Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeve

[River Wolfe]

I am so sad. I've been crying off and on all morning. Both me and my brother are in a wheelchair, Superman put a face to our plight. Superman was controversial in the disability community immediately after his accident, when he demanded that he would walk again. Many of us, me included, were upset that he had given up a great chance to represent us and our situations, the need for care not cure. Superman stepped up to the plate and did just that. HE did more for our cause and research than anyone could ever have done. Superman spent every waking hour fighting for our recognition and our needs. Every-time we complain or whine, we should think of him and do action in his honor. A true hero.

River

<x-tad-bigger>He said he wanted to walk before the age of 55.</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>Well, for those who "believe" he's walking now.</x-tad-bigger>