Will Reeve, 17, Recalls Favorite Memories Of Parents Christopher and Dana Reeve

people.com:

When he was a kid Will Reeve didn't understand why strangers called his parents, Christopher and Dana Reeve, "an inspiration." But now at age 17, he is attempting to carry on the message his parents worked hard to impart.

"To me, Mom and Dad were the people who forced me to eat broccoli and to turn the TV off to do my homework," the 17-year-old told a rapt audience at the annual gala for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Monday night. "I never consciously viewed them as inspirations then, but their heroic efforts shaped who I am today and who I hope to become tomorrow"

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Comments

[Zengeist]

How can anyone not love this young man? What a demonstration of who his parents were.

[OGoodGrief]

The Reeves were excellent role models and it shows in all three of their wonderful children. Will looks just like his dad! Glad to see they are carrying on the foundation's important work.

[CaliTLC]

His parents did a great job.

[neurologymatters]

Thank you Will for sharing your memories and for you, your brother and sister for helping others.

[jukesgrrl]

Very few affluent American 17-year-olds have endured the tragedies this young man bravely faced. I wish him all the best. It's nice to see him smiling and carrying on his parents' examples.

[Dice Klay]

he's no Clark Kent.

[whoknew---]

That's not nice, come on.

Poor kid is just trying to carry on his folks legacy.

[neurologymatters]

Get a life.

[AlexNYC]

You ain't no Mary Pickford yourself.

[jessicajuliette]

really heart-warming that he hasn't chosen the life of a dilletante, as well he could....

[texhall00]

Nice to see something positive and heartwarming as this beautiful son of two great people making his way into the world. Lovely, just lovely and sweet.

[lillibelle]

Beautiful siblings. Bless them.

[soundping]

He should be doing something on TVs Smallville.

[katieandtom]

what a clean cut, handsome, young man. i hope that he has joy and sunshine in his life!

love from nc.

[FantasticFourFan]

He deserves all the good fortune he can get. I can't imagine having both your parents taken from you at such a young age by completley unrelated circumstances. His father was a hero on and off the screen!

[sippewissett]

I hope Will is as remarkable as his parents. Young people need role models like him, not the empty-headed 'celebs' of Hollywood.

[BlueZoo]

OMG! He looks just like his Dad!

[oceanofconsciousness]

He may have lost his parents when he was young, but what they gave him will guide him for a lifetime. I wish I could have had such quality parenting in my life. I'm thrilled that he has two half-siblings. They seem like a great family. God bless them.