June 9th, 2001..a date in U2 History..

[diamond]

Hey ppl,

Having 7 years to ponder that night, and today being a 7 year anniversary I realize what a blunderous move it was on my part.

There was a little alcoholhno:involved, I no longer drink now and have gotten realigned with my Faith.

For those that think about pulling a stunt like this, do not. You will find a deeper chasim between you and Bono and the rest of the band-something you probably don't want.

Also U2 Security will have you in their cross hairs each and every show.

Many fans on occassions come up to me and say.."dude security was eyeballing you hard man the entire show.."

Comments like that are heart wrenching and regrettable..

So anyway post your thoughts if you want, most ppl have seen the pics but I will post them here-for those that have not.

Hope the new album does well and I will see many of you next tour.

Your friend,

dave
(diamond)

 

[Mr. V]

huh?

attachments dont work for me

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Yeah, me neither. And this has actually piqued my curiosity...

What happened?

 

[LemonMelon]

<>, why on earth would you attach these images instead of upping them to imageshack or photobucket? No one can see them but premiums.

 

[diamond]

<>, why on earth would you attach these images instead of upping them to imageshack or photobucket? No one can see them but premiums.

Umm, I didn't know.

 

[Rob33]

Yeah, me neither. And this has actually piqued my curiosity...

What happened?

umm.yeah...could you be a little more specific? I'm not sure what happened either exactly...

 

[diamond]

umm.yeah...could you be a little more specific? I'm not sure what happened either exactly...

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[corianderstem]

The pictures tell the short, easy version: Diamond gets onstage, picks up Bono, lives to tell the story.

 

[quadcaster]

thats an awsome story, why are you putting such a negative spin on it?

bono saved you from bouncers and allowed you to carry him around for a while, i'd say thats an honor!

good on ya!
chris

 

[The Sad Punk]

That's awesome. You should go back to drinking and keeping away from faith.

 

[blueeyedgirl]

The pictures tell the short, easy version: Diamond gets onstage, picks up Bono, lives to tell the story.

Dines out on the story....

 

[diamond]

That's awesome. You should go back to drinking and keeping away from faith.

actually..the event eventually led me back to thinking about more important things..such as helping my fellow man, helping the less fortunate and being less judgemental about how ppl have willingly or unwillingly put themselves in precarious situations, if that makes any sense.



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[BVS]

You forgot an option:

d, I think you like to use any excuse to post these pics and tell the story over again as much as you can...

Cheers

 

[Matsui]

"fire-plug built" that pleased me.

 

[unclejosh]

You were next to me and my wife in the heart for the show and kept slamming into my wife so we switched places. You were clearly drunk so we understood, and we were surprised you made it on stage.

 

[diamond]

You were next to me and my wife in the heart for the show and kept slamming into my wife so we switched places. You were clearly drunk so we understood, and we were surprised you made it on stage.

Umm did you used to have a different handle-"youtwohearts" or something like that- I believe?

Sorry I bumped into you, as I stated I was a little out of my head that night.

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[Catman]

I seriously doubt the band even remembers that night - hardly a date to remember in "U2's history," I'd imagine

 

[Rosebud]

Umm, yeah I'd have to agree with Catman on this one. The band, Bono especially, have dealt with FAR weirder happenings with fans onstage. In fact, I recall one or two other people picking him up after that..I know there's a photo of it around somewhere

 

[diamond]

You forgot an option:

d, I think you like to use any excuse to post these pics and tell the story over again as much as you can...

Cheers

Not true, but I can take the ribbing, I've become pretty thick skinned over the years.

Every year the date rolls around I feel a little melancholy, reflective and contemplative.

I'm not glad of what I did, but I'm glad what B did, for one of his misguided fans, who found themselves stuck in a moment, a moment that I erroneuosly put myself in. I'm a firm believer that things do happen for a reason and that night worked out the way it did because of the grace of a humanitarian by the name of Paul, and sent a fan off on a different course in his life.

I had a friend send this to me:

"I remember the story well my friend! Happy 7th year of an incredible adventure, a once-in-a-lifetime event, even if it was not the proper thing to do-lol... I believe everything happens for a reason, so there was a reason that you were suppose to do that at that moment! Bet you can figure out what the reason was....if only for your own personal growth and realignment with your faith!"

Cheers to you D!



For me this vid reflects the gravity of my feelings:

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So that' s that my friends, hope everyone is having a good day, I'm not because my dog died.

Dave

 

[diamond]

I seriously doubt the band even remembers that night - hardly a date to remember in "U2's history," I'd imagine

I was more thinking the fans in Boston at that paticular show, not so much the band.

I do think if you were to say to Bono remember Night 4 Boston Elevation..and the big guy..it would jog his memory quite easily, for good, bad or indifference-I know not.

And thanks for the 1 * vote posted by whoever, youre awesome.




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[BVS]

Not true, but I can take the ribbing, I've become pretty thick skinned over the years.

It was just jokes...

 

[Zoots]

Honestly, with the new forum design the 1 star looks like a merit.

 

[diamond]

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[Tom in Boston]

That show was tremendous. June 9, 2001 is easily one of the best days of my life. Thanks for reminding me!

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

Umm, yeah I'd have to agree with Catman on this one. The band, Bono especially, have dealt with FAR weirder happenings with fans onstage. In fact, I recall one or two other people picking him up after that..I know there's a photo of it around somewhere

also, i believe a fan carried him during the pre-uf tour

 

[Rob33]

also, i believe a fan carried him during the pre-uf tour

a fan also carried Bono at one of the ZooTV shows

 

[diamond]

a fan also carried Bono at one of the ZooTV shows

yeah, i think that was a heavy set fellow correct?

and the uf one was a bald fellow if Im not mistaken.

in all circumstances B requested that the male fans carry him..

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[DreamOutLoud13]

A female fan picked up Bono in Australia because she didn't want to dance with him

 

[Zoots]

in all circumstances B requested that the male fans carry him..

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Well... we all got to... carry each other!

ba dum pum *tish!*

 

[Rosebud]

Is that the pic I'm remembering, Chass?
The girl is quite tall (obviously), and she has a look on her face somewhere between pain, horror, disbelief, and curious delight.