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- DBiz, on 10/12/2007, -22/+290Why this needed an explanation point I do not know, as it's very, very tragic.
Next time life seems hard, think of the situation these two went (are going) through.
May he R.I.P. - freehunter, on 10/12/2007, -20/+259what in the world is an explanation point?
- acex23, on 10/12/2007, -9/+204if ever there was a time an exclamation mark was inappropriate..
- Artifez, on 10/12/2007, -4/+183Ugh, how awful is this title? I would have never seen it if I hadn't tried to submit it. You might have mentioned that it won the Pulitzer prize and somehow tried to suggest the horrible desolation of the final few photographs. Yeah well, at least you used an exclamation point!
FFS - coolian, on 10/12/2007, -9/+123That is such a moving photograph.
Just goes to show how much for granted we take the simple things in life. - RonPaulPres2008, on 10/12/2007, -2/+116Had to fight the tears...
- streamfire, on 10/12/2007, -1/+107These are such power photos, they should never be forgotten. In a way I am closer to these photos than most, I was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma when I was 18 months old (1981) and went through years and years of surgeries (5 total, 1 exploratory and 4 removals), radiation and chemotherapy. Luckily I don't remember much from that time period of my life, though I still have the scar across my stomach as a reminder. I was moved up to full medical remission shortly before I turned 6 yrs old. I was lucky to have survived cancer in the early 80s, from what my mom tells me I was a guinea pig for a lot of the chemotherapy medicines and most of which were in the first stages of human testing.
RIP Derek - conquest, on 10/12/2007, -5/+99This is the first thing on the web that's ever moved me this much. I almost cried right here at my desk ... I had to hold back the tears.
- orlyfactor, on 10/12/2007, -24/+103People don't get diseases because they are deserved. There is no God pulling strings. ***** happens just because it does.
- utcursch, on 10/12/2007, -1/+75The photograph is a part of the photo essay "A Mother's Journey" by Renee C. Byer. You can find all the photos in the series here:
http://www.sacbee.com/static/richmedia/swf/journey/part1/
http://www.sacbee.com/static/richmedia/swf/journey/part2/
http://www.sacbee.com/static/richmedia/swf/journey/part3/
http://www.sacbee.com/static/richmedia/swf/journey/part4/
The part 4 brought tears in my eyes -- some really sad photos of Cyndie consoling her best friend, selecting an outfit for Derek to be buried in, sobbing on the floor beside his bed...
You can also find some videos here:
http://www.sacbee.com/static/richmedia/swf/journey/ - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -2/+68@professorchaos, did you even go through the entire thing?
- Epyn, on 10/12/2007, -2/+61The last slides in the show include his funeral. There's more than one pic, be sure to hit 'next'
- monergism, on 10/12/2007, -2/+51This reminds me of how I lost my mother. She battled cancer and lost. It's awful. Four months ago she was killed by cancer.
Hug your mom, make peace with your maker and make sure you have medical coverage. - mixplate, on 10/12/2007, -4/+52he may of died from cancer but from the picture it seems that he has overcome the fear and depression of the disease. the kid kicksass and so does the mom for fighting alongside.
very humbling picture. - zldomi, on 10/12/2007, -7/+55I agree. Beautiful picture, but the title sucks.
- SIRBERUS, on 10/12/2007, -6/+51Pictures like this prove how important black and white photography is.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+43The sedation only takes a matter of seconds, but every bit of effort to comfort a patient counts.
Also, sometimes a patient can't be sedated. Bone Marrow extractions are painful anyways. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -2/+45That was beautiful, really. Not much else to say.
- monergism, on 10/12/2007, -4/+43Having lived through this, you don't know what you are talking about.
- DenTPuzz, on 10/12/2007, -1/+37@dukeeeey
If you are trying to inject some humor into this situation, Don't. It isn't appropriate. - Detritus, on 10/12/2007, -2/+37Yea I haven't cried in 4 years, but this was a punch in the gut.
- thedobber, on 10/12/2007, -3/+37Nothing can be more horrible in the world then a child with cancer.
- freehunter, on 10/12/2007, -1/+34@chaos
The full article says he died. His mom chose what suit she wanted him to be buried in, they gave him a sedative, and he passed on peacefully. It was on this link: http://www.sacbee.com/static/richmedia/swf/journey/part4/
originally posted farther below by utcursch. - Killfile, on 10/12/2007, -1/+33As a childhood cancer survivor these images evoke strong emotions for me. Cancer is at once horrifying and pervasive, seeming to fill a family's life and consume it. It's unlike anything else I've ever experienced.
It's also not as uncommon as you might think. Cancer in children happens with disturbing frequency and the consequences for families are profound. Since my diagnosis I've been working with an organization that aids children with cancer and their families, providing summer camp experiences for the kids, informational sessions for parents, and a community of support.
It is one of many in the country and it's far far away from Sacramento - serving the Northern Virginia and Richmond areas.
If you live in the area and want to help, or have a child with cancer, feel free to contact us. Donations are, of course, always welcome.
http://www.speciallove.org - Gaki, on 10/12/2007, -31/+63I read once about a member of Doctors Without Borders and how he began his tenure with the group as a Christian, but ended up an Atheist. He said that after seeing worms literally eating through the eyeballs of a infant, he knew that no god truly existed.
This poor kid definitely fits into this category for me. Have faith in your hidden creator if you want, but in my mind, all we have here on this lonely little rock is each other. - ahawks, on 10/12/2007, -0/+31Cubicle cryer here too.. Why I chose to look at those pictures first thing in the morning is beyond me. So sad.
- btgoss, on 10/12/2007, -0/+31I saw this earlier. I can admit it hit very close to home, and the final images did bring a tear to my eye. Glad I am in a cubicle.
- mandarin, on 10/12/2007, -8/+37Why did people dig me down? Im just asking a question here.
- transeunte, on 10/12/2007, -1/+29Life shouldn't be so rough.
- ArmandoM, on 10/12/2007, -2/+26His mom helping carry his casket wasn't enough of an update?
Incredible pictures.... - ryanknapper, on 10/12/2007, -4/+28I hate you for your exclamation point.
- meshman, on 10/12/2007, -1/+24I haven't seen the last few photos, I seriously can't do it at work. This deserves diggs of the highest proportions.
- mugs, on 10/12/2007, -1/+23Here is my son's story:
http://www.geocities.com/mugsisme/yossi.html - cyclonesworld, on 10/12/2007, -0/+21Some of the comments here are ***** pathetic. It's really sad to see that some people actually think this ***** is funny and have no remorse what so ever.
The last part of the pictures really got to me, especially where the mother basically had to make the choice of having her son die in a painless peaceful way. While it's better than having him suffer, it's the most painful choice that noone should ever have to make. I know because I had to make it with my mom.
Count this as the first time I've ever cried at work. - d4nie1, on 10/12/2007, -0/+21I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
- airquotes, on 10/12/2007, -0/+21I usually like violence in movies, the UFC and sick jokes...
Im a 30 year old man who just cried like a little bitch
I wish I had something to give to that woman
Can someone find her contact, I'll give her my computer or my ipod.. unfortunately its all i have besides my car which i need to work - snotrokit, on 10/12/2007, -1/+22As a father of two, it is very hard to go through that and maintian my composure. Embrace every day that we have here, tell your kids that you love them and never let them forget it. My heart breaks for her and her family.
RIP little dude. - bethaners, on 02/27/2009, -7/+25Wow, you should call his medical team and give them that amazing cure for cancer!
Did you travel back to our time from your future world just to give us this miracle cure? Thank you oh Saviour from the Future! - revjustin2, on 10/12/2007, -1/+18My Dad has been fighting leukemia for a year and was just told to make arrangements for hospice care after a bone marrow transplant could not kill his cancer. He has had a good life of 60+ years and his situation is devestating to our family. I cannot begin to imagine the immense pain that family must have had to endure with a child of only 10. This story is powerful stuff.
- InfinitySnatch, on 10/12/2007, -6/+21No, really. Why the hell is there an exclamation mark in the title?
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+18Great mom indeed. She's a single mother of FIVE??? Jeez.
- netwonder, on 10/27/2007, -1/+16Tears just seeing the end. More reasons why we need to stop wasting our money on weapons and start spending it on research. No one should ever have to go down that path.
- Wacer, on 10/12/2007, -0/+14Then use your computer to help in the research. This project is not a joke.
http://folding.stanford.edu/ - diggB, on 10/12/2007, -1/+14This should be NSFW. I was bawling my eyes out in the middle of my office just as my boss walked by. Allergies, I told him. Why this struck a cord with me more than everything else I read in the news is a mystery to me. I thought I was desensitized to the world, but I guess all it takes are the right photos.
btw. Just kidding about the NSFW ... but it was truly embarrassing. Now, back to work! (Sniff, sniff) - Hazardc, on 10/12/2007, -12/+25oh shut the ***** up and go back to your hole.
- panguin, on 10/12/2007, -2/+14...and I bitch about my life...
- grooviekenn, on 10/12/2007, -2/+14wasn't able to hold back mine...
- Gaki, on 10/12/2007, -0/+12Humour is actually a pretty common response to extreme emotional situations and is a viable psychological defense. My siblings and I joked all the time while my mother was in the palliative care ward in her final days. I'm quite sure some people at that hospital believed we were insensitive and callous, but it was the only way for 4 early twenties kids to make sense of their mother dying.
Perhaps the people who joke here are different, but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. - AWBoy666, on 10/12/2007, -2/+14I fought hard to hold them back......god dammit that was moving.
- hokeywebb22, on 10/12/2007, -0/+12Wow.
I haven't really cried in a long time and after part 4 I coulnt help it.
Thank you for posting this.
R.I.P -
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