I lived in Tx for over 10 years and I got to meet Aron when he first came to Austin to appear on The Atheist Experience in March, 2010.
He may look forboding to some with his biker persona, but he is a genuinely warm, decent-hearted guy; a lot of fun to chat with, and a compassionate soul.
At that time, he told me that the cancer was defeated and, so, I was shocked and saddened to see his video about the reversal. I have 3 grandkids, and I cannot imaging losing any of them. Deepest Sympathy
@AlanCFA I do think his warm personality comes through too, despite the gruff outer appearance (which I just think adds to the overall package of Aron). I don't have children or grandchildren yet, but the idea of losing one so young, even when it is expected, is just heartbreaking.
Thank you for this. Many of the written responses were genuinely moving and much appreciated too, especially the ones sharing similar experiences, or pledging support for Children's Medical Center, St. Judes, the Make a Wish foundation, and so on.
@AronRa It is so hard to see anyone go through something like this, no one deserves it, but I think the source of the outpouring is indicative of how many people you have touched. We really see you as someone doing real good in the world and for education, and as genuine and kind. Thank you for sharing everything that you do, including this heartbreaking story, so we can be reminded how precious and delicate life is. Our thoughts are with you and your family. xoxo
@TrillianAlice The byes at the end were when I just burst into full out sobbing. What a heart wrenching video. It is hard to think of anyone going through something like that, but I think it was so much worse for me because I think he is someone who is truly trying to do good in the world.
@kickassmage You really need to stop trolling. If mummy and daddy find out they might ground you, but then again you live at home, never leave and have no real life friends.
@kickassmage Well, it's just too bad that God didn't get pissed off when the Holocaust was happening. I guess he only gets mad when someone rationally and politely argues against his existance and decides to kill an innocent 3 year old, but will let Hitler massacre God's own supposed chosen people without doing anything to him at the time.
So yeah, please die and I hope you haven't reproduced yet.
@kickassmage Please explain this logic to me. Your God punishes a relative of a person who expresses the free speech that your God gave him by criticizing your religion? I know your God isn't new to murder for the actions of others, after all, he is responsible for genocide in that book you hold up when you scream at homosexuals, muslims, and atheists. I find it particularly unfathomable that you are too functionally inept to recognize the implications of your comment.
@kickassmage After all, I'm sure plenty of Christians have tragically lost relatives to cancer regardless of age and religiosity. Are those Christians being punished for membership of the wrong Christian denomination? If there is any correlation between religiosity and cancer, I would encourage you to find a credible source suggesting such. Do you know anybody who has died of cancer? Did your God kill them too? You sir, are immoral.
I watched his video and I couldn't help but cry my eyes out. To this day, the worst I've seen (and I feel blessed now because it was just this night that both this video and the event occurred for me) my six-year-old daughter go through is a mere cyst/boil/whatever under her arm being popped. That little girl looked so precious, as you said. It's horribly unfair. I'm at a loss for words to express my sorrow.
@GrimmReeferX I know what you mean. Aron is also someone who just comes across as so genuine, and I love his educational videos and believe that he is someone who is really doing good in the world. It is tough to see anyone have to deal with that, heart breaking really.
@pmadsea077 I guess I now understand why people get emotional about celebrities and such. AronRa is a household name for us, and he just seems like such a wonderful person and it is difficult to imagine anyone going through this kind of pain, let alone someone who I think is really doing good in the world.
@ihrmc You are so right. I've never met him, but I can't help but feel this profound sense of sorrow and loss. He does seem like an amazing person. I feel totally helpless; I so wish I could "be there" for him and his family.
aww girl and went and checked out the video this is soooo sad and wow sooo nice of u to make a video response i was overwhelmed with sadness wow my deepest condolences for his loss life is precious and srorys like these is what makes me want to be the best mom i could be and hug my kids more and love them more and cherish each and every moment i possibly can with them and thats why i started my journey4ahealthierme so that i can be here for my kids as well wow thanks for sharing
@Journey4AHealthierMe Thanks babe. It is a part of life, but it is so hard to see a small child go through something, even though I think it is always harder on the adults in their lives. I think it is always great to make life changes to be there to support our loved ones, and while this is a complete tragedy, it will remind me to appreciate my loved ones all the more. xoxo
@mothos Thanks you. Aron is great, I love what he does, I love the personality he shows, and he is like a celebrity in our home. It it is hard to think of anyone going through this, but it becomes so much more difficult when it is someone that one has already built some empathy for. I think he is someone who does real good in the world, and this is a real tragedy. I don't even know how a family could heal from it.
Really?
Growapair4once 2 weeks ago
Dear ihrmc, as much as I'm a complete stranger over the internet, I wish to express my sincere condolences.
Torchmark 1 month ago
I'm in tears I feel so bad
RemedyOcean 2 months ago
I felt much the same after viewing Aron's video.
Hereticbooks 2 months ago
trolls go find another fight assholes,give some respect to people in pain.
go take a arrow to your own knee fuckers,see how pain feels for real.
bubbah671 2 months ago
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GOD ALWAYS HAS THE LAST LAUGH.
CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS IS NO LONGER HERE ANYMORE, TOO, AND I WONDER WHY THAT IS?
Watergun8770 2 months ago
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Stop and think for a minute, Aron, about why this happened.
YOUR ATHEISM KILLED HER!!!
God was punishing you for spreading your atheism and turning others away from their faith.
I BET YOU HOPE THAT THERE IS A GOD NOW.
Watergun8770 2 months ago
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JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!!!
Watergun8770 2 months ago
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GOD EXISTS.
ATHEISM IS A DISEASE!!!
Watergun8770 2 months ago
I lived in Tx for over 10 years and I got to meet Aron when he first came to Austin to appear on The Atheist Experience in March, 2010.
He may look forboding to some with his biker persona, but he is a genuinely warm, decent-hearted guy; a lot of fun to chat with, and a compassionate soul.
At that time, he told me that the cancer was defeated and, so, I was shocked and saddened to see his video about the reversal. I have 3 grandkids, and I cannot imaging losing any of them. Deepest Sympathy
AlanCFA 2 months ago 7
@AlanCFA I do think his warm personality comes through too, despite the gruff outer appearance (which I just think adds to the overall package of Aron). I don't have children or grandchildren yet, but the idea of losing one so young, even when it is expected, is just heartbreaking.
ihrmc 2 months ago
Condolences go out to AronRa.
Strength in truth, brother.
DonEdwardVoiceovers 2 months ago 2
Thank you for this. Many of the written responses were genuinely moving and much appreciated too, especially the ones sharing similar experiences, or pledging support for Children's Medical Center, St. Judes, the Make a Wish foundation, and so on.
AronRa 2 months ago 115
@AronRa It is so hard to see anyone go through something like this, no one deserves it, but I think the source of the outpouring is indicative of how many people you have touched. We really see you as someone doing real good in the world and for education, and as genuine and kind. Thank you for sharing everything that you do, including this heartbreaking story, so we can be reminded how precious and delicate life is. Our thoughts are with you and your family. xoxo
ihrmc 2 months ago 11
I know I am still crying, the Princesses did it for me too. The byes at the end were heartbreaking.
TrillianAlice 2 months ago 3
@TrillianAlice The byes at the end were when I just burst into full out sobbing. What a heart wrenching video. It is hard to think of anyone going through something like that, but I think it was so much worse for me because I think he is someone who is truly trying to do good in the world.
ihrmc 2 months ago 2
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gods a bitch aint he, and so close to his kids Bday, but when u piss him off he dont mess arround
kickassmage 2 months ago
@kickassmage You really need to stop trolling. If mummy and daddy find out they might ground you, but then again you live at home, never leave and have no real life friends.
2Addicted2YT 2 months ago 4
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TheFluffyWaffle 2 months ago
@TheFluffyWaffle When did I say all hermits are trolls? Now your rant is moot.
2Addicted2YT 2 months ago
@kickassmage Yeah. It's too bad omnibenevolence has to include being a prick, eh?
pythor2 2 months ago
@kickassmage Go fuck yourself, you sick fuck.
Niemtol2 2 months ago 2
@kickassmage Well, it's just too bad that God didn't get pissed off when the Holocaust was happening. I guess he only gets mad when someone rationally and politely argues against his existance and decides to kill an innocent 3 year old, but will let Hitler massacre God's own supposed chosen people without doing anything to him at the time.
So yeah, please die and I hope you haven't reproduced yet.
RockBanned 2 months ago 3
@kickassmage You are vermin.
And you are the reason atheists are so vocal. Thanks for adding another nail in the coffin of religon
Binkophile 2 months ago
@kickassmage Please explain this logic to me. Your God punishes a relative of a person who expresses the free speech that your God gave him by criticizing your religion? I know your God isn't new to murder for the actions of others, after all, he is responsible for genocide in that book you hold up when you scream at homosexuals, muslims, and atheists. I find it particularly unfathomable that you are too functionally inept to recognize the implications of your comment.
buttface112211 2 months ago
@kickassmage After all, I'm sure plenty of Christians have tragically lost relatives to cancer regardless of age and religiosity. Are those Christians being punished for membership of the wrong Christian denomination? If there is any correlation between religiosity and cancer, I would encourage you to find a credible source suggesting such. Do you know anybody who has died of cancer? Did your God kill them too? You sir, are immoral.
buttface112211 2 months ago
I watched his video and I couldn't help but cry my eyes out. To this day, the worst I've seen (and I feel blessed now because it was just this night that both this video and the event occurred for me) my six-year-old daughter go through is a mere cyst/boil/whatever under her arm being popped. That little girl looked so precious, as you said. It's horribly unfair. I'm at a loss for words to express my sorrow.
GrimmReeferX 2 months ago
@GrimmReeferX I know what you mean. Aron is also someone who just comes across as so genuine, and I love his educational videos and believe that he is someone who is really doing good in the world. It is tough to see anyone have to deal with that, heart breaking really.
ihrmc 2 months ago
Very poingnant. Kinda hard to express what I am feeling right now. Thank you for posting this.
pmadsea077 2 months ago
@pmadsea077 I guess I now understand why people get emotional about celebrities and such. AronRa is a household name for us, and he just seems like such a wonderful person and it is difficult to imagine anyone going through this kind of pain, let alone someone who I think is really doing good in the world.
ihrmc 2 months ago
@ihrmc You are so right. I've never met him, but I can't help but feel this profound sense of sorrow and loss. He does seem like an amazing person. I feel totally helpless; I so wish I could "be there" for him and his family.
pmadsea077 2 months ago
aww girl and went and checked out the video this is soooo sad and wow sooo nice of u to make a video response i was overwhelmed with sadness wow my deepest condolences for his loss life is precious and srorys like these is what makes me want to be the best mom i could be and hug my kids more and love them more and cherish each and every moment i possibly can with them and thats why i started my journey4ahealthierme so that i can be here for my kids as well wow thanks for sharing
Journey4AHealthierMe 2 months ago
@Journey4AHealthierMe Thanks babe. It is a part of life, but it is so hard to see a small child go through something, even though I think it is always harder on the adults in their lives. I think it is always great to make life changes to be there to support our loved ones, and while this is a complete tragedy, it will remind me to appreciate my loved ones all the more. xoxo
ihrmc 2 months ago
this was very nice of you
mothos 2 months ago 10
@mothos Thanks you. Aron is great, I love what he does, I love the personality he shows, and he is like a celebrity in our home. It it is hard to think of anyone going through this, but it becomes so much more difficult when it is someone that one has already built some empathy for. I think he is someone who does real good in the world, and this is a real tragedy. I don't even know how a family could heal from it.
ihrmc 2 months ago 3