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All of us know that a time will come for us to take our last breath and leave this human body - yet, the people in this list decided to make their last hours wonderful by doing something they longed to do for a long time.

We live as if there are countless days ahead. We fail to seize the moment and grab the opportunities to enjoy life to its fullest, do things that make our hearts sing, or express how we feel about the ones we cherish the most. It always seems that we will be able to do that 'later', when the only thing we really have is now.

So, what's on your bucket list? Don't wait for later, enjoy your life now.

#1

When 6-Year-Old Elena Was Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, She Began Hiding Hundreds Of Little Love Notes Around The House For Her Parents To Find After She Was Gone

When 6-Year-Old Elena Was Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, She Began Hiding Hundreds Of Little Love Notes Around The House For Her Parents To Find After She Was Gone

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    A Week Before My Grandfather Passed Away, I Snuck His Favorite Beer Into The Nursing Home For Him. It Was His Last Beer Ever

    A Week Before My Grandfather Passed Away, I Snuck His Favorite Beer Into The Nursing Home For Him. It Was His Last Beer Ever

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    #3

    Her Dying Wish Was To See Her Best Friend, Oliver The Cat, One Last Time To Say Goodbye

    Her Dying Wish Was To See Her Best Friend, Oliver The Cat, One Last Time To Say Goodbye

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    #4

    Homeless Man Learned He Was Dying Of Cancer With Only A Few Weeks To Live And His Only Wish Was For Someone To Adopt His Sweet Dog, Baby

    Homeless Man Learned He Was Dying Of Cancer With Only A Few Weeks To Live And His Only Wish Was For Someone To Adopt His Sweet Dog, Baby

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    #5

    Mom's Last Dance With My Dad The Night Before She Passed Away After A 15 Year Battle With Cancer

    Mom's Last Dance With My Dad The Night Before She Passed Away After A 15 Year Battle With Cancer

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    NQ L
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This hit home for me. My aunt was a very healthy woman. By the time cancer was done with her, she was unrecognizable. RIP both ladies

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    #6

    Dying 7-Year-Old-Boy Tells His Seriously Ill Mother To Let Him Die So He Can Give Her His Kidney And Save Her

    Dying 7-Year-Old-Boy Tells His Seriously Ill Mother To Let Him Die So He Can Give Her His Kidney And Save Her

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    #7

    Cancer Patient Mario, 54, Says Goodbye To The Giraffes At Rotterdam Zoo, Whose Enclosure He Used To Clean

    Cancer Patient Mario, 54, Says Goodbye To The Giraffes At Rotterdam Zoo, Whose Enclosure He Used To Clean

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    #8

    Five-Year-Old Girl Suffering From Cystic Fibrosis Is Granted Her Dying Wish To ‘Marry’ Her Best Friend In Heartbreaking Wedding Ceremony Just Hours Before She Passes

    Five-Year-Old Girl Suffering From Cystic Fibrosis Is Granted Her Dying Wish To ‘Marry’ Her Best Friend In Heartbreaking Wedding Ceremony Just Hours Before She Passes

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    Jason H.
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S**t... this one made a grown 38 year old man cry. Like literally tears streaming...So sad.

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    #9

    Tattoo Artist Grants 12-Year-Old Boy’s Last Wish With Colourful Markers

    Tattoo Artist Grants 12-Year-Old Boy’s Last Wish With Colourful Markers

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    #10

    This Girl Gets Her Dying Wish Of Being Serenaded By Florence And The Machine

    This Girl Gets Her Dying Wish Of Being Serenaded By Florence And The Machine

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    #11

    Dying Dad Walks His 11-Year-Old Daughter Down The 'Aisle' To Give Her A Lasting Memory

    Dying Dad Walks His 11-Year-Old Daughter Down The 'Aisle' To Give Her A Lasting Memory

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    #12

    Single Father With Terminal Cancer's Final Wish Came True When He Found A Foster Family For His Four-Year-Old Son Before Dying

    Single Father With Terminal Cancer's Final Wish Came True When He Found A Foster Family For His Four-Year-Old Son Before Dying

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    Peta Everton
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow. That man would have been in the worst place mentally. Worrying about his sons future. So horrible. I'm glad he found a family.

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    #13

    After 75 Years Of Marriage, This Couple Died In Each Others’ Arms Hours Apart

    After 75 Years Of Marriage, This Couple Died In Each Others’ Arms Hours Apart

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    #14

    Cancer-Stricken Son Holds Dying Dad's Hand One Last Time

    Cancer-Stricken Son Holds Dying Dad's Hand One Last Time

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    #15

    My Grandma Wanted To See The Ocean One Last Time Before Checking Into Hospice. Her Face Says It All

    My Grandma Wanted To See The Ocean One Last Time Before Checking Into Hospice. Her Face Says It All

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    #16

    A Former Show Jumper Crippled By Parkinson's Disease Fulfills Her Dream Of Riding A Horse For The Final Time At The Age Of 87

    A Former Show Jumper Crippled By Parkinson's Disease Fulfills Her Dream Of Riding A Horse For The Final Time At The Age Of 87

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    #17

    Dying Vietnam Vet Asks For A Final Meeting With Beloved Horses Outside Hospital

    Dying Vietnam Vet Asks For A Final Meeting With Beloved Horses Outside Hospital

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    #18

    Dying World War Two Engineer Gets Last Wish Granted: To Be Reunited With Iconic Plane, After Bosses See Him Staring Forlornly Through Fence From His Wheelchair

    Dying World War Two Engineer Gets Last Wish Granted: To Be Reunited With Iconic Plane, After Bosses See Him Staring Forlornly Through Fence From His Wheelchair

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    Kate Thuma
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww this is great! Memories are always hardest to let go of.

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    #19

    Tijn Has One Last Wish: To Prevent Children Dying From Pneumonia. So He Challenged People To Paint Their Nails And Donate Money. He Has Raised Over 2.6 Million Euros To This Day

    Tijn Has One Last Wish: To Prevent Children Dying From Pneumonia. So He Challenged People To Paint Their Nails And Donate Money. He Has Raised Over 2.6 Million Euros To This Day

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    Lemur
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Dutchman, I'm proud of this hero. He did this for a Dutch radio action called Serious Request, which takes place once a year, for victims of natural disasters, deadly viruses, etc. Thanks Tijn.

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    #20

    Hospice Patient Receives Dying Wish To Snuggle Some Kittens

    Hospice Patient Receives Dying Wish To Snuggle Some Kittens

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    #21

    A Dying Homeless Man’s Last Wish Was To See His Dog One More Time

    A Dying Homeless Man’s Last Wish Was To See His Dog One More Time

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    #22

    One More Visit Home To See His Newborn Sister

    One More Visit Home To See His Newborn Sister

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    #23

    Dying Father Gets His Final Wish: To See Son Graduate

    Dying Father Gets His Final Wish: To See Son Graduate

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    #24

    North Carolina Neighborhood Celebrates Christmas In October So A Dying Woman Can Have Her Last Christmas

    North Carolina Neighborhood Celebrates Christmas In October So A Dying Woman Can Have Her Last Christmas

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    #25

    Devoted Music Teacher Gives Last Lesson From A Hospital Bed As His Dying Wish To Pass On His Experience To His Students

    Devoted Music Teacher Gives Last Lesson From A Hospital Bed As His Dying Wish To Pass On His Experience To His Students

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    Caroline Cassano
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must have been a great teacher, look how his students are trying to hide their tears.

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    #26

    Dame Helen Mirren 'Knights' Dying Boy, 10, After Making His Wish For The Queen To Come To Have Tea With Him Come True

    Dame Helen Mirren 'Knights' Dying Boy, 10, After Making His Wish For The Queen To Come To Have Tea With Him Come True

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    LSR
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she dressed up and "maked up" as the Queen? What a beautiful lady, both younger and older.

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    #27

    Thousands Of Carolers Surround Home Of Dying Girl, 8, To Fulfill Her Wish For A Massive Christmas Sing-Along

    Thousands Of Carolers Surround Home Of Dying Girl, 8, To Fulfill Her Wish For A Massive Christmas Sing-Along

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    Sherry Straus
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chills!! it must have been sooooo beautiful !! such sweetness this little one!

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    #28

    3-Year-Old Old Girl's Last Wish Was To Meet A Prince And Princess

    3-Year-Old Old Girl's Last Wish Was To Meet A Prince And Princess

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    #29

    James Wathen Is Reunited With His Dog Bubba One Last Time Before Death

    James Wathen Is Reunited With His Dog Bubba One Last Time Before Death

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    #30

    Father Dying Of Terminal Cancer Has Wish To See His Daughter Graduate From His Alma Matter Granted After Texas A&M Brings The Ceremony To Him

    Father Dying Of Terminal Cancer Has Wish To See His Daughter Graduate From His Alma Matter Granted After Texas A&M Brings The Ceremony To Him

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    #31

    Wyatt Gillette, The 8-Year-Old Son Of A Marine Drill Instructor, Was Named An Honorary Marine One Day Before Dying

    Wyatt Gillette, The 8-Year-Old Son Of A Marine Drill Instructor, Was Named An Honorary Marine One Day Before Dying

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    Peta Everton
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that poor boy was so ill. Full of medication causing him to swell.

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    #32

    Terminally Ill Air Force Veteran Granted Last Wish Of Sky Diving

    Terminally Ill Air Force Veteran Granted Last Wish Of Sky Diving

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    #33

    One Terminally Ill Woman's Last Wish Was A Visit To The Hospital To See The Scans Of Her Unborn Grandchild

    One Terminally Ill Woman's Last Wish Was A Visit To The Hospital To See The Scans Of Her Unborn Grandchild

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    #34

    Jack Benny Arranged To Have A Single Red Rose Sent To His Wife Every Day After He Was Gone

    Jack Benny Arranged To Have A Single Red Rose Sent To His Wife Every Day After He Was Gone

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    #35

    One Last Visit To The Grave Of His Daughter

    One Last Visit To The Grave Of His Daughter

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    Lemur
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After this, may he be happy with his daughter in heaven

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    #36

    101-Year-Old Meets Newborn Great-Granddaughter Before Dying Days Later

    101-Year-Old Meets Newborn Great-Granddaughter Before Dying Days Later

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    #37

    Dying Forest Ranger Was Granted His Last Wish To See His Beloved Woods One Last Time

    Dying Forest Ranger Was Granted His Last Wish To See His Beloved Woods One Last Time

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    #38

    Last Wish Of A Terminally Ill Woman Was A Private Viewing Of The Rembrandt Exhibition

    Last Wish Of A Terminally Ill Woman Was A Private Viewing Of The Rembrandt Exhibition

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    #39

    Angel De Jesus Zamora's Wish Was Fulfilled When He Was Crowned Chief For A Day Because He Will Never Grow Up To Be One

    Angel De Jesus Zamora's Wish Was Fulfilled When He Was Crowned Chief For A Day Because He Will Never Grow Up To Be One

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    #41

    Jonathan’s Last Wish Was To Provide A Much Needed Irrigation System For The Mbuya Nehanda Children’s Home, An Orphanage In Melfort, Zimbabwe

    Jonathan’s Last Wish Was To Provide A Much Needed Irrigation System For The Mbuya Nehanda Children’s Home, An Orphanage In Melfort, Zimbabwe

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    #42

    Kailem Married His Girlfriend, Brandi-Lee Wadwell, In A Small Ceremony By His Hospital Bed

    Kailem Married His Girlfriend, Brandi-Lee Wadwell, In A Small Ceremony By His Hospital Bed

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    #43

    Teenager Marries Her Terminally Ill High School Sweetheart In A Heartbreaking Hospital Ceremony Just Days Before He Dies In The Hospital

    Teenager Marries Her Terminally Ill High School Sweetheart In A Heartbreaking Hospital Ceremony Just Days Before He Dies In The Hospital

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    Jade Carver
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This shows true love that she will be able to hold on to a little something of him forever.

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    #44

    Dying Man, 92, Is Granted His Last Wish To Hold Hands With His Wife Of 66 Years As The Couple Meets For The Last Time Two Hours Before He Dies

    Dying Man, 92, Is Granted His Last Wish To Hold Hands With His Wife Of 66 Years As The Couple Meets For The Last Time Two Hours Before He Dies

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    #46

    Terminally Ill Dad Leads His Daughter Down The Aisle 2 Weeks Before He Passes

    Terminally Ill Dad Leads His Daughter Down The Aisle 2 Weeks Before He Passes

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    Emi Li
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandpa did this for my aunt's wedding. He died about a month though afterwards. He had cancer.

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    #48

    Final Catch. Dying Vietnam Veteran Fulfills His Last Wish By Being Wheeled To Pond In His Hospital Bed To Go Fishing

    Final Catch. Dying Vietnam Veteran Fulfills His Last Wish By Being Wheeled To Pond In His Hospital Bed To Go Fishing

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    Nancy E
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember this story. The man was in hospice at a VA medical center . He caught several fish & I'm glad he did.

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    #49

    This Woman's Wish Came True When She Met Lionel Richie

    This Woman's Wish Came True When She Met Lionel Richie

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    Sherry Straus
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very kind of him to do this for this sweet woman. She must have had many wonderful thoughts and memories from this day.

    #51

    Dying Father Gets His Final Wish: To See Son Graduate When The School Throws An Impromptu Ceremony

    Dying Father Gets His Final Wish: To See Son Graduate When The School Throws An Impromptu Ceremony

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    #52

    All This Woman Wanted Was Saying Goodbye To Her Animals

    All This Woman Wanted Was Saying Goodbye To Her Animals

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    #53

    Terminally Ill Groom Fulfills His Final Wish In This Last Minute Wedding

    Terminally Ill Groom Fulfills His Final Wish In This Last Minute Wedding

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    GoodWolf
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a strong woman she must be. Look at her beautiful smile beneath the veil!

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    #54

    All This Terminally Ill Man Wanted For His Wish Was To Go Home Again

    All This Terminally Ill Man Wanted For His Wish Was To Go Home Again

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    #55

    Linda's Final Wish Was To Raise Enough Money So That Her Parents Didn't Have To Pay For Her Funeral

    Linda's Final Wish Was To Raise Enough Money So That Her Parents Didn't Have To Pay For Her Funeral

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    Sherry Straus
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one should have to worry about that when they are faced with death. So heartbreaking to think this was on her mind when her wish should have been something other than worrying about money.

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    #56

    Dying Patient's Last Wish Comes True As She Is Reunited With Beloved Horse For Final Time

    Dying Patient's Last Wish Comes True As She Is Reunited With Beloved Horse For Final Time

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    #57

    Hospital Makes Exception And Allows Couple Married 73 Years To Be Together In Same Room

    Hospital Makes Exception And Allows Couple Married 73 Years To Be Together In Same Room

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    #58

    Terminally Ill Patient Had "The Best Day Of His Life" When His Wish For The Last Ride Was Fulfilled

    Terminally Ill Patient Had "The Best Day Of His Life" When His Wish For The Last Ride Was Fulfilled

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    #59

    Terminally Ill Star Wars Fan Gets His Dying Wish As He's Granted Access To Early Force Awakens Screening

    Terminally Ill Star Wars Fan Gets His Dying Wish As He's Granted Access To Early Force Awakens Screening

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    #60

    A Scottish Teen Fulfilled His Dying Wish Of Taking His Girlfriend To The Prom

    A Scottish Teen Fulfilled His Dying Wish Of Taking His Girlfriend To The Prom

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    #61

    Cancer Patient Fulfilled Dying Wish To Marry Former College Sweetheart He Dated 30 Years Earlier In Valentine's Day Ceremony

    Cancer Patient Fulfilled Dying Wish To Marry Former College Sweetheart He Dated 30 Years Earlier In Valentine's Day Ceremony

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    #62

    Touching Moment: Crew Stand And Salute Dying Pearl Harbor Sailor As He Is Granted Final Wish To Board The Dewey Again

    Touching Moment: Crew Stand And Salute Dying Pearl Harbor Sailor As He Is Granted Final Wish To Board The Dewey Again

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    #63

    A Costumed Worker Entertains A Smiling Patient On Her Classic Wish For A 3-Day Trip To Euro Disney

    A Costumed Worker Entertains A Smiling Patient On Her Classic Wish For A 3-Day Trip To Euro Disney

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    Emma Cook
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looked really happy with her wish :) I'm glad they helped , I think Disney gets a lot of these type of requests:(

    #64

    Terminally Ill 14-Year-Old Girl's Last Wish: To Have A Prom

    Terminally Ill 14-Year-Old Girl's Last Wish: To Have A Prom

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    #65

    Once More To The Beach

    Once More To The Beach

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    #66

    This Woman Got To See The Beach And Feel The Sand One Last Time

    This Woman Got To See The Beach And Feel The Sand One Last Time

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    Ashleyy Emile
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This got to me the most... I'd be lying if I said i wasn't already crying through the other 67, but this one...feeling sand for the last time.. my biggest fear in death is not being able to physically feel anything..not emotionally.

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    #67

    New Hampshire Teacher Harriet Richardson Ames, 100, Meets Dream Of Getting Degree A Day Before Dying

    New Hampshire Teacher Harriet Richardson Ames, 100, Meets Dream Of Getting Degree A Day Before Dying

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    #68

    Terminally Ill Man Given Weeks To Live Fulfills Wish To Touch The Sea One Last Time

    Terminally Ill Man Given Weeks To Live Fulfills Wish To Touch The Sea One Last Time

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    #69

    92-Year-Old Grandmother Gets Dying Wish To Fly In A Rainbow Motorized Parachute Fulfilled

    92-Year-Old Grandmother Gets Dying Wish To Fly In A Rainbow Motorized Parachute Fulfilled

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    #70

    This Gentleman Wanted To See His Hometown From Above

    This Gentleman Wanted To See His Hometown From Above

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    #71

    Wedding In The Back Yard So Grandpa Could Be There To Give Granddaughter Away..

    Wedding In The Back Yard So Grandpa Could Be There To Give Granddaughter Away..

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    #72

    I Didn't Have A Picture But My Grandma Wanted Her Entire Family With Her While She Died

    I Didn't Have A Picture But My Grandma Wanted Her Entire Family With Her While She Died

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    Mike Fuller
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have a picture either, Julia, but my mother-in-law, in the last sentence I heard her utter from her hospital deathbed, said, "I wish I could go home and cook just one more meal for my family". The power of her words and the love they evoke reminds me how important the simple acts of just living are. Family and mealtime are everything. Your grandmother would be so happy you appreciated and remembered her desire to get her family all together.

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