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Young Car Enthusiast and “Connor’s Day” Namesake Passes Away

One of our favorite news stories of last year was the story of Connor Harrison, an 11-year-old British car enthusiast. Connor was terminally ill due to an inoperable brain tumor, and his father was worried that Connor would not live long enough to go to a car gathering, something Connor had wanted to do for quite some time. Instead of giving up, though, Connor’s father posted his story on the car forum ScoobyNet with the idea that he could organize a car gathering of his own in Yorkshire. The story went viral within the car enthusiast community, and thousands of people pledged to attend “Connor’s Day.”

Sadly, Jalopnik is reporting today that Connor passed away just before Christmas. His funeral service was on Christmas Eve.

Connor’s story is a tragedy. He was only 12 years old when he passed away, and it seems unfair that a young boy who loved cars did not live long enough to get the chance to have a first car. At the same time, this was one of our favorite stories of last year because it was a perfect example of the camaraderie in the car enthusiast community. It showed what human beings will do for a total stranger and his family, and we can only hope that 2013 will bring more random acts of kindness in the news cycle.

You can read our original coverage of Connor’s day here and here, and get the latest auto news by liking Approved Loan Store on Facebook, following Approved Loan Store on Twitter, and subscribing to Approved Loan Store on YouTube.

Picture Source: Connor’s Day

Update: An Early Look at Car Gathering “Connor’s Day”

Last week, we brought you the touching story of 11-year-old Connor and how the car enthusiast community has rallied to organize “Connor’s Day,” an incredible car gathering that will be happening weekend. We wanted to give a short follow-up to the story and give you a peek at one of the cars that will be present for Connor’s Day.

For those who missed the initial coverage of this story, Connor is dying from a terminal brain tumor. His father posted about his son’s condition to the car forum ScoobyNet, and he asked people to come to a car gathering he was organizing for his son. He had promised that they would go to a car gathering together, but with his son’s condition, any gathering would have to happen in the next few weeks. In a little over a week, the numbers grew to over 1,000 cars. Individual collectors and clubs alike pledged their support, and some truly unique cars were added to the roster including the world’s fastest Postman Pat van, see below.

If you needed a reason to smile today, just think about Connor’s Day tomorrow. Think about all the people who have come together and made this all happen, and imagine how excited Connor will be to see all these cars gathered there for him. If nothing else, watch the video of the Postman Pat in action above. I’m sure it will brighten your Friday.

You can learn more about Connor’s Day by visiting the event’s official website here, and for more car news and tips, be sure to like Approved Loan Store on Facebook, following Approved Loan Store on Twitter, and subscribe to Approved Loan Store on YouTube!