Tempe man throws going away party for himself - Non-Wakeboarding Discussion

(bsebllhglyknit)

I worked with this guy for a month or so before he went back into the hospital. Pretty sad, but its amazing how high his spirits are.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/t...cer-party.html

Here is his video at the party. I guess, he was just out of it through out the whole party but all of a sudden he got up out of his wheel chair and spoke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYrwtc9jyg

(blake_hughes)

That was pretty cool... His shout-out to his mom was perfect. Thanks for sharing.

ScottRobinson 05-31-2010, 10:20 AM

Very cool at the end. Is he still with us?

(bsebllhglyknit)

As of Friday he still is. I will get updates tommorow

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 06-03-2010, 8:47 AM

Wow, thanks for posting that. Unbelievably powerful!!

(mattgettel) · (mattgettel) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 06-03-2010, 8:55 AM

awesome guy. thanks for sharing!

(cwb4me) · (cwb4me) **Join Date: Apr 2010** 06-03-2010, 9:17 AM

that is a very strong willed young man . i like the way he let everyone know whats most important in life the three f,s family,friends and most of all FUN. I WILL PRAY for him.

(elc) · (elc) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 06-03-2010, 9:38 AM

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

(bendow) · (bendow) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 06-03-2010, 10:41 AM

wow...that video was a tear jerker...

Seems like he has a lot of great family and friends by his side.

(ottog1979) · (ottog1979) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-03-2010, 11:14 AM

A good reminder of what's really important. Thanks for posting.

(bsebllhglyknit)

He is still alive hanging on. I know that when he was first diagnosed when he was really young doctors said he wouldnt live past 19.

(bruizza) · (bruizza) **Join Date: May 2009** 06-04-2010, 9:18 AM

That is an amazing story.

(bg__dereks_mom)

WOW, What a remarkable young man. When he started to break down while talking about his mom, I couldn't hold back my own tears. Maybe because I'm a mom too. I don't know how his mom was able to keep herself together. I guess we can see where he gets his strength.
I will be keeping this family in my prayers.

(stxr_racer) · (stxr_racer) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-05-2010, 4:43 PM

What a COOL guy!

(bmcgee) · (bmcgee) **Join Date: Nov 2007** 06-16-2010, 5:13 PM

I just read that he passed away on the 9th. He had a great outlook on life. RIP

(hematoma) · (hematoma) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 06-18-2010, 9:03 PM

Damn anyone have a tissue, that kid was awsome! RIP young man.

(bsebllhglyknit)

Yea he passed away. It was a hard day at work. The lady I work with was real close to him and his mom and she was a wreak