This Might Make You Cry
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This is so sad, yet touching.
Reece Fleming was diagnosed with leukaemia back in 2004 when he was just 4 years old.
He battled the disease for years until this May, when doctors gave the 8 year old boy only a few weeks to live.
The family decided to try and help him achieve most of his goals before he would pass. And one of those was to marry his school sweetheart, Elleanor Purgslove.
Reece's mother said "When we found out that we only had a few weeks with him we tried to do absolutely everything with him that we could. Him and Ellie had been 'special friends' for a couple of years but then they broke up. We said we'd have a pirate party, and Ellie came. She went to visit Reece a few times in hospital as well."
Then during a recent laser tag party, Reece "proposed" to his little friend.
After she accepted, their parents arranged a pretend wedding at Reece's home (not the kids pictured above).
The families went out to dinner in the mayor's limousine and organized the wedding with rings and even a fictional certificate.
The kids got married on July 4th. And Reece told his mom, "I can go now," after his wedding wish had been fulfilled.
His mom added, "He was so proud of her, and we were proud of them both."
The following day after the wedding, Reece died at home with his family.
Soooooo sad!
During the funeral, the mourners followed a horse-draw hearse on foot.
His mom added, "Even on the Saturday that he died, he got out of bed and walked to the sofa. He always tried walking, right to the end, so we thought if he walked for us then we would walk for him."
What an amazing little boy.
omj im crying!
Omg… I read this and started tearing up at work, so sad I hate that kids get taken away so young. :'(
Awww! Thats so sad!!! I bet it was heartwrenching to his mom! Why do they have to die young?
P.S. For those who don't know leukaemia is blood cancer I think. You can get it when you're old too.
thats so sad! i started crying when i read that.. poor kid =(
at least he got to do the thing he wanted to do the most
Re: Hanna –
Dearest Hanna…. SHUT THE FUCK UP! He was 8 and it was a pretend wedding! We all know what goes into a marraige… we dont need you letting us know and ruining a prefectly sweet/sad story about a dying child who wanted to "marry" his sweetheart. Ugh. PRICKS!
awwwww
Re: Hanna –
your stupid. if you click on the fucking thing that "said" thing, it tells you more and they don't fucking live in America you dip shit. "Mackworth, Derby." THE UK YOU FUCKING RETARD. he wanted to marry her because its the one thing he wanted to do when he was older and he KNEW he wouldn't get the FUCKING opertunity. you are so low to say that he shouldn't have married her. IF you were dying at any age and you weren't married I'm pretty sure you would want to marry the one you were in love with. and yeah he was 8 so what love comes at so many different ages. you are fucking stupid.
Sorry for my language but it makes me very angry people that don't appreciate the fact he was trying to do something he knew he couldn't do at an older age cause he would never have the opportunity
it really made me cry
Re: kate – Kate, your a fucking bitch! its was not irresponsible it was out of love. Im pretty sure the little girls parents infromed her of what was going on, shes young yes, but im sure she will be ok. as for you.. your just a cold hearted bitch…
I feel bad for the boy and family but I find it inapproprate. I find nothing cute about telling children is that your g-friend or b-friend,are you getting married ect… I know parents think its cute but I think its inapproprate.excuse my spelling.
Re: Hanna – HANNA YOUR A FAT,UGLY,SLOB SITTING @ YOUR PC PICKING YOUR ASS & NOSE! YOU PROBABLY WEIGH 1000 LBS. AND I HOPE YOU EAT YOURSELF TO DEATH! YOU SATANIC PIECE OF SHIT! DO THE WORLD A FAVOR AND HANG YOURSELF.FEWER PEOPLE LIKE YOU N THIS WORLD WILL BE BETTER! YOU STUPID FUCKIN CUNT! I WOULD KICK YOUR ASS IF THAT KID WAS MY BROTHER! MAY YOU DIE A HORRIBLY DEATH! EVERYONE ON THIS SITE IS GONNA PUT AN EVIL SPELL ON YOUR SORRY ASS !!!!
Re: Hanna – ur an idiot
Sooo cute, I got married @ 6 but my hubby didn't die he turned gay a few years later.
omg, such wonderful parents.. i couldnt handle it tho, my heart would explode into 1000 peaces…
OMG!!! I'm crying over here!!
Yeah cuz that's what is important in life…what a bunch of freaks!!!!!!!!
Marriage is for ADULTS for a reason…
This is just plain stupidity
Total Redneck idiots
Those of you saying first on this story are real douchebags. I hope you all get cancer.
Kate don't be stupid, the wedding was not real and I'm pretty sure the little girl just wanted to make his wish come true since she knew he only had a few weeks left.
may god bless him and his family. sad story
Leukemia is the number one most deadly cancer for kids under the age of 20 if you want to help please visit www.lightthenight.org
okay to hanna…as if they really got married and are in it for the long haul they knew his life would be ending and it was his wish..its sad when young people die cuz they dont get that chance..esp at 8 yrs old…the girl will be fine..they are probably connected and will meet in heaven and the after life..grow up people its a sweet sentimental story…it wasnt like a real marriage anyways..as if 8 yr olds can live together as a married couple…good for the families sorry to hear of their loss….what a sweet story in a world full of shit!
That is a really stupid story! The last thing on an 8 year old boy's mind is getting married. If this is even true the only reason he felt like that is probably because he heard his parents talk about how he would never get married. Doesn't it make sense that an 8 year old boy would rather spend his last days on earth at Disney World rather than getting married.
Re: mer – I don't see how honoring this boy's last wishes is "pushing the envelope." So, doing something that doesn't push the envelope is more important than making his last moments on Earth precious?
Aww how his widow taking it I wonder? Hope that poor child is getting counseling. What a lot to put on a little girl..
God bless the family
its spelled leukemia
omg this actually almost made me cry! :[
poor other girl
Re: Chris – Thank you!
I'm sorry to be the only adult here, but this is sick, sick, sick.
I mean. All of us feel terrible when a child is sick. But to expose the "living" little girl to this is more barbaric than anything I have ever heard. I hope she is getting the entire "estate." Or. Did she not have a good lawyer for the "pretend" prenup?
My God. Parenting is not a game.
Your right!It did make me cry. What a brave little guy he was. It makes me feel so guilty for all the stupid little things I complain about. May he RIP that brave,sweet little angel!
There have been times that my stance, on a certain topic, was able to be swayed by the views and educated opinions of other respondents. This is NOT one of those times.
I realize that a vast majority of respondents, on this site, range from……
1. children (who are home alone, during the Summer….and, they don't have any friends to hang out with, so we are stuck with them), to….
2. 'wannabe children, again' to…
3. 'THANK GAWD, they don't have children'.
And, then …there are the rest of us.
Children are a gift. Any parent (without narcissistic tendencies) would do anything and everything, they can, for their child(ren). To say that 8yo's have no idea about adult topics, such as marriage….is proving that you, yourself, are more juvenile than an 8yo. Take a psychology course, or two…children learn about life from inside the home. If they see 2 parents, who love, respect and compliment each other, they will want to emulate. And, of course, if all they see is hatred, violence and self-deprecation, in their home….they will emulate that, as well.
In a World, where innocent children are being killed for their sneakers, bicycles and gangland drive-by shootings…and, parents aren't able to say goodbye, until they identify their little bodies in the morgue….granting their child, his/her dying wish, is a privilege that most parents never get.
tear* unbelievable. how devastating is that for the family. my thoughts and prayers go to the family. such a sweet and cute boy. sending reece tons of hugs and kisses
thats super sweet and sad…….
did the lil kid at least get to consummate his pretend marriage b4 he died?
beebo : i can understand where you are coming from, however…
i'm sure this little girl (when she is older) will be happy to hear that she was able to help this brave little guy fulfill his dreams. i think "barbaric" is rather harsh - would't you say?
if her mama and daddy said it's "OK", then it's all good.
relax and pour yourself a glass of wine.
Lol that's my only answer to the ones calling me heartless bitch… why would an 8 year old girl have to go through all of this and live with that trauma for the rest of her life? It's hard for me to deal through someone passing out and i'm in my 20's I bet for an 8 year old is really really hard! That "pretend" wedding was unnecesary and that's my pov, that won't make me heartless or bitchy, that's just my pov! I am not gonna answer with insults and such because I am bigger and better than that so lol to the ones who think I am that way because non of you really know me and really knows how is it to deal with cancer at that young age and having kids… as I said I doubt any of you would push your 8 year old to go through all of this, marriage and then be a widow, that's cruel and hopefully that lil girl will get all the attention she deserves after her loss. I am really hoping her parents are not like you guys feeling sorry just for Reece, I hope they realize what a big trauma she must have to live with.
BTW that's all I am gonna say about this… I am tired of being so repetitive and you not understanding my point. Thanks for the ones who supported my thoughts!
what an amazing lil boy, rip
:(
Re: Hanna –
you are kidding right?
so thanks for making me cry or tear up, LITERALLY gosh thats so cute and sad at the same time eck!
You're all sobbing over this story? I think it's sick that the parents went through with this. Yes sometimes our lives end prematurely, but squeezing a wedding in - that young? just wrong
Re: Phoeb – someones a jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk
wtf is wrong with some of you people?
first of all, yes - its sad that this young boy died
but INNCOCENT CHILDREN DIE EVERYDAY
some of you find this whole "pretend" marriage "cute"
it's anything BUT cute - in fact it's pretty f'd up
and i agree with those that term it "sick" -
because it is . . .
in many many ways the "article" and the pathetic comments on it
are a sad sad reminder of just how fucked up our society has become
that's what makes me cry!
let me guess, this little girl probably got an easy bake oven and an apron for xmas -
I WEEP FOR OUR FUTURE!
I feel bad for the little fella…really, I do. However, what a weird thing to put the girl through! Does this make her a pretend widow?
It's cute but at the same time cruel for the little girl.
How does she feel?
I don't think that being a "widow" at eight… is cute.
thanks perez, i'm sobbing like a little girl…so sad : (
Bitter sweet… This might just be the saddest and sweetest thing I've ever heard of…
My gosh, that is unbelievable.
What a great story.
It's so incredibly sad though.
And some people out there don't realize how lucky they are to live a full life.
Awwwwwww!
This is the cutest and saddest thing ever… =[
oh god, i'm crying, i can't believe some of the comments on here. This wasn't creepy or wierd, it was sweet and beautiful. I imagine when the little girl gets older she'll be able to look back and see the wonderful thing she did for her friend. We need more people like this in our world!
Re: kate – Oh, dear…I surely do hope that you don't shake your head too vehemently….that little pea could jog loose and slip right out of your ear canal.
I don't know how many languages you are fluent in….but, 'contradiction' should definitely be added to your resume. Good Lord….you are in your 20's, and you speak like this?? Honey, you need to return that diploma…and, that English teacher needs to have his/her tenure revoked.
What a classy little guy. Every one of those spoiled brats in Hollywood should be exposed to this.
Poor baby, at least something brought a smile to his face before he passed. I'm sure he is looking down from heaven and thanking his family for making his final moments a happy one. Rest in peace amongst the angels
You jack a$$ you had to make me cry..
Re: Hanna – your a stupid fuck.
Think that this is kinda fucked up. Girls are sensitive. Im writing a book.
He's right, shes losing a friend at 4 and dosent know why… There are kids. Was this "cute" to the parents????? Fucking America.
so sad
Thanks, asshole, I'm crying now.
What a sweet little man and a generous little girl. God bless them and their families. Wishing them all peace in their souls.
Amazing little boy!! He's an angel!!
this is one of the saddest storys Ive heard. My prayers go out to his family. I cant imagine what they have been through. God Bless and watch them.
Sad but still i feel sorry for the lil girl she got irresponsible parent.
Re: Drew – You just have no fucking clue, do you? They WERE NOT 4yo…and, this did NOT occur in America! If you don't get a full nights sleep…you really should try to catch a few extra zzz's while riding the short bus to, and from, school.
All the money in the world won't be enough to pay to fix the emotional damage that little girl is going to be left with….
Re: KAREN –
Was it also pretend when they consumated their relationship on his parents bed?
wow.
this is thee most beautiful and sad story
i have ever heard.
i couldnt help but shed a few tears, wow wow wow.
i dont even know what else to say!
so sad.
so sad..sobbing on the couch..thank you…amazing
i think it was a great idea to fulfill a childs last need. I dont think the little girl would take it as marrying a dead boy, its more of the fact that she did something he wanted her to do before he died, and it was more of honoring a wish, and making him happy before he died. So sad, and i was touched by reading this story.
amazing kid..
truly touching.
He got what he wanted out of this life and left happy. We should all be so lucky. His "wife" is a sweet little girl and I hope her family is comforting her.
This is what people should be reading , instead of shyt about the hills or hedi and spencer , real life issues are more important and this just to sweet for words and really sadd….
im sure they know their child more than you hating ass posters do. shes a CHILD, i doubt she was thinking of long term commitment and forlorn love. the simple fact is, her best friend died but they got to have a special and memorable day before he passed. god bless that boy and their family/friends
Thank you for sharing that story with us Perez. After a long hard day at work, your site always makes me laugh, but that was something else and it was amazing. Please continue to share stories like that with us. Seriously. Thank you!!!
Re: Mandy – you took the words right out of my mouth! thank you for writing it.
this was a beautiful and sad story
D:
Re: Hanna – YOU ARE A HEARTLESS LITTLE BITCH! GO FUCK YOURSELF! >=(
wow it always amazes me how young kids who are plagued with terrible illnesses have the biggest hearts and seem to know more about life and love then someone who has matured and grown with years of knowledge. this story truly made me cry. my heart goes out to his family and the little girl whom he loved so much that he felt his life was only complete once she was apart of it. if only we could all have hearts the deep.
Everything on the Internet is truuuue!
Oh the power of love….at any age, and every form….
Great story Perez, thank you for posting something meaningful instead of what is in LC's purse and Avril's teeth. ;P
That is one of the most fucked-up twisted things I've heard….
Who is in the photo? It sure isn't the one of Reece and Ellie that was in all the UK papers.
How sad. My heart goes out to his little soul in heaven and his family. This is very sad when it happens to anybody but a child???? I hope that we find a cure for leukemia/cancers so this doesn't have to happen anymore.
That is the gorgeous, but the sadess thing I have read. I had instant tears reading "I can go now", oh my! Poor little boy. I feel very sad for little Ellie, must be hard on her.
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when people die …
they still vizit u in dreamz
if and only if u r opened 2/it……
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Holyshit that is one of the most if not the most heart touching story i have ever heard! bless his little heart.
Awh, how sad is that little girl going to be
that is the sweetest thing i have ever heard
that is the most sweetest/saddest think evr that breaks my heart wat a sweet child
Re: erin –
Thank you baby - I'm also Atomicbombshell too. Sorry if I get a little long winded sometimes, but I have a hard time dealing with idiots.
He's gone to a better place
God's work at it's finest again
I'm pissed at you perez, I read your website to laugh at others! Now your making me cry? you suck! But I still luv you!
You negative people make me SICK. What's the DIFFERENCE if kids play "house" or have a mock wedding?! NOTHING! Later, SHE will realize that she did something SELFLESS for someone that mattered!! She won't think like YOU because she CARES unlike yourselves who probably worry about everything and what other people think. FOLLOWERS!! YOU are the people who are the downfall of society.
my eyes felled with tears reading about this little boy. I have two little boys myself and it just made me want to hold them so tight and never let them go. What a good family that the boy had and sounds like he was a special boy. So sad to have the young die before they have a chance to live. Parents shouldn't have to bury their own children. Just so sad.
ohmygoodness. made me tear up.
oh….I think my heart just broke…
Perez - thank you SO much for sharing this. So many great qualities were illustrated in this story - courage, love, faith, imagination, determination - and all from a boy, his family, and friends. I hope people can find inspiration from this little boy.
these families know more about love than most of us can fathom. Give someone you love a hug today people. It's worth it.
Wow.. Its not right when Children are taken from this world.. but ur right.. I cried!!! That is just sooo precious!!
Re: bulletproof_betty – An 'easy bake oven and apron'?? Oh, Christ….you are either a women's libber or one of those who run or volunteer in a battered women's shelter, aren't you? Yeah, I would bet anything, that you are one or the other.
If you are a libber…..keep in mind that not all females want the same thing, and at the same time. If we did….every store would be out of tampons and maxi's w/wings, one week per month. Not to mention…the midol and chocolate aisle, would need to be restocked.
If you are associated with a shelter….I had always thought that you were a worthwhile cause. Until, my husband and father-in-law tried to drop off a crib and infant needs….and, they didn't even want a tax receipt. They were abused and insulted, simply because they were men. To this day, I refuse to donate to a battered women's shelter.
God bless Reece and all of those that he touched….
life is so unfair!