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Updated: 10:17 PM Nov 30, 2008
Teen Loses Long Battle With Cancer
A young man from eastern Kentucky with cancer who inspired many people died over the weekend.
Posted: 3:19 PM Nov 30, 2008Reporter: Susan Nicholas Email Address: susan.nicholas@wsaz.com |
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GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) -- A young man from eastern Kentucky with cancer who inspired many people died over the weekend.
13-year-old Nick Nischan lost his fight with cancer over the weekend. He was the young man WSAZ featured several times this past year.
Nick had been fighting cancer since he was 7 years old. Doctors removed several brain tumors in the last few years.
This year, April 4, 2008, was officially proclaimed "Nick Nischan Day" by city officials in Grayson.
Detroit Lions' wide receiver Mike Furrey even heard about Nick's brave battle with cancer. Last spring he flew from Michigan to be alongside Nick. The two formed a bond when Nick and his family saw a Lions game last December.
The Youth minister at First Church of Christ tells WSAZ that viewing will be Monday from 6pm-9pm at The First Church of Christ in Grayson. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
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Posted by: Nick's BROTHER!!!!
on Apr 26, 2009 at 04:49 PM
I LOVE YOU BROTHER!!! I can't wait to see you again!!!
Posted by: rise and shine
on Dec 8, 2008 at 01:56 AM
I believe God sends people for only a short time here on Earth to give us happiness, faith, hope. A way of showing the goodness of heaven and the God who made it for us. Although I never knew this boy, it is touching to me to know he is with the Lord and he spread so much joy to so many. A place where he will never suffer again, where no sickness can enter in, and no rude comments will ever be made. I was also appauled at certain comments I read on here, but our God has gave us the promise of a better life, and these things will be no more. Please pray for these people, that God will renew there cold heart to one filled with happiness.
Posted by: amanda
on Dec 6, 2008 at 02:14 PM
i just wonted to write to the family and tell them how sorry i am about there lost and to tell them i know what there going threw because of my 15 year old cuz was fighting cancer for a year and 1/2 and she died june 19 and her 16 b-day was july19 but they will pull there and if the family need anyone to talk to they can emile me
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