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Old 20 November 2009, 10:31 AM   #1
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Want proof that there are still good people in this world?

Tyler is an 18 year-old boy who lives in Frazee, Minnesota, eight miles down the road from me. Two months ago, he was diagnosed with metastatic, untreatable synovial cancer and was sent home on hospice to die.

Tyler's passion was his 1986 Pontiac Fiero car. He was an active member of Pennock's Fiero Forum on the internet, a group of hobbyists and enthusiasts who share a love for the little car, much like the TRF crowd. Tyler was very saddened that he would not be able to finish restoring his car before he died.

This weekend, two dozen Fiero forum members from all over the country are coming to Frazee with parts and restoration skills, and along with local auto body repair and paint shops, they are going to finish his car for him.

The story is here: http://tylerstoy.com/ You can follow the progress of the restorers as they fulfill this kid's dying wish. It certainly restores my faith in humanity.
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Old 20 November 2009, 10:35 AM   #2
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Always great to hear,see and witness stories like that!!!!!
The human race can be good to one another,just not as much as it should!!!
Thanks for posting such a great heartfelt story....
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Old 20 November 2009, 10:36 AM   #3
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Beautiful story, Joey, thanks for sharing this with us.

Good to know there are still such wonderful human beings on earth amidst all the mayhem around us.

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Old 20 November 2009, 11:16 AM   #4
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I'm glad to hear this, thanks for sharing.......
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Old 20 November 2009, 11:22 AM   #5
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Thank you for posting!

Talk about food for thought......

Great to see people come together and do good things!

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Old 20 November 2009, 11:25 AM   #6
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What an incredible story. The world needs more people like this. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 20 November 2009, 11:27 AM   #7
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These aren't good people they are the best people. Nice story except for the part about Tyler being terminal.
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Old 20 November 2009, 01:00 PM   #8
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Stories like this are... you've all said it so much better then I could. Here is to that young man's strength and the people that will do this wonderful work for him.
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Old 20 November 2009, 01:23 PM   #9
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A very inspiring story. I am happy that there are plenty of good people left in the world. Thanks for posting the story.
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Old 20 November 2009, 04:44 PM   #10
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Thanks for posting an inspirational story.

There are many good folks around in TRF as well. I can vouch for that.

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Old 20 November 2009, 08:13 PM   #11
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Thousands are currently suffering around the world from man-induced circumstances, whether political or religious or economic.

Visit your local friendly NGO website for details.

UNHCR, UNESCO, Medicin San Frontier etc...
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Old 21 November 2009, 12:02 AM   #12
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An article about Tyler in today's Fargo Forum:

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/260270/
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Old 21 November 2009, 12:07 AM   #13
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Great story, thanks for sharing
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Old 23 November 2009, 02:45 AM   #14
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Try watching this news segment on the project without getting a lump in your throat:

http://www.valleynewslive-ondemand.c...l/video1.shtml
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Old 23 November 2009, 04:03 AM   #15
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Thank you for sharing this:)
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Old 23 November 2009, 09:25 AM   #16
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Thanks for sharing this joey, its a very moving story
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Old 23 November 2009, 07:21 PM   #17
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Old 24 November 2009, 01:02 AM   #18
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Great to see that there are lots of very nice people around us. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 24 November 2009, 11:17 PM   #19
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I can't get behind the car but what a nice story! I joined a Land Rover club around here and it truly is the people that make these clubs special. Just a group of people with a shared passion, meeting people from all walks of life.
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Old 25 November 2009, 01:49 AM   #20
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They finished the car. Tyler was able to ride as a passenger when it was done. What a wonderful story, and what terrific people!




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Old 25 November 2009, 01:51 AM   #21
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beautiful story indeed..thanks for posting
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Old 25 November 2009, 02:59 AM   #22
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That is such a wonderful story. Wow
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Old 15 February 2010, 05:05 PM   #23
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Hello I am new and this may very well be my only post here. I have been completely amazed by how far Tyler's Story has reached. To correct a previous post, On the day of the reveal Tyler was able to drive the car. We really couldn't get him out of it. I signed up tonight to let you all know that as of 7:45pm CST Tyler has lost his fight with Sinovial Sarcoma. There has been a thread posted in the Fiero Forum where the friends of the rebuild all came from.
Here is the original thread that was started by Andrew Weigle of the U.S. National Guard while he was stationed in Iraq. This thread is where the entire project to help Tyler gained it's momentum.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/078180.html

Here is a thread started for assistance for his funeral.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/079633.html

TYLER SHIPMAN age 18
02/14/2010 Rest Peacefully my friend.
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Old 16 February 2010, 01:53 AM   #24
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Godspeed Tyler...
May you find the peace you deserve.
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Old 16 February 2010, 01:58 AM   #25
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Old 16 February 2010, 02:55 AM   #26
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Thanks, Stu. I had not yet heard the sad news. A special thanks to you and the other Fiero fans who did an extraordinary thing for someone you didn't even know. You guys certainly enforced my belief that this is a good world filled with very good people. RIP Tyler.
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Old 16 February 2010, 03:07 AM   #27
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Goodness! I got tears in my eyes. Great guys.
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Old 16 February 2010, 03:16 AM   #28
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RIP Tyler.
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Old 16 February 2010, 04:29 AM   #29
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RIP - what a terrible loss...

Thought are with Tyler's family.
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Best to all who have been touched by Tyler's story. Especially his family, close friends, and the Fiero Forum members who participated in the restoration efforts.
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