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Kailem Barwick, who passed away from cancer last week, was treated to the adventure in June on his friend’s property in Condobolin, central NSW.
The clip was taken during a dying man’s last wish to go on a boar-hunting trip with his mates. Pictured above is Kailem's friend Grieg Tonkin who came to the rescue of his trapped dog.
“Kailem would be looking down from up there and laughing because it was the highlight of the trip,”
Just days before he passed away, Kailem married his girlfriend, Brandi-Lee Wadwell, in a small ceremony by his hospital bed on November 27.
“You shall be mine and I shall be yours for forever and a day. I love you,” he said in his vows during the ceremony.
On December 1, Kailem lost his two year battle to Ewing Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer
putski
Holy shit. that's a great story. What a send off!
SbobbBoi
From fun to depression in one go
ReturnofthePLK
Imgur's good for that.
YesMaan
zoedaddy305
Now I can't see that clip without knowing this. Thanks... And fuck cancer.
JohnnySilverhand
Kailem I didn't know you but I'm sure, you were a fucken top bloke
idonotthinkitownswhatyouthinkitowns
RIP mate
DarioS
German TV called him a animal abuser, and said he will get fired from his job as an zookeeper
SakeBombSteve
Very sad. But why is he half naked, me wonders.
Killswitch7292
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4000266/Kangaroo-puncher-animal-lover-family-man.html
nouseforaheart
Thanks for the link, great read!
curlywurly99
Beautiful yet heartbreaking. So young. My thoughts are with you all. Treasure all the amazing memories.
brianinpixles
My girlfriend passed away from the same thing 10 years ago. I almost never hear of Ewings...and I can't get it out of my head.
cmiltzo
Damn onions
SemperMalus
KangInDaNarth
Wow, didn't know the back story to this would be that sad.
JustYourTypicalBlueCollarWageSlaveWaitingForDeath
Can't even have a man slapping a kangaroo with out catching them feels
iAMthedroidurlookingfor
He socked that roo in the face..and socked me straight in the heart ..RIP in paradise
Collaborativelmgur
HighQualityGif of the Kangaroo Punch -
v Credit: @napsmear
Jaron58
I’m stealing this
mu8shY8log
Wait... the kangaroo was scratching the dog's neck to blood? WTF?
Collaborativelmgur
Yeah, I think there may be a neckerchief there too but they're pretty vicious https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/kanga_roo_01.gif
n0n53n53
They'll shred you up with their claws
ASurpriseToBeSureButAWelcome0ne
Shaows
Source?
Ruffnuts
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/33419015/dying-mans-last-wish-the-heart-breaking-backstory-to-the-viral-kangaroo-video/
ImHighTheScienceGuy
You should edit the post with this link at the bottom.
PonyMadness
You should edit the post with this link at the bottom.
sarzaya
Yes. It was such an unbelievable backstory. ... I guess those are often true since life is so messed up.
Ruffnuts
Will do, as soon as I figure out how...
Ruffnuts
Disclaimer: straight up copy past but just wanted people to know about the story
Hellstorm99
Enough of that, highly appreciated. Good find, comments seem to be confirming. Thank you.
undungubungu
Dont worry dogg, you got da word out +1
KeeleonOhms
Wtf! How did a silly gif of a guy punching a kangaroo turn into a cancer man marrying his wife on his death bed? This is advanced memeing.
vegemitelover
Because the guy who died was on a trip with the guy who punched the roo. Not too hard to understand.
KeeleonOhms
(It's a joke.)
itsDukey
Not a good one
YodaSPOCK
Yeah I'm a little confused.
YodaSPOCK
Yeah I'm a little confused.
AppleFoster
What's confusing? (serious question, not condescension)
locastil
I was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in January of this year when I woke up half paralyzed. It had located in my spine. (1/2$
locastil
I was so lucky it did not metastasize. So if you have chronic unexplainable back pain (was misdiagnosed 6 times for the year before) (⅔)
locastil
Please get make sure they do a pet scan. Fighting cancer is tough. Learning to walk and pee again while fighting cancer is even worse.
AngryFennec
You can do it. For me a walker helped a lot with regaining my balance. Fucked the hell out of my carpet but worth it.
locastil
I've been in remission since October, and am now to a cane! So I'm getting there! Same on the walker tho. A bitch on flooring lol.
AngryFennec
Congratulations on reaching remission and graduating to a cane
AngryFennec
A major warning sign for me before the paralysis sat in was sneezing and feeling like I'd licked a battery but all over.
locastil
I hope your recovery is going well and quickly! Thanks for the encouragement <3
AngryFennec
Ty and yw. It went well, it's been 14 years since my diagnosis
pgamir
scotchscotchscotch
My dad passed away on the second from cancer. Today is his wake. Im sorry for your loss. Fuck cancer.
TheCommentard
GadenKerensky
That's not a sad pupper. That's a mildly disappointed pupper.
EatMintsForBreakfast
I was making this face when I saw your comment, so yeah. Thank you.
BloodmoneNL
That was the trapped dogs look when he saw the kangaroo take the punch and not even take damage.
HeimlichManeuver
That's how white people look when they see me in public :/
captainappropriate
Those white people
AuroraNora33
Or these white people?
toystory2wasok4
ChromeEagle
captainappropriate
Those white people
AuroraNora33
Or these white people?
captainappropriate
Those white people
AuroraNora33
These white people?
ItsCaptain0bvious
RIP Kailem and huge respect to his wife, Brandi-Lee; starting her life as a widow just to stay next to her love until the end.
Unbarring
Fuck Cancer
MostValuableDickbutt
Such an original comment. No one has EVER said this on a post about cancer before!
HowLongCanYourUsernameBeThisIsGettingOutOfHandOhNoPleaseStop
It should kill itself and be forever alone, I lost my grandma o cancer, I was 2 at the time, from what I heard she was great...
TalkRlyehianToMe
Jeez, pretty bold move posting that here
kelevrah
I have an open bill - does that expression exist? - with cancer, he took a nice person fom me, but i have a photograph and the memories!
kelevrah
And you are wright! Smack love on that cancer!
InnerCthulhuVoice
That is too good of an end for that monster.
Ellipbro
Aye.
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kelevrah
Well you are brave with Cancering this call +1!
kelevrah
Well you are brave with Cancering this call +1!
kelevrah
Well you are brave with Cancering this call +1!
Bobinatortron
Wow, looks like people didn't get the joke. Tossed you an upvote to heal the damage, friend.
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Bobinatortron
Looks like you bounced back up pretty good!
FooSystems
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spottmonster
Lmao!
PerfectGifComment
AuroraNora33
That's no jpg
vonsandwich
Mind792
n080dy123
Mind792
ObamasBigBlackCaucus
MagnusTheRedCyclops
SirGravy
Ah shit, they reel me in with a sweet 'roo punching gif then gut punch my feels
ThecommentFarmer
KingOfTheJews29
BlowOnItAndStickItIn
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charmandeur
:((
ChickenGaveMeABadCoupon
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Jokerstamp
My dad just got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and has months to live. Rest in peace. Fuck cancer and that kangaroo in particular.
STaSHZILLA
Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. I lost my father about 2 years ago now. The doctors gave him months to live and he lived for 5 more years!
ThisIsAFineHouseboat
It will be two years now I lost my dad. Stage 4 and months left. He went into remission and lasted 2 years. There is always hope, (1)
Unbelievableforever
Yes. Enjoy every moment, if you can. Don't be shaken by uncertainty. We're all along for the ride. This fucked up ride.
yankeeairpirate
Don't wait for anything! My father was given six months in October.... He didn't make Thanksgiving. Right now is what counts.
artemisfartemis
Sorry my friend
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Lost my grandpa to cancer last year.. it's a bitch. But he also lived well beyond what the doctors had predicted. Just cherish the time (1
CrazyTurtle69
I lost my dad 8 years ago today. It still sucks. Cancer sucks. Sending my love during these hard times
PatrickWhited
Very sorry friend. Mine died suddenly and I never wanted to talk to him so bad as that moment. Say everything you want to say now. God bless
Puppet950
My condolences.. if you ever need anyone to talk to, anyone here would be more than happy to oblige. We're a family here at imgur. /1
TheScarfyDoctor
My grandfather passed two years ago from Pancreatic cancer. It fucking sucks dude, make sure to spend as much time with him while you can.
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Lost my grandpa to cancer last year.. it's a bitch. But he also lived well beyond what the doctors had predicted. Just cherish the time (1
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
You have and remember the good.
ToastyToes
I'm in the same boat. My sister was just given 5 months. Her breast cancer metasticized to her brain and there are no more treatment options
LeadMeHome
My Nana was diagnosed at stage four, was only given six months. She lived for six more years.
GeraltofZenica12
So sorry to hear of this, my dad passed away to pancreatic cancer, fuck cancer.
heerobya
Welcome to one of the shittiest clubs you can join. My father died 2 1/2 weeks ago from Esophageal cancer. Fuck cancer. Enjoy the time u hav
Jokerstamp
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Puppet950
My condolences.. if you ever need anyone to talk to, anyone here would be more than happy to oblige. We're a family here at imgur. /1
Puppet950
/2 your loss brings sadness to all of us because we know the feeling. We're here for you, mate.
Jokerstamp
It really feels like that. Thank you. You are all amazing.
OblongCobra
My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 and given six months, ten years ago. There is hope. It's been a long and shitty road, but there is hope...
Jokerstamp
Holy sheet. That's incredible.
imaginaryPeppers
My dad died very suddenly and I always thought if it would have been better to know before hand. So many unsaid things. I'm sorry.
CMaxwellEsq
Mine died slowly. There's always things unsaid. Forgive yourself. He'd want you to.
Unbelievableforever
Agreed. This is wisdom.
ThisIsAFineHouseboat
It will be two years now I lost my dad. Stage 4 and months left. He went into remission and lasted 2 years. There is always hope, (1)
ThisIsAFineHouseboat
But really look around you and stop for a minute and just enjoy life while it's here. My dad passing away changed my life immensely.
BARzero
I'm so fucking sorry. I can't imagine my dogs having thst
STaSHZILLA
If you need someone to talk to, let me know. I'd be happy to share with you my experience and give you a means to vent some of the feelings
STaSHZILLA
Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. I lost my father about 2 years ago now. The doctors gave him months to live and he lived for 5 more years...
weeewoooweeewoooweeeewooooooooo
I just lost my mum after a 10m battle with S4 lung cancer. Spend as much time as you can with him
Jokerstamp
Sorry for your loss mate. I will
mikeatike
I hope your dad gets to punch a kangaroo.
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
Jokerstamp
Haha. That actually made me smile. Thanks
LosPer
I'm sorry. My mom passed away from lung cancer last year. Enjoy every moment you can...
micsha
Fuck, man. I'm sorry to hear that. Fuck that cancer shit.
ilovedogsbutmineisanasshole
I'm sorry to hear that op. Pass on great stories about him to your children
Jokerstamp
Thanks. When I have them I will.
ilovedogsbutmineisanasshole
Glad to hear that
sgtcoffman
Just lost my father to pancreatic cancer on April 24th. If you ever need to talk, I'm here. I check messages frequently. You're not alone.
scotchscotchscotch
Just lost my dad to pancreatic cancer on Friday. I hope it gets easier
scotchscotchscotch
Just lost my dad to pancreatic cancer on Friday. I hope it gets easier
gigglepants
it does. my mum died of breast cancer in 2005. if you need someone to talk to, i'm here!
sgtcoffman
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you seem to be doing ok now.
StayClassyAndWatchSports
Just lost my dad to pancreatic cancer yesterday. I'm here with you
scotchscotchscotch
I'm sorry for your loss. We'll get through it
sgtcoffman
seriously, if you need to talk to someone, send me a message. I'm always here.
scotchscotchscotch
Thanks friend. It's rough thats for sure
sgtcoffman
I hope you and your family are ok.
Jokerstamp
Thanks mate. I just might take you up on that.
sgtcoffman
Offer will always stand no matter what. No one should go through this alone.
akuakuwillpeeonyou
These few comments are the epitome pf why I like imgur more than other media sites. The people are PEOPLE. Peace and strength to you both.
sgtcoffman
thank you for your kind words. We are all in this shit together, so why not stand together?
gigglepants
my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. she lived for two more years and went into remission at one point. you never know. sending hugs!
Jokerstamp
Hugs received and appreciated. Take care mate.
TwoOreoesOneCup
CthulhuNyth
In the same situation mate.
Jokerstamp
Suck eh? Head up , lip stiff. Take care mate
SmockisnotDead
All time lurker first time poster. My mom has been tested positive in colon cancer. As a 21 im completely fucked up. Still dont know the1/2
SmockisnotDead
Stage but i dont know what to expect. Im so terrified. How do you guys deal with this? I feel devastated. Everything was going so good 1,5/2
SmockisnotDead
With our lives, i dont have my father since they divorced when i was 5 and idk. I just hope the best. Sorry i had to get this out
queenoflurking
That sucks, I hope it works out for her. Stay strong.
TheGreatBeardo97
My grandpa lost his battle woth kidney cancer a week ago
Jokerstamp
Sorry to hear mate.
Fuzzynubz
Fuck cancer
Dohdee
Same happened to my grandma and grandpa on my fathers side :/
CurrentLevelOfAdulting
Goddamn dude. So sorry to hear this. Enjoy what's left.
CongratsYouAreHereNow
Very sorry to hear. Ask questions about your dad's life, it's a bitch when the chance is gone. But obviously don't ask ones that would 1/2
CongratsYouAreHereNow
make him feel bad. Also, tell him about specific memories you have with him and how he made you a better person and feel loved. 2/2
mrCheese7
#fuckyoucancer
ToastyToes
I'm in the same boat. My sister was just given 5 months. Her breast cancer metasticized to her brain and there are no more treatment options
YourInfoIsCrapImgur
Took my mum four weeks from diagnosis to death this may. Fuck gall bladder cancer.
whiskeyandcigarettes
Sorry boss. Cherish the moments. Remember him at his best. Fuck that roo bud mostly cancer.
yankeeairpirate
Don't wait for anything! My father was given six months in October.... He didn't make Thanksgiving. Right now is what counts.
lizwah
My big brother is stage 4 right now, spend good time with him, help him do stuff he wants to do, try and keep his spirits up. Good luck
CoalBee
I want to wish you the best. My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 and given a short time. That was almost 10 years ago
iamnotthrowingawaymyshot
Shit, I'm sorry. My dad was in a similar situation. Worst four days of my life when he was on the way out. Hug him. Tell him you love him.
STaSHZILLA
If you need someone to talk to, let me know. I'd be happy to share with you my experience and give you a means to vent some of the feelings
SmockisnotDead
I would love to talk with you when i get up. If i manage to sleep a little bit...
Jokerstamp
Thank you so much
kelevrah
...and fuck the whole cancers family! We gonna find you! And beat the shit out of you and out of our bodies!
Hagelbosse
Dude dont make me sad and end it with a great punchline so I chuckle instead of sigh. That said: Fuck Cancer and my condolences
Jokerstamp
If I don't laugh I cry mate. Thanks and take care.
Jokerstamp
If I don't laugh I cry mate. Thanks and take care.
clairelubear
lost my dad to lung and brain cancer two years ago. thoughts with you. i know the pain.
moonXbeam
Fuck cancer.
Sandrak
This shit is horrible, but if that was me, I would want my wife to move on one day, not stay a widower for the rest of her life.
MightySunfish
She might. Some take months, some take years or decades. In my experience worst thing you can do is rush someone's grieving process
shitonyourmom
I didn't realize you weren't allowed to not wear black and mourn forever after your spouse dies!
mwoodman
Same. My brother was engaged when put into a coma by a car wreck. After a year, we pled with his fiance to move on, though we loved her too.
Sheprador
She can't stay a widower...not unless she has a sex change anyway.
Wellfuckmesideways
I'm not sure what to think of the idea of getting married knowing one of them is about to die.
xTheRebellion
'Til death do us part.
LegoStomper
I'd think it's all about making the guy as happy as possible despite the shit-encrusted hand he's been dealt.
MightySunfish
Terminal illness fast tracks things thar may have taken years. Prob made them feel closer to each other. Cancer can't take that away.
rmiGod
Same here. I'm in a 9 years relationship, but if I was in his situation, I'd want her to get married and continue her life.
Nikolai5
Until death do us part. She can remarry no problem. She's just doing something nice for a man she loves.
VizenFatale
To each their own, but I excluded til death do us part from my wedding. I couldn't ever see myself marrying another man than my husband.
Nikolai5
Whether it's omitted or not it's an acceptable practice for the most part.
VizenFatale
I agree. I would WANT him to find someone else if anything ever happened to me, but if I lost him, I don't see myself being happy again.
SuckAnElf
A lot of times in situations like this its because of legal reasons & theyve been together for a long time and just never legally gt married
0vertherainb0w
I was wondering that too. Thanks.
Gdan79
could be insurance too
Greyeyes1973
If it was me dying, I wouldn't want her to go through that. But if she was terminally ill, I would marry her in a heartbeat
ShotGaming
so if you had the right partner, they would think the same and not let you die without that.
recentlyunearthed
Yeah, I also think it's a little weird.
arkofsax
It's REALLY weird... what does the dying person think their wife/husband will do after they finally pass?
Coldpackets
All sorts of boring legal reasons. I'm not doubting their love but governments and insurance companies need that legal paper.
tamalero
Ewing Cancer survivor here.. shit strong as hell, 5% rate of survival and barely made it. Sad he couldnt :/
queserasara000
So glad to hear you made it. Just saw an incredibly strong and vibrant man in his twenties be taken by it this year. Best to you.
codpeace
I knew 2 people who died from it. Nice to know some of you tough bastards were able to beat it.
NewUserNamesAreHard
My husband had it too. He didn't make the 5%, he was 24. Shit sucks.
tamalero
Its definitively terrible. In the hospital I was (children hospital). Almost all the ones in my area.. died.. I was the only one who beat it
itsybitsyspider
Not Ewing but lost a former classmate to Osteosarcoma a common bone cancer. 70% survival rate....and he was the 30%. Died at 24. Fuck cancer
locastil
They've done studies & sadly people over 16 tend to not get as aggressive treatment, which is why many die. A lot depends on the oncologist
tamalero
I was 9 when they started to treat me.. trust me.. they threw everything they could in my case. Kinda pays off.
KoalaeiO
I am glad you made it. My older brother had this thing.
GilterSpoth
My bf was diagnosed this summer with stage 4 Ewing 's. He's 24. This shit sucks. Glad to hear of a survivor! Keep on, keeping on!
NewUserNamesAreHard
My husband was 24 when he passed from it. If either of y'all want to talk PM me.
GilterSpoth
Thank you!
tamalero
I was diagnosed when I was 8.... They threw everything they could and barely made it. Kinda scary when they say your intestines are melting.
AngryFennec
I had a bit of an extra twinge when I saw the type. Mine was soft tissue, the more survivable variant.
JamesSloop
17 year Ewing's survivor here. Two relapses, titanium femur, partial lung removal, one rib removed, and open chest surgery. It's a beast. 1
JamesSloop
Don't give up hope if you're living through it. 2
tamalero
shit man, and I tough having an almost completely burned upper leg (by radiation) with almost no muscle and bone mass was bad.
tamalero
Then, I only had 9 surgeries myself. But some of then included my cochlear implant (lost all hearing on both sides)
OverlordEd
My best friend died from Ewing cancer. He almost beat it but when it came back it was too aggressive
OverlordEd
But I'm happy to hear that others like you have survived, I hope you live forever.
NewUserNamesAreHard
That exact thing happened to my husband. He lived four-ish days after they told us it was back
tamalero
know the feeling. I got a scare as well when they found a mass in my lung. Turned out it was a dead mass from cancer. 1/2
tamalero
Still, the radiation and chemo was killing my intestines and stomach. My parents decided to gamble.. 24 years later.. here I am.
isitduckorduct
That is fucking brutal. So sorry.
NewUserNamesAreHard
Here I can make it worse. I was 19 he was 24. Life is tough sometimes
NewUserNamesAreHard
I'm 31 now, haven't remarried. Keep thinking I will, but...it's hard to get over some people