Images: Antioch Cancer Victim's Legacy
On his 48th and final birthday on Jan. 17, Eric Riedesel shares a kiss with his wife, Alyce. He died three days later, after making videos for his three children.
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Twins Harrison, left, and Adelaide, right, join little sister, Lorelei, for a nice moment with their dad days before Eric Riedesel dies of a rare kidney cancer.
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Designed as a project to give the children something positive to do while their father was dying, the comfort quilt compiled dozens of signatures from a diverse group of celebrities.
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Knowing 18-month-old Lorelei isnt old enough to remember daddy-daughter moments such as these, Eric Riedesel made a series of videos before he died on Saturday.
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Fighting an incurable kidney cancer for almost a year, Eric Riedesel celebrates his 48th birthday with his wife, Alyce. He died three days later.
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Not sure if Eric Riedesel of Antioch would survive until his 48th birthday, his family gave him this comfort quilt signed by many of his favorite celebrities during an emotional Christmas Day.
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