May 1, 2010: Cardboard Dad

[xoxoxoBruce]

If you thought the stiff on the motorcycle was weird, get a load of this.

Paul Challis, a father-of-two, died from cancer at just 38, weeks after being diagnosed with two brain tumours. His wife Maria, 36, was determined that their two children – Jack, seven, and Molly, nine – would not forget his memory so has installed a 6'1" cardboard model in their living room.

Yeah, OK... A lot of widows keep a photograph of their dead husband on display, although they usually aren't life size. But it gets better...

The 2D father was a guest at his own funeral and even attended his friend's wedding weeks after his death. Paul's death had been so shocking to his family and friends Maria decided he was still going to be the heart of the party even in death. The cut-out was made for Paul's funeral but afterwards his grieving wife could not bear to get rid of it.

Well, with the short time from prognosis to death, I guess it would take a little time to adjust.

"The children have even dressed him up in a Santa outfit at Christmas and as Dracula on Halloween.

OK, a long time to adjust.............. Coping their way, I guess.

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