NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly's son dies.

[senrab]

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Hunter Kelly, whose battle with a fatal nervous system disease inspired his Hall of Fame father Jim Kelly's charitable works, died Friday. He was 8.

Hunter's doctor, Patricia Duffner, said he died of respiratory failure.

Hunter's Hope Foundation released a statement saying the Kelly family is grateful for the support people have shown.

"It is the family's hope that all who mourn for their son, Hunter, would join them in thanking the Lord for his precious life," the statement read.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050805/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_obit_hunter_kelly

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Jill Kelly went to my high school, for years the community here rallied around them and the Hunter's Hope Foundation. Truly sad news. RIP Hunter

 

[BluRmGrl]

 

[HeartlandGirl]

Peace to Hunter, and his family.

 

[u2popmofo]

"It is the family's hope that all who mourn for their son, Hunter, would join them in thanking the Lord for his precious life," the statement read.

Great message.

This is definitely very sad and unfortunate, best wishes to his family as this time.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

 

[Se7en]

jim is a great guy and i think he really did a lot for the city of buffalo. hunter really inspired a lot of people in the area as well. this is sad.

go bills.

 

[2Hearts]

Sorry to hear about this. What a nice message in the released statement, they should be proud of Hunter.

 

[senrab]

The doctors told them at the time of Hunter's diagnosis that he wouldn't make it past 3.