Thank you and yes i have peace
I hope TJ you are doing okay today cant imagine the memories of this day sit well with you, so a big virtual hug to you xx
Renowned Death Hag
Thank you and yes i have peace
I hope TJ you are doing okay today cant imagine the memories of this day sit well with you, so a big virtual hug to you xx
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57 years? OK now I am curious about that number.Originally Posted by tjh960
Renowned Death Hag
I'm guessing he meant 67 years.The Station was built in 1946.
As a professional courtesy , I will offer the following :
2003 - 57 = 1946
Now , back to regularly scheduled programming already in progress .
Thank you for pointing this out! It does indeed seem sloppy journalism to now fail to mention the degree of the serious injury. A gap in their research, for sure.
LOL. ;D
Well, maybe it's a testament to how well she's healed that the journalist didn't know the extent of her injuries.In any case, great to see them both happy and smiling.
Im really bothered by the fact that with so many Cable channels that do 1001 Documentaries on every imaginable topic and particularly disasters...there isnt 1 channel, be it Nat Geo, History, LC etc... that has done anything that I know of on a fire that killed 100 Americans. You would think on the 10 aniversary something would have been produced for one of those channels.
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Thanks for correcting the math. 1,900 posts & only 2 mistakes says hello. ";D"
Bringing this image forward so I can add this snippet from a CBS piece about the planned Memorial Park.Just thought I'd post this image from the Facebook page; it looks lovely:
I think the idea is beautiful; you can see how lovely it will be in their image, and I like this write-up, also:
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/02/2...ightclub-fire/Survivors and victims’ relatives still tend to the land. After storms, they plow snow from the parking lot and right the crosses that dot the site, many of which are made out of floorboards salvaged from the club’s remains. The Station Fire Memorial Foundation in September secured the land for a permanent memorial after a yearslong effort.
The group will soon ask families to come remove any items they wish to keep. Then, they will gather up what’s left and surround the site with chain link fencing, and construction will start. The left-behind mementos will be entombed beneath what is now the parking lot. Workers will not dig on the site itself for fear of disturbing human remains.
When the memorial is finished in a year or two, people will be able to stop by and read about The Station fire on Feb. 20, 2003. One hundred years from now, people will still know what happened here.
Thanks for posting the Facebook plans, smk. Looks beautiful.
Death Hag
Hi, new member here. I wanted to post out of respect for those who lost their lives 10 years ago today. I am currently reading the Killer Show book (from my local library) and it is a captivating read. This tragedy in a way hits close to home, because I fit the demographic of those who died there. I am from a different part of the country as Rhode Island, but hair metal bands are/were my favorite music and I often go see bands in clubs. I have played drums in the type of so-called "tribute bands" that are described with somewhat amused derision in the book. So I understand the lifestyle of that scene perfectly, and as I read about the fire victims, I realize it could easily have happened to me.
Will post more later.
Peace,
Ken
Originally Posted by oldjamesy
As a professional courtesy , I will offer the following :
2003 - 57 = 1946
Now , back to regularly scheduled programming already in progress .
As a professional courtesy , I will offer the following :
2003 - 57 = 1946
Now , back to regularly scheduled programming already in progress .
LOL. ;DLLC, don't take it too seriously. I'm a former math teacher, and I still need a calculator. (And I haven't bothered counting, but I'd be willing to bet I've made more than two mistakes in just 86 posts...that's what y'all are here for--to check up on me! ;D)
Last edited by nozyoldbroad; 02-20-2013 at 10:44 AM. Reason: Mistakes...what else?? ;)
Most welcome.Thanks for posting the Facebook plans, smk. Looks beautiful.
hello LLC and LAC, that is me with Nancy at the bar. When the show started she went toward the stage and I was to meet her. I waited for my friend Mel to come out of the men's room, which never happened. I spent time with her after she was released from the hospital. She's a wonderful, strong woman. Heard she recently married. be well everyone
Sorry I punched the 5 instead of the six...I have a bad habit of clicking post before i spot check myself...sorry
Death Hag
Did you guys happen to catch American Dad Sunday night (if you're not familiar, it's a cartoon created by Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame on FOX)? I don't know if it was just a cruel coincidence or what - but there is a scene where Steve, the youngest child of the family, is at a doughnut shop filled with a bunch of overweight individuals. As he's at the booth eating his doughnuts, in hopes of becoming big himself, a larger man walks in with his thighs chaffing, which then cause his pants to catch fire and, in a panic, he rips 'em off and throws them toward the front of the shop ... setting it ablaze.
All the fat people then get up and crazily wander toward the front entrance, where they bottleneck and can't get out because of their weight. The shop fills with smoke as Steve, the only skinny person there, notices a small hole between the group of men and women trapped at the front door trying desperately to push outside the shop as the fire blazes. He slips on through, gets outside, they scream for him to get help, he does find a phone ... but then gets sidetracked doing something else and the final scene is him walking away from the blaze to horrible screams as these people burn alive.
It was sickening. Everything about the scene felt like a parody of The Station. I don't know if that's what they intended, but with it so close to the 10 year anniversary, you'd think someone would've stepped in and said, "Guys, wait a minute..." - especially considering MacFarlane, who has less input on this show than Family Guy, is from Rhode Island.
I'll go search the internet to see if there is video. But when that scene unfolded, I became sick to my stomach. It was awful - especially the added screams of the people burning up in the doorway.
omg, that's disgusting, SLCer. I don't watch his shows, but now it makes me want to boycott the Oscars since he's hosting.
A sobering blog post by a Providence fire-fighter...
http://rescuingprovidence.com/2013/0...-ago/#comments
Out of respect for the victims, survivors and their loved ones, I'm refraining from the picture ID project today, the 10th anniversary of The Station Nightclub Fire. This is simply a day to reflect on how this tragedy changed the lives of each and every person there that night.
Just putting out a RIP for all the Station victims today. I've heard it mentioned on several talk/news radio stations I listen to and that made me happy that it's being acknowledged.
No need to apologize, TJ...your 57 was correct--besides, that was Oldjamesy's catch of another poster's mistake. (I'm just the math teacher that missed it.)
Last edited by nozyoldbroad; 02-20-2013 at 02:30 PM. Reason: clarity
I've had a tough time reading this thread lately. I understand the motivation and need to ID everyone from the video but I just can't look at that aspect of it, myself.
Hey dallasdawn, are you thinking of this one? The Long-Term Impact of Physical and Emotional Trauma: The Station Nightclub Fire
tjh960, welcome and know our thoughts are with you always. Thank you for sharing.
May those who lost their lives rest in peace. Healing thoughts to all who were forever changed by that night 10 years ago.
Sorry you feel that way, viridescence. But given the name of this forum and the titles we are assigned, it's a natural progression for those of us who are active in this thread to want to know more about these individuals, and also to reflect on where they were when the fire broke out and how it affected them. Since the studies don't provide that information, the IDs are our basis for understanding and for the most part, we try to handle it with sensitivity for the victims, survivors and their loved ones.
Renowned Death Hag
That is pretty crummy. There have been other shots at The Station victims from Stevie O and Tosh O. I am especially embarassed about Tosh O because he and I went to the same high school.Did you guys happen to catch American Dad Sunday night (if you're not familiar, it's a cartoon created by Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame on FOX)? I don't know if it was just a cruel coincidence or what - but there is a scene where Steve, the youngest child of the family, is at a doughnut shop filled with a bunch of overweight individuals. As he's at the booth eating his doughnuts, in hopes of becoming big himself, a larger man walks in with his thighs chaffing, which then cause his pants to catch fire and, in a panic, he rips 'em off and throws them toward the front of the shop ... setting it ablaze.
All the fat people then get up and crazily wander toward the front entrance, where they bottleneck and can't get out because of their weight. The shop fills with smoke as Steve, the only skinny person there, notices a small hole between the group of men and women trapped at the front door trying desperately to push outside the shop as the fire blazes. He slips on through, gets outside, they scream for him to get help, he does find a phone ... but then gets sidetracked doing something else and the final scene is him walking away from the blaze to horrible screams as these people burn alive.
It was sickening. Everything about the scene felt like a parody of The Station. I don't know if that's what they intended, but with it so close to the 10 year anniversary, you'd think someone would've stepped in and said, "Guys, wait a minute..." - especially considering MacFarlane, who has less input on this show than Family Guy, is from Rhode Island.
I'll go search the internet to see if there is video. But when that scene unfolded, I became sick to my stomach. It was awful - especially the added screams of the people burning up in the doorway.
The reason a dog has so many friends is because he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
Remembering Dale Latulippe of Carver, MA.
Dale L. Latulippe was a rock 'n' roll drummer, described by a friend as being such a "showman" he once broke his ankle doing a flip over his drums — and then got up and kept on playing.
"His ability to entertain a crowd was unbelievable," said the friend and former bandmate, Peter Skaltsis, who had played with Latulippe all over the South Shore. "He tried to make everybody around him happy all the time."
His wife, Maria Latulippe, said her husband, who was 46, had been in several bands and went to see many live shows. The couple lived in Carver with their 7-year-old son, Dustin.
"He had so many friends, he was funny, he was witty, he had a great personality, he always was laughing, he was always busy."
Latulippe, who was originally from Rockland, also owned a car dealership, Cranberry Auto Sales in Wareham, but his passion was music.
Skaltsis said Latulippe had played in opening bands for several famous acts, including James Brown. "Dale was a phenomenal drummer," he said. "He was very admired, he was extremely, extremely talented."
http://www.boston.com/news/packages/...dlatulippe.htm
From a young age, he loved drums. He was banging out a staccato beat before he could walk. He used to bang spoons on the table, said his father, Donald Latulippe, of Randolph, Mass.
"Like Mozart played the piano at 3, he played drums," he said.
Father and son had different tastes. Dad loved classical. Dale loved rock and wore his hair long, even at age 46.
"He wore his hair long, which we tried to fight many times." Did he ever win? "Never."
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pro...?pid=162748412
Dale Latulippe, 46 and the father of one, is visible in the eerie footage of the fire shot by TV cameraman Brian Butler, a friend of Mr. Latulippe's. Though he owned West Wareham's Cranberry Auto Sales, playing drums was his passion, and there he was at the concert, grooving near the stage and looking, as his friends like to say, more than a bit like Rod Stewart.
He attended the concert with a couple of friends, including Marlene Raphael of Freetown, who survived the fire. His wife, Maria, was home in Carver watching their 7-year-old son, Dustin, when Mr. Latulippe, called from his cell phone on his way to The Station.
"He said, 'I love you, bye,' and that was it," she said, replaying the words in her mind. "That was the last time I spoke to my husband."
He had strong relationship with his father Donald, a career radioman who used to work at WRKO. Something of a live wire, Dale once stopped by his dad's station to surprise him -- dressed up, alongside a group of friends, like the band Kiss, replete with full makeup and skin-tight pants.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/...cid=sitesearch
VIDEO
Filmed in the 80's. A one song demo video put together by Dale Latullipe at a local studio. Dale was a New England Rock Drummer who was killed in the station fire. I thought many of his friends would like to see Dale again doing what he loved.
If you knew Dale, leave a comment. I would love to hear from you.
We miss him greatly. Godspeed Dale.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1OZq9paBQ
Hello back. Of course you couldn't see from your vantage point, but I was smiling when I typed that , and was hoping it would put a smile on your face as well. I can't resist an opportunity to be facetious .
Additionally, I think everyone could use a smile while obsessing about a somber topic.
Seriously though, give me about ten minutes, I'll skim through your other 1,899 posts and see if I can't find another mistake .
Renowned Death Hag
Hi Phreddy welcome to the FAD Forum hope today hasnt been too hard for you x
Renowned Death Hag
Hi phreddy. Welcome.
Death Hag
Still new to thread
Hi Everyone !
Still new to the site & thread. I've read every post and link for this thread.
First, I just wanted to say it is amazing how much effort and time all of you have put into this project of remembering The Station Nightclub fire. I am in awe.
Second, I'd like to throw my hat into the ring and help a tiny bit with identifying people.
I am the one who originally posted about the pretty dark haired girl wearing the off the shoulder black sweater at the bar that we see early in the film. She sees the camera, smiles and gives the peace sign
I myself have done this exact same gesture a million times. When this fire occurred, my husband and I were still just dating. I can't even count how many times we went to some small club like the Stone Pony or some place even tinier to hear some random band play. So seeing this beautiful young girl beaming at the camera just before a horrific disaster is about to occur always pulled at my heart and made me wonder if she survived.
After reading countless articles on this fire, I think I have identified her. If its ok, I'd like to post my findings tomorrow
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Renowned Death Hag
I think the Providence Journal on the Darby family is the best article yet. It was very touching and very real.
I sometimes worry about family member coming to this thread, however this is not a memorial thread. It is an information thread. The article mentions Matt's daughter Jessica going to online sites to get more information.
I am also giving Scott V. a pass today. But tomorrow it will start again.
Senior Death Hag
Crazy Ohio weather has kept me (and my sinuses) off the thread for a bit. But there was no way I was going to miss posting today. So many thoughts going through my head about the fire and what was lost. I missed the stream of the dedication on Sunday, but I posted a message on the Fund's FB site:
"Congratulations on finally breaking ground at the site. Like many all over the country whose lives were touched by all of you and what you've gone through, I wish I could've been there on Sunday. Know that we were with you all in spirit. I look forward to seeing pics of the progress made in building the memorial. It's been a long time coming!"
I made that post as much from me as from all of us. I know many of us would have liked to have been there.
I'm also pleased to see tj posting on our thread. We've worried for a long time over how survivors would react to us talking about the fire. I'm glad you see there is no malice or sick morbitity in our talking about it. It's always been my belief that if you sweep something like this under the rug and don't learn from it, you're doomed to repeat it.
All my best to the survivors...always, but especially on this day. And to the families of the victims, I know your family members are looking down on you today.
RIP 100 Angels
"I was 12 going on 13 the first time I saw a dead human being" --Stand by Me
Death Hag
Welcome phreddy and Dionysus to the thread. It has been a hard, strange day.
"When you help someone up a hill, you get that much closer to the top yourself."
-Anonymous
Renowned Death Hag
R.I.P x 100 (T.T) plus the others after the fact
Beautifully put, Crimsonams. Thanks for putting it into words so well...I know you spoke for me with that post.
Sheebee--I, too, worry about family members coming onto this site...especially with the weird titles on here like "death hags"...(that almost kept me from joining up, as I'm not really into death, per se). I am into the human stories behind this tragedy--especially those of triumph over great odds, though I will admit to relating to some of the depressive responses as well. I hope that anyone coming to this thread who is connected to this story, personally, will know that this is a collection of pretty diverse individuals who may have their individual reasons for taking an interest...but the common thread is love, and utter dismay that their lives were so needlessly traumatized.
One more blogpost, a simple one:
http://dr8wn8ndqu8rtered.wordpress.c...-we-learned-2/
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PS. Welcome Phreddy (V.??).
Renowned Death Hag
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ten-years-station-nighclub-fire-town-recovering-article-1.1269044
It's great to see new posters here! Welcome phreddy, dionyzus, tralrtrsh4evr, AmericanBraziian and Aaaaaaaubs! Thank you for joining our little community of people who haven't forgot about The Station Nightclub Fire. And please keep in mind that for newly registered users, your first 10 posts won't show up immediately, so don't feel bad if it's not acknowledged right away <3.
phreddy, thank you soooo much for sharing this with us. I'm so sorry that you lost your buddy Mel. It's good to hear that Nancy came through and has a new love, that's sweet. We're here to listen if you want to share anymore about that night or the days (years) after.
I actually read that and thought it might have been someone from this thread, ha.
Yea the whole death hag thing is not me. I was initially very put off by it and didn't intend to join the site, but this thread hooked me. I have learned more from this thread than any of the other sources combined, including Killer Show.
Renowned Death Hag
Given the nature of this tragedy, would it be in poor taste to light a candle in memory of the 100 angels?
"What if the Hokey Pokey is what it's really all about?" Jimmy Buffett
Renowned Death Hag
It would be lovely, AW.
Renowned Death Hag
Thanks, LLC.
"What if the Hokey Pokey is what it's really all about?" Jimmy Buffett
Renowned Death Hag
I agree. To me, this thread is about the lives these people led and the survivors/family they left behind. I hope we have shown respect & love along this journey.
Yes, and thank you for being a leader here. I can't believe it's about to hit the ten year mark in a few minutes. My mind keeps going back to what was happening that night. At this time they would've been playing Great Whites intro tape.
Everybody who was there that night, all their families and friends, the first responders, all the medical personnel who helped, and all the other folks somehow connected to the Station have been in my thoughts and prayers all day. Know that you matter. Know that people are sending love and good wishes and strength for whatever you need to do next.
Thinking and praying for all the victims and their families....
Renowned Death Hag
11:07. May we never forget the 100 lives lost, and countless lives changed forever. I know mine has...Remember The Station.
I had such a nice message in my inbox tonight. Another member asked me to leave a note for her here at 11:07 because she has to work in the morning & didn't want to miss the anniversary hour.
Prayers & love for the Station . We will never forget. 2/20/03- ChicagoBorn
Last edited by LLC; 02-20-2013 at 08:55 PM.
11:07. Gives me a sick feeling. Hope the families are sticking close together tonight. Just kissed my kid and hugged her extra tight.
My heart and prayers goes out to all the victims and their families. Stay strong.
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