READ THIS: America’s most remarkable kid (Kevin Cooper) died in Newcastle, Utah — his legacy never will (1 Viewer)

[Nathan R. Jessep]

I was going to post this in my interesting news thread, but I decided that Kevin needed his own thread. What an amazing young man. I wish it had a happier ending, but it's inspiring all the same. I urge you to take a few minutes and read this story.

America’s most remarkable kid died in Newcastle, Utah — his legacy never will

Kevin Cooper’s short life resembled the party game where someone starts with a paperclip and keeps trading up

www.deseret.com

 

[facook]

Worth the read. Thank you.

 

[rockaction]

I read it. What a shame he died. Full of life. Also, poverty sucks, as does infirmity. We should be really thankful for what we have.

 

[El Floppo]

Amazing and inspiring kid- thank you for aharing. Lived and accomplished more in 14 years than most ina lifetime. :(

 

[foxco]

The world could use a few more more Kevin Coopers.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Thanks. Interesting and great read.

He lived in my stomping grounds. Wish I’d heard about him before he tragically died but apparently that was not his family’s m.o.

 

[Ilov80s]

Amazing kid and quite a story. Such a tragedy that he passed. I assumed going in he had a fatal condition or incurable cancer. It's heartbreaking to see it was a totally preventable accident. Tragic.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Wow. Amazing.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I kinda wish I didnt read that. RIP to an amazing kid.


ETA - Thanks Posty!

 

[ChiefD]

Amazing story. Thanks for posting that. So sad.

 

[Gally]

Amazing story. Thanks for posting that. So sad.

It's lucky that kid didn't live in Kansas. He would have never been able to do all that stuff.

 

[ChiefD]

Amazing story. Thanks for posting that. So sad.

It's lucky that kid didn't live in Kansas. He would have never been able to do all that stuff.

The funny thing is, some of his ideas would do great in Kansas. West of Manhatten is turning into a wasteland. The farmers out there are draining the aquifer that sits right below our state and a lot of the surrounding areas. That article was really interesting for me based on that alone. Felt very familiar because alot of Kansans are gonna be in a world of hurt in the coming years.