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These are photos of 4-year old Jack Robinson's Star Wars themed funeral. Because life isn't fair in the least, Jack, of Hampshire, England, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and developed a bucket list of things he'd like to do before passing. Having his parents organize a Star Wars themed funeral was the last. Here, I'm just going to copy/paste while I excuse myself for a second.
His carriage was covered floral tributes, including one reading 'Jedi' and wreaths in the shape of a lightsaber, Yoda and R2-D2.
Inside the church a brass band played the film's The Binary Sunset music - known as Luke Skywalker's theme - and the order of service read: 'Master Jack Robinson, joined the force 1st April 2014'.
Jack always had that cheeky grin on his face. Even when we were in hospital and I was sleeping next to him, he would poke me in the back with a lightsaber, then very quickly hid it and grin at me.
In just four-and-a-half years, Jack achieved what many people spend a lifetime doing. He was only a little boy but he brought people together, from all over the world.
Kopar
This is incredibly moving. Fuck cancer.
espressoandpostrock
He became more powerful than any of us could possibly imagine
shockerslights
fret my fellow Imgurian Jedi Knights, for Master Jack Robinson is with the force and now resides among all those who love him dearly.
RobotBeardThePirate
OH my god, I just... I can't T_T
Teddysan
Seeing the wreath that said "Jedi" is why I started crying.
RedFish90
Today's things to do list: 1) Eat something, 2) Shower, 3) Cry Uncontrollably. Alright this day is done, back to bed!
CootieQueenofLintLickers
God dammit... The worst thing about this is the casket is so, so little... I'm literally crying at work now. Downvoters eat shit!
hermionejeangrangerweasley
I'm crying at my desk.... and i got the chills. holy fuck i'm so sad now.
FatassFangle
char936
imnotthedoctor
Matt Smith is such a great guy.
JediKnightGZ
May the force be with you, Master Robinson.
DooksandPooks
You made me cry at work, in front of other humans.
notathingyoucando
who the f... would downvote this!!!
xoferif
The Sith. And the Westboro Baptist Church.
notathingyoucando
my money is on the sith
Sexlexic
Shouldve asked if the westboro church would dress up as Sith and have a huge battle
jhpresc
A child should never have to think about, let alone set a theme for there own funeral. =( This is making me cry.
MrPredator
No child should ever know what the word death means, ever.
totheendandthensome
I'm just going hug my kids some more and cry...
PigBenus
Randomness is the largest part of life.. it isn't fair, and it isn't anyone's fault. Terrible when it happens to those so young
HoliBug
tentacleparty
It's sad alone that he wants this for his own funeral :'(
aNameMeansNothingOnTheBattlefieldExceptMineCauseItsAwesome
I couldn't read it because of this. I just couldn't... :(
latinlightning
I feel so sorry for that kid. Like that is some rough shit no child should have to think about.
penguinsfly
If I was his parent/sibling, I would never be able to watch Star Wars without becoming super depressed
Daphault1
I'd find comfort in knowing that there was at least one thing he loved and that made him incredibly happy. May the force be with you, Jack.
OnTheGreenLine
I agree. This is so sad. I started crying right after the caption and first picture...such a sad story.
AbusiveWankerVEVO
Were you actually crying? Like tears and everything?
BeccaBeccaBoBecca
I am crying. I have a son who's almost 4. That little blue coffin... Jesus.
schizznatt
I have tears streaming down my face..
OnTheGreenLine
Yes. I teared up and started crying here at work as I read it. And I used to live up there in NH, it's a fantastic and close-knit community.
AbusiveWankerVEVO
Woah.
Pandapool
Planning his funeral like he would a birthday party. So fucking sad. Poor kid.
Conveyer
For some people it can bring joy in their remaining time. Still sad though.
DoctorHuh
This kid was hardsore. I'd have chosen Doctor Who. I want to be buried in a TARDIS.
ThisWasATriumph
TheKingOfUserSub
Damn, I teared up instantly.
eroso
Thank you Jack! You made the world a bit more awesome!
Boogieman03
This is the angel we're looking for. May the Force be With You. Always.
venster
Oh man, so that's the kid Matt Smith was wishing good health for. D: May that kid RIP for he would've been a great geek. ;[
Superkroot
I was wondering if that was Matt Smith!
venster
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2562904/Matt-Smiths-poignant-selfie-video-boy-four-inoperable-brain-tumour.html
HonestQuestion
He was a GREAT geek. No would've about it. RIP Master Jack Robinson.
azazyel
(this is bad) Tennant would have just said, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" Matt Smith seems like he's a really cool dude (so does Tennant)
bozzak
Meeting Tennant was on his bucket list also, but he was out of the country at the time.
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
Tennant would have said 'I don't want you to go'
Jennybeanss
Funk you. Gaaaaaaahhhhh T_T
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
I AM the funk in the night.
azazyel
That was better than mine +1
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
Yours was awesome too :D
xZora
This is unbelievably sad, no parent should have to bury their child, nor should a child plan their funeral
seemill
Sad R2 noise.
texasguy14000
And he facetimed with Matt Smith. :,)
ken27238
At first I thought it was a picture, and then I was like "holy shit that's a Facetime call".
RageKageHashtagSage
It was actually a pretty sweet video Matt Smith sent to him. =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWkf-gAD84
morganofthepeople
"joined the force" was the line that got me. RIP little man
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RogueFirefighter
A shitty scenario in all reality thought. Condolences to friends and family.
ifmandypatinkinwasahorse
Kratospotatos
I normally skip the sob stories. This line got me as well.
SirBaldrick
it got me good http://imgur.com/pvhnB0z
Mozart4Lyfe
What movie is this from?
FellowRotter
I was crying but this gif of Tom made me smile +1 (tho I kept crying because he looks so heartbroken).
agentmcgee
Dem feels dammit!
CGriffo124
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2602534/I-love-son-Fathers-heartbreaking-eulogy-Star-Wars-themed-funeral-boy-4-died-battling-brain-tumour.html
illJustPutTheFireOverHereWithTheRestOfTheFire
Got me, too. That line in specific, snapped my heart -- I've never even seen Star Wars, but I got the feels.
Krono562
I'm such an asshole all i can do is get mad it doesn't say "Became one with the Force".
xtsnx
RIP little man, May the force be with you.
sneason
Always
MillerLitesaber
Took the words right out of my mouth.
iKnowMostlyRandomFacts
Here is the video Matt Smith sent him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWkf-gAD84
apcharlick
That man is literally perfect
graehall
Wow, what a legend.
DonnaDeadpool
May the force be with him
DaKurLzZ
Genuinely got tears in my eyes, this is heart-breaking. R.I.P. Little Jedi.
AHornyRhino
Quote that I always think of when a child dies: "No parent should have to bury their child". Gets me every damn time.
gmlovera655
But, its true.
Robvp
My brother lost a child, hearing him cry like that and not being able to do anything about it was terrible
ISuperBelieveInYouTadCooper
My mom's friend just lost her son to an overdose. I can't even comprehend the pain she's going through right now. :(
TheSadCafe
I agree. A couple of my friends have lost children due to accidents, and it's the most horrible thing I've ever witnessed.
Beverlyn45
Trust me, it's a pain that never leaves. All my prayers and heartfelt sympathy to his parents.
RosesAreRedMyBedIsGreenIWantYouInItIfYouKnowWhatIMean
There was another I heard "There is no crueler fate then a father burying his son."
VanDammesForeheadCyst
In war, men bury their sons. In peace, men bury their fathers.
RosesAreRedMyBedIsGreenIWantYouInItIfYouKnowWhatIMean
Stop raping my brain!
gandalfv314159
-Theoden, Lord of the Rings
AndIHaveNoIdeaWhatToPutHere
As a parent I can't even imagine. Holy shit I need to hug my kids.
Thesinlesssinner
I was just thinking the same thing D:
84hsp
My biggest fear, hands down.
Smoregizmo
I just thought the same thing to myself. As a parent this is just heartbreaking.
noespeakienglish
I'm a new mother. I try my hardest for my baby. She's barely 7 weeks old. I wouldn't know what to do if something bad ever happens to her
IamAllred
Ughhhh I just shouted I LOVE YOU to my toddler
CitizenDickbag
No parent should have to outlive their child.
ladeefrickinda
Agree.
Lookonmytwerksyemightyanddespair
I need some kids to hug. For now I'll just squeeze the shit out of my cat.
BillasaurusRex
WhatTheHellTheUsernameIWantedWasAlreadyTakenYouBastard
Emotionally im a robot.. but this makes my heart litterally hurt. Only a year older than my daughter.. im so thankful for my healthy kids.
biggdaddyd
This. This right here.
phr3k
Left work early - running in the kindergarten too hug my kids!
imdonetrollin
That poor baby was the same age my little man is now. This makes my heart hurt and I am so grateful my son is healthly.
AndIHaveNoIdeaWhatToPutHere
I have 4 kids (5,4, twin 2s) and just reading this made me sick I felt so terrible.
imdonetrollin
people say "no parent should have to lose a child" but its really "no child should have to go thru this." That poor, brave, little boy. :'-(
AndIHaveNoIdeaWhatToPutHere
I agree but almost every story of a child going through this handle it with such grace and peace. Unfathomable
mooncactus
My aunt lost her 4 year old son, my cousin, to meningitis a few years ago. It was so awfully sudden.. No parent should go through that.
h0k13
Rest in peace, young Padawan.
Batmando
OP, do you know if a branch of the 501st was present or whether a few people just dressed as storm troopers for the funeral?
Barackrifle
Yes they were part of the escort https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion
Batmando
thank you :)
ID4861
The UKGarrison of the 501st was the unit there. I wasn't there personally, but it's events like this that makes us remember why we do this.
Barackrifle
You have my appreciation :)
wrthgdrver710
The 501st is seriously the best. Props to the members that attended
Batmando
indeed, I've heard a lot of good things about them.
wrthgdrver710
The kind of patience it takes to create the works of art that is their costumes takes a special kind of person
Batmando
and not only to do that, but to take their own time to help others while in those costumes is admirable.
wrthgdrver710
Exactly, they are something to aspire to
Chrono2055
Here's the full story. I don't believe the 501st was involved. http://tinyurl.com/numkjtd
Batmando
thanks.
Chrono2055
No Problem
Chrono2055
Fuck you whoever downvotes this.
Flucksy
I downvoted because I don't like these kinds of pictures. I come here to escape reality.
skch
Trekkies, most likely
omgwhateverdudejustletmein
I agree
rainbowism
I had to downvote because a person can only handle a certain amount of feels. Sorry.
f0rtysixand2
Amen!
TehRaptorJesus
To me I feel like the downvoters are the people who are criticizing that there are stormtroopers at a Jedi's funeral. Just nitpicky people
CharmingAndSexyGentlemanStarshipCaptain
Some stormtroopers are actually allegedly missed their shots during the Jedi purge. They let some Jedi to escape.
CrazyDogGuyIsCrazy
I'm hoping they downvoted the fact that such an adorable youngster had to die. This is very sad.
poppedtheclutch
there is some serious darkness buried deep inside of people who look at internet pictures all day
Flucksy
Or they don't like hearing about this kind of stuff? If you want to feel sad, go for it. I like being happy.
SirLurksalotOfLurkinghamManor
right now, 13 people probably need a hug as much as anyone
PraiseMelora
Sometimes people come to imgur to get away from "real" life and have a laugh or look at some cute puppies. Don't be so quick to judge.
DJR0umba
Downvoted because I didn't come home from a job researching the Syrian Civil War to read more about children's funerals. Fuck me.
SnowMongoose
How dare someone express their opinion. I mean, on the internet, what nerve!
doIneedoneofthesenamestogetupvotes
CHOKE ON YOUR LUNCHES
ThatAwesomeStarfish
MAY YOUR HEADPHONE CORDS ALWAYS BE TANGLED!
AndIHaveNoIdeaWhatToPutHere
WHEN THE EARPLUGS ARE IN MAY THE ONLY MUSIC BE NICKELBACK!
ThatAwesomeStarfish
WITHOUT A "TURN OFF" BUTTON!ยก
AndIHaveNoIdeaWhatToPutHere
ONLY A BUTTON THAT RANDOMLY PLAYS