Jim Kellys Son dies.....Hunter...he was 8 - Page 4

PhinBeck · 08-05-2005, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Justasportsfan

"Then there is my only son, Hunter, born on Feb. 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.Thank you, Canton, thank you Buffalo and God bless. "

RIP Hunter. God bless!

Man reading that brought a tear to my eye, still does. There is nothing worse than the suffering of a child. Being a parent, forget that he was a HOF qb, and knowing you are helpless to do anything about your childs illness would have to be teh most empty feeling a parent can have. I thank god my
son is healthy and pray it stays that way. Jim Kelly is a class act, a good human being and a loving father. I pray that he finds solace in teh knowledge that he will one day be reunited with Hunter and it will be for eternity with no sickness or pain.

MillerTime · 08-05-2005, 01:50 PM

"He'll never be able to do what daddy did," Kelly said last year. "But he's going to do greater things. He's going to make a difference in kids' lives. He already has."

My prayers go out to the Kelly family, God bless, RIP hunter

MillerTime · 08-05-2005, 01:54 PM

Born in 1997, Hunter Kelly was given no more than three years to live after being diagnosed with Krabbe Disease, an inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The disease hinders development of the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that protects the brain's nerve fibers.

In honor of their son, Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, established the Hunter's Hope Foundation in 1997, which has raised more than $6 million and awarded more than $3.8 million to leukodystrophy and other neurological disease-related research.

dreday · 08-05-2005, 01:54 PM

Heartbreaking...Bless your Soul Hunter....My condolenses to the Kelly family.Rest in Peace-Andre

caneproud117 · 08-05-2005, 02:02 PM

This really is a sad day. I hope that Jim's family's effort goes a long way toward finding a cure for this disease. Jim is a class act and if more people were like him we'd have a much better world. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and to anyone who has a child that's ill. I can't imagine going through that. Breaks my heart, truely.

Even though Hunter lived a short life, I'm sure his impact will be felt for generations to come. RIP.

Jt0323 · 08-05-2005, 02:03 PM

wow that is really sad...

cltchperf · 08-05-2005, 02:03 PM

My heart just sunk to my stomach when I read that Kelly's son,Hunter, passed away. My condolences to Jim Kelly and his family.

KyPhinfan13 · 08-05-2005, 02:08 PM

Jim Kelly is one of the guys that I have the most respect for. He was a true warrior on the field and I'm sure one of the good guys off the field. God Bless him and his family during this time. Hunter is in a better place now.

SWS84 · 08-05-2005, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justasportsfan

"Then there is my only son, Hunter, born on Feb. 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.
Thank you, Canton, thank you Buffalo and God bless. "

RIP Hunter. God bless!

Damn Bro, that brought tears to my eyes! I don't want to read any further. God bless Jim and his family!

Steve

Phantom · 08-05-2005, 02:13 PM

God Bless...............

PhinPhreak · 08-05-2005, 02:15 PM

My Heart and Prayers go out to Jim and his family, as heartbreaking as this is, I bet rather then being sad Jim is looking at is as he is very grateful that he had 8 years with his son, when he wasn't given any chance to make it past a few years.

Hunter was truly a fighter like his father.

vt_dolfan · 08-05-2005, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andyahs

Jim is not a Bills player today.............he is just a Dad!

My son Tristan just turned one last week. He is my first. I never knew I was capable of loving someone so much..as I love my son. My heart hurts for Jim Kelly and his family. Losing a son is something a parent should never have to experience. My only wish is that somehow....Jim Kelly could read these posts and see that parents everywhere are hurting for him right now.

You family lost a special member Bills fans.

WestPhish · 08-05-2005, 02:40 PM

My condolences to the Kelly's, it is always tragic when parents have to bury their children. Hunter is in a better place, may he rest in peace.

Phinphanatic13 · 08-05-2005, 02:41 PM

His Hall of fame speech was tear jerking and inspirtational at the same time. I have a lot of respect for Jim Kelly as a person and I saddened by his loss. My thoughts go out to him and hope Hunter has inspired and helped a generation of kids.

Amars · 08-05-2005, 02:41 PM

my condolences to the Kelly family. Horrible

08-05-2005, 01:50 PM	#47
MillerTime Squish The Fish! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"He'll never be able to do what daddy did," Kelly said last year. "But he's going to do greater things. He's going to make a difference in kids' lives. He already has." My prayers go out to the Kelly family, God bless, RIP hunter __________________

08-05-2005, 01:54 PM	#48
MillerTime Squish The Fish! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Born in 1997, Hunter Kelly was given no more than three years to live after being diagnosed with Krabbe Disease, an inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The disease hinders development of the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that protects the brain's nerve fibers. In honor of their son, Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, established the Hunter's Hope Foundation in 1997, which has raised more than $6 million and awarded more than $3.8 million to leukodystrophy and other neurological disease-related research. __________________

08-05-2005, 01:54 PM	#49
dreday Andre The Giant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 9,489 Thanks: 47 Thanked 748 Times in 445 Posts	Heartbreaking...Bless your Soul Hunter....My condolenses to the Kelly family.Rest in Peace-Andre __________________ www.4caulksmen.com

08-05-2005, 02:02 PM	#50
caneproud117 Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This really is a sad day. I hope that Jim's family's effort goes a long way toward finding a cure for this disease. Jim is a class act and if more people were like him we'd have a much better world. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and to anyone who has a child that's ill. I can't imagine going through that. Breaks my heart, truely. Even though Hunter lived a short life, I'm sure his impact will be felt for generations to come. RIP. __________________ 400x300

08-05-2005, 02:08 PM	#53
KyPhinfan13 Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 30 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jim Kelly is one of the guys that I have the most respect for. He was a true warrior on the field and I'm sure one of the good guys off the field. God Bless him and his family during this time. Hunter is in a better place now. __________________ Horny........You wouldn't like me if I got horny........

08-05-2005, 02:03 PM	#51
Jt0323 19-0™ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 19 Posts: 14,170 Thanks: 71 Thanked 56 Times in 23 Posts	wow that is really sad...

08-05-2005, 02:03 PM	#52
cltchperf Pro Bowler Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,287 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	My heart just sunk to my stomach when I read that Kelly's son,Hunter, passed away. My condolences to Jim Kelly and his family.

08-05-2005, 02:13 PM	#55
Phantom Phantom Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 50 Posts	God Bless...............

08-05-2005, 02:15 PM	#56
PhinPhreak Perennial All-Pro Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	My Heart and Prayers go out to Jim and his family, as heartbreaking as this is, I bet rather then being sad Jim is looking at is as he is very grateful that he had 8 years with his son, when he wasn't given any chance to make it past a few years. Hunter was truly a fighter like his father. __________________ Meet MiniPhreak [ October 2nd, 2003

08-05-2005, 02:40 PM	#58
WestPhish Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Weston Age: 38 Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 60 Posts	My condolences to the Kelly's, it is always tragic when parents have to bury their children. Hunter is in a better place, may he rest in peace. __________________ Tony Sparano! Ricky Williams! This is real football:

08-05-2005, 02:41 PM	#59
Phinphanatic13 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 32 Posts: 583 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	His Hall of fame speech was tear jerking and inspirtational at the same time. I have a lot of respect for Jim Kelly as a person and I saddened by his loss. My thoughts go out to him and hope Hunter has inspired and helped a generation of kids.

08-05-2005, 02:41 PM	#60
Amars Stay off Somalia - ARGGH Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: los angeles Age: 30 Posts: 8,963 Thanks: 200 Thanked 71 Times in 53 Posts	my condolences to the Kelly family. Horrible __________________

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