readyourguard

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^

If it's all the same with you, God, can we stop having close ones die during Ohio State week?

And while you're granting wishes, please enlighten someone with the cure for cancer.

God Bless Chad, his parents, and family.

#ChadTough

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holt1974

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:12 PM ^

He's now cancer free! Can't wait to finally meet him one day. Peace to Jason, Tammi, and her boys...Gameday will be even tougher to watch this weekend but hopefully the end result will be a cure for DIPG and other pediatric cancers.



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phork

November 23rd, 2015 at 10:05 PM ^

RIP little man.  Your suffering is over, the pain from this life gone and now you have the best seat at the BigHouse.  Irish Nation mourns with our Wolverine brothers and sisters.

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OMG the QB is toast

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^

As a father of two, this is truly heartbreaking to see. I'd loosely followed the #chadtough story from afar, but seeing the picture of a boy in his father's arms hit home incredibly hard. There must be some relief to see the struggle come to an end, but man... RIP little guy.

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BlueMichigan

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:30 PM ^

Alumni Clubs in San Diego and Los Angeles were mobilized to send cards to the Carr family and toys to local hospitals on behalf of Chad and raffling Chad Tough and other Michigan merchandise at halftime for Saturday's game watch.... we will continue to remember you even if you are not with us on earth.

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Valiant

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^

I have two boys Chad's age.  I am so overwhelmed with emotion right now, I can hardly see straight.  Deepest condolences to the Carr family...may they somehow find peace now that Chad has found his.

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The Uke

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^

I can't even imagine the pain his parents must feel. No parent should ever have to attend their child's funeral, it is just so against the natural order of things.

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ChuckieWoodson

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^

RIP little man.  Well, there isn't much of any good you can get from this situation.. the only advice I can give in my limited capacity is - just be thankful for what you have.  Be thankful for your health, your family, your friends.  Realize there are so many things that you take for granted everyday.  Take a moment to reflect on those things and your relationships - make improvements.  Reach out to that old friend you haven't talked to in years.  Make amends.  If your 3yr old Mgodaughter wants to read another book tonight before she goes to bed... read another book to her.  Cherish those little things and don't take them for granted.

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chatster

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:41 PM ^

This old man’s shedding tears after reading of this horrible news.  There was so much optimism for Chad Carr a year ago; but now, sadly, the toughest young Wolverine has fought his last battle on Earth.

Peace and condolences to the Carr and Curtis families, and hopes that they’ll be comforted by good memories of young Chad.
 
Because I know a professional athlete whose courageous, heartwarming 4-year old daughter has been battling leukemia for many months, and I’m reminded of her battles every day, the recent news that Chad Carr’s family had placed him in hospice care made me especially sad for all the young children battling the horrible illness of cancer.
 
I occasionally saw Eric Clapton walking near my office on the east side of Manhattan, shortly after his 4-year old son had died from a fall from a window in a Manhattan apartment building. I think of his song "Tears In Heaven" whenever I hear or read of young children dying from cancer long before they deserve to pass on. RIP Chad Carr. #ChadTough

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gopoohgo

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:42 PM ^

that Chad was able to pass at home, surrounded by family.

The picture of Chad in his father's arms is heartbreaking, but as someone who has seen relatives die of cancer, how Chad went is the best way one can hope for.

Godspeed, kiddo.  You're in a better place.

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A_Maizing24

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:43 PM ^

I can only think back to the picture of Chad walking with the Lion and the caption saying that we never walk alone. I know that Chad will always be with his family watching over them. He will know that he touched so many lives of people he never knew. That is the definition of a true hero!

My thoughts and prayers are with the Carr family. I can't imagine how they must feel.

 

#ChadTough

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UAUM

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:49 PM ^

I've been really shaken up by the news of Chad Carr's passing. Donating to the ChadTough Foundation helped a little knowing that his battle brought awareness to a disease that takes kids from this world too soon.

If you'd like to do the same, here's the website of the foundation that the Carr family set up: 

 

 

 

www.chadtough.org/donate

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janel

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:51 PM ^

RIP Chad...

 

I just made a donation to the Chad Tough Foundation.  I hope everyone can join me in that, maybe we can fund some research to save a kid in the future.

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StephenRKass

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:55 PM ^

This is very sad, and so hard. My heart goes out for mom and dad especially. There are many hard things I have to do as a pastor. This is close to the top of the list. When someone so young dies, even younger than Chad, it is one of the hardest things in the world. There is a lot of pain, and a lot of tears, but no relief. There are a lot of questions, but no good answers.

  • Time doesn't heal all wounds, although they usually scab over.
  • You can't just snap your fingers and move on, "get over it."
  • This is tricky, but having faith doesn't mean you don't have lots of pain.
  • Everything "doesn't happen for a reason." I don't see good reasons for cancer.

Never say, "at least," as in "at least he didn't suffer," or "at least he died young," or "at least you had him five years," or "at least you can have more children." There is no "at least" when you lose a child.

Never say, "be thankful" in much the way you never should say "at least." Saying "be thankful" almost sounds like a lecture.

There are some of you who know the Carr family personally. I'm sure you will be there for them. For the rest of us, have eyes to see those who are suffering and in pain. Be ready to say "I'm sorry," and to cry together, and hug a lot, and be quiet together in the pain. Simply being a good friend who cares is the best thing that we can offer in situations like this.

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Sideline

November 23rd, 2015 at 3:56 PM ^

#ChadTough

This sucks. I'm so proud of this university, handling this situation with as much attention as humanly possible. Proud of Ohio State University and Michigan State University for dropping the rivalry digs and assisting in anyway possible. Prayers for the family. The only positive is he's now at peace and not fighting a battle living miserably.

Someone said it best above/below... This hurts a lot like family and I've never met Chad.

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