I started reading this thinking it was a new thread. Then when I saw where the young man was from I thought "Wow, what a coincidence that there is another unfortunate person in Frazee wiht the same problem as Tyler". Then went further into the thread and saw that it WAS our lost but definitely not forgotten young hero Tyler.
For those who didn't know hiw, I'm told he was one of the best young men one could know. I never got the change to meet him personally, but got to know of him through this board.
May God take special notice of you Tyler, you touched many in a very short amount of time...
Before Tyler's story and the wonderful response from the great people on this forum, I admit I was a little embarrassed to admit that my replica was based on a Fiero - Now I tell folks with pride. RIP Tyler, and Thank you.
It's hard to believe Tyler will have been gone a year next month. I'm just glad he was able to enjoy that car to its fullest potential before he was taken so young. Thank you Tyler for inspiring us to be better people.
When I started to read this forum a month ago or so, accidentaly this topic was alive, and I was strongly hit by all circumstances, situation and response... I told my wife all story immediately, and trust me, its not every day or week we told about any forums stuff... but this time it was STUFF. Great stuff about people here, and their souls.
Cancer is a thief that steals life. Too many good people and more than a few that were close to me were felled by the thief. So hard on the families too as they endure the pain. A cure can not come fast enough. Preserve the memories of Tyler.
This is a reminder to all on this forum, members and surfers both, of why this is a special place. This is the thread that grew into something very meaningful to a lot of lives for a lot of reasons. For those of us around when it began this is a good time to review, re-read and remember. For those who are new this site, this is an excellent time to learn about a great example of a group of people, from almost everywhere, coming together to do the right thing simply, because it was the right thing to do. Where will you be on July 29th?
------------------ 1988 GT Manual Medium Red Metallic Gray Leather
Definately a wonderful thing you guys did for Tyler. Shows there is still compassion in the world. That is hard to see in a lot of folks here in the recent years.
You don't know exactly how much your loved until something like Cancer comes into your life. God bless you all.
------------------ 86 Fiero 2M4 Silver, bought for electric conversion. Currently just fixing all the old stuff
I'm a long way from Minnesota - I'm not even in the USA. I read this story, and the threads which started the project off and carried it through, and it made me feel very humble.
We all think Fieros are special in one way or another. This story showed that Fiero people are special too. The generosity, commitment and dedication of all who got involved in this project is truly astonishing.
In his life, and in his passing, Tyler reminded us of our own humanity - and the joy that the kindness of strangers can bring.
Less than 5 weeks until the 2nd Annual Tyler Shipman Show in Frazee. This is a bump to the top for all those who may not be not be aware and a reminder to those who are. that this is THE thread. Time is not slowing down and you're not getting any younger. You can't put it off any more. It's time to make plans, time to donate if you can, it time to get involved with the legacy. Check out: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/083997.html and http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/084681.html for details of whats happening and how to donate.
... RIP to keep this out of archives
