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thegman
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 Posted: 07/31/03 - 07:55 Post subject: I have to go to a funeral today.
And the worst part is that it's for a 9 year old boy. He died of leukemia last Sunday. 
He was one of the boys my son went to camp with over the last two years. He did real well until this spring, when he relapsed. He had a bone marrow transplant, and relapsed again very quickly.
He was a determined little boy. Never complained about feeling bad.
It's hard not to look at my son and ask "Is he next?" Thankfully, he's not old enough to ask the same question.
It's just a fight a kid shouldn't have to fight, that's all.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 08:05 Post subject:
so sorry gman. that is too sad for words.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 08:15 Post subject: Re: I have to go to a funeral today.
| thegman wrote: | | It's just a fight a kid shouldn't have to fight, that's all. |
Amen~!
Sorry, g-man.
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kattzoo
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 08:26 Post subject:
I'm sorry Gman. You're absoulutley correct, this isn't fair. Kids shouldn't have to have that fight, much less lose.
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keltic63
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 08:32 Post subject:
that's really tough, gman. but don't be so sure your kid isn't asking that question. kids are a lot more in tune than we think. I feel it here in this house right now.
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keltic63
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 08:32 Post subject:
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Laurie Ellen
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 09:04 Post subject:
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 09:35 Post subject:
Jeez that sucks!
Sorry G-man.
(Coach reminds himself to go home and hug his healthy kids and tell them he loves them)
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Sahara
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 09:39 Post subject:
I'm so sorry. I imagine it will be a tough day for you.
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 09:41 Post subject:
Sounds like he certainly touched you and your son's lives. You have my sympathies G.
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pokychick
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 09:44 Post subject:
| Sahara wrote: | | I'm so sorry. I imagine it will be a tough day for you. |
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 10:18 Post subject:
That is very sad indeed. I'm so sorry to learn of it, g-man.
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genie
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 10:46 Post subject:
You're absolutely right that it's a fight a kid shouldn't have to fight, and someday they won't have to anymore. But I can bet he touched a lot of people with his courage and determination and I hope you can keep that part of him with you as a constant reminder that although his life was short, it was a blessing to those who knew him.
{{{{{gman}}}}}}}
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 12:28 Post subject:
Its always sad when the littlest ones pass away. No kid should ever have to fight diseases.
Bless his family.
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airehead
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Posted: 07/31/03 - 12:31 Post subject:
I am so sorry for you, Gman. It is really difficult for me to watch the innocent suffer. And suffer so cruelly.
I'm glad you are going, even though it will be really tough.
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