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1/26/92- 1/19/09
Ben Underwood
R.I.P
Ben Underwood was diagnosed with Bilateral Retnoblastoma (cancer in both eyes) ar rhe age of 2, and as a result, they were removed. Totally blind, Ben later on developed the skill of echolocation, similar to dolphins, which consisted of making clicking noises with his tongue, and hearing the sound waves bounce off of objects. He inspired many, appearing on numerous television shows and in People magazine. He was a strong Christian and I truly believe that God's plan for his life was to let others know that hey, your situation might be bad, but its ok, with God, and there is a plan for you. Ben's cancer was in check until 2007, when he developed a tumor in his sinus cavity. Intensive treatment failed to knock down the disease. The cancer spread to his brain and spinal cord, and there wasn't anything to be done except pray. Aquanetta, Bens mother, who was the main reason why Ben was independent, and didn't let anything stop him, knew that Ben's life was coming to an end. "You can let go," she told him. "You can go home. When you get to heaven, tell Jesus to save that spot right next to you. That's for your mother." And hours later, Ben Underwood, the blind Elk Grove teenager who dazzled people all over the world with his ability to "see" with sound, died at home with his family surrounding him. I never got the chance to meet Ben personally, but I did get to speak with him a few times on myspace, and he was a blessing. He will be missed, but he is pain free. He is in heaven. And he can see.
somuchmore716 added this comment 2009-01-23 22:10:33-06:00
that is amazing and very inspiring
renjo23 added this comment 2009-01-23 22:02:52-06:00
Very saddening
livelaughlovemusic added this comment 2009-01-23 22:01:51-06:00
aww!
lovethis added this comment 2009-01-23 19:44:13-06:00
aww sad nice
brucekidhomie added this comment 2009-01-23 19:42:33-06:00
soooo amazing. i looove it!!!
somuchmore716 added this comment 2009-01-23 22:10:33-06:00
that is amazing and very inspiring
renjo23 added this comment 2009-01-23 22:02:52-06:00
Very saddening
livelaughlovemusic added this comment 2009-01-23 22:01:51-06:00
aww!
lovethis added this comment 2009-01-23 19:44:13-06:00
aww sad nice
brucekidhomie added this comment 2009-01-23 19:42:33-06:00
soooo amazing. i looove it!!!
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