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A sad day for Steelers Nation

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SC Gamecock, Aug 24, 2014.

  1. SC Gamecock

    SC Gamecock

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    For those of you who don't know, Richard was a little boy with an inoperable brain tumor who was a HUGE Steelers fan. Last year he even was able to go on the Steelers sideline during a game. My wife and I just saw his mom's post from about 25 minutes ago on Facebook. Heaven gained another angel this morning...

    https://www.facebook.com/RichardsJourney/info?ref=page_internal
     
    SC Gamecock, Aug 24, 2014
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  2. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    I remember him. How sad. My sympathies to the family during this difficult time.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Aug 24, 2014
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  3. BK99

    BK99 Well-Known Member

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    My prayers go out to his family, God Bless them in their time of sorrow.
     
    BK99, Aug 24, 2014
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  4. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    That's heart breaking.
     
    shaner82, Aug 24, 2014
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  5. SteelerJJ

    SteelerJJ Well-Known Member

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    I have been following the "Richard's Journey" page since 2012. It's heartbreaking but at least the little guy isn't suffering anymore.
     
    SteelerJJ, Aug 24, 2014
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  6. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    My prayers and condolences to the family.
     
    JackAttack 5958, Aug 24, 2014
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  7. DSteelerCT

    DSteelerCT Well-Known Member

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    Horrible...my best friend lost his 4 year old daughter to cancer on her brain stem 8 years. Fk cancer!!
     
    DSteelerCT, Aug 24, 2014
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  8. Lizard72

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    Absolutely gut punching when you here about these kids illnesses and deaths.

    Hope the family keeps his memory going with the charity events in his name.
     
    Lizard72, Aug 24, 2014
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  9. Romans5:8

    Romans5:8 Well-Known Member

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    Praying for the family and friends...so sorry for their loss.
     
    Romans5:8, Aug 24, 2014
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  10. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Very sad, I remember reading about his story. No child should have to go through that. RIP.
     
    Blast Furnace, Aug 24, 2014
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  11. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. It was very nice to see that his Mom tried to fit as much life experience as she could into her sons life despite his illness. RIP dear boy Steeler Nation is dimmer with your loss but brightened by you heart and spirit.
     
    thorn058, Aug 24, 2014
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  12. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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    I remember him. This is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to his family.
     
    Ray D, Aug 25, 2014
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  13. Iowasteeljim

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    I'm a little late to the game here but God bless this family and hold them close.
     
    Iowasteeljim, Aug 27, 2014
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  14. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    very sad. RIP little guy. I know your going to still be waving your terrible towel for your team. God Bless the family.:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Aug 27, 2014
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  15. SC Gamecock

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    Yeah his mom is posting stuff on the facebook page every day, sometimes numerous posts...so damn sad
     
    SC Gamecock, Aug 27, 2014
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  16. SC Gamecock

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  17. CanadianSteel

    CanadianSteel Well-Known Member

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    Heartbreaking. No child should have to endure what he did. RIP.
     
    CanadianSteel, Aug 27, 2014
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  18. FeartheBeard

    FeartheBeard Well-Known Member

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    Oh man....RIP little guy. As a mom, I CAN NOT imagine how she is surviving this. Actually, as a PARENT (not just moms) - I just don't know if I would be strong enough. Prayers to his family.
     
    FeartheBeard, Aug 27, 2014
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  19. SC Gamecock

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    I'm not a parent yet, but I cannot imagine ever having to go through this either. So sad

    here is a link to a clip from his funeral

    http://youtu.be/nVR6G1MoWWs
     
    SC Gamecock, Aug 27, 2014
    SC Gamecock, Aug 27, 2014
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