07.28.09. album backstory: without you here

[Brimaster101]

I can only barely show my appreciation for you sharing this. How much strength it takes to share something like this is amazing.

If the main point of making that video was to try and make a change, then you already were doing that. The musci you made, your uplifting spirit, is helping make the universe an even better place.

They would be proud.

[sandrass90]

beautifull but said :(

[pikats10]

i am sorry... :_(

[zim1170]

Doing something that you believe in is never a waste of time.

One of my best friends got into a accident after work one night. It wasnt his fault. He was only 16. He would have been 20 this year.

I dont have and pictures of us together.

My last memory I have with him was during PE, we were doing a mile run for our grade that day. The last thing he said to me was "Never give up, Achieving is the only option" RIP Jessie and Jacob RIP David B

[madman77733]

dude you are making a diffrents you are inspireing people to carry on with there music i am sorry but it wasent your fault and i bet you have saved many people from joining a gang or picking up that gun or ruining someones life

[yukiboy26]

he is 18 and he is always gonna be 18.... and the memories will remain.... go on with your music inspire more people dude

[mirjanaperisic]

I am sorry...

[DangerMoped]

Well i maybe can't understand your pain, a lot of people can't, but if i imagine that would have happend to my friends...let's say i don't wanna imagine. It must have been realy hard to share and get the pictures of your friends back in mind and you owe the respect of a lot of people not just to want to keep people away from gangs but also for sharing your emotions.

I listen to your music very often (orderd the cd 2 days ago) and i can't wait to listen to that song.

greetings and keep it up

[KKviebig]

you are making a difference

[Angelsoos]

im just speechless, all i can say is.... thank you

[Deathwing120l]

Paul, i just gained the utmost respect for you from this. Just like you, I have two best buds and i could not imagine what it would be like to lose them. For you to keep on moving and do what you do is a true testament to how strong of a person you are. You'll always have my support. keep it up.

[LinkinParkXx]

i think making this video shows how strong you are. D don't know if it's true that you're strong. But I guess that's bloody hard to say such thinks out loud.

i hope you can manage it...

[AngelRose11]

Wow. God bless and keep you.

Please know that your story and your music has provided a blessing to many, many people who sadly share your experience. We hear you and we are with you. You are loved.

[PengPROducktions]

this is deep and i'm sad but a happy sad i feel your pain

[scissortastic]

Thank you

[brent1229]

the truth, the light, the way

keep on spreading it

[iPrettyG1rl]

I'm sorry for your loss Paul... I feel your pain... to lose someone you really care for.

[isfbasketball]

Thank you, for all of this. You're music is what helps us progress towards that fundamental goodness in this world, and we all love you for it.

We all already belong... thank you.

[musicology28]

Your video was touching, Paul - I am sure your friends are proud of you and watching down on you from heaven and celebrating your successes. They may not be here with you in a physical sense but I can feel their presence in your heart.

[miershyk]

This is one of my fav song of yours. I remember this vid and the story, and my condolence to you and their friends and family. May they rest in peace.

It's not easy to share such a story so publicly. But still, you convey it with also with your music, and that makes a difference.

Thanks for sharing, and for your life-changing music and stories.

[chao42]

sorry for your lost and may God give you peace of heart

[AMOSounds]

Thanks for sharing.. i'll keep them in my prayers. God Bless you for still being here carry on their memory.

[gagerx247]

Thank you.

[Abunai07]

Wow man. I'm so sorry about your friends you have lost. I hope your story spreads to the world, because this is the things that we must change in others.

Stay strong man and let your music soar to the heavens for your friends to hear.

[cheriekshin]

Wow, brutal. Thanks for showing us a piece of you we hadn't seen before.

[HesseKun]

I really congratulate you on being able to come out like that. As we all know, it's not easy to poor yourself to so many veiwers. What you just did honestly touched my heart, I wish only the best for you. I hope one day you maybe able to feel comfort about what happened. Thank you for sharing. That was widely inspiring for me and I am sure many others!

[kinokokoro]

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us, both as a fan and a person. I feel deeply moved to take even a small part in your process to coping with these life trials and tribulations. In the end, we're all human. Thank you for reminding us all what the most important aspect to our existence is: love.

[Jagamp]

This video brought me to tears, it was so moving.

I have also lost friends, but not in the same way you have.

I am so glad I subscribed to you, I have downloaded all your songs so far. Yours is a story of success. Take care.

[SkillinMoney]

RIP Jacob and Jessie

and thanks for making me think twice about gang life and how it affects peoples lives such as your own

[phantom9998]

:'(

[TheFith]

God Bless You, Paul.

[eveecooper]

I admire you for being able to make this video after something like that happened. I heard something at church that really made me think, and that is that without the bad things in life, there would be no good, no happiness. So these things happen so that we can still find joy. It's a sad truth. I feel bad after downloading your album for free, as I know how much hard work must've gone into making the album. When I have some money, I will pay for a copy. I promise.

[minussthes]

]: wow made me cry.

so sorry.

[spyxxx566]

hey, dis my birthday...7/28

[xfx824]

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. The song is a truly beautiful and touching tribute.

[kanzaki88]

like everybody else...sorry for your loss. it is indeed painful that u had to lose two of your best friends on such unforgiving & senseless circumstance. ive never experienced losing someone first hand w/ that kind of violence but i do feel your pain. & it does become more painful knowing its not their fault that they had to leave this life very early. its hard having success without the people u would really wanna share it w/. but where ever jessie and jacob are. im sure their very proud of u!

[mandron]

i am so glad that i subscribed to you. you have NO idea. you've inspired me to pick up the trumpet once more.

[advancekid]

It does suck. They should be there.

I do believe that the universe is a good place. I also think this video is a great move to make a difference.

[shakmack]

noooooo its overrrr tht suxxx...

[R10mynumber]

Man !! that was soo deep.

I REALY feel U lost my brother dies by the same way U.U

RIP: LUIS, JACOB and Jessie

[InvincibleAPPRENTICE]

good sincere message! Hopefully gang violence stops!

[JVIGlarexKrowXII]

You're right, goodness does still exist in this world...

You've certainly proven that to me by making this video.

[Bliingboii]

I'm sorry man.

[collinpanic]

i feel this! loosing friends so young is not fair

[takhtakh15]

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ...

[lovelovechrist]

We're all so veryy sorry for your loss...

I've seen people who have been affected by this kind of thing, but only through newspapers and media coverages...but we all know that they go overboard with everything.

As part of your Youtube family, thank you for showing how gang violence really does affect people deeply...that it's just not something to have sympathy over.

God bless you..and may He keep you safe.<3 Take care.

[thecomplainer92]

I was trying to find words to express my grief for your loss, but could not. So thank you lovelovechrist for putting in words what I could not.

Sorry again for your loss...I only wish that in some small way that this comment helps to make you feel better and that I will only buy all your CD's and no that doesn't mean boot leg them.

Again sorry..

~hugs~

[Frogbraddah]

I was watching this, and I was like good lord this is going to make me cry. It did. I'm sorry for your loss Paul. Thank you for continuing to share your music and inspirations with us. Take care.

[xXDarkRelicXx]

sorry man it dose suck and it isnt fair.

[coMpLekS1]

thats deep man. sorry for your loss.

[jagodude]

We're all here for you, Paul! Please please please...never forget that. Best wishes to you, all your friends, and your family. Peace!

[pohkaila]

-bows-

[yanyan72695]

waaa! I'm sorry about jesse and jacob. Your song will be a success. I know it will... *weird.. Jacob has the same bday as I do*

[mina8596]

that was sad. thanks for sharing. i am so sorry about that. your song will be very successful. best wishes too you.

[viczhouforever]

we're here. :)

[viperstrke317]

Sorry for ur loss. The song is really good.

[westhofer8]

oh damn. i'm sorry

[Lauramariesongs]

This is so sad but beautiful.  My condolences and sorry for your loss.

[xogeena872]

this made me cry and i'm so sorry for your loss :[

keep telling your story and spreading the message about gang violence.

you can and will make a difference.

[Brussellz7]

D':

[donuts4thesoul]

i just wanna give you a hug. ):

[chozinha]

I had already seen the video in your website last year.

I'm very sorry for your loss. A dear friend of mine has passed away around the same time yours did, so I can relate to what you've been through.

[caldevera]

i heard the song and really liked though i thought it was a love song cuz-- sorry to say-- i thought jessie was a girl.

[Summer86]

I´m sorry for you loss :(

[Gorejess90]

Another amazing song I am sorry for your loss and want to thank you for sharing this very special song I am sure a lot of people well be in the similar situation to you and maybe this song will not stop gangs but my tell your story you could help people like you who are left behind. I know you have helped me

Keep up the good work! Tell your story to the world and who know how many lives you will change.

[sbk753]

my condolences bro, the world would nerver forget them

[Nikininjaar]

awh i cried.

im so sorry for your loss! :(

[yolapamen]

My deepest condolences.

[99ekcouper]

in his driveway...... REST IN PARADISE MANNY AND ROGER u guys will always be miss but never forgotten....

[99ekcouper]

i know where ur coming from becuz 2 friends of mine got killed same year a month apart by gang members... both shot in killed in there driveways i still miss them till this day :.....( all i remember is my brother calling me and telling me they just shot manny and me saying is he OK and my brother said NO hes dead... die in his fathers hands... shot 7 times... and my other friene roger got shot in back of his head never saw it coming with his little sister standing right next to him and

[lonewolfx7x]

Sorry.

[dorymoto09]

sorry about your friends. I hope you can continue to celebrate your success with your family and us. I think you're a great person, just keep on smiling and doing what you do best for them, im sure they'd like that

[Girwaffle1]

Thank you xx

[jch4xer]

so sad D:

[Gu3ssit]

wow man such a sad one.. So Sorry man

[XaznkevXOhEe]

T_T

[CalvINMyPants]

damn man....i feel the pain...

[nadirflamboyant]

paul,,, my deepest condolences...

I heard ' song for jessie and jacob' at your myspace last night and wondered what happend to them. i am so sorry.

[watermelonbubblegum]

wow. i thought that was a very true and honest message that you had tried to send out. thanks for sharing your music... and for the story/meaning behind them. :-)

[XaznkevXOhEe]

sad story. im sorry.

[secret336]

you do you really good music. i'm always glad to support another trojan!

[tactiger9]

I'm commenting twice cos I just though I should tell you that this song in particular really has alot of feeling and meaning to it, and it really gets to you. Thankyou for sharing it.

[KEMOPA]

:\ i can actually hear ur pain:( i'm sorry

[tactiger9]

Yeah! great album, thanks.