At NC Comicon the floor was opened up to questions and an incredibly sweet father, Kevin Hawkins, spoke up to tell Gerard how his work has had a positive effect on his daughter, Lauren who also struggles with mental health.
Amy Aberrant takes an interest in your interests, tries his best to understand his kids struggles with mental health and helps get her help to work through it, AND pays attention to what’s affecting her in positive ways and how! I’m so happy Lauren Hawkins has such a good dad!
That eye contact, dad to dad. He was touched. If you know anything about Gerard. You can see see he obviously has heard this before but happy he’s still having that effect on others.
Well, I think this is kinda new to him. I think mostly its the kids/fans personally who tells him these things, but this time it's from another point of view, from a fathers.point of view. I wish my dad could see what various artists or bands have done for me over the years.
I saw that. His facial expression kinda looked like "Shit, I'm in trouble!" or something like that. He then realized, it was all good and that the dad was thanking him for everything. 💕
@@bogwife7942 Why though? He was always such a positive person who inspired so many people. They weren’t this satanic cult band. They weren’t out there hurting people. On the contrary, he spoke to millions of people through his music and comics and art. Makes no sense why parents would give him shit when there’s way worse people influencing kids out there. Maybe they should start by being better parents before throwing stones at an artist
“No problem.” -Gerard, about his entire musical career and all the emotion and heartache that was poured into it over the course of twelve years. What a humble guy.
I met them for my make a wish. The most beautiful and kind men I ever met. All of them (didn't get to meet bob). I will forever be changed by this interaction. They sung two songs to me. Summertime. Bulletproof heart (in my top 3). Though they can sing them to anyone, based on tome spent with me and our conversations, 9 years later, it still forms me each day. I'm thankful to them to be alive. I'm thankful mcr created music to live by.
Nice to see a Dad with the emotional availability to not only understand his daughter's emotional journey, but to be able to share that and permit his own emotions to be shown in a public forum.
If u understand the conversation they're having and the subject it's part of the 'disease' you don't always have so called normal reactions esp if u have advanced anxiety
lauren hawkins you have a wonderful dad! It’s so great that he got to talk to Gerard and thank him. Wishing you all the best with your mental health ❤️
I see a little Revenge-area Gerard running inside his head and "you have no clue, none of you have no clue, motherfuckers! I'm gonna fuck your kids up! Aehehhehehheh!"
"So, this guy told me about How we helped his daughter through this hard time and ... " "You already said enough. DUDE, WE'RE GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!"
The very moment the father said thank you his eyes shone and he looked touched. I don’t think he quite realize how much he means to many people, i also started to cry
He hates well not hates but you can tell that he feels weird when ppl compliment him or tell him how freaking awesome he is . Lindsey has even said that he blushes when he gets compliments and try’s to change the subject . I can tell though that he was very very touched by this . He never broke eye contact . Soooooooooo awesome .
It’s so amazing how one man can affect the lives of millions in a good way. I look up to him so much and I’m glad that I do. Congratulations to Lauren Hawkins, and we can get through these struggles together
i 100% agree. it’s insane to think about how many lives he has touched and saved. we couldn’t have picked a better person to look up to :) thank you so much for the nice comment i wish you the best in life and dealing with life’s struggles
It must be crazy for Gerard to always be on the receiving end of all this praise and attention. He handles it like a champ though. Humble, responsible, and respectful.
This is what makes me cry. Gerard was touched, he has a sweet, gentle soul and he lived the same inner turmoil that this father is describing. Gerard and MCR, in general, saved many lives, despite what haters say. Love you guys.
@@qwertywypi1337 It was expected, the only thing that bothers me is the fact that the band will be completely different from the one that said goodbye six years ago.
Awwww. This is so precious. I saw him suck in that uncomfortable breath. The way he looked so uncomfortable. But then relaxed. What a precious, precious man! Makes me adore him so much more. And that wave to his daughter and getting her name, what an amazing and kind man he truly is!
Gerard looks like he's about to cry after hearing the dad's comment about him and his daughter. He really listens and makes eye contact with the person he's talking to. You can really see how good a person Gerard is ❤
*IM DEAD!* But seriously this is so incredibly touching and beautiful to see and Lauren's father seems like such a loving and wonderful parent, I genuinely hope you continue to get better Lauren and are able to find yourself in better place, stay strong killjoy, we're here for you!
Stitchmeup this comment is the sweetest thing ever it made me tear up thank you so much :’)) i’m doing much better thanks to gerard but thank you so much again for the kind wishes
God I broke down in tears. Everything that his daughter went through I did too. I have struggle with daily headaches as well. Gerard got me through so much and I can’t thank him enough. I am lucky enough to go to the reunion show in LA. I’m so happy the band that saved my life is together again and I get to witness them live. Thank you to Gerard and the rest of the band for being such amazing people. They truly save so many lives
When he started out with as a father I thought he was going to start ripping on him like he was a bad influence so it was a good surprise to hear him say the opposite 😊
It's my biggest dream. Talk with Gerard face to face and tell him how he saved my life and how I'm grateful for it. How the music of MCR pulled me out from the darkness, how much I love him, Mikey, Ray and Frank. I want to say thank you for being with me when no one was, and understanding me when I needed it the most. I just want to say Thank you for saving my life. Hug them all to let them know that's all true, and I'm there, and I'm ALIVE.
I got depression and anxiety attacks, whilst in boarding school and Gerard and his music was one of the people who helped me not to get worse than I am right now. And I wish I could thank him in person for possibly saving my life.
Such a humble and sweet soul. That’s why we’ll always love our G, including the art, comics, music and whatever form of a masterpiece he makes that happens to uplift many
I think people misunderstand his psychology here. He isn't annoyed or bothered. He probably feels awkward having such a pure and touching moment be televized, when that is something more intimate, and he might not know how to react. When you have really bad social anxiety and depression, you hear good you've done and your brain immediately says it's wrong, and you shutdown. But he's fighting through it to try to share the moment with the father, because he knows it's a really heavy one. He isn't being aloof, I would say. He's just not sure how to handle such a heavy moment. He still struggles like he always has, you know. He has just gotten better, but that doesn't mean it doesn't still eat at you.
Could see gee take a deep breath when the father started to tell him about how MCR's music has helped his daughter. Must've felt so humbled. So glad they're back together!
This is the most beautiful vid i ever seen today, the look in his face and his eyes glowed for what he heard. gerard way helped alot of people alot of fans, he’s unique man who deserves the world i love him so much
I recently discovered MCR music and the story of Gerard as he went through his struggles. What this gentleman has gone through and how he succeeded is truly amazing and unique. You sir not only saved yourself but also saved so many countless other souls along the way. Your actions ha e not gone unnoticed.
That made me cry, It just showed me that He truly is an amazing person (I already thought this)but It is just so amazing how One person (Only Gerard way) Can change millions of peoples lifes for the better. Awh that made me cry happy tears
The whole band helped me through some things. The personalities and the fact that they were willing to be themselves loudly and unedited helped me do the same. Then after they moved on all have gone on to do other things, showing that you can live through major change gracefully, that people can have more than one talent.
The way Mr Hawkins voice cracks when he says " the effect you've had on her has just been so positive" brings me to tears every time - especially as a parent whose own kid has been so positively effected by Gerard Way. The gratitude he has for Gerard and his work for helping his daughter from one father to another is truly beautiful.
I can imagine gerard thinking "holy shit I affected her that much? damn I should bring back mcr" like wow u could see he looked panicked at first like he did something wrong but then he realized it was good and he relaxed also that "thank you. very much" u could tell he appreciated what he said. Rn Bandit is almost a teenager which is crazy gerard gonna be great
One day, I’d wanna write him a thing and give it to him. I want to thank him because this man really and truly deserves the world. He’s done so much for each and everyone one of us and honestly I feel so lucky to have found a group that has had such a positive influence on me. Gerard Way is truly an inspiration
You can tell he knew exactly what the guy was about to say, like he’s been hearing it for years but at the same time he still listened the whole time as in not looking away and he took the time to say her name which *yeeesksjjssjsjjs*
Gerard was this person for me too when I was a teenager. I was going through some awful times in my life and MCR's music really got me through each day. That dad gave Gerard a message that many people would love to give to him. Thank you so much for that.
My very first concert was a My Chemical Romance concert about 14 years ago. My parents bought the tickets and let me bring a friend. We were both HUGE fans and still are to this day. I will never forget how supportive my parents were with my music taste and interests. This band got me through my childhood traumas and foster care and I continue to blast their music in my adult years. I cannot thank them enough for sharing themselves with the world giving us fans a creative outlet like no other ❤️❤️❤️
I've tried twice now to contact Gerard through the mail because I'm not allowed to use most social media... it fails every time but one day I'm promising myself that I WILL let him know: Gerard Way saved my life!
This made me very happy. I know one day, I might actually meet Gerard Way, and I can thank him. He's the one that made me keep on living. "I am not afraid to keep on living, I am not afraid to walk this world alone." I love you Gerard.
A lot of people are wondering if gerard was uncomfortable or if he was touched and i will tell you that he was 100000000000% touched . It think he care to the realization then and there what an impact he has in people and his eyes never left that dad and I could see the sorrow and joy in his eyes and face ❤️❤️ Gerard way is something else
I’m not a fan of his music just by matter of my opinion, but I know Gerard is a great guy with beautiful intents despite his own personal struggles. Much respect and love for the guy.
I'm not even a father yet. But as a man who loves his unborn daughter or son more then anything already. I understand this man and wish him and his daughter the best.
Honestly as a songwriter, I probably would have flat out cried at the panel if that kind of thing was said about my songs, and I'm not a huge crier. Heck, this minute and a half got me misty eyed, especially knowing how MCR's music has had such a significant impact on my heart and in the hearts of other close friends of mine. I also just appreciated so much how you could just tell how much the dad cared about his daughter and knew how much Gerard's work affected her mental health journey. *ugh* why did 82 seconds kick me so much in the best way possible?
