Jerry passed about a month and a half later.

...clams unleashed!

...to attend this show. ..cannot figure out why somebody in the band didn't have the guts to cancel this tour.

After over 300 shows and 14 years of living the good life with Jerry in it. This was sadly the end of the road for me. I felt the same way as those who have posted here. I kind of knew it was the end. I had a great seat this night and the night before and it was evident Jerry was not well. He put what he had into it but it was obvious that this was it. I walked out with tickets for RFK and sold them to a buddy of mine. My thinking was I had just had good seats and saw the band for the last time in my mind and I was cool with it. Bummed really, but realistic in that I didn't see how it could last much longer.
Plus I didn't want my last show to be in a big place with a shitty seat. So I sold them and my gut was right. This turned out to be my last show and I never regretted getting off the bus there. The scene had become a drag and it was not the same anymore. Albany was close to home and it was easier to go home and just let that last show be it and recognize that for what it is. I will always look back on the years fondly and I consider myself very lucky to have seen the Dead as often as I did. So while the end was obviously sad, there was so much fun,friends,laughter and music to hold on to that I can't begin to describe what a great ride it was to those who never got it. I am glad I got it and got it often! Thanks Jerry for this last night. It was good to see you one last time and say goodbye. I still miss you to this day!