FanfromAlbany Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 Our prayers go out to the Kellys. A tragic loss. Rest in peace Hunter.
JoeF Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 God bless that little fighter...he made all of us proud. Godspeed little guy--in many ways your time on earth changed the world.
seq004 Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 I don't even want to talk about football today. We all love and will miss you Hunter. Prayers for the Kelly's please
jad1 Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 On HOF weekend too. I'll never forget this part of Jim's speech: Then there is my only son, Hunter. Born on February 14, Valentine's Day, my birthday. The son I've always wanted. I've dreamt what every father dreams about, playing catch in the backyard, going fishing, camping, everything that fathers and sons do. But within four months my son was diagnosed with a fatal disease called Krabbe leukodystrophy. They told us to take him home, and make him comfortable. And from that day, my wife and I decided to fight this disease. And so, we made it our lifelong commitment to make sure that kids all over the world don't suffer like my son does. Since the day I was selected, I prayed to God that my son would be here with me today. God has granted me that blessing. It has been written throughout my career that toughness is my trademark. Well, the toughest person I've ever met in my life is my hero, my soldier, my son, Hunter. I love you, buddy. RIP Hunter, and God bless the Kelly family.
gantrules Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 God bless Hunter and watch over the Kelly family.
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 RIP Hunter Kelly. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kelly Family on this sad day
Ramius Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 Such a shame! Prayers go out to Jimbo and the fam from down here...
gordong Posted August 5, 2005 Author Posted August 5, 2005 Oh no. Please be wrong. 399347[/snapback] Nobody wishes I was more then me
HurlyBurly51 Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 I can't believe this. What an unbelievable fight he put up. It is at times like this when Bills fans are at their best. Let's keep Jim and his family in all our prayers.
stuckincincy Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 God bless... A Well Chosen Mother Has Special Qualities, by Erma Bombeck... "Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit. This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen? Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint, Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint, Cecelia. Rudledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint...Give her Gerard. He is used to profanity." Finally He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a handicapped child." The angel is curious, "Why this one, God? She is so happy." "Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel." "But has she patience?" asks the angel. "I do not want her to have too much patience, or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it. I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see the child I am going to give her has his own world. She has to make it live in her world, and that is not going to be easy," said God. "But Lord, I do not even think she believes in You." God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?" God nods, "If she cannot separate herself from the child occasionally, she will never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She does not realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word.' She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says 'Mama' for the first time she will be present at a miracle and know it! When she describes a tree or a sunset to her child, she will see it as few people ever see my creations. I will permit her to see clearly all the things I see - ignorance, cruelty, prejudice; and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side." "And what about her patron saint?" asked the angel, his pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."
CajunBillsBacker Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 Oh no! Hunter has been an inspiration for many people around the world. He will be missed. God please bless Hunter & the Kelly's, friends, and family today.
sidbuff Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 NO WAY NO FF******* WAY I wont believe it until I see a link or hear about it in the news NO WAY
John from Riverside Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 The Kellys are in my family's prayers as well.....
34-78-83 Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 He lived well beyond expectations and made it possible for all others with the disease to have hope. Here's to Hunter and the Kellys.
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