Dad to comatose son: "I'll buy you a Corvette if you wake up" - He Did

[matcom]

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Thomas Stackiewicz looked at his son, comatose at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center after the Super Bowl riots, and made a promise.

"As I stood over him, I said, 'Jason, if you wake up and you live, I'll buy you a Corvette,' " he said. "I was committed, and then when he woke, I told him what I'd promised him."

Jason Stackiewicz, 21, suffered severe brain injuries when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle Feb. 2 on Symphony Road after the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl. He has recovered to the point he will be able to return to Northeastern University in September to continue his criminal justice studies.

In May, he picked out a $75,000 Corvette

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/07/22/sons_recovery_from_coma_reaps_corvette/

[GOPisEvil]

1. Wow! Of course he picks the most expensive 'Vette!

What a neat story, though.

[meegbear]

2. Bully for him!

Glad he's out of the coma and that dad will keep his word.

[Spinzonner]

3. Shouldn't this be covered by his medical insurance

in view of its therapeutic effect ?

Or is a Corvette a Placebo ?

[Scooter24]

4. Awww..

I'm happy that he is doing better. And to the father for keeping his word. They are truly blessed :)

[dr.strangelove]

5. Wow I usually try prayer . . .

but the power of the vette is pretty awe inspiring.