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Offline B-17

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Made me smile so big
« on: March 15, 2012, 04:34:56 PM »
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/1145655--virtual-everquest-community-makes-dying-boy-s-wish-come-true

Gave me a huge smile. Nice that he'd be able to enjoy his last weeks like this :)

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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2012, 08:26:04 PM »
That was worth reading. :aok
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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2012, 09:04:35 PM »
Bravo, gamers!  Considering his condition, I couldn't imagine a better ending.

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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2012, 10:02:18 PM »
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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2012, 11:10:57 PM »
 :pray

and thank you to the Everquest community for doing this. 
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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2012, 11:12:40 PM »
:pray

and thank you to the Everquest community for doing this. 

Very much so. Personally, never heard of it. But a big :salute to them for making this kid happy.

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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2012, 12:27:03 AM »
Can't stand to hear about little kids dying... Makes me happy that people still care about each other these days
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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2012, 07:28:11 AM »
That's a great story.  The part where he asks if his customized island is a party for him really got to me.
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Re: Made me smile so big
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2012, 09:22:42 AM »
There is always a ray of hope for mankind.
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