To each his own - I just dont see the purpose. I suppose I dont need the company of stranger to mourn though it seems most are there to party and socialize.

You don't see the purpose, but they do. People sometimes have to be somewhere, to be part of something, to go somewhere, to feel the energy of others in the same situation. It's why people hang around after a funeral, or a concert, or a church service, or why friends simply gather at all.

I wonder - did anyone ask this question when it was reveals that the gub'nent finally (allegedly) killed bin Laden? They were lined up in the streets everywhere, and in front of the white house.

Does anyone ask this question about people going to the 9/11 memorials, or the Oklahoma City bombing memorial, or any WWI/WWI/Korean/Vietnam war memorials?

And what about parades for holidays, or for one group of people? Is that silly?

As far as yesterday and today goes, it's not silly. Everyone's mourning process is different, and none of it is wrong.

Probably no more sillier than we are here online. People are going to heal and comfort in different ways. I would find it weird if the fans didn't visit those landmarks.

I don't think it's silly. Is it an essential thing to do? no. But, if someone wants to be a part of it, why not?

This kind of tradition is as old as human existence. It does not surprise me one bit nor do I think it is silly.

NO

Personally, if I were in MPLS or close to PP, I'd be there.

sulls said:

Personally, if I were in MPLS or close to PP, I'd be there.

me too

sulls said:

Personally, if I were in MPLS or close to PP, I'd be there.

Me three...

FUNKYNESS said:

To each his own - I just dont see the purpose. I suppose I dont need the company of stranger to mourn though it seems most are there to party and socialize.

No sillier than spelling Park wrong or posting on the internet

I was envious - I wish I could be there to share because I am at home alone and it hurts. My daughter is here too, but she is not a Prince fan and thinks I am just behaving so stupid over someone I never personally met but only seen in concerts (thankfully) and play the music - she doesnt quite get it, but I can see why she says what she does as she is not as obsessive as me by nature. She also did not understand all the nights I sat up downloading boots !!

sulls said:

Following someone's passing, people express their thoughts, send condolences, show sympathy and grieve in many different ways.

Some are very private about it (and this can be confusing to others who think it shows a lack of concern, for example).

Others deal with it in public (and can, for instance, lend themselves to being accused of attention-seeking by others).

Such times are difficult for different people in different ways.

It calls for sensitivity, tolerance and respect on everyone's part.

they are showing respect to Prince.. maybefor the last time, I find it beautiful and I would go there if I lived near by..

also the media is there and I am just happy it's not an "empty space" there at Paisley Park....

Purple balloons and flowers... touching in a way to see that, imo.. it's a sign of people, they are caring..

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sulls said:

Personally, if I were in MPLS or close to PP, I'd be there.

Me too. I'd probably feel like I didn't know why, but I feel like I'd need to do something.

No way!

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People need / want to come together at a time like this.

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People want to share and help each other.

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Just like Prince bought us all together.

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I wish I were there.

Seeing all the people at PP or downtown Minneapolis really moves me.

No, his spirit is there. I mean that literally.

No. If there should be anything silly, it's silly that you ask.



In the purple Prince world we have been together for a very long time. So, we feel the need to share our grief and to support each other in our pain.


And Paisley Park is the place to go, just like the org is.

skywalker said:

FUNKYNESS said:

To each his own - I just dont see the purpose. I suppose I dont need the company of stranger to mourn though it seems most are there to party and socialize.

No sillier than spelling Park wrong or posting on the internet

No. While there may be some there to smile in front of the cameras and show out, there are many who just needed to be somewhere with like-minded individuals. Staring at walls and 24-hour news cycles is very unhealthy. I would probably be there wandering aimlessly if I was close enough.

Absolutely not silly.

Everything is so weird right now there is nothing that anyone does that can be silly. We all deal in different ways, I'm just so thankful for the org right now. One minded focus from music and Prince lovers just feels like family. It's the only inkling of solace, knowing that we are going through this together.

sulls said:

Personally, if I were in MPLS or close to PP, I'd be there.

exactly..

^^ Me too. But I'm here. So instead I've just bought purple flowers and am burning candles.

I just wanted to share some pics that I took last night for those who can't be here in person. Needless to say it was very surreal and a bit overwhelming being there.

This is the gate at the old home on Galpin Lake Blvd.

[Edited 4/23/16 15:28pm]

Thanks for the photos. Here in Toronto, someone has left a cute little tribute at the mansion Prince and Mani owned...

gollygirl said:

I was envious - I wish I could be there to share because I am at home alone and it hurts. My daughter is here too, but she is not a Prince fan and thinks I am just behaving so stupid over someone I never personally met but only seen in concerts (thankfully) and play the music - she doesnt quite get it, but I can see why she says what she does as she is not as obsessive as me by nature. She also did not understand all the nights I sat up downloading boots !!

We don't even know them personally, they are not neighbors or even people we
know from our uncles-cousins-brother-in-law, but somehow we know them - we
mourn them because they touched our souls.