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Christian Radio Host Who Eerily Predicted His Own Motorcycle Accident Dies — And Here Is His Last Email Exchange With TheBlaze

Dec. 18, 2012 8:18am Billy Hallowell

On Monday, KKLA, a California-based Christian radio station, announced that popular host Frank Pastore, 55, died following a tragic motorcycle accident on Nov. 19. While certainly saddening, the story surrounding his injury is also eyebrow-raising. After falling into a coma, the theologian and radio host made headlines for on-air comments he issued just before the accident — statements that eerily predicted, in detail, the trauma he was to sustain.

As TheBlaze previously reported, the recording, put out by KKLA with the blessing of Pastore’s wife, Gina, includes the host talking about the human soul. After speaking about science’s attempt’s of late to address this issue, Pastore talks specifically about his motorcycle and the dangers he could face at any moment.

Frank Pastore Dies After Predicting Motorcycle Death | KKLA, Christian Radio

Radio host Frank Pastore (Photo Credit: PastoreCentral.com)

“Isn’t it interesting [that] secular science is addressing the question, ‘Does man have a soul? Is there such a thing as immaterial reality?’ And it’s couched in the category of ‘is there life after death?,” Pastore said just three hours before his accident.

Following this statement, he went on to note that, at any time, life could end. It was the illustration he used, though, that sent chills down the spines of many listeners and readers after they learned about his injuries. Here’s what Pastore said:

“I mean look, you guys know I ride a motorcycle don’t you? So, at any moment, especially with the idiot people who cross the diamond lane into my lane, alright, without any blinkers, not that I’m angry about it, but at any minute I could be spread out all over the 210 (Freeway), but that’s not me, that’s my body parts. That key distinction undergirds the entire Judeo-Christian worldview and also your pursuit of reality.”

Just three hours later, these events came to pass. Pastore seemingly outlined the very highway that his accident would take place on — and the events leading up to it — just before it unfolded. A car sideswiped his motorcycle after the driver swerved into the carpool lane on the 210 Freeway. After nearly one month in a coma, Pastore passed away.

Listen to Pastore’s prophetic audio message, below:

Over the past few months, TheBlaze has been speaking with the host and I appeared on his radio show on October 24. We discussed politics (as the election was just days away), faith and more (listen here). While I didn’t know Frank well, it was clear that he had an excellent sense of humor, passion for the Christian faith and an intense devotion to his listeners.

The week before I appeared on his KKLA radio program, we exchanged some comical e-mails. On Oct. 18, Pastore wrote me with a very quick message: “How ‘bout dem Yankees?”

Photo Credit: PastoreCentral.com

Now, I knew Pastore was a huge baseball fan. After all, he was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds from 1979 until 1985 and for the Minnesota Twins in 1986. In an e-mail response, I joked about whether or not liking the Yankees would get me cut from the next week’s show.

“I’m not sure…I know you love baseball! Should I like the Yankees? Or is
that a liability to forming a relationship with you and the show?,” I responded.

Pastore quickly quipped back, writing, “Well, like most God-fearing Americans, I love to hate the Yankees. :) Dude, you’re on the show, don’t worry about it.”

Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to speak further after my Oct. 24 appearance on the program.

The radio host is survived by his wife, Gina, and their two children.

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on December 19, 2012 at 3:04am
Rest in peace Frank.

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usmc1063
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 10:03pm
There are more than 40,000 people killed each year in automobile accidents.This needs to stop we need to ban all moterized vehicles from our roadways before another person is killed by these violent and deadly vehicles.

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LimaBean
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:20pm
Sad to hear this…used to listen to his program in the afternoon while picking up my daughter from school. Many members of my family (including myself) are or used to be motorcyclists. The majority of us are off road enthusiasts. We’re very fortunate that none of us have ever had a serious accident. Driving in Los Angeles it’s not an exaggeration to say that almost everyday you see an accident.

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XPat
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 7:31pm
Our highways resemble a scene from Mad Max. There seems to be very little law enforcement on our highways. I quit riding after my third friend was killed on his bike. In all three cases, a careless auto driver was responsible. Unfortunately, we have the society we deserve.

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kristieswisher
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 3:15pm
May the Pastore family find comfort and confidence in their faith with the blessed assurance that Frank is in heaven with God the Father and Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior. As a Christian, I look forward to the day when I join my Father and my Savior and my Christian brothers and sisters in that heavenly place that is so much better than what I could ever ask for or imagine. We are each given a limited amount of days on this earth and only God knows when we will take our last breath. The most important thing to take away from Frank’s story is the most important thing to answer in this life to settle where you will spend your eternal life: Do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? He is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE and the ONLY door to heaven and eternity with God the Father and you must choose Him in THIS life…you never know when your life will end…

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randycalifornia
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 3:07pm
I remember when Frank took over for Duffy and Company on KKLA for the afternoon drive home. I’ve lerned a lot from Mr. Pastore over the years. I’m going to miss him, but only for a while until I get to meet him in Heaven one day. Frank is hanging out with Jesus! How cool is that! Father God I pray for peace and comfort for the pastore family and I pray that Frank’s death brings glory to You and causes other people (especialy unbelievers) to look to You for their salvation, amen.

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- kristieswisher
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 3:17pm
  I agree Randy…Amen and Amen!
  
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hades3
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 3:01pm
I drive in California. Of all the traffic violations I observe, the most common I see are lane changes, and turns at intersections without the use of turn signals. We had a neighbor who lost three generations when a driver swerved into their SUV on a freeway, causing the driver of the SUV being forced onto the shoulder, which resulted in the SUV rolling at least 3 times. A mother, her daughter, and granddaughter were all killed. The driver, an , lost both arms. Fortunately two people survived. If I were a policeman or CHP officer, I could site at least 10 too 20 drivers per day for similar violations.

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BellaMia7
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 1:43pm
Maybe it was a premonition to warn him to stop riding the bike? If God wanted to send a message this is how he’d do it through a thought that hey – I could die. And really, does the risk = the reward in this case. The opportunity to do something you love compared with the risk of taking away the father of two innocent children and taking away the husband of a loving wife. Now if he were some bum, I wouldn’t care as much, but he was a great insightful guy. I don’t think he had a right to take this risk – legally yes – but not morally or ethically.

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- Margyt
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 1:58pm
  That would make sense if he died the following day or later. Should he have just panicked and left his motorcycle at work, never to ride it again?
  
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- Alessandre
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:47pm
  living life = taking risks. two weeks ago, as everyone in Houston was coming home at the end of the day, a pedestrian was crushed against a light pole by a shuttle bus after the driver became ill suddenly. standing at the corner on the sidewalk ought to be safe but it wasn’t for her. God will care for Frank Pastore’s wife & children just as He has cared for me after my family was killed when I was a child; just as He cares for us all. the real question is, are we ready to meet God, right now, this moment? that’s all that matters though we empathize w/ his wife & children’s pain. there’s no such thing as a risk free life.
  
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- anothercomment
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 10:43pm
  @ ALESSANDRE
  I believe you stated the entire point in one succinct statement: “are we ready to meet God, right now, this moment?” Well said, Amen.
  
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- DeltaM37
  Posted on December 19, 2012 at 2:24am
  Bellamia7, I’m with USMC1063, we should outlaw ANYTHING that involves a risk. Amusement parks should be closed down, swimming pools filled with concrete, etc, etc, etc. We should end the military and police work. They’re dangerous, you know.
  LIFE, by it’s fragility, is a risk. My 93 year old grandfather was out for a walk and was killed by an auto backing out of a driveway on a quiet street. Maybe you want to live in a padded ‘safe-room’ so nothing can harm you, but most us us want to live and ENJOY it.
  Mr Pastore is with his Lord and Savior, right now. His family will miss him, but they will be comforted and cared for.
  
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Margyt
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 1:43pm
Pastore doesn’t speak as if he had a premonition. Yet it did prove to be. I’m glad to have learned of this fine man via this interesting experience . I have personally witnessed many similar things that defy human explanation. Obviously, this man had taken the same route on the same motorcycle many times and didn’t die. He describes a real situation regarding his own mortality and the very same day it comes to pass the way he described it. What is to ridicule here? It is a fact to be filed or contemplated. The big take-away is that Pastore lived his life without fear because he had confidence in eternity.

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MBA
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 12:27pm
Oh please, it wasn’t an eery prediction but the statements of a realist. Anyone with a brain who drives on our highways knows that people are as selfish while driving as they are everywhere else so one has to expect the unexpected. Sometimes that includes fatal accidents.

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- Twobyfour
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 2:26pm
  I had several serious accidents and always had a warning beforehand, from a few seconds to minutes. The last one had a 15 minute prior warning. It is more a communication from subconscious–last time I thought: “I have to be careful, else I may get in an accident”. There was no reason for that thought. 15 minutes later, despite being careful, it happened. After seeing how my body demolished the windshield of the car that hit me, I was flabbergasted that I was alive. I had some injuries, but not life threatening. Maybe I was subconsciously ready and did exactly what I needed to do to survive. I don’t remember anything between when the collision happened and when I found myself lying on the road a second and a bit later, I was apparently on an autopilot. Maybe it was not my time, yet. Maybe Frank knew on some level it was his.
  
  I don’t think about accidents otherwise. Ever.
  
  Anyway. there is an explanation for similar experiences in modern physics. No time for a discourse at he moment, I’ll take a rain check.
  
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donewithnews
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:32am
Frank Pastore was an exceptional scholar, and among the most articulate of all voices who make sound arguments for faith and for Christianity. I miss him.

His two videos on prageruniversity.com are both exceptional.

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- Snidely
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 6:27pm
  Agreed. He was one of my favorite apologists. Becoming a Christian later in life like he did stirs a passion. I wish there were more teachers like him.
  
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bhosux
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:08am
To the simple on this earth. One hundred twenty years from now. No one will have any idea or thought of this event. Ct,Gaza or any of the current time line that we cling to. Face it… people die and always will. Take all the billions of people that are alive today and all the billions that have died since the beginning of noted time. Add the two together and measure how much any of us really matter to the entire picture and scope of things.Think about where you fit into all the past and current soul quantities when you pray. How many souls does any “God” really need? Have a great day!!

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- schroeder123
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:26am
  now you have me thinking…..
  
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- jethrObama
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:38am
  Bhosux, my young grasshopper,
  
  So compared to a man has one child, we have a man has 14 children; does the man with 14 children love any of them any less than the man who has one?
  
  You speak as though you were are a man who has never had children…or if you have, then you somehow don’t understand the infinite capacity of the heart to love each and every one.
  
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- BlessedONE333
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:59am
  hahahahaha silly atheist
  
  2 Peter 3:9
  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
  
  John 3:16
  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
  
  1 John 4:9
  In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
  
  DON’T YOU GET IT? God wants all to be with him an not in the darkness of hell
  
  Ezekiel 18:23
  Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?
  
  if only you understood that sin separates us from our creator, YHWH God can not be around the evil dark hearted, He is pure love and Light. Therefore those who reject HIM are driven away from the light and into the darkness of hell
  
  hell is real – so is God and paradise with HIM!
  
  23 MINUTES IN HELL
  WATCH THIS VIDEO
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysqXNRdZ4V8
  
  TESTIMONY OF HELL
  Mickey Robinson was in a plane crash, went to hell and came back to testify that GOD IS GOOD AND MERCIFUL
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRSjzY0s0SM
  
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- todd147
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 1:58pm
  We are the most expensive beings on earth. It cost God his Son. We are all blood bought. And if any of us were the only one on earth, Christ still would have died for you.
  
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- meeknotweak
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 6:20pm
  From one of the simple people:- it might not matter to you. But it matters to the Creator of the Heavens & Earth. Have a wonderful day
  
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In the O.C.
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:05am
I am personally very, very sorry to hear that Frank died. I had heard him several times on the radio and in various interviews as he discussed his faith, his background, and all of it. I enjoyed reading his book and passed it on to my son to read as well. Frank was interesting, informed, intelligent, articulate, and I will miss him very much. I am so sorry that this accident happened as it did. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace in Jesus, dear Frank Pastore. I’ll see you later.

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- BlessedONE333
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 12:11pm
  LOL NEVER be sorry that a born again Christian went to be with JESUS!
  
  if you only knew how wonderful it is in Heaven, you would not really grieve but instead REJOICE that He is blessed by our Lord today!
  
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jcldwl
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 9:58am
I don’t see where he predicted his own motorcycle death. He used an analogy of him being killed on his motorcycle to make a point. He didn’t say he was soon to be killed on his motorcycle. He didn’t predict it in any way. I pray for his family in their grief but they know they will see him again in heaven. Why is the blaze hyping this man’s death?

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- imhunderdog
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 1:57pm
  When I was in High School, my mother, aunt, brother and I were talking around the kitchen table. We were talking about the death of another family member and the funeral. My 13 year old brother stated (matter of factually) that he would never attend a funeral except his own. Less then three months later on March 13th 1974, my brother’s funeral took place. It was the only funeral he attended.
  
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Cabinessence
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 9:51am
Remember him when he pitched for the Reds. May he rest in peace.

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rdietz7
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 9:25am
I’ve been on the 210 in LA a hundred times and anyone that has merged from the 5 or 170 knows that you would have to have a evil kenevil mentality to ride a motorcycle on these roads. ESP. During rush hour. They even have a whole seperate hospital up there in the valley for motorcycle accident victims. Not saying that the pastor has no soul. But, I’m not so sure that is proof of clairvoyance either.

He must have been in a lot of pain though if what he said happened. Pain let’s you know that you are your body. Humans are not meant to be spirits. They may have that aspect to them. But a human is body mind and soul. All three are just as Important as the other.

This story tells me to be cautious with my body and not to do ‘whatever’ just because I believe that God will restore me after my death.

Deepest sympathy to the pastors family and friends.

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U-R-Busted
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 9:20am
This is obviously a very tragic experience for not only him but his loved ones. Years ago my wife and I use to take trips on our motorcycle. Then she found out that she was pregnant with our first child. We sat down and discussed many issues including the riding of our motorcycle. We determined that it would be irresponsible as parents to continue to put one or both of our lives at risk. We contemplated the hardship it would bring our children if anything happened to one or both of us and decided it was not worth it. We had planned on one day returning to our motorcycle adventures, but then we had to consider our grandchildren. The rest is history. If you have children, please don’t put their fragile little hearts at risk!

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- BellaMia7
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 1:45pm
  Yes, yes, yes…because you wouldn’t have been jeapordizing your own lives, you would have been jeapordizing the quality of the lives of your children.
  
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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:35am
This is sad news indeed. God be with and comfort his family. The comfort is knowing they will see him again, and wrap their arms around him in the eternities. Although it’s painful at times, God’s plan is a beautiful one.

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- 338lapua
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:56am
  Is it really sad? I feel for his widow, her loss. He went home. When all is said and done, those of us who believe, go home. Gina, I believe, knows that. I do feel for her loss of a loved one, that is truly awful. Bury the body,celebrate for the soul.
  
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- DadRocked
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 9:25am
  …and celebrate his life.
  
  Been doing that for 2 1/2yrs for my dad…
  I’ve missed him but not mourned him for HE has my father and I thank HIM for allowing me to have both him and HIM in my heart daily.
  
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AntonW
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:35am
That’s quite a coinicidence. Motorcycles are extremely dangerous. Too bad this fellow chose to ride on the freeway in CA on one. It’s really a shame. Hopefully others will learn from this and avoid the same fate.

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- RRFlyer
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:42am
  SO you are saying we need to outlaw motorcycles
  
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- piper60
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:47am
  Motorcycles are no more dangerous than cars. It’s the operators that can be dangerous. Granted, cars do afford more protection than their 2 wheeled cousins, but all that does is delay the inevitable.
  
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- DadRocked
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:49am
  Bikes aren’t dangerous, a lot of the four wheelers are negligent…
  e.g. four wheelers who jump in front of tractor trailers with a less than safe car length distances…
  They’re the same fools who do it to a scoot…
  
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- Exidor
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 10:51am
  Um….where did he say or suggest that?
  
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- Owt_Raged
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:07am
  Motorcycles are not dangerous. People who don’t see them are dangerous, people who don’t respect them are dangerous and people who do not know how to use them are dangerous. Inanimate objects are not dangerous. Individuals actions are dangerous.
  
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- AntonW
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:38am
  OK nitpickers. RIDING motorcycles in heavy traffic at high speeds is dangerous. Crashing a motorcycle is dangerous. Riding on a machine at 60 MPH with nothing between your body and other vehicles and the road is dangerous. Swerving into another lane of traffic on a motorcycle with nothing between your body and other vehicles and the road is dangerous.
  
  Or, I could have just said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lmjidtj1_k
  
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- netmail
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 11:50am
  Environments are more dangerous. If you can’t safely ride/drive defensively in your area, then a motorcycle should not be your mode of transportation. (unless you’re willing to accept the consequences of course)
  
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chg2012
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:31am
sad for his family’s loss.. but thankfully he is a Christian & they can rest in knowing where he is now..

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GlennaBeckski
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:29am
I’ve been listening to several of Kat Kerr’s videos where she shares what heaven is like (Revealing Heaven).

While I give my condolences to his wife and family.. I am so happy for you my brother Frank to be gone from this godforsaken world and to be in the Presence of your Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Looking forward to meeting you someday : )

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DougHuffman
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:27am
Ooh, an e-mail exchange with DaBlasé, how newsworthy.

Ya should’a caught the rant about pathetic fame yesterday. That talkjock has much redeemed himself.

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- chg2012
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:32am
  Hun ? being rude ?
  
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- chg2012
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:34am
  huh ? being nasty ?
  
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kickagrandma
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:22am
Ahhh, man! I am so sorry.

GOD really is busy getting HIS KIDS HOME, isn’t HE?

Are we awake yet, “guys”?

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- Salamander
  Posted on December 18, 2012 at 8:52am
  Kick, it sounds like you missed the point. The Blaze has provided a good bit of coverage of The Kids, and I think we Blaze readers are as broken-hearted over the slaughter as The Blaze staff, and everyone else, including yourself! But, this piece is particularly prescient and it is extremely relevant as it pertains to all those brave little souls and the courageous big souls who did what they could and now they are going to save you a seat-eternal one day! I met a fellow a few weeks ago, a Viet Nam Vet, doing good things, things that matter for people who could use a little help, and he mentioned to me that ‘Bible’ is a mnemonic for “Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth”! I think that for someone to talk about the soul with conviction shortly before his own death, and for his last words to be spread with the blessing of his wife for the benefit of others, like yourself, is Blazeworthy, if not newsworthy (which these days is the more sensational or agenda-driven). Wake up and smell the roses–there’s a new kid in town–Blaze-on!
  
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