My Amazing Nephew - Jacob Tyree

**John** · #1 11-11-2008, 05:59 PM

I thought I would share with all of you some news about my amazing nephew Jacob Tyree....
Several years ago my nephew (Jacob Tyree ) had some cancer removed from his spine and is now in a wheelchair. When they had the Hot Rod Power Tour that came through Roanoke Virginia, He went out and met Charley with "The Mule" and got some photos with Charley and his car.
Over the past several years Jacob has been very active in various sports and has the best attitude about life then anyone I know. He is so positive about everything and it rubs off on those around him.
Here is a link of his most recent accomplishment.
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http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/sosalem...er-the-weekend/
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make sure you click on the "click here" at the end of the article to see an amazing catch !
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**kwhizz** · #2 11-11-2008, 06:19 PM

Ahhh, the powers of a moderator.
It was an "Honor" meeting Jacob that Night......Talk about someone turning a "Negative" into a "Positive".....

Ken

ORIGLS6 · #3 11-11-2008, 06:27 PM

OK, before Charley yanks this part of the thread I'd like to say that I too had tears running down my cheeks when Ken told me the story! Just one of the many GOOD things you never hear about some of the people on this site!!!!!

Charley Lillard, you're one helluva guy!

And while we're at it, a certain Spoiled Brat in Kenosha ranks right up there as well.

**Mr70** · #4 11-11-2008, 06:47 PM

Charley & Ken "E" are indeed that,but you must be one verrrry proud Uncle John.

**SS427** · #5 11-11-2008, 06:48 PM

I am sure you are very proud of your nephew John and it shows. I too heard the story about Charley and it blew me away. As Cumby said, Mr. Kenosha is not unlike Charley in many ways. Two of the best and most humble guys you could ever be lucky enough to be friends with.

Sounds like Jason is not going to let a little thing like this slow him down. He will be very successful in life.

**sYc** · #6 11-11-2008, 06:55 PM

Atta boy Jacob...

**CC Rider** · #7 11-11-2008, 07:06 PM

Thanks for sharing.

ORIGLS6 · #8 11-11-2008, 07:13 PM

You know, as I think about Jacob, he reminds me of another young man I had the pleasure to meet a few years ago during my stint as a Scout Leader. I'll save the story for another time but to summarize, his outlook on life given the challenge he faced was inspirational. Makes our daily 'bumps in the road' seem pretty insignificant. And the strange part: his name is Jacob too.

So John, to your nephew, and to all the Jacobs out there, my respect and admiration. We should all take a lesson here.

**mockingbird812** · #9 11-11-2008, 07:45 PM

Truly Amazing!! You go Jacob!!!

Chevy454 · #10 11-11-2008, 07:53 PM

That catch was insane! And what a dose of perspective...