Sending Prayers To Jordan

snapple · January 21, 2012, 03:25:41 PM

QuoteJordan Rudess
It's with great sadness that I share the news that my mom-Rita Rudess has passed away at the age of 86. She dedicated so much of her life to taking care of my musical spirit. Driving me back and forth to Juilliard and both encouraging and enjoying my talent. Her passing was not a surprise as she was quite ill for a while. I'll miss her very much.

Jordan
1/21/2012

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Prayers are with you and your family, Jordan

cyberdrummer · January 21, 2012, 03:27:20 PM

Very sad news. Thoughts are with the Rudess family.

Plasmastrike · January 21, 2012, 03:28:24 PM

Horrible news.

Will be keeping JR and his family in my thoughts tonight! To the future.

TheOutlawXanadu · January 21, 2012, 03:29:03 PM

Thoughts go out to the Rudess family. So sorry to hear this news.

Flacracker · January 21, 2012, 03:48:41 PM

Oh thank god... At first I thought that Jordan had died.

Nick · January 21, 2012, 03:49:46 PM

Very sad news, I wish the Rudess family all the best through these trying times.

black_biff_stadler · January 21, 2012, 03:55:04 PM

Best wishes Rudess family. May this time be as easy-to-handle as possible and also may the grieving process not be too daunting. Prayers have been said and I hope all is well.

John94 · January 21, 2012, 04:25:25 PM

Damn, must be horrible on the eve of the tour. Sympathy to Jordan and his family.

WindMaster · January 21, 2012, 04:55:24 PM

That's really horrible. Prayers.

hefdaddy42 · January 21, 2012, 05:35:02 PM

Just saw this on FB. So sorry to hear this, Jordan. Lost my Dad a little over a year ago; it's a trying ordeal for sure. Thoughts and prayers.

BlobVanDam · January 21, 2012, 06:42:42 PM

I just saw this on FB too. Very sad news. I can't imagine how he must be feeling, but my thoughts are with him.

WildeSilas · January 21, 2012, 06:50:43 PM

Sorry to hear this. Jordan will be in our thoughts for the next few days.

GasparXR · January 21, 2012, 07:37:21 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that Jordan! It's always terrible news when someone you love passes away. From what you said, I take that without her encouragement, you wouldn't be where you are today (and by extension me too!). My thoughts are with you.

Aythesryche · January 21, 2012, 08:00:18 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss, Jordan... I wish you and your entire family all the best! But know this, even though you are in mourning and are most certainly devastated, be happy at the fact that she's moving on to the next chapter! It's hard, I know this, I promise. But celebrate her life and that fact. Know that fact and wish her on the most perfect path she could possibly ever venture onto next.

Life is never over, it only takes another form from what we know.

King Postwhore · January 21, 2012, 08:01:14 PM

Lost my mom 11 months ago Jordan. My thoughts are with you and your family.

WDADU · January 21, 2012, 08:17:56 PM

My deepest wishes and condolences go to Jordan and his family

DarkLord_Lalinc · January 21, 2012, 10:00:35 PM

Jordan, I'm sure your mom's spirit will live in you and the music you'll continue to make.

tofee35 · January 21, 2012, 10:31:02 PM

My prayers and condolences to Jordan's family.

MondayMorningLunatic · January 21, 2012, 10:44:46 PM

RIP

73109 · January 21, 2012, 10:57:07 PM

Quote from: Flacracker on January 21, 2012, 03:48:41 PM
Oh thank god... At first I thought that Jordan had died.

Fucking classy. "Hey god...I would just like to say thank you for killing someone other than the guys I like to hear play piano."

? · January 22, 2012, 12:40:42 AM

Sad news, especially since DT are in Finland right now and Jordan couldn't be with his mother in the last moments

My condolences to Jordan.

Zydar · January 22, 2012, 01:19:40 AM

My condolences to the Rudess family.

In The Name Of Rudess · January 22, 2012, 01:28:17 AM

Quote from: 73109 on January 21, 2012, 10:57:07 PM
Quote from: Flacracker on January 21, 2012, 03:48:41 PM
Oh thank god... At first I thought that Jordan had died.

Fucking classy. "Hey god...I would just like to say thank you for killing someone other than the guys I like to hear play piano."

Classy or not, it's human nature to prefer the death of someone we don't know and/or have no emotional connection with to someone we do know and/or do have an emotional connection with.

Jamesman42 · January 22, 2012, 01:36:13 AM

Poor guy. I know the pain.

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Mladen · January 22, 2012, 01:47:52 AM

Very sad news. My thoughts are with Jordan.

Ruba · January 22, 2012, 02:43:42 AM

RIP Rita Rudess. Be well, Jordan.

nobloodyname · January 22, 2012, 03:46:19 AM

Always saddening to hear of a death.

I hope Jordan takes whatever time he needs.

TAC · January 22, 2012, 06:47:51 AM

Sorry to hear. Jordan seems like a nice guy. His mother obviously did a great job.

Helsinki, the man better get a standing O. I can't imagine the weight of all of this with the start of a tour.

KevShmev · January 22, 2012, 06:55:02 AM

My condolences to the entire Rudess family.

obscure · January 22, 2012, 07:04:13 AM

Rest in peace in heaven Jordan's mum!

Millais · January 22, 2012, 08:51:53 AM

very sad news. my condolences go out to Jordan.

Heretic · January 22, 2012, 09:07:41 AM

Yeah, my condolences to him and his family. I pray everything will be alright.

Dorkmaster Flek · January 22, 2012, 09:47:34 AM

Quote from: Flacracker on January 21, 2012, 03:48:41 PM
Oh thank god... At first I thought that Jordan had died.

Ha, it only took 4 replies in to get to the same thought I had. We're both going to hell.

Seriously though, that's always sad news. My heartfelt condolences to the Rudess family.

jjrock88 · January 22, 2012, 10:44:44 AM

best wishes

dethklok09 · January 22, 2012, 11:19:17 AM

Quote from: In The Name Of Rudess on January 22, 2012, 01:28:17 AM
Quote from: 73109 on January 21, 2012, 10:57:07 PM
Quote from: Flacracker on January 21, 2012, 03:48:41 PM
Oh thank god... At first I thought that Jordan had died.

Fucking classy. "Hey god...I would just like to say thank you for killing someone other than the guys I like to hear play piano."

Classy or not, it's human nature to prefer the death of someone we don't know and/or have no emotional connection with to someone we do know and/or do have an emotional connection with.

Honestly I'd have to agree, but yeah I'm still saddened to hear the news

I think he just worded it badly :/

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