RIP John Challis

Sad news out of Pittsburgh.

John Challis, a teenager who became nationally known the past few months, died of liver and lung cancer Tuesday afternoon at his family's home in Freedom Township. He was 18.

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08232/905451-49.stm

If you hadn't read it, here's the story, videos and message that drew people to John in the first place. Really touching stuff:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08125/878966-85.stm

 

Thanks, Trey - I was getting ready to put this up.
RIP to someone who should give us all a lesson on life.

 

RIP John ... He used his brief time on earth to teach people more than some do in much longer lifetimes.

 

I am trying to do something for him in our game telecast - anyone know the year he was born? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

 

I'm not a very emotional guy, but every time I read about this kid I get a little teary eyed. The kid was just amazing. RIP John.

 

Sad ending to a tremendous story. Kid left quite a legacy.

 

It does, but given I'm doing a headshot to air with the dates, there is no way I'm gonna guess...

I did just find out, though, born December 16, 1989.

 

Man, just watched this story on ESPN and I'm crying like a baby right now.

It's amazing what people taked for granted while there are 18-year-olds out there truly fighting for their lives.

RIP John Challis.

 

If we all lived like him this country, fuck, this world, would be a lot more fun.

 

An amazing story. The only thing I ever heard him say he was mad about -- not getting married and having kids. I was choking up. Fortunately, that kid made sure he lived life to fullest.

RIP, John.

 

Damn.