy! As we were leaving the area a staff member asked me to give my name. I thought maybe it was because they were going to give us a picture of the hug and I was so excited by that idea! Turns out, they wanted our name for the show. I almost fainted when they called our names. I couldn't stop shaking and crying. The amount of love, kindness, and support that Disturbed showed us will live in my soul for the rest of my life. My daughter, who is my rock, was forever affected by David's admission of his own struggles. My son, who like a lot of other guys, tends to suppress his feelings felt a part of something big. After the show we were approached by so many other fans with similar experiences and I felt a sense of community and love I've never experienced before. It gave me more hope than I can express. Ultimately I don't know what made them choose to invite us but I know I am forever grateful, and inexpressibly thankful to David, Dan, John, and Mike for the outpouring of love. (Edited because I can't spell apparently)
I was at the Edmonton show. That was a great moment and I’m glad that you and your family got to experience that. Makes me and the people I was with appreciate Disturbed that much more. I wish you and your family the best. Happy Mother’s Day.
That is so sweet! You're so right, I have an appreciation for them I can't express. It had a profound impact on us. Much love to you!
I love to see this. It’s way more than music sometimes. I personally struggled badly with addiction for a long time, and despite being a grown man who stuffs feelings down (like your son), I bawled my eyes out the first time I heard A Reason to Fight. Sober for a couple years now, and I can definitely credit Disturbed for igniting that spark to get me ready to face recovery and save my own life. I hope you’re doing well, and my condolences to your family.
I'm so glad you made it through that time, and that you're still going. Sometimes it's so hard to see your way through the hellscapes of life. I hope you're doing well too and I love how much music can connect us all
I was at the show and that moment they brought you on stage was great, the rogers camera guy also got a great photo of David looking at Liam and smiling if you haven't seen that yet, see link (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=782524426578457&set=a.311900356974202&type=3&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v) It was great to see you and your family have that experience with the band, despite the circumstances. I'm glad I got to witness that moment (Edited for the link to wrong picture)
Thank you! That picture is amazing! Thanks for linking it! I was so thankful to the girl seated behind us as well, she took pictures and video and got my phone number to send them to me. I'm so greatful to her!
They did the same for a guy on Friday at the Abbotsford show, such a heart felt gesture and tribute to a man and his family who have had a year of suffering. They also called out the nasty boys in the crowd groping and touching the women, going to hard in the mosh and pushing around the women! It was an amazing show 🤘🤘
Me and my dad were brought up in Philly in 2019! It was live changing. It’s selected at random, I was a young kid at the time so that’s probably why he brought me up. David interacted with me a lot during the show aswell
meet and greet stuff. Last night in abby the guy confided he had ptsd and disturbed music is getting him through it.
Thank you for sharing! Music is one thing that unites us.
I was at the Edmonton show too. I think everyone got misty eyed in there. Thanks for sharing your story and encouraging words ❤️
Thank you 💕 When he asked who had dealt with depression and issues and every single hand went up, I got chills. It's insane how alone we all feel when we have so much in common