From left to right
Kathy van Beuningen TK9989 - Dan Patterson TK787
Toby Markham Darth Vader - Mike Washko TK895
Robb Roidt TK321 - Tom Schaefer TI118 TIE pilot
On may 28th 2005 we did one event that will stand out for me for a LONG LONG
TIME. In Chicago we participated in the charity screening of RotS and proceeds
went to the Children's memorial hospital. No this event was fun, but this isn't
the event I will remember. Keep reading.. Shortly after this event we got a call
from the hospital telling us that a parent of a 4 year old boy who is undergoing
treatment for inoperable brain tumor, asked if they know who were were and if it
was possible for us to attend what would possibly be his last birthday party.
His name, Duke (Yes I think of troops too when i hear it)
Needless to say we said YES! So myself and several other MWG members went, also
bringing gifts for him.
We played games, Tag, chase, took pictures and so on, His parents and
grandparents could not stop telling up how much this ment to them. And we kept
telling them we were MORE than happy to do it. The parents wanted to pay us but
we refused. We got a letter back soon after the party from the parents saying
they made a $1000 donation to the hospital in the Midwest Garrison's name.
Robb drove over 3 hours to be a part of this event!
We also took a nice group shot of us with him. We printed of them out in 8x10
size and we all signed one for him. The second we all signed and sent it to
George Lucas along with the story. George also signed it and sent it to Duke!
NOW IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THAT!
I am happy to say that while Duke is still sick, under going massive kemo, He is
still with us and god willing will still be with us for years to come.
