When we found out I was pregnant with a boy 8 years ago my husband Dirk immediately started planning on how to introduce our boy to the star wars movies. We even considered calling him Lucas just so Dirk could say 'Luke I am your father'. Long story short, we named our son Thomas and started with episode IV, the way Dirk enjoyed it as a boy.
Our first trick or treat together we decided to dress Thomas as Yoda.
When we found out the new movie was coming we were all so thrilled. The guys even celebrated Star Wars day at Legoland.
This december would mark the first time Dirk and Thomas would be able to go and see the magic of Star Wars in the movie theater together. Dirk is terminally ill with cancer and he is in hospice care. We have our tickets for the pre premiere in Belgium on December 16th, my son has his costume ready and all my husbands family and friends are going. Sadly, we just received that Dirk does not have that much time left.
I know Mr Abrams has granted private at home viewings for terminally ill people before. We have been trying to contact Mr. Abrams with this request, unsuccessfully so far.
I am hoping our pleas can be heard through this channel. Watching the new movie with our son is only item left on my husbands bucket list.
Leen
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I lost my father to cancer while in college. There are so many things I wish I could have done with him up to this point but I'm so glad to have the memories of the things we did get to do. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Mr. Abrams, Please consider this request to visit our dear friend and colleague Dirk DeCanck. Dirk and his son are devoted fans and are looking forward to the premier on Dec.16. Dirk is now in hospice care. Your visit would be momentous!!
Dirk, Blabba The hutt is a Star Wars Podcast and we will help to spread the word on this petition. Hopefully compassion wins over all else in the Disney/Lucasfilm/Badrobot offices and you have your wish granted. Red 2 Standing by.
"Star Wars" is about so much more than just "The Hero's Journey". It has touched the lives of different generations. We affectionately called our own son "Yoda" as a baby. Please Mr. Abrams, help Dirk and Thomas see "The Force Awakens" together while they can. "Luminous beings are we".
Dirk DeCanck is a colleague of mine and terminally ill with cancer. The last remaining item on Dirk's "bucket list" is to see the new Star Wars movie with his son and family. Please grand him and this family their wish.
Good luck!!
Hoping the Star Wars wish comes true!
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When we found out I was pregnant with a boy 8 years ago my husband Dirk immediately started planning on how to introduce our boy to the star wars movies. We even considered calling him Lucas just so Dirk could say 'Luke I am your father'. Long story short, we named our son Thomas and started with episode IV, the way Dirk enjoyed it as a boy.
Our first trick or treat together we decided to dress Thomas as Yoda.
When we found out the new movie was coming we were all so thrilled. The guys even celebrated Star Wars day at Legoland.
This december would mark the first time Dirk and Thomas would be able to go and see the magic of Star Wars in the movie theater together. Dirk is terminally ill with cancer and he is in hospice care. We have our tickets for the pre premiere in Belgium on December 16th, my son has his costume ready and all my husbands family and friends are going. Sadly, we just received that Dirk does not have that much time left.
I know Mr Abrams has granted private at home viewings for terminally ill people before. We have been trying to contact Mr. Abrams with this request, unsuccessfully so far.
I am hoping our pleas can be heard through this channel. Watching the new movie with our son is only item left on my husbands bucket list.
Leen
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Reached 1,000 supporters
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God bless you and your family Dirk. I've never met you, but my wife often talked about you as a great person to work with. As a Sci-Fi movie fan (Trekkie) I immediately felt moved by your request and would do just about anything to help see this happen for you and your son.
I lost my father to cancer while in college. There are so many things I wish I could have done with him up to this point but I'm so glad to have the memories of the things we did get to do. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Mr. Abrams, Please consider this request to visit our dear friend and colleague Dirk DeCanck. Dirk and his son are devoted fans and are looking forward to the premier on Dec.16. Dirk is now in hospice care. Your visit would be momentous!!
Dirk, Blabba The hutt is a Star Wars Podcast and we will help to spread the word on this petition. Hopefully compassion wins over all else in the Disney/Lucasfilm/Badrobot offices and you have your wish granted. Red 2 Standing by.
"Star Wars" is about so much more than just "The Hero's Journey". It has touched the lives of different generations. We affectionately called our own son "Yoda" as a baby. Please Mr. Abrams, help Dirk and Thomas see "The Force Awakens" together while they can. "Luminous beings are we".
Dirk DeCanck is a colleague of mine and terminally ill with cancer. The last remaining item on Dirk's "bucket list" is to see the new Star Wars movie with his son and family. Please grand him and this family their wish.
Good luck!!
Hoping the Star Wars wish comes true!
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God bless you and your family Dirk. I've never met you, but my wife often talked about you as a great person to work with. As a Sci-Fi movie fan (Trekkie) I immediately felt moved by your request and would do just about anything to help see this happen for you and your son.