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Friends,
It is with a terrible sadness that I inform you that. David "Little Buddha" passed away in March, 2000 at the age of 14 as the result of post surgical complications. The surgery was to remove a brain tumor that David has battled to defeat during the past few years. Despite periods of intense headaches, and the discomfort and sickness that accompanied frequent chemo treatments, David never failed to be optimistic, courageous, funloving, warm hearted, and a totally amazing friend. Words cannot express how much I'm going to miss him. :-(
In a message that he wrote shortly before his operation, David left it to me to determine the fate of his web page in the event he didn't make it. It is a responsibility I take very seriously. With the exception of this message and the one that follows, his page will be maintained indefinitely "as is" . David's pages are wonderful to browse through, and provide a portrait of a very special young man. Provided below is a message ("David's Goodbye") that David wrote to his many great friends on the internet in the event that he lost his battle. It was David's wish that this message be distributed to his friends and posted.
We'll never, ever forget you, David. Those whose lives you touched are truely blessed. We console ourselves that you are no longer in pain, and that you are with your Dad now.
Goodbye, friend. Shine on. Be free......
With Love, Respect and Appreciation,
Matt_NY
DAVID'S GOODBYE.......
Well, if you are reading this, it means that I lost. I lost the battle with a brain tumor. There are a lot of people that didn't know about my condition, I only told a few people cause I just wanted to be treated like a normal kid. Some of the people that I told before treated me different, like I would break or something if I was handled too rough. I HATED THAT. I just wanted to be a normal kid... do the things that normal kids would do and have a good time with my friends (and I have some pretty great friends---you know who you are)
My mom and my teachers said I am a very brave young man to handle this problem the way I have..... but I've been very, very, scared. I cried alot about it for a long time, but I finally realized, with the help of good friends, that whatever happens.... happens and that I should keep a good outlook on life and live it the best I can..... so thats what I've tried to do. Recently, my Tae Kwon Do instructor told me the real meaning of bravery---- It's to face whatever challenge that you come upon.....even if you're afraid.....but not to let the fear control you. That advice has helped me ALOT.
I decided to write this shortly after hearing about another boy from a internet chatroom passing away..... (it turned out he really didn't die..... his brothers played a hoax.....which hurt a lot of people). I just wanted to let all my friends know that I really cared about them and that you made me laugh and feel good....even on bad days.....THANK YOU :o)
I also want to thank my Mom for being there during all my good times and holding me during all my bad times.... I can't tell you how much you meant to me but I tried my best to make you proud of me...... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ((((((SUPER MOM HUG))))))))
And.....I would also like to say....hey Doctors :ppptttttthhhhhh...... I made it past the point you said I would be gone.....I made it to 13 and then to 14.....so I guess I've had a pretty good life.....I also was able to accomplish more than I though I ever would..... and I made my black belt and made many many many good friends....so...people......I guess I will end this letter now. Please don't be sad for me......cause all my pain is now gone.....and when you all remember me.....just remember all the good and happy times and I will be there in your hearts and minds...and know that you all have meant A LOT to me. I love you all.....take care....peace....and good-bye.
David G. --- LilBuddha
"IT'S BEEN GOOD.....NEXT TIME......IT WILL BE BETTER"
HEY .....My name is David G......I live in Okieland....(haha) Oklahoma.
I am NOW 14 years old ...thought I'd never make it :-P.....this is my new web page since my other one has been having some problems.
Some of the things I like to do are drawing....swimming....chatting....hanging out with my friends and Tae Kwon Do.
I live here with my mom ...... who is GREAT ...... she takes good care of me and gives me great advice and helps me with lots of things.
((((((((((((SUPER MEGA MOM HUG))))))))))))
Oh....my nick name online is LilBuddha....thats why I have the Buddha picture......I'm not a buddhist.....but I have read some about buddhism and it seems pretty kewl.
Well.....I hope you enjoy my page....don't forget to sign my guestbook. :o)
AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE LINKS!
A COOL STORY (My 2nd Page)
A SOLDIER'S CHRISTMAS (My 3rd Page)
TO MY TAE KWON DO PAGE
PAGE 5 -- MY DAD
PAGE 6 -- FRIENDS
PAGE 7 -- SURPRISE FOR MOM
TO MY OLD PAGE
THANKS and HUGZ to all that signed my Birthday page.
and a special THANKS to Uncle Matt for setting it up. :o)
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