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The Poignant Final Words From the Popular 24-Year-Old With Severe Cerebral Palsy: ‘Love Each Other’

Oct. 15, 2012 2:35pm Liz Klimas

Dave on Wheels Dies After Complications With Pneumonia

Image: Facebook

Update: TheBlaze has learned from some readers that this story could be a hoax. It also appeared on The Inquisitor, the Huffington Post, ABC News and the New York Daily News. Stay tuned for a post regarding the allegations of how this could be an elaborate fake.

David Rose has more than 15,700 followers on Twitter. As a deaf quadriplegic with severe athetoid cerebral palsy, it is a medium that makes it easier for him to communicate with the world at large.

Last week though, Rose, whose Twitter handle is @daveonwheels, issued his final tweets after succumbing to complications of pneumonia.
Dave on Wheels Dies After Complications With Pneumonia

Rose, according to his blog, lived in a residential home for disabled people close to Disneyland in California, which it states he visited as frequently as possible. Communicating with technology that tracks his eye movement, Rose was active on Facebook and Twitter. His blog also states he used the tech to also “complain about the food where he lives,” causing his sister to take pity on him and take him on a Starbucks jaunt.

Dave on Wheels Dies After Complications With Pneumonia
Photo: Twitter

On his Facebook page, Rose writes:

Please never feel sorry for me, I am happy with life and have some great friends and family. I am happy being deaf I have never heard sound and do not know what it is, so it does not matter. If given the choice of hearing I would turn it down and stay deaf. I do not even consider myself deaf, I am just “visually oriented,” lol. I see everything I need to instead of hear it.

Rose’s blog, although penned entirely by himself, is officially maintained by his sister Nicole. On his blog she notes that what is posted is written by Rose and is posted unedited by her.

In his last blog post, the 24-year-old wrote that he had the kind of pneumonia “where you probably [do not] go home.” This was indeed the case as his sister updated his Twitter saying he was “whisked away by angels” at 5:33 p.m. Wednesday. This post was written by Rose a few days before his sister published it, and he writes “if you read this now it because i am not around anymore so there are people i want to thank and few things want to say.”

He first wonders “if there is sound in heaven.” If there is, he says he is unsure if he wants it. He writes that on Earth he has been “happy to be deaf” and did not miss sound as people had not adequately described what it’s like to him before. He requests people “say a message for me and maybe I will hear it.”

Rose goes on to offer his love, advice and forgiveness for those close to him:

nichole please be happy. you will not find it in a guy or in alcohol. you find it in yourself and need learn love yourself again. you can do that without my help now. what happen to you is old news and it time for fresh new life! please do what you been wanting do for long time. you know what is that! i will be watching and make sure you do it and be happy!

dad i forgive you and i love you. thank you for come to see me.

The list goes on. It is a rather lengthy post considering Rose can only type three to four words per minute using his eye tracking technology.

Finally, Rose ends saying that he has learned that in such a short life, “what [makes] the world special are good people like all you.” Without these people, it would be a “boring blue rock zipping around the sun looking for trouble.”

“love each other and make each other smile,” he writes. “a joke is good medicine. make sure everyone around you have a smile ok? always do what is right. always! but forgive yourself if you forget sometimes.”

(H/T: Daily Mail)

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kwagner122
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 9:55am
Yes, it was a fake, but the message should still stand, no? I see all this righteous indignation, anger at being ” taken for a ride” and being lied to, but the story itself was still beautiful. From what I understand, the person who made this up wasn’t doing it for fame, and as soon as the story started picking up steam he decided to end it. On the liberal blogs I see the vitriol and hate as strong as ever, for what? Being mislead? I am more aware now of C.P. than I ever was, and I intend on doing what I can to help, isn’t that what we should be focusing on now?

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Jennifer_D
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 8:02pm
Re: http://thechive.com/2012/10/15/the-story-of-dave-on-wheels-was-an-elaborate-horrible-deceit-7-photos/

This has to be one of the most disgusting things I have ever seen. Whoever is responsible for this hoax more than likely has no idea what it is like to be a person living with CP. I doubt that they understand what it is like to be the family of a person with CP either.

Re: a joke is good medicine. make sure everyone around you have a smile ok? always do what is right. always! but forgive yourself if you forget sometimes.”

This joke is not “good medicine”. I doubt the family of Hunter Dunn is smiling in response to this
“joke” or the fact that you used his photo in your elaborate hoax. I doubt that others with CP or their family members are smiling in response to the fact that you are making light of a very serious medical condition that can greatly influence life expectancy. I bet this person never considered the fact that there really are those with CP who pass away in ways similar to this hoax; however, that is real. Real loved ones are lost and there are no take backs for their loved ones.

Shame on YOU!

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For my Liberty!
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:44pm
What a SICK person to act like someone with CP….no MATTER the reason…..A POX on you for the FRAUD you are! Amazes me how some people can actually do the bad things they do for stupid reason….”Dave” DO YOU THINK the things you said will be REMEMBERED now that it has been shown what a FRAUD you are? *sigh* You need to GET A LIFE–HOPEFULLY the REST of your sorry life WILL be in a wheelchair…..since you played the part so well…

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Verceofreason
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:07pm
Liz Klimas clearly does no fact checking.

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- Melika
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:12pm
  That’s not true. Liz Klimas does fact check, but it is just the facts she wants to see.
  
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Jenny Lind
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:52pm
Went to website posted-they said story is false, if true I can say one positive thing came from it. It shows the compassion of Blazers, and how wide our hearts are. No shame in being fooled, if we were, and I won’t get mad at person, or persons who fooled us, they get to answer to higher athority.

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- sam1064
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:36pm
  I realize that the Blaze posts more articles than the MSM “uncensored” but I am disappointed that this fake story was not identified as fake int he story. I love the way Blaze readers did not just take it at face value but actually went and did their own research. Way to go. You are obviously not “mind numbed robots” (to quite the great one Rush). That is exactly what Glenn has said you should not just take their word for it but heck things out for yourself. You all have done so!!!! Nice work.
  
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- zerv77
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:54pm
  Sam, they did not post that it was fake because they didnt know. Whoever this guys was had everybody fooled (see the update at the top of the story) and the truth didnt come out until around 3 pm est today by the site I posted below.
  
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Melika
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:52pm
If this guy has been on the internet since 2007, and twittering since 2010, did no one take a look at this trail to see if he was real? Why all the hubbub? Good for this guy for being able to pull a slow one like this. Maybe people will think twice before believing all the crap that on the internet.

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Big Media Bias
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:51pm
I knew it was fake when I read the part, “nichole please be happy. you will not find it in a guy or in alcohol.” HAHAHA Priceless.

Way to go journalist extraordinaire, Liz Klimas! Everyone give her a round of applause loud enough so Dave on Wheels can hear it in heaven.

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Copper Catfish
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:50pm
His blog has been taken down.

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- isobamamadd
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:53pm
  http://caps.fool.com/Blogs/obamas-renewable-energy-and/436589
  
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MaleneSBrown
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:37pm
In the book Cold Mountain, the main character spoke to a blind man who was selling peanuts. He asked him what he would give to have his sight for just a few minutes (the man was born blind) and he told him he wouldn’t give a thing. He said it’s having a thing and then having it taken away that can make a man bitter. What the boy said about being deaf made me think of that.
I wish more people (including myself) had an attitude like that young man. It really makes me think about how I treat others when I hear something like that. Maybe that was Gods purpose for that sweet young man. To make people think about how they treat others.

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:27pm
Rest in Peace, the angels have one more companion now.

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zerv77
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:09pm
I tried to post this once but for some reason it didnt go through so I’ll try again.

Apparently we were all taken for a ride on this one. It was a fake story http://thechive.com/2012/10/15/the-story-of-dave-on-wheels-was-an-elaborate-horrible-deceit-7-photos/

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- zerv77
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:15pm
  SIGH….sorry about the double post…
  
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- hi
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:32pm
  THanks for pointing that out. I hope the Blaze takes it down or shows the truth.
  
  I’m glad it isn’t true because Dave didn’t mention Jesus.
  
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- Melika
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:38pm
  If that article is true, I’m not surprised. I am a little sad. It was better to think someone with such a good sense of humor existed and then died than to know it was all fake.
  
  I don’t know who would get so upset over the fake life. It’s not like he was asking or receiving money. What I found most disturbing is how a woman, who is a complete stranger to this guy, would fly all the way across country to attend his “funeral”. That’s just way to into someone you only chat with on the internet.
  
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- Want our country back
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:51pm
  Amazing that you were able to point that out so quickly. I read the story above & was touched by it and posted it to my F/B to inspire my grandkids…. that are often BORED…. haha. After getting to your post, I followed your link and was stunned by how dishonest this was. I immediately removed it from F/B, even though the IDEA is a good one but too bad it wasn’t because of a real life situation.
  I hope the Blaze removes this story.
  
  Thank you.
  
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zerv77
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:05pm
Unfortunately we were all taken for a ride on this one. Turns out its a fake.

http://thechive.com/2012/10/15/the-story-of-dave-on-wheels-was-an-elaborate-horrible-deceit-7-photos/

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- momrules
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:18pm
  Good Lord, I wish I knew what to believe now. I will stand by my earlier posts regarding people and the one to Gonzo but I am now more saddened than ever.
  
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- Wool-Free Vision
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:34pm
  This is a shocking turn of events, to say the least.
  
  I don’t need to go into how disgusting and deceitful an individual must be to perpetrate such a sham.
  
  I admit that, thanks to this story from The Blaze, I am indeed a sucker.
  
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- Wool-Free Vision
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:38pm
  By the way, I have emailed this link to Liz Klimas and Scott Baker with a request for Damage Control. Godspeed, Blaze staff.
  
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- zerv77
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:56pm
  Thanks WoolFree, I started to look for a way to let them know but you beat me to it…..and for the record, that website is AWESOME. look into how much they have helped people that really are in need. KCCO
  
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- MaleneSBrown
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:05pm
  Wish I read your post before I posted.
  
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- Wool-Free Vision
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:19pm
  No, Zerv, thank YOU! If you hadn’t sounded the alarm here chances are pretty good that we would all still be in mourning for an imaginary character.
  
  You are a champion for truth in this regard, and you have my gratitude.
  
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- zerv77
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:41pm
  **blushes**…awww shucks….thank you for the kind words.
  
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Sgt_Rock
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:04pm
David, you were a Giant among men.God bless you young man. Your courage and humility are inspiring.

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Wool-Free Vision
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:55pm
The “mom I love you” made me sob. God bless you, Dave. I hope the angels are singing you the most beautiful song ever. How glorious it must be to have the first sounds you hear be “Welcome to Heaven, my son. I am very proud of you.”

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WhiteFang
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:54pm
When we lose a loved one in death, it results in a pain that is overwhelming for those who loved him, or her.
We wonder why all this is necessary, death is not right. God did not want his creation to die, it was and is not His Purpose.
The Son of God, Jesus the Christ said this in John 5:25-29;

“Most truly I say to YOU, The hour is coming, and it is now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who have given heed will live. 26 For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted also to the Son to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him authority to do judging, because Son of man he is. 28 Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.

Mr. David Rose sounds like he was a righteous man. He will live again.

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- biohazard23
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:00pm
  Amen!!!
  
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- girlnurse
  Posted on October 15, 2012 at 3:02pm
  Just a wonderful transition…
  
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momrules
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:54pm
@ GONZO…………..David said ” a joke is good medicine”………..many times you have made me laugh with your jokes………thank you.

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Mannamomof4
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:53pm
As the mother of a child with severe CP, I can imagine the feelings this family is dealing with. Prayers for peace and comfort for David’s family as they mourn his passing. God, bless his beautiful soul.

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PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:51pm
What a beautiful mind. I pray that the first thing he hears are the harps and choirs of angels praising The Lord at the Throne in all His Majesty and Glory. Thank you Blaze for this story thru technology David’s life of grace has touched me. Laus Deo

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momrules
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:50pm
Sometime the ones with the clearest hearts and minds are the ones who have suffered the most. What a blessing this young man must have been to all that knew him.

Go with God David..

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Gremlin1974
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:49pm
May you rest with the Angels. Ya know we worry about politic’s and politicians, movie stars and business moguls, when it is people like this young man whom we should have been paying attention to all along.

To his family and loved one’s my heartfelt prayers.

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girlnurse
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 2:45pm
Looks like we just lost a beautiful beautiful soul! RIP my friend.

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