Jack Ethanael An-Ling Tang

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Thank you for visiting our web site for our son, Jack Ethanael An-Ling Tang.

On Sunday, September 7th at 7:45am, Jack very peacefully breathed his last breath, earned his angel wings, and joined the heavenly chorus.

We are so thankful for all of the prayers and blessings you have been sending our way and the outpouring of love we have received.

To see Jack's memorial service and read what was presented, please click here.

A memorial service was held: Saturday, Sept. 13th, at 10:00am.
First United Methodist Church

Please, no flowers.
Donations may be sent in memory of Jack E. Tang to:
bulletLight of Hope United Methodist Church
bullet3990 East Riggs Road, Suite 3; Chandler, AZ 85249.
bullet Crews 'N Healthmobile at Phoenix Children's Hospital
bullet2929 East Camelback Road, #122; Phoenix, AZ 85016.

Jack's obituary appeared in:
bullet September 11th edition of the Arizona Republic.
bullet September 14th edition of the Dunn County (Wisconsin) Newspaper.
bulletSeptember 20th edition of the San Tan Sun News.

Jack was diagnosed in 2007 with Menkes Kinky Hair Syndrome.  It's a terrible disease that affects boys and causes their cells to reject the absorption of copper, a mineral that the body does not need much of, but what it needs is vitally essential to connective tissue, neurological development and... life.


UPDATES:
Blog updated:  September 18, 2008.
Photo Page updated:  August 9, 2008. (Also shown below.)
NEW Video updated: July 29, 2008
Menkes Parents updated:  June 8, 2008.
 

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And, for a little fun, you can check out the slide show we made of Jack's Ultrasounds.  Just remember: if you don't know what's supposed to happen next, keep clicking on the yellow triangles on the crayons or the options.