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A buddy of mine, Will Babington is literally one of the world's foremost experts on the Nautilus as seen in the Disney movie (he actually designed & sculpted several smaller scale models for Disney) among other sci fi vehicles. Recently he suffered from a severe tragedy. His son Edward was brutally attacked by his mentally ill aunt who stabbed the child's eyes. (The article states he is a ride operator which is kinda wierd because he does a lot of their models for movies & toys).
http://www.woai.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=675358d0-e0ff-48cd-b07a-a10b1ec842f8
The event occurred in December but I just found out about it today. I see Will about once a year at the Louisville KY annual model convention (AKA Wonderfest) or I talk to him on the web once in awhile. Some mutual friends told me last they heard one of the child's eyes had to be removed, the other has a chance for recovery but with bad vision at best.
In the 2nd link is an article with donation information for a trust fund that will benefit Ed.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210389/1003/NEWS01
"The Association for ******ed Citizens has set up the Edward Babington Third Party Special Needs Trust Fund at SunTrust Bank to benefit the child.
Donations may be made through The Arc by calling 305-759-8500, ext. 101, or by e-mail through The Arc's contact, Tonja Parra, at [email protected]. "
http://www.woai.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=675358d0-e0ff-48cd-b07a-a10b1ec842f8
The event occurred in December but I just found out about it today. I see Will about once a year at the Louisville KY annual model convention (AKA Wonderfest) or I talk to him on the web once in awhile. Some mutual friends told me last they heard one of the child's eyes had to be removed, the other has a chance for recovery but with bad vision at best.
In the 2nd link is an article with donation information for a trust fund that will benefit Ed.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210389/1003/NEWS01
"The Association for ******ed Citizens has set up the Edward Babington Third Party Special Needs Trust Fund at SunTrust Bank to benefit the child.
Donations may be made through The Arc by calling 305-759-8500, ext. 101, or by e-mail through The Arc's contact, Tonja Parra, at [email protected]. "
