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My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech

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qbehr
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i feel as if we all take things for granted especially life and family
i stumbled upon this video today of a boy named Zach, it is a long video but his story is amazing.
he passed away today
May 20 2013 9:11PM
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Chubz.
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Wow, that opened my eyes. Such an incredible story. Thoughts are with his loved ones.
May 20 2013 9:29PM
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mgenova
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This breaks my heart. I've been following his story for a little while now.

This, along with all of the loss in my area due to the tornadoes, has made for one emotional day. Make sure your loved ones know how much they mean to you and live your life to the fullest everyday. Clichè, I know. Forgive me, but a fairly effective way to get a point across I feel.
May 20 2013 9:47PM
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DW.
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May 21 2013 12:08AM
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d00d
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I like how the video was left off in a more up beat vibe. Makes you think...
May 21 2013 12:38AM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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damn this video makes you think.
May 21 2013 1:19AM
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Darth.Maul
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"I want to be remembered as the kid who went down fighting and didn't really lose."

What a great line!

Super cool story, thanks for sharing man!
May 21 2013 1:45AM
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doyle.
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such a touching story. I wish i could've gotten a chance to meet him, he seems like such an awesome kid
May 21 2013 4:47AM
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boomie
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Such a great story!
May 21 2013 7:33PM
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E-Nix
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Threads so I can watch again.
May 21 2013 10:22PM
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Ski_Alot
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damn thats deep
May 21 2013 10:26PM
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erica
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I know his best friend, it's so crazy and amazing that his story has reached so many people!!
May 21 2013 11:02PM
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gotti
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carpe diem is just a more classy way of saying yolo.

but vibes to friends and family for this trooper
May 21 2013 11:49PM
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*ninja*
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i watched this at like 10k likes this thing is at 2mil!! great story!
May 22 2013 12:22AM
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daannnnieel
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wow.


"you can either sit in your basement and wait, or you can get out there and do some crazy stuff."

I think I might live my life off this phrase now.
May 22 2013 12:51AM
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whoa-dere
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an inspiration.
May 22 2013 12:53AM
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thaloot
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There's something I didn't like about this video

I won't say what

May 22 2013 1:00AM
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daannnnieel
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Sorry for the double post, but I just finished watching it. Most inspirational thing i've ever seen I think. That man, is a true legend.
May 22 2013 1:11AM
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DERS.
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threads. 22 min video....

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May 22 2013 2:19AM
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volvotom
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I really enjoyed the video. Although it seemed like maybe Nissan was astro-turfing this a little bit. I don't have a problem with them sponsoring the video if they did or giving him the car, I just think maybe it should have been more forthright about if that were the case.

Also, I wonder how many people like Zach there are out there who don't get quite the exposure that he did. Not that he isn't deserving of it, he seems amazing and was really inspirational, but how many other people are in his same situation and equally amazing and don't get the benefit of documentary made about them. I feel like we need to do a better job identifying and recognizing those people so they receive the same due sympathy.
May 22 2013 5:30AM
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