As Christmas approaches.....

zx10guy · 12-13-2016, 09:19 AM

This really puts things into perspective. And I'll admit it, I cried....still welling up as I'm writing this thread post.

https://www.facebook.com/eric.schmit...02?pnref=story

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...hild/95315536/

nyalpine90 · 12-13-2016, 09:50 AM

reading that article makes me want to leave work pick up my lil boy (3.5 months)
we took him to see santa this weekend at the mall.
some cried and some were smiling.

Dekansnowman · 12-13-2016, 10:05 AM

I read about this yesterday and it's a total heartbreaker. We have a Santa Claus that looks the part, and lives this part, just like this man. Any time some kid recognizes him outside of the photoshoots or the mall, he always takes time to acknowledge the kid and send them off with a smile. I'm so glad there are people like this out there who are genuinely good people.

As for this Santa, he may have had the hardest assignment any Santa has ever had. I'm not religious by any means but bless this guy for allowing the child to maintain their innocence and dignity in their last moments.

Great post, OP. Everyone hug their kids because last night when I got home, I squeezed my 7 and 2 year old daughters.

Joekerr · 12-13-2016, 10:34 AM

Frick...you got me too.

Till you have children though, you just can't relate on the same level. I could have read this no problem at all 3 years ago. Now, no chance.

UncleWede · 12-14-2016, 12:07 PM

Didn't click for fear of crying at work. Is this the kid who died in Santa's arms, that my oldest told me about last night?

zx10guy · 12-14-2016, 12:14 PM

Yes.

BBSTR · 12-15-2016, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Frick...you got me too.

Till you have children though, you just can't relate on the same level. I could have read this no problem at all 3 years ago. Now, no chance.

I completely agree

csu87 · 12-16-2016, 10:06 AM

So this has been confirmed fake now.

What kind of person makes something up like that?

fecurtis · 12-16-2016, 10:10 AM

We're all crying over a fake story?

I'll at least post something that actually happened.

CANGRKE70 · 12-16-2016, 10:56 AM

http://www.snopes.com/5-year-old-boy...n-santas-arms/

Can neither confirm or deny...

12-13-2016, 09:19 AM	#1
zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	As Christmas approaches..... This really puts things into perspective. And I'll admit it, I cried....still welling up as I'm writing this thread post. https://www.facebook.com/eric.schmit...02?pnref=story http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...hild/95315536/
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7431 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	reading that article makes me want to leave work pick up my lil boy (3.5 months) we took him to see santa this weekend at the mall. some cried and some were smiling.
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12-13-2016, 10:05 AM	#3
Dekansnowman Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	I read about this yesterday and it's a total heartbreaker. We have a Santa Claus that looks the part, and lives this part, just like this man. Any time some kid recognizes him outside of the photoshoots or the mall, he always takes time to acknowledge the kid and send them off with a smile. I'm so glad there are people like this out there who are genuinely good people. As for this Santa, he may have had the hardest assignment any Santa has ever had. I'm not religious by any means but bless this guy for allowing the child to maintain their innocence and dignity in their last moments. Great post, OP. Everyone hug their kids because last night when I got home, I squeezed my 7 and 2 year old daughters.
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Joekerr Banned 7929 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi S6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Frick...you got me too. Till you have children though, you just can't relate on the same level. I could have read this no problem at all 3 years ago. Now, no chance.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17977 Rep 9,377 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Didn't click for fear of crying at work. Is this the kid who died in Santa's arms, that my oldest told me about last night?
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zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Yes.
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csu87 Banned 2134 Rep 3,554 Posts Drives: 09 335xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	So this has been confirmed fake now. What kind of person makes something up like that?
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fecurtis Banned 3262 Rep 6,299 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	We're all crying over a fake story? I'll at least post something that actually happened.
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CANGRKE70 ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 814 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	http://www.snopes.com/5-year-old-boy...n-santas-arms/ Can neither confirm or deny... __________________ Peter. Current Ride:2012 Alpine While BMW X5 35i Past Rides: 2005 Titanium Silver Metallic BMW X3 2005 Winning Blue Mica Mazda 3 1993 Milano Red Honda Prelude SR
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