Jim Kelly's son Hunter passes away.

[Kangaroo]

Awful!

Best wishes to you and your family!

This is hard to put in the right words but it has not been awful. It has been a blessing to me a God blessing I can honestly say my daughter has helped me become a better person then I was several years ago. I was not a bad person but; but I can honestly say she has made me better in a lot of other ways.

Do not take the blessing comment as everything is peaches and roses; we have all types of extra struggles and stress on the family life; yet at the end of the day I have a peace about it. It hard to explain but I hope I did a decent job of conveying it.

On Kelly's son making it 8 years shows you his strength and the strength of his family and in many ways Hunter will have a greater contribution to the world than his dad. Jim Kelly will feel lots of pain but over time he will realize that his son achieved a greatness most people rarely glimpse in life. Hunter represents hope for many familys; that hope is a greater gift than most people realize.

 

[Sarge]

Very very sad when any child dies. It's not suppose to happen that way. Prayers goin' out to the Kelly family and friends.

 

[Juke99]

Every now and then, life tosses something in our path that serves no other purpose than to remind us what is and isn't important...and to remind us of the many ways in which we a blessed.

Heartbreaking news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Kelly family.

 

[smashmouth]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

 

[CactusCowboy]

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Hunter Kelly, whose battle with a fatal nervous system disease inspired his Hall of Fame father Jim Kelly's charitable works, died Friday. He was 8.

Hunter died at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Hunter's Hope Foundation spokesman John Dudek said. The young boy had been experiencing breathing problems the past week.

Very sad........

 

[Concord]

This is hard to put in the right words but it has not been awful. It has been a blessing to me a God blessing I can honestly say my daughter has helped me become a better person then I was several years ago. I was not a bad person but; but I can honestly say she has made me better in a lot of other ways.

Do not take the blessing comment as everything is peaches and roses; we have all types of extra struggles and stress on the family life; yet at the end of the day I have a peace about it. It hard to explain but I hope I did a decent job of conveying it.

I'm sorry if I came across the wrong way. I should not had used the word awful. I understand what your saying.

 

[Ashwynn]

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Hunter Kelly, whose battle with a fatal nervous system disease inspired his Hall of Fame father Jim Kelly's charitable works, died Friday. He was 8.

Hunter died at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Hunter's Hope Foundation spokesman John Dudek said. The young boy had been experiencing breathing problems the past week.

Very sad........

Tis sad and doubly so that Hunter was still a child. Jim Kelly is a big man in the charitable sense and no doubt a great father and family man, My prayers are with Mr. Kelly and his family.

 

[Hostile]

I don't have children ... but I have a baby girl due in less than 4 weeks. We've been preparing our home for her visit for a long time now.

I can't imagine the sorrow a parent feels in lamenting the loss of a child. But I can imagine my pain if I were to lose this baby girl who's due to visit in 4 weeks.

I'm sorry for the Kelly family and I wish them all the best ...

My best wishes go out to you and your wife.

Trust me on the losing a child part. Nothing hurts worse.

You're about to find out that the greatest feeling in the entire world is that tiny baby asleep on your chest. You will learn to love in a way you never imagined.

 

[Mkyle]

My best wishes go out to you and your wife.

Trust me on the losing a child part. Nothing hurts worse.

You're about to find out that the greatest feeling in the entire world is that tiny baby asleep on your chest. You will learn to love in a way you never imagined.

I know why you feel that way, Hostile...anything involving a child before or after their time...is something precious! Something wonderful...LIFE...in it's own way! And, like I say...you have to put some LOVE in everything...especially yourself first, then hope for the best!

It's all good...in some way or the other...we hope!

Mkyle

 

[Hostile]

I know why you feel that way, Hostile...anything involving a child before or after their time...is something precious! Something wonderful...LIFE...in it's own way! And, like I say...you have to put some LOVE in everything...especially yourself first, then hope for the best!

It's all good...in some way or the other...we hope!

Mkyle

Thanks Guitar Man. Coming from you that means a lot.

 

[Scotman]

As an educator, I have worked with kids like Hunter. Not just autistic kids, but kids with everything from autism to pervasive developmental disorder (pdd).

The brain is truly misunderstood. Jim Kelly's took what could have been a devastating condition of Hunter's and turned it into something wonderful.

I honestly think we'll cure autism. And I think it'll happen in my lifetime. I also believe that these kids are brilliant intellectually and that there is some kind of link between autism and genius. Mark my words on that one folks.

I'm not sure where I'm going with this....

This is a sad day and my thoughts and prayers are with the Kelly family as I posted earlier. But seeing some of you post that you have kids with similar concerns, I thought I'd throw a bit more of my thoughts about this issue into the mix.

Hang in there all of you who "truly understand" what the Kellys have been dealing with the last 8 years. I believe with my whole being that an answer will be found. And found in time for your kids.

Scot

 

[lane]

As an educator, I have worked with kids like Hunter. Not just autistic kids, but kids with everything from autism to pervasive developmental disorder (pdd).

The brain is truly misunderstood. Jim Kelly's took what could have been a devastating condition of Hunter's and turned it into something wonderful.

I honestly think we'll cure autism. And I think it'll happen in my lifetime. I also believe that these kids are brilliant intellectually and that there is some kind of link between autism and genius. Mark my words on that one folks.

I'm not sure where I'm going with this....

This is a sad day and my thoughts and prayers are with the Kelly family as I posted earlier. But seeing some of you post that you have kids with similar concerns, I thought I'd throw a bit more of my thoughts about this issue into the mix.

Hang in there all of you who "truly understand" what the Kellys have been dealing with the last 8 years. I believe with my whole being that an answer will be found. And found in time for your kids.

Scot

as the father of a 15 year old autistic son........ it was nice reading those words, scotman. autistic kids are very brilliant, they just lack in social interaction and conversation skills. they are also some of the most beautiful children you will ever see.

 

[craigsperry]

This is my first post here. Been lurking for months but this story has a special place with me. I wanted to share it with all.

My prayers go out to the Kelly family. My oldest son is now seven, and like the Kelly family, we never thought it was possible. My son was born with a rare heart defect that does not officially have a name because so few have been stricken with it. We found this out within weeks of his birth. At two months, a rare form of RSV almost took him from us. Only a blood transfusion saved his life. To add irony, my son is one of the largest kids around. He now stands 4' 4" and weighs 120 lbs. As you can imagine most folks here in Texas comment what a great football player he will be. I typically agree and go on. Little do they know that the doctors have determined that a shot to the chest with any force could kill him within minutes. His aorta is three times its normal size and very susceptible to puncturing. My son has taught me more in seven years than I have learned my whole lifetime. I think the Kelly family would agree with that statement.

Do me a favor and hug your children, nephews, nieces, or just a child. You never know when God will call them home.

I live and breath Cowboys football and the Spears news was great to hear but I worried all day he was done for the year. Then you read about Hunter and realize it's only a game. Then I look at my son and wonder why I care so much. It's only a game and only a team. And yet we live and breath it 24/7.

My passion for the Cowboys is only surpassed by my passion for my son. Remember to help those who need it by donating blood. One pint saved my son's life and has left me with seven and hopefully many more years of enjoyment. You truly can make a difference!!

 

[PullMyFinger]

Wow, I know how Jim must feel, I lost my daughter to brain cancer when she was 10. Although that was 8 years ago, there isnt a day that goes by when I dont think about my Ashley, and sometimes I even cry (I can admit that). I just thank god that I have 2 healthy sons.

She was the toughest little girl ive ever known, and I learned a lot from her in her short life, especially how to love and get closer to god, although I blamed him at first, he has blessed me with 2 sons that I love dearly, but ill always have my memories of Ashley


R.I.P Hunter, your in a better place now, say "hi" to Ashley for me

 

[Zaxor]

Wow, I know how Jim must feel, I lost my daughter to brain cancer when she was 10. Although that was 8 years ago, there isnt a day that goes by when I dont think about my Ashley, and sometimes I even cry (I can admit that). I just thank god that I have 2 healthy sons.

She was the toughest little girl ive ever known, and I learned a lot from her in her short life, especially how to love and get closer to god, although I blamed him at first, he has blessed me with 2 sons that I love dearly, but ill always have my memories of Ashley


R.I.P Hunter, your in a better place now, say "hi" to Ashley for me

Real sorry to hear about your loss PMF

but if you didn't cry about it..I'd be worried about you..

I can not feel what you all are feeling thank God <knock on wood> though I do sympathize... I have been blessed with 2 kids and NEVER EVER what to know what you and others like you have gone through..I don't even have delusions that I would be strong enough to handle that..

 

[dougonthebench]

I don't have children ... but I have a baby girl due in less than 4 weeks. We've been preparing our home for her visit for a long time now.

I can't imagine the sorrow a parent feels in lamenting the loss of a child. But I can imagine my pain if I were to lose this baby girl who's due to visit in 4 weeks.

I'm sorry for the Kelly family and I wish them all the best ...

Eddie,
my little girl will be 2 in Dec..Be prepared for a whole new outllook on life and a new meaning of love.Congrats!

 

[Hostile]

Wow, I know how Jim must feel, I lost my daughter to brain cancer when she was 10. Although that was 8 years ago, there isnt a day that goes by when I dont think about my Ashley, and sometimes I even cry (I can admit that). I just thank god that I have 2 healthy sons.

She was the toughest little girl ive ever known, and I learned a lot from her in her short life, especially how to love and get closer to god, although I blamed him at first, he has blessed me with 2 sons that I love dearly, but ill always have my memories of Ashley


R.I.P Hunter, your in a better place now, say "hi" to Ashley for me

I am right there with you PullMyFinger. In September it will be 10 years since my son died. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

 

[PullMyFinger]

Sorry to hear that Hostile. May your son rest in peace also, he's in a better place now.