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Matthew Kruk
May 22, 2013, 2:30:05 AM5/22/13
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http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/20267709-418/zach-sobiech-18-teen-youtube-sensation.html
Zach Sobiech, 18, teen Youtube sensation
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 22, 2013 12:54AM
Updated: May 22, 2013 12:54AM
LAKELAND, Minn. - A Minnesota teenager whose farewell song "Clouds" became an
Internet sensation with nearly 3 million views on YouTube died Monday after
battling a rare form of bone cancer, his family announced.
Zach Sobiech, of Lakeland, died at his home, surrounded by family and his
girlfriend, according to a CaringBridge post by his mother, Laura Sobiech. He
was 18.
Zach Sobiech's family released a statement announcing his passing. "It is with
heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son Zachary David Sobiech. Our
family has been blessed not only by his amazing presence in our lives, but also
by the love and support of our family and friends and by so many people in the
community. In particular we'd like to thank those people who listened with their
hearts and helped Zach bring his message and his music to the world," the
statement said.
Mr. Sobiech began writing songs of farewell to family and friends last fall. His
first song, the catchy "Clouds," inspired tributes and covers, including a
celebrity video.
Mr. Sobiech was told in June 2012 that he had months - perhaps a year - to live.
When a scan in October showed about 20 new lesions in his lungs, Mr. Sobiech's
mother suggested he start writing letters to say goodbye.
"I'm not good at writing letters," Mr. Sobiech told the St. Paul Pioneer Press
in December. "So I figured instead, I could just write songs for people, and
they might be around longer. It's more powerful than writing a letter because a
song can get stuck in your head. You find yourself humming it during the day."
In February, Rock the Cause digitally released Mr. Sobiech's album, "Fix Me Up,"
which he co-wrote with bandmate Samantha "Sammy" Brown, and he flew to New York,
where he signed with BMI, a music-rights management company that will collect
royalties for him.
Proceeds from the sale of "Clouds" and Mr. Sobiech's other songs also are going
to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund.
In addition to raising money for the fund in his name at the Children's Cancer
Research Fund, Mr. Sobiech worked to raise awareness for children suffering from
his rare form of cancer.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Zach's family and friends," said John
Hallberg, the fund's CEO. "Zach Sobiech faced his cancer diagnosis with grace
and strength. His music touched millions, and he leaves a lasting legacy that
will help other young cancer patients through the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma
Fund. Zach once said, 'You don't have to find out you're dying to start living.'
He taught us all how to live, and we are all better for having known him."
Mr. Sobiech, who would have graduated from Stillwater Area High School on June
8, received his diploma early - through his family at his house in late April,
according to Lind Moncrief, assistant to the principal at the high school.
Counselors and support services are available for students at the school.
AP
Online:
Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc
Zach Sobiech, 18, teen Youtube sensation
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 22, 2013 12:54AM
Updated: May 22, 2013 12:54AM
LAKELAND, Minn. - A Minnesota teenager whose farewell song "Clouds" became an
Internet sensation with nearly 3 million views on YouTube died Monday after
battling a rare form of bone cancer, his family announced.
Zach Sobiech, of Lakeland, died at his home, surrounded by family and his
girlfriend, according to a CaringBridge post by his mother, Laura Sobiech. He
was 18.
Zach Sobiech's family released a statement announcing his passing. "It is with
heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son Zachary David Sobiech. Our
family has been blessed not only by his amazing presence in our lives, but also
by the love and support of our family and friends and by so many people in the
community. In particular we'd like to thank those people who listened with their
hearts and helped Zach bring his message and his music to the world," the
statement said.
Mr. Sobiech began writing songs of farewell to family and friends last fall. His
first song, the catchy "Clouds," inspired tributes and covers, including a
celebrity video.
Mr. Sobiech was told in June 2012 that he had months - perhaps a year - to live.
When a scan in October showed about 20 new lesions in his lungs, Mr. Sobiech's
mother suggested he start writing letters to say goodbye.
"I'm not good at writing letters," Mr. Sobiech told the St. Paul Pioneer Press
in December. "So I figured instead, I could just write songs for people, and
they might be around longer. It's more powerful than writing a letter because a
song can get stuck in your head. You find yourself humming it during the day."
In February, Rock the Cause digitally released Mr. Sobiech's album, "Fix Me Up,"
which he co-wrote with bandmate Samantha "Sammy" Brown, and he flew to New York,
where he signed with BMI, a music-rights management company that will collect
royalties for him.
Proceeds from the sale of "Clouds" and Mr. Sobiech's other songs also are going
to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund.
In addition to raising money for the fund in his name at the Children's Cancer
Research Fund, Mr. Sobiech worked to raise awareness for children suffering from
his rare form of cancer.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Zach's family and friends," said John
Hallberg, the fund's CEO. "Zach Sobiech faced his cancer diagnosis with grace
and strength. His music touched millions, and he leaves a lasting legacy that
will help other young cancer patients through the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma
Fund. Zach once said, 'You don't have to find out you're dying to start living.'
He taught us all how to live, and we are all better for having known him."
Mr. Sobiech, who would have graduated from Stillwater Area High School on June
8, received his diploma early - through his family at his house in late April,
according to Lind Moncrief, assistant to the principal at the high school.
Counselors and support services are available for students at the school.
AP
Online:
Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc
David Uri
May 22, 2013, 7:15:38 PM5/22/13
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On Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:05 -0600, "Matthew Kruk" <nob...@home.com>
wrote:
>Zach Sobiech, of Lakeland, died at his home, surrounded by family and his
>girlfriend, according to a CaringBridge post by his mother, Laura Sobiech. He
>was 18.
Have the Youngest Hit of the Year points been won?
Regards,
--
David Uri.
Please visit my town - http://allezblancs.miniville.fr
Every visitor increases the population by one.
Email: davidu...@bigfoot.com (remove VEST to reply)
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wrote:
>Zach Sobiech, of Lakeland, died at his home, surrounded by family and his
>girlfriend, according to a CaringBridge post by his mother, Laura Sobiech. He
>was 18.
Regards,
--
David Uri.
Please visit my town - http://allezblancs.miniville.fr
Every visitor increases the population by one.
Email: davidu...@bigfoot.com (remove VEST to reply)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/daviduri
VK: http://www.vk.com/daviduri
Hyfler/Rosner
May 23, 2013, 1:04:21 AM5/23/13
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us. Next year, things will be different.
Scott Brady
May 23, 2013, 2:46:40 AM5/23/13
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Bo Bielefeldt AKA The Fireball
May 23, 2013, 8:38:54 AM5/23/13
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Harper. Not worth as many points as Sobiech, but easy points
nonetheless.
Hyfler/Rosner
May 23, 2013, 8:51:52 AM5/23/13
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if we don't catch it, it stays. That rule will change.
Scott Brady
May 23, 2013, 12:46:51 PM5/23/13
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On Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:51:52 AM UTC-5, Hyfler/Rosner wrote:
> Because we don't do that in the middle of the year. THe rules say that
> if we don't catch it, it stays. That rule will change.
A bitter pill for some of us, perhaps, but them's the rules.
> Because we don't do that in the middle of the year. THe rules say that
> if we don't catch it, it stays. That rule will change.
I suggest requiring each list to include an alternate pick, with the proviso that this alternate may not be used to replace a pick rejected at the start of the game, nor one who dies before the game starts. It would only come into play should a pick later be ruled ineligible, with only one such substitution permitted. I think it would greatly reduce the likelihood of players trying to sneak in borderline picks, while not punishing an honest misinterpretation of the rules.
allenk...@hotmail.com
May 23, 2013, 9:01:50 PM5/23/13
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On May 22, 7:15 pm, David Uri <daviduriV...@bigfoot.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:05 -0600, "Matthew Kruk" <nob...@home.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Zach Sobiech, of Lakeland, died at his home, surrounded by family and his
> >girlfriend, according to a CaringBridge post by his mother, Laura Sobiech. He
> >was 18.
>
> Have the Youngest Hit of the Year points been won?
>
> Regards,
> --
> David Uri.
> Please visit my town -http://allezblancs.miniville.fr
> On Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:05 -0600, "Matthew Kruk" <nob...@home.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Zach Sobiech, of Lakeland, died at his home, surrounded by family and his
> >girlfriend, according to a CaringBridge post by his mother, Laura Sobiech. He
> >was 18.
>
> Have the Youngest Hit of the Year points been won?
>
> Regards,
> --
> David Uri.
> Every visitor increases the population by one.
> Email: daviduriV...@bigfoot.com (remove VEST to reply)
-- To answer your question, no, the youngest hit of the year points
have not officially been won with the death of Zach Sobiech.
--
Allen Kirshner
(You know you're getting old when the songs you used to rock out to
you now fold laundry to.)
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