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joeychitwood · 20 November 2009, 10:31 AM

Tyler is an 18 year-old boy who lives in Frazee, Minnesota, eight miles down the road from me. Two months ago, he was diagnosed with metastatic, untreatable synovial cancer and was sent home on hospice to die.

Tyler's passion was his 1986 Pontiac Fiero car. He was an active member of Pennock's Fiero Forum on the internet, a group of hobbyists and enthusiasts who share a love for the little car, much like the TRF crowd. Tyler was very saddened that he would not be able to finish restoring his car before he died.

This weekend, two dozen Fiero forum members from all over the country are coming to Frazee with parts and restoration skills, and along with local auto body repair and paint shops, they are going to finish his car for him.

The story is here: http://tylerstoy.com/ You can follow the progress of the restorers as they fulfill this kid's dying wish. It certainly restores my faith in humanity.

sleddog · 20 November 2009, 10:35 AM

Always great to hear,see and witness stories like that!!!!!
The human race can be good to one another,just not as much as it should!!!
Thanks for posting such a great heartfelt story....

JJ Irani · 20 November 2009, 10:36 AM

Beautiful story, Joey, thanks for sharing this with us.

Good to know there are still such wonderful human beings on earth amidst all the mayhem around us.

JJ

deserted · 20 November 2009, 11:16 AM

I'm glad to hear this, thanks for sharing.......

hba · 20 November 2009, 11:22 AM

Talk about food for thought......

Great to see people come together and do good things!

herman

kcmo · 20 November 2009, 11:25 AM

What an incredible story. The world needs more people like this. Thanks for sharing.

Brunotheboxer · 20 November 2009, 11:27 AM

These aren't good people they are the best people. Nice story except for the part about Tyler being terminal.

TheVTCGuy · 20 November 2009, 01:00 PM

Stories like this are... you've all said it so much better then I could. Here is to that young man's strength and the people that will do this wonderful work for him.

Skullring · 20 November 2009, 01:23 PM

A very inspiring story. I am happy that there are plenty of good people left in the world. Thanks for posting the story.

Ultraman · 20 November 2009, 04:44 PM

Thanks for posting an inspirational story.

There are many good folks around in TRF as well. I can vouch for that.

Jedi · 20 November 2009, 08:13 PM

Thousands are currently suffering around the world from man-induced circumstances, whether political or religious or economic.

Visit your local friendly NGO website for details.

UNHCR, UNESCO, Medicin San Frontier etc...

joeychitwood · 21 November 2009, 12:02 AM

An article about Tyler in today's Fargo Forum:

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/260270/

AWATCH · 21 November 2009, 12:07 AM

Great story, thanks for sharing

joeychitwood · 23 November 2009, 02:45 AM

Try watching this news segment on the project without getting a lump in your throat:

http://www.valleynewslive-ondemand.c...l/video1.shtml

watchlove · 23 November 2009, 04:03 AM

Thank you for sharing this:)

ob1 · 23 November 2009, 09:25 AM

Thanks for sharing this joey, its a very moving story

swatty · 23 November 2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks for sharing ,

sandytn · 24 November 2009, 01:02 AM

Great to see that there are lots of very nice people around us. Thanks for sharing.

scottjal · 24 November 2009, 11:17 PM

I can't get behind the car but what a nice story! I joined a Land Rover club around here and it truly is the people that make these clubs special. Just a group of people with a shared passion, meeting people from all walks of life.

joeychitwood · 25 November 2009, 01:49 AM

They finished the car. Tyler was able to ride as a passenger when it was done. What a wonderful story, and what terrific people!

dalip · 25 November 2009, 01:51 AM

beautiful story indeed..thanks for posting

Ashley · 25 November 2009, 02:59 AM

That is such a wonderful story. Wow

DIY_Stu · 15 February 2010, 05:05 PM

Hello I am new and this may very well be my only post here. I have been completely amazed by how far Tyler's Story has reached. To correct a previous post, On the day of the reveal Tyler was able to drive the car. We really couldn't get him out of it. I signed up tonight to let you all know that as of 7:45pm CST Tyler has lost his fight with Sinovial Sarcoma. There has been a thread posted in the Fiero Forum where the friends of the rebuild all came from.
Here is the original thread that was started by Andrew Weigle of the U.S. National Guard while he was stationed in Iraq. This thread is where the entire project to help Tyler gained it's momentum.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/078180.html

Here is a thread started for assistance for his funeral.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/079633.html

TYLER SHIPMAN age 18
02/14/2010 Rest Peacefully my friend.

SLRdude · 16 February 2010, 01:53 AM

Godspeed Tyler...
May you find the peace you deserve.

OrchidDR · 16 February 2010, 01:58 AM

Rest in Peace Young Man!!!

joeychitwood · 16 February 2010, 02:55 AM

Thanks, Stu. I had not yet heard the sad news. A special thanks to you and the other Fiero fans who did an extraordinary thing for someone you didn't even know. You guys certainly enforced my belief that this is a good world filled with very good people. RIP Tyler.

openwheelracing · 16 February 2010, 03:07 AM

Goodness! I got tears in my eyes. Great guys.

Skullring · 16 February 2010, 03:16 AM

RIP Tyler.

Mosco · 16 February 2010, 04:29 AM

RIP - what a terrible loss...

Thought are with Tyler's family.

bkandj2000 · 16 February 2010, 04:54 AM

Best to all who have been touched by Tyler's story. Especially his family, close friends, and the Fiero Forum members who participated in the restoration efforts.

20 November 2009, 10:31 AM	#1
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Want proof that there are still good people in this world? Tyler is an 18 year-old boy who lives in Frazee, Minnesota, eight miles down the road from me. Two months ago, he was diagnosed with metastatic, untreatable synovial cancer and was sent home on hospice to die. Tyler's passion was his 1986 Pontiac Fiero car. He was an active member of Pennock's Fiero Forum on the internet, a group of hobbyists and enthusiasts who share a love for the little car, much like the TRF crowd. Tyler was very saddened that he would not be able to finish restoring his car before he died. This weekend, two dozen Fiero forum members from all over the country are coming to Frazee with parts and restoration skills, and along with local auto body repair and paint shops, they are going to finish his car for him. The story is here: http://tylerstoy.com/ You can follow the progress of the restorers as they fulfill this kid's dying wish. It certainly restores my faith in humanity.

20 November 2009, 10:35 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	Always great to hear,see and witness stories like that!!!!! The human race can be good to one another,just not as much as it should!!! Thanks for posting such a great heartfelt story.... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

20 November 2009, 10:36 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Beautiful story, Joey, thanks for sharing this with us. Good to know there are still such wonderful human beings on earth amidst all the mayhem around us. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 November 2009, 11:22 AM	#5
hba Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Herman Location: Philly burbs Watch: hmm a rolex Posts: 238	Thank you for posting! Talk about food for thought...... Great to see people come together and do good things! herman

20 November 2009, 01:23 PM	#9
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	A very inspiring story. I am happy that there are plenty of good people left in the world. Thanks for posting the story. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

20 November 2009, 11:16 AM	#4
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	I'm glad to hear this, thanks for sharing.......

20 November 2009, 11:25 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	What an incredible story. The world needs more people like this. Thanks for sharing.

20 November 2009, 11:27 AM	#7
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	These aren't good people they are the best people. Nice story except for the part about Tyler being terminal.

20 November 2009, 01:00 PM	#8
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Stories like this are... you've all said it so much better then I could. Here is to that young man's strength and the people that will do this wonderful work for him.

20 November 2009, 04:44 PM	#10
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Thanks for posting an inspirational story. There are many good folks around in TRF as well. I can vouch for that. Last edited by Ultraman; 20 November 2009 at 04:46 PM.. Reason: Grammer

20 November 2009, 08:13 PM	#11
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Thousands are currently suffering around the world from man-induced circumstances, whether political or religious or economic. Visit your local friendly NGO website for details. UNHCR, UNESCO, Medicin San Frontier etc... __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

21 November 2009, 12:02 AM	#12
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	An article about Tyler in today's Fargo Forum: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/260270/

21 November 2009, 12:07 AM	#13
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Great story, thanks for sharing __________________ Al

23 November 2009, 02:45 AM	#14
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Try watching this news segment on the project without getting a lump in your throat: http://www.valleynewslive-ondemand.c...l/video1.shtml

23 November 2009, 04:03 AM	#15
watchlove Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 19	Thank you for sharing this:)

23 November 2009, 09:25 AM	#16
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Thanks for sharing this joey, its a very moving story

23 November 2009, 07:21 PM	#17
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Thanks for sharing ,

24 November 2009, 01:02 AM	#18
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	Great to see that there are lots of very nice people around us. Thanks for sharing.

24 November 2009, 11:17 PM	#19
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	I can't get behind the car but what a nice story! I joined a Land Rover club around here and it truly is the people that make these clubs special. Just a group of people with a shared passion, meeting people from all walks of life. __________________ sj

25 November 2009, 01:49 AM	#20
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	They finished the car. Tyler was able to ride as a passenger when it was done. What a wonderful story, and what terrific people!

25 November 2009, 01:51 AM	#21
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	beautiful story indeed..thanks for posting __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

25 November 2009, 02:59 AM	#22
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	That is such a wonderful story. Wow

15 February 2010, 05:05 PM	#23
DIY_Stu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 4	Hello I am new and this may very well be my only post here. I have been completely amazed by how far Tyler's Story has reached. To correct a previous post, On the day of the reveal Tyler was able to drive the car. We really couldn't get him out of it. I signed up tonight to let you all know that as of 7:45pm CST Tyler has lost his fight with Sinovial Sarcoma. There has been a thread posted in the Fiero Forum where the friends of the rebuild all came from. Here is the original thread that was started by Andrew Weigle of the U.S. National Guard while he was stationed in Iraq. This thread is where the entire project to help Tyler gained it's momentum. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/078180.html Here is a thread started for assistance for his funeral. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/079633.html TYLER SHIPMAN age 18 02/14/2010 Rest Peacefully my friend.

16 February 2010, 01:53 AM	#24
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Godspeed Tyler... May you find the peace you deserve. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

16 February 2010, 01:58 AM	#25
OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	Rest in Peace Young Man!!! __________________ "Knowledge is Power"

16 February 2010, 02:55 AM	#26
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Thanks, Stu. I had not yet heard the sad news. A special thanks to you and the other Fiero fans who did an extraordinary thing for someone you didn't even know. You guys certainly enforced my belief that this is a good world filled with very good people. RIP Tyler.

16 February 2010, 03:07 AM	#27
openwheelracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glendora Posts: 215	Goodness! I got tears in my eyes. Great guys.

16 February 2010, 03:16 AM	#28
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	RIP Tyler. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

16 February 2010, 04:29 AM	#29
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	RIP - what a terrible loss... Thought are with Tyler's family. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

16 February 2010, 04:54 AM	#30
bkandj2000 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: B A Location: Oklahoma Watch: None specifically Posts: 651	Best to all who have been touched by Tyler's story. Especially his family, close friends, and the Fiero Forum members who participated in the restoration efforts.

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