dasi11 Posted July 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Impact a RCCL cruise made on my sons life choices!! My son David Ferman was on Adventure of the Seas in Sept. 2002. He was 8 years old and got pulled up on stage for the Wilde and Hanes show. On stage the guys told him that one day he too could become a stunt juggler and go on cruise ships to perform. To an 8 year old this was a dream come true. David came home and a week later found himself in time out in his room. He picked up some balls and started to practice thinking that some day he could be a performer and live on a cruise ship. He taught himself how to juggle. His dad did some juggling so David knew how to start his quest. Now David is 19 and plans to live his dream for real. He still wants to work cruise ships but also have a Vegas show too. David made contact with Hanes/ Haines to tell him of the influence that trip on stage had on his life. Then at the Chicago audition for Americas Got Talent, Sean Haines showed up and now they are friends. David is continuing his quest started on Adventure of the Seas with his audition in Chicago and then in Vegas and now moving on to Radio City Music Hall. All this was because of one cruise on Adventure of the Seas back in 2002!!!! America's Got Talent even aired a shot of him on stage with the Adventure of the Seas curtain in the background when he was 8 years old.... How cool that one cruise can direct a kids life ambitions! I hope you don't mind me sharing a Royal Caribbean story that has impacted my son's life..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjknox Posted July 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2013 This was definitely worth sharing thank you so very much for doing so! I wish your son all the best in his future endeavors.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted July 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I saw him on AGT! Good luck to him - he seems like a good guy, the juggler who pulled him up should be proud he influenced him! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Is your son the guy who juggles with fire on AGT? Holy crap he is brave....and good! Best of luck to him, and thanks for sharing this awesome story. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjknox Posted July 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I forgot to mention I hope to see him perform in the future on a Royal Caribbean cruise, that'd be a real treat. Tell him all the folks on CC are rooting for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted July 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Wow...what a great story. I saw him on AGT, but forgot the 8yo cruise part. Thought I would save others the google search, here is the Youtube video of his AGT audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted July 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Awesome story! I will cast your son some votes!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldeya Posted July 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2013 WOW! What a story! Good luck to David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted July 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Would love to have updates when he's going to be on TV next -- can you update this thread and let us know, dasi11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbylook Posted July 20, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) I just watched the video! :eek: Good luck to David! What an inspiring story and to think it all started on a cruise ship stage. Bonus that it happened to be Royal Caribbean! Congratulations to David for getting to NYC. And kudos to you mom and dad for allowing him to follow his dream into adulthood. Cathy Edited July 20, 2013 by shelbylook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 20, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2013 In enjoy AGT and jugglers! He'll get my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryscooking Posted July 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Cool story, thanks for sharing! Good luck to your son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scopewest Posted July 20, 2013 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I also saw his story on AGT and was impressed that he continued his dream all these years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcell Posted July 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Can you post a link to the video? I'm curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted July 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Amazing story ... thank you for sharing. And I wish your son the best of luck in his future pursuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted July 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Can you post a link to the video? I'm curious... See post #6:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakelorain Posted July 20, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 20, 2013 What a great story! Pass it on to Adam Goldstein. Best of luck to your son in his career. Hope to see him on RC soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted July 20, 2013 #18 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice to see a local boy make good! We watched AGT just to see him perform after reading the TU article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted July 20, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Dasi11, Your son is very impressive! How cool! Good luck to him!:) Thanks for sharing your story.:) Dplusd, Thanks for posting the link! My family just watched it together and really enjoyed seeing this impressive young man and his crazy-dangerous act.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted July 21, 2013 #20 Share Posted July 21, 2013 That was an amazing stunt, we watch AGT every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted July 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I saw your son on AGT also! :) Good luck to him as he moves forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCcruisinfamily Posted July 21, 2013 #22 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I live near Jax and am proud of this young man and his accomplishments. Keep going. Maybe we will see you on a RCI ship in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisndeefromde Posted July 21, 2013 #23 Share Posted July 21, 2013 This young man is so awesome!!! He gets my vote....for everyone who can't see the link look him up on google....the you tube video comes up for his presentation on AGT!!! Great seeing him on stage on the ship!!!! David...David...David!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted July 21, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I read the Times Union article..congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytank Posted July 21, 2013 #25 Share Posted July 21, 2013 That's cool! You never know what words children hear and really take to heart! Sounds like his dreams will be realized after all his hard work. Kari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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